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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:30 Meet up @ Hotel Hibiya
- 2. 10:00 @ Zojoji Temple
- 3. 10:30 @ Tokyo Tower (Main Deck)
- 4. 11:20 @ Azabudai Hills
- 5. 12:40 @ Rikugien Garden
- 6. 14:00 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Tokyu Foodshow, Mega Don Quijote, Tokyu Hands)
- 7. 14:30 Disband @ inside Tokyu Hands
What's a Second-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Zojoji, Tokyo Tower, Azabudai Hills, and Shibuya
This was the second day of touring Tokyo, following the previous day. Based on conversations during the first day of the tour, a newly requested destination (Shibuya) was added to the itinerary that the guests had originally hoped to visit on the second day. On the way to Tokyo Tower, we stopped at Zojoji Temple located just before it, where the guests took commemorative photos with both the main hall of Zojoji and Tokyo Tower in the background, and took many photos of the large temple bell and the Himalayan cedar planted by the 18th U.S. President, General Grant. Regarding the Tokyo Tower observation deck, one of the guests had remarked, "I've climbed the Eiffel Tower, so I'm not particularly interested," but perhaps thanks to the fine weather and excellent view, everyone ended up enjoying it. At each destination, there was often a pattern in which some of the guests were very interested in shopping and eagerly bought souvenirs, while the others waited in the meantime. Also, one of the guests seemed to have received advice from someone who had visited Japan before that "Japanese bakeries are absolutely delicious, so you must try them," and showed strong interest whenever we found a bakery at Azabudai Hills or the Tokyu Food Show, making purchases as well.
The guests were also interested in Japanese knives, kitchenware, and stationery, and when I guided them to Tokyu Hands at Shibuya, the final destination, they said, "We'd like to take our time shopping on our own from here," so we parted ways a little early. One of the guests wished to purchase Pokémon cards, so I introduced them to the Pokémon Center located inside Shibuya PARCO.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shimbashi～Hamamatsucho | 160JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Roppongi Station | 1,100JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Oedo Line Roppongi Station～Azabu-juban Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Azabu-juban Station～Komagome Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Komagome～Shibuya | 260JPY |
| Total | 1,520JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
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