Tokyo in One Day: Nezu Shrine — Guide Yumi
March, 2026
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
- Meet at Hotel at 8:00 (hotel change)
- 9:00 Nezu Shrine
- 10:30 Shibamata Taishakuten, Suikeien Garden. Kusa dango on the approach path
- 12:30 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine. Lunch is katsudon
- 14:00 Disband at Sumida Park
What Is a Private Day Tour of Tokyo's Nezu, Shibamata, and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The private tour departed from Shinjuku at 8:00. Since I was concerned about the rush hour, I avoided the Chuo Line and instead used the Toei Shinjuku Line and the Chiyoda Line to reach Nezu. I was glad the trains were not crowded. Because it was early in the morning, Nezu Shrine had almost no visitors, and the guests were able to enjoy the quiet atmosphere. We then headed to Shibamata Taishakuten by bus from Kanamachi. I think it was a good experience to ride a local bus with no other tourists. It was my first time guiding at Taishakuten, so I felt nervous, but the guests were able to take their time admiring the wonderful carvings of the Nitenmon Gate and the main hall. At Suikeien Garden, they immersed themselves in the serene atmosphere of the Japanese garden. It was great to see both a temple and a garden in Shibamata. Asakusa, in complete contrast to Shibamata Taishakuten, was very crowded, which seemed to surprise them. However, they said it was good to experience both. For lunch, they enjoyed katsudon at a local restaurant in Asakusa. On the way back, we visited Sumida Park, but the cherry blossoms were only about ten percent in bloom. From there, I introduced the bridge connecting to the Skytree, and the tour came to an end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Shinjuku～Nezu | 370JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Nezu～Keisei Kanamachi | 420JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Keisei Kanamachi～Shibamata Taishakuten / Keisei Bus | 230JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Shibamata～Asakusa | 380JPY |
| Total | 1,400JPY | ||
I’m YUMI. Japan is full of history, nature and culture. I would like to talk about them from many aspects. When you have some questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. There’re many off the beaten paths in Japan. If you want to walk in a hidden local area, I’ll tailor the special course as you wish.
Experiencing new foods is also one of many intriguing things during your trip. I would recommend anything from street foods such as Ramen, Yakitori to authentic Sushi or elegant courses. My policy is to cherish your feelings and time. Let’s enjoy talking and walking with me!
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We had such a lovely time with our guide, Yumi. We wanted to visit places that showed us
life for Tokyo residents plus some architecture heroes. The four hours disappeared so
quickly and Yumi had planned our tour so efficiently, no wasted time. Yumi is a star!
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Yumi was a fanty guide. She make us feel welcomed and tried to capture and pass to us
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Excellent tour with our outstanding guide, Yumi
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Yumi is an outstanding guide. She greatly assisted in guiding us in our choices of areas Tokyo to tour based on our likes. Yumi gave us a wealth of information on Japanese history and culture specific to the areas we toured. She met us in the lobby of our Tokyo hotel and guided us with travel using the Tokyo train and subway. We choose to see the Rikugien garden, the Asakusa area of Tokyo and the Sensoji Temple. The Japanese Tea ceremony was beautiful, calming and informative. Yumi helped us arrange to add wearing Kimonos for this experience. She graciously took our photos throughout this tour. She is such a lovely lady. We highly recommend this tour and have high praises for Yumi.