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

  • 1.9:00 Meet up @ Hotel
  • 2.9:30 @ Tsukiji Market, @ Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
  • 3.10:30 @ Ginza Mitsukoshi, @ Uniqlo, @ Kyukyodo
  • 4.11:30 @ Asakusa
  • 5.13:00 @ Shibuya Crossing, @ Cat Street, @ Onitsuka Tiger
  • 6.15:00 Disband @ Hotel

Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Ginza, Asakusa, and Shibuya

Body: 1. 9:00 Meeting point at Hotel 2. 9:30 at Tsukiji Market, at Tsukiji Hongwanji → We enjoyed sampling food around Tsukiji Market. The guests wanted to see a market where local Japanese people come to shop rather than a place crowded with tourists, and they were delighted, saying they loved tuna and salmon sashimi and sushi. 3. 10:30 at Ginza Mitsukoshi, at Uniqlo, at Kyukyodo → We strolled through the streets of Ginza, including the Kabukiza Theatre, Mitsukoshi, Uniqlo, and Kyukyodo. Since some of the guests were interested in history and others in shopping, we chatted while visiting the shops the guests wanted to see. 4. 11:30 at Asakusa → We walked through the Nakamise shopping street and Sensoji Temple while I explained the temple and the shrine. 5. 13:00 at Shibuya Crossing, at Cat Street, at Onitsuka Tiger → We looked out over the Shibuya cityscape from the 11th floor of Hikarie, then actually walked across Shibuya Crossing, stopping at vintage clothing and apparel shops along the way, and continued to Onitsuka Tiger as the guests had requested. 6. 15:00 Dismissal at Hotel

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainDaimon (Tokyo)~Tsukiji Market180JPY
Section 2TrainGinza~Asakusa210JPY
Section 3TrainAsakusa~Shibuya260JPY
Section 4TrainHarajuku~Hamamatsucho260JPY
Total910JPY

Hello and welcome! I have been working as a licensed tour guide since 2015, guiding private travelers around Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and many other beautiful regions of Japan. I also support international student and professional groups during their study visits, helping them explore Japanese culture, society, and everyday life from a deeper perspective.

I love creating tours that feel friendly, relaxed, and full of discovery. Whether you are interested in history, food, nature, or simply experiencing local life, I enjoy tailoring each tour to match your interests and pace. My goal is to make every guest feel comfortable, supported, and truly connected to the places we visit.

Whether it’s your first time in Japan or a return visit, I will do my best to make your trip enjoyable, meaningful, and memorable. I’m excited to share Japan with you and look forward to meeting you soon.

Apr 17, 2026
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