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 Meet at the cruise terminal
- 9:30-10:30 Tsukiji Market
- 11:40-13:10 Asakusa (lunch)
- 13:40-14:00 Shibuya crossing
- 15:00 Arrive at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Tsukiji Market at 9:30, Asakusa (lunch) at 11:40, Shibuya crossing at 13:40 and Tokyo International Cruise Terminal at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal to Tsukiji Market by train (510JPY); Tsukiji to Asakusa by train (210JPY); Asakusa to Shibuya by train (260JPY); Shibuya to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal by train (570JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,550JPY per person.
The guests were a pleasant group, and since we spent a long time on the train, we chatted a great deal. It was an enjoyable tour to guide, but because the travel time was long, we were unable to visit Harajuku as originally planned. The cruise ship was scheduled to depart at 4:00, so we could not extend the tour either. I was glad that the guests understood the situation.
I reflected that tours picking up at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal should be planned with the long travel time in mind. I will be careful about this going forward.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tokyo International Cruise Terminal～Tsukiji Market | 510JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tsukiji～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Asakusa～Shibuya | 260JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Shibuya～Tokyo International Cruise Terminal | 570JPY |
| Total | 1,550JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Tsukiji Market, Asakusa (lunch), Shibuya crossing and Tokyo International Cruise Terminal.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,550JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Tomoko is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello, my name is Tomoko, I have been an English guide since 2011. I have guided Asakusa, Tokyo SkyTree, Nihonnbashi, Shibuya, Harajyuku, Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Ginza, Yanaka, Tsukiji, Hamarikyuu Garden and many places in Tokyo. Public transportation in Tokyo is very complicated, I show the guests how to use public transportation in Tokyo. I will exchange a lot of emails with my guests and according to your requests, I will make itineraries. The tour will be a customized tour only for you. Will you tell me whatever you want to do and whereever you want to visit in Japan? My motto is ‘Enjoy! I am looking forward to guiding you. Thank you.