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Tour Itinerary
- 10:00〜 Departure from Hotel Shinjuku
- 10:00〜10:15 Purchase Suica at Shinjuku Station → Move to Harajuku
- 10:15〜11:30 Meiji Shrine
- 11:30〜12:15 Stay at an animal cafe (cats) in Harajuku
- 12:15〜13:00 Stroll around Harajuku
- 13:00〜14:15 Lunch (Kura Sushi)
- 14:15〜15:00 Move to Monzen-Nakacho
- 15:00〜16:00 Fukagawa Fudoson
- ※The guide was supposed to end here, but the guide was extended because they wanted to stroll to Senso-ji Temple.
- 16:00〜16:30 Move from Monzen-Nakacho to Asakusa
- 16:30〜17:30 Stroll around Senso-ji Temple
- 17:30〜18:00 Return from Asakusa to Hotel in Shinjuku
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like with a Licensed Guide? A Guide's Report
On this tour, I guided a group visiting from North America who had a strong interest in history. Even though the timing coincided with jet lag, everyone seemed to enjoy the day very much. In particular, the goma (sacred fire) ritual at Fukagawa Fudoson Temple in Monzen-Nakacho left such a deep impression that the guests thanked me many times, saying how glad they were to have been brought there. The guests had a strong intellectual curiosity and asked questions about the religious perspectives of Buddhism and Shinto, and I was able to explain in a way they found satisfying. As for the meal, which had been a point of concern beforehand, I took the group to a Kura Sushi as arranged in advance, and they were delighted to find a favorite dish there.
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Hello! I’m Kenichi, your National Government Licensed Guide.
Having lived in the UK, Mexico, and the USA for a total of six years, I am fully fluent in English and possess a deep appreciation for diverse cultural backgrounds. My international experience allows me to connect with guests from all over the world through meaningful and seamless communication.
My guiding style goes beyond simply reciting historical facts. I strive to provide a window into the “real Japan”—from our daily lifestyles and housing to intriguing social insights like longevity and demographics. When sharing our history and culture, I enjoy finding parallels or unique differences with your own home country, making our journey together more personal and engaging.
As an avid runner who has completed ultra-marathons, I have the energy and stamina to lead active tours and long walking explorations with a smile. Let’s dive deep into the authentic heart of Japan together!
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Tsukiji Food & Culture 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Great time with Kaiseki Ryori visiting Tsukiji Fish…
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Tsukiji Food & Culture 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Great time with Kaiseki Ryori visiting Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo.
We had an excellent experience with Kaiseki Ryori as our professional tour guide in Tokyo.
The tour through the famous Tsukiji Fish Market was fascinating, and we enjoyed tasting
many unique and delicious local foods along the way.