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
- ①10:30 Meet at the hotel, take a taxi to the Imperial Palace
- ②10:50-12:00 After strolling through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, take a taxi to Asakusa
- ③12:30-14:00 After strolling through Asakusa and Sensoji Temple, take the subway to Daimon Station
- ④14:30-14:50 Tokyo Tower (skipped due to a 1-hour wait for observation deck entry restrictions), take a taxi to Tsukiji
- ⑤15:00-15:50 Food tour in Tsukiji, take a taxi to the hotel
- ⑥16:00 Arrive at the hotel, disband
Title: What Can You See on a Private Day Tour of Tokyo from a Cruise Ship? A Licensed Guide's Report
[Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private one-day tour in Tokyo for a group visiting Japan for the first time by cruise ship from North America. Based on the group's requests to see the Imperial Palace and Tsukiji, the route was designed to combine these with Asakusa and Tokyo Tower. Under fine weather, the group was delighted by the beautiful Japanese garden at the East Gardens. In Asakusa, they visited many shops along Nakamise-dori and happily shopped for souvenirs such as chopsticks and small goods. Although it was a pity that Tokyo Tower had an admission restriction in place when we arrived, the group appeared to thoroughly enjoy the tuna and beef at the final stop in Tsukiji.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Asakusa～Daimon (Tokyo) | 220JPY |
| Total | 220JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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