Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Youko

What Can You See on a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, and the Imperial Palace

From an earlier email, I understood that the guests were still considering where to explore the following day, and from communication with the previous guide I had learned that "a sumo show could not be booked in Asakusa, so it was booked in Kyoto instead." Because I wanted them to experience the depth of sumo, as soon as we met I strongly recommended watching the morning practice at the Isegahama stable. After the booking was completed, we started the tour.

When planning the route, I considered the efficiency of their walks from the following day onward. I left Asakusa, which is close to Ryogoku, as well as Shibuya and Meiji Shrine, which are relatively close to the Hotel, as candidates for later days, and instead chose Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Ginza, the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, and the East Gardens.

At Tsukiji, the guests enjoyed local specialties such as wagyu sushi, tamagoyaki, strawberries, dried goods, and beans. At a seafood shop, they were also able to see the head and central bones of a tuna, giving them a real sense of the lively atmosphere of the market. While walking through Hamarikyu, Ginza, Hibiya, and the Imperial Palace, I also spoke about the power of the Tokugawa shogunate, the lives of common people, and the transition from Edo to Tokyo.

Seeing the heavily fortified moats, gates, and grand stone wall ruins of Edo Castle, together with the beautifully maintained nature, high-rise buildings, and cityscape, I believe the guests were able to feel Japan's history and present deeply.

Also, today I received a thank-you email from the guests saying, "The practice viewing was very educational and wonderful," which made me very glad.

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Tour Report by Youko

I’m Youko, a female guide. I saw your request for a guied tour on the notice board of JGA. It’s my great pleasure to show you around the city of Tokyo on the day your requested.

I live in Saitama, about an hour north of Tokyo. My two children are grown up and are mother and father now. I enjoy grandma life here.

Tokyo has so many wonderful sightseeing spots and attractions, art facilities, and parks. Please let me know your interests and what you would like to visit/ see/ do/ eat/ try this time. I’m so excited to start planning our itinerary and love to know your expectations.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

with best regards,