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
- 8:30 the b Ginza
- 9:10 Imperial Palace Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge
- 9:40 Tokyo Station
- 10:10 MIYUKI FACTORY
- 11:10 Kounroudou
- 11:40 VEGGIE SUSHI JAPAN
- 13:00 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple and others
- 14:30 Dismissal @handmade Japanese paper workshop
What Is a Private First-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa and Asakusabashi
The guests were visitors from Oceania, and this was my guiding on their very first day in Japan. Since they had specified places, shops, and restaurants they wanted to visit, I arranged the itinerary accordingly. As I had mentioned in advance, they did not have cash on hand, so they withdrew some at a convenience store and purchased a PASMO card at the station. They took many photos at various spots. At a bead shop in Asakusabashi, they bought a large amount of beads, which they said they would use for designing a dress. As we had time to spare, we viewed the traditional houseboats in Asakusabashi and then visited a calligraphy shop, where they purchased notebook-style paper. They had made a reservation at a vegetarian restaurant, so I had intended to part ways, but they invited me to join them, so I did. The vegetarian sushi was beautiful and delicious, and it was a small but excellent restaurant. It was the first day of the Sanja Matsuri, so the crowds were even larger than usual, and we could not enter the main hall, but I think it was worthwhile that they were able to see the huge procession. They bought chopsticks and earrings as souvenirs, as well as an outlet adapter for a watch battery at an electronics store. I guided them to a washi paper-making shop they had reserved themselves, which concluded the tour. They mentioned they would also participate in an ukiyo-e woodblock printing experience on another day. There were many smiles, and they told me it was a very good tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Ginza～Kasumigaseki (Tokyo) | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tokyo～Asakusabashi | 200JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusabashi～Asakusa | 180JPY |
| Total | 560JPY | ||
Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
johnoD792VT
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo Tour
Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.