Tokyo in One Day: Meiji & Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome — Guide Seizo

April, 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

  • 9:00　Departure from Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
  • 9:30　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
  • 10:00　Meiji Shrine
  • 10:50　Shinjuku Gyoen
  • 12:00　Imperial Palace
  • 12:50　Lunch @ Hakata Menbo Aka-noren Marunouchi Store
  • 14:00　Senso-ji Temple
  • 15:00　Arrival at Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko at 9:30, Meiji Shrine at 10:00, Shinjuku Gyoen at 10:50, Imperial Palace at 12:00, Senso-ji Temple at 14:00 and Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome at 15:00.

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The guests were a group visiting from North America, and this was their first time in Japan for most of them. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel to Kyoto and Osaka. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At Shinjuku Gyoen, they seemed impressed by the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the beautiful Japanese garden. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to the historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. At Senso-ji Temple, they listened with interest to explanations about the difference between temples and shrines, as well as the Kaminarimon Gate. Although it happened to be rainy today, I responded according to the guests' wishes, so I believe they were satisfied. Since this was a tour with a vehicle, there were no advance transportation expenses for the guide to be reimbursed.

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Tour Report by Seizo

I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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