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.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:30 Meet the guest at the hotel
- 9:50 Shinjuku Gyoen
- 11:00 Meiji Shrine
- 12:50 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Main Hall
- 14:20 Tsukiji
- 14:30 Tour ends
What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa
The guests were from North America. We first visited Shinjuku Gyoen and strolled through the garden. They were surprised to find such greenery and a beautiful garden right in the middle of the city, and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the walk. After exiting through the Sendagaya Gate, we took the JR to Harajuku and moved to Meiji Shrine. After explaining Japanese history, the difference between shrines and temples, and the background of Emperor Meiji and the shrine, we walked along the approach while discussing its key points and paid our respects at the main hall. We then took the subway to Asakusa, where at the Culture and Tourism Center I explained the origins of Asakusa, the Kaminarimon, Nakamise, and the surrounding buildings, and we strolled from Kaminarimon along the approach. As the temperature rose, we proceeded while staying in the shade as much as possible, and paid our respects at the main hall. Afterward, at the guests' request to attend a service, we moved to a place of worship in Tsukiji, and the tour came to an end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Odaiba～Shimbashi | 330JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Shimbashi～Shinjuku-gyoemmae | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Sendagaya～Harajuku | 160JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Asakusa | 260JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Asakusa～Tsukiji | 210JPY |
| Total | 1,140JPY | ||
I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
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We had an excellent time being guided by Shigeru. He was gracious and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend. 😁