Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

Private Tokyo Tour from the Cruise Terminal: What Does a Licensed Guide's Full-Day Itinerary Look Like?

The guests who joined this tour did so in place of another party from Oceania who had originally booked. The day before, the person who made the booking had emailed me asking whether it would be all right to add another party to the tour. On the morning of the tour, as I was heading up the escalator at the international cruise terminal toward the meeting point, someone called out to me from behind. When we spoke, it turned out to be the party that had been mentioned. They explained that one of the originally booked guests had been suddenly hospitalized that morning due to a bowel obstruction (they had reportedly not been feeling well for a few days, and contrary to hopes of recovery, the condition worsened), and would be returning home immediately. Whether they could board the return flight was still being determined through tests at the hospital, so that party would not be able to join the tour that day. The guests already knew my appearance (I had told the booking person by email that I am short and wear glasses) and my name, and the name matched the one the booking person had emailed me in advance, so I guided this party on the tour.

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania, [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guiding them for a full day. They mentioned having many children and grandchildren. Their family roots trace back to Europe, and in the 1950s their families had emigrated to Oceania. The families had first met aboard the ship bound for their new home and had remained connected ever since. Since it was their first visit to Japan and they had no difficulty walking, I selected several of the main sightseeing spots to visit. To reach the Imperial Palace, our first destination, we first took the Yurikamome Line to Shimbashi Station, where I explained Tokyo's transportation system and we purchased a one-day pass. We came out onto Ginza Avenue, where I introduced some of the buildings that symbolize Ginza, and we also confirmed the meeting point in front of Matsuya Ginza for the Mount Fuji tour they were scheduled to join the following day, before boarding the Yurakucho Line. After visiting the Imperial Palace, we headed to Tokyo Station, where the guests wished to buy character goods for their grandchildren, so I guided them to a shop on the Yaesu side, where they purchased two card-related items. From there we took the rapid Keihin-Tohoku Line to Hamamatsucho. As it was lunchtime and they were happy with casual noodles, I took them to an inexpensive and tasty udon chain restaurant. Both enjoyed warm udon with tempura toppings, along with mugs of beer. At Zojoji Temple, the guests had been asked by their family to dedicate an ema (votive plaque) at a shrine or temple, so they purchased an ema at the Ankokuden hall, filled it in, and dedicated it on the ema rack, very pleased to have fulfilled the request. As there was still a little time left, I asked if there was anything else they wanted to see, and they mentioned the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, so we went there as our final stop. One of the guests had worked in construction during their career and looked with great interest from a window overlooking the large-scale construction site at Shibuya Station. We parted at the Yurikamome ticket gate at Shimbashi Station.

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Tour Report by Noripy

Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!