This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 1.8:00 Meet up @ Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku
  • 2.8:40 @ Tsukiji
  • 3.9:50 @ Asakusa
  • 4.11:10 @ Shibuya
  • 5.11:40 @ Meiji Shrine
  • 6.12:50 Lunch @ Ippudo
  • 7.13:00 Disband @ Ippudo

What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests arrived from North America the day before. We first went to Tsukiji, where they enjoyed tuna nigiri sushi and grilled wagyu skewers. After that, we visited Sensoji Temple, and they remarked that the buildings and the grounds were very beautiful. We then went to Shibuya, where they purchased a Welcome Suica, and I was asked to take a photo of them at the Hachiko statue, so I did. We crossed the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and enjoyed taking photos there. They said Meiji Shrine was very beautiful, and they purchased some souvenirs, including gifts for their family. I took them to Takeshita Street and showed them where to have lunch. As they planned to walk along Takeshita Street on their own and return to their accommodation afterward, I brought them as far as a ramen restaurant on Takeshita Street and ended the tour there. The weather was very nice, and I believe they had an enjoyable time.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainNishi-Shinjuku~Tsukiji210JPY
Section 2TrainTsukiji~Asakusa290JPY
Section 3TrainAsakusa~Shibuya260JPY
Section 4TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
Total910JPY

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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