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
- 1.9:00 Meet @ Hotel Gracery Asakusa
- 2.9:10 @ Asakusa Sightseeing
- 3:10:50 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
- 4.12:10 @ Meguro River Stroll
- 5.13:20 Lunch @ Heiroku Sushi
- 6.14:50 @ Shinjuku Gyoen
- 7.15:00 Disband @ Shinjuku Gyoen
What's a Private Cherry Blossom Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meguro River, and Meiji Shrine
The guests were close friends visiting from North America. At Asakusa, they said the view from the tourist information center was wonderful. They were also delighted by the beauty of Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. I had heard from the agent that they were not interested in shopping, but they had been asked to buy souvenirs, so we looked for them together. At Tsukiji, they sampled a variety of foods, including beans. Since they were not yet hungry, we moved on to the Meguro River. We strolled along the Meguro River while enjoying the cherry blossoms. The weather was fine, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and there were many stalls, so we fully enjoyed the blossoms while sipping sakura wine. Afterward, once they got hungry, we moved to Harajuku and had lunch at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. They said it was very delicious. Next, we visited Meiji Shrine. They said the forest of Meiji Shrine and the shrine buildings were truly wonderful. We walked from the north approach to Shinjuku Gyoen, where the tour concluded. They were both very cheerful and fun, and with the clear skies and cherry blossoms in full bloom, I believe they had an enjoyable time.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Asakusa～Tsukiji | 290JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukiji～Nakameguro | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nakameguro～Meiji-jingumae | 300JPY |
| Total | 800JPY | ||
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.
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very…
Jul 27, 2026
zyarisa
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko tour good vibes only
Mrs. fumiko was very kind, calm and lovely person. She give us a introduction before entering to the different places. She also help us to get the suica card and translate at specifics times around the city. We really enjoy the peaceful energy of mrs. fumiko. Me and my son are grateful for this tour around tokyo. ❤️ thank yiuuu fumiko
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…
Jul 23, 2026
734mortenp
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nice tour of Tokyo
Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll need help to find the good restaurants and interesting spots.
We had a tour with Ms. Fumiko. She was a both knowledgeable and nice guide. She even contacted us days beforehand to design the tour to meet our specific needs and wishes. Much appreciated!
Jul 10, 2026
Jessica_A
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko was wonderful. …
Fumiko was wonderful. You can…
Jul 10, 2026
Jessica_A
Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Fumiko was wonderful. …
Fumiko was wonderful. You can customize your day and see whatever you want. Very informative and having the local guide and knowledge was priceless.
Jun 28, 2026
alistairn2016
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fumiko is a great tour guide – informative, friendly and very well…
Jun 28, 2026
alistairn2016
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fumiko is a great tour guide – informative, friendly and very well prepared.
Fumiko was a great tour guide given she was very knowledgeable about the key tourist sites that we visited and history of Japan. Fumiko was a great communicator who reached out very early to design our six-hour tour of Tokyo. Unfortunately we spent a lot of time on the underground to get to the sites that we wanted to visit. My advice is to test with Fumiko early the likely time that you will spend on transport over the course of the day so you do not spend unnecessary time on public transport. Probably do ot need a tour guide to go to the markets. Highly recommend Fumiko.