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
- 09:00 Meet up with guests at the hotel
- 09:30 Stroll around Asakusa
- 10:45 Stroll around Ueno Park
- 11:30 Stroll around Ameyoko
- 12:00 Lunch at a robatayaki restaurant in Ameyoko
- 14:00 Stroll around Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
- 15:00 Disband at Iidabashi Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 09:00, when the guide met the guests at guests at the hotel, and finished at 15:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at a robatayaki restaurant in Ameyoko at 12:00.
From there the group visited Stroll around Asakusa at 09:30, Stroll around Ueno Park at 10:45, Stroll around Ameyoko at 11:30 and Stroll around Koishikawa Korakuen Garden at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Kyobashi (Tokyo) to Asakusa by train (210JPY); Asakusa to Ueno by train (180JPY); Ueno to Suidobashi by train (200JPY). Across 3 sections the fare came to 590JPY per person.
Can You See Cherry Blossoms on a Private Tokyo Walking Tour in Early April? A Licensed Guide's Report
1. The tour and the guests' reactions The guests were visiting Japan from North America. Their native language was Spanish, but they spoke very fluent English, which made for lively and easy conversation. They were looking forward to seeing cherry blossoms, and since they were returning to Tokyo in early April, I chose Sensoji Temple, Ueno Park, and Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, where the currently blooming weeping cherry trees could be seen, so they could enjoy the early-blooming weeping cherry blossoms.
For lunch, I recommended a popular robatayaki spot in Ameyoko, where they enjoyed classic izakaya dishes such as primitive-style grilled salmon, toro-taku, oden, and edamame. It was their first time trying oden, and they were impressed by the richness of the broth and the daikon that had soaked up all that flavor. One of the guests had shochu made from sweet potato mixed with soda, and the other had chilled junmai sake, and they seemed very satisfied.
2. Other impressions, notes, and requests It was a cold, rainy day, so it was a bit challenging for outdoor walking. They had brought raincoats, so there was no problem with walking, but they were a little surprised by the temperature gap compared to the spring-like days. Although it is spring on the calendar, there are still cold days, so going forward I will continue to pay attention to the weather on the day and consider tour routes that are not too demanding.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Kyobashi (Tokyo)～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Ueno～Suidobashi | 200JPY |
| Total | 590JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at guests at the hotel at 09:00, and the tour finished at Iidabashi Station at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 09:00 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Stroll around Asakusa, Stroll around Ueno Park, Stroll around Ameyoko and Stroll around Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 590JPY per person across 3 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Toru is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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July 2, 2026
David S
Tripadvisor : Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Incredible experience at the Markets!
Toru…
July 2, 2026
David S
Tripadvisor : Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Incredible experience at the Markets!
Toru was an AMAZING host and tour guide. He went above and beyond with communication prior, during, and after to make sure my Son and I had an incredible experience. He was unbelievably knowledgeable and catered the tour to what we wanted as well. The sushi breakfast was unreal! Learning all about both Toyosu and Tsukiji markets was an experience we will never forget. 10 out of 10 for sure!!
Jun 6, 2026
meltemg957
Unique experience with a highly knowledgeable guide
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide…
Jun 6, 2026
meltemg957
Unique experience with a highly knowledgeable guide
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
This was our first time visiting a fish market, and from the time we booked the experience, Toru-san has been amazing. He helped us get to Toyosu market, where the tuna auction takes place, at the right time to get the best views and explained everything about how the auction works and made sure we didn’t miss anything. (You will need a knowledgeable tour guide because everything happens so fast and you might miss it!) We learned so much during such a short time about how the delicious tuna you eat at a sushi restaurant ends up in front of you. After the auction Toru-san took us to Okame, a great sushi restaurant, where we got to experience delicious sushi breakfast. Our next stop was Tsukiji market, and again we got to try all sorts of food and learn more about the market and got to meet some of the vendors. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. If you are interested in cooking, Japanese cuisine, or know someone home, this tour will give you the opportunity to do some shopping for unique souvenirs.
We had to get to Toyosu market before 5 am, and while you might think it’s too early, but why not do something fun and delicious with your jetlag? It was so worth it and I’m glad we chose to spend our first morning in Tokyo with Toru-san. The other advantage of being so early was that the market was not as crowded and we got to enjoy our time without having to wait in line.
Thank you, Toru-san!
Jun 4, 2026
bluejerky1
Turo was knowledgeable and the tour was fun and fun and informative. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction…
Jun 4, 2026
bluejerky1
Turo was knowledgeable and the tour was fun and fun and informative. Highly recommend.
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
The tour was great. We got to learn a lot about sushi and really enjoyed our time in the
market as well.
May 29, 2026
Eva P
Fabulous experience with Toru!
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Toru was…
May 29, 2026
Eva P
Fabulous experience with Toru!
Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Toru was a fantastic guide and made our experience one to remember. He picked us up
from the hotel and clearly knew how to be there early to get a good view. He also took us to
a delicious sushi place thereafter which the whole family enjoyed.