Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy

What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and teamLab

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time, stopping over in Tokyo on their way home. They had many Tokyo sightseeing spots in mind, having gathered ideas through social media.

After Meiji Shrine, while we were discussing heading to Shibuya, they introduced me to several cafés they wanted to visit. One of them turned out to be right next to Harajuku Station. So we visited ANAKUMA Café, a unique spot where a bear's paw comes out of a hole in the wall to hand you your coffee. They ordered coffee, experienced it for themselves, and had a great time. They took many photos and videos. They were also interested in a 2D café in Shin-Okubo and hoped to go if time allowed, but we ran out of time and could not make it there. At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, I helped by taking a burst of photos of them crossing together with a Starbucks coffee shop in the background, and they loved the photos, getting very excited as they looked at them. Next, at Zojoji Temple, there was a surprising discovery — a connection between one of the guests and Zojoji Temple came to light. When I introduced the Himalayan cedar planted by General Grant, the 18th President of the United States, it turned out that General Grant was a maternal ancestor of one of the guests. We took a commemorative photo together in front of that great tree. After Tokyo Tower, when boarding the subway at Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line, we realized that the teamLab exhibition they had booked for the evening was teamLab Borderless in the basement of Azabudai Hills. Although this tour was scheduled to end at 7:00, I confirmed their booking was for 7:30. After showing them the entrance once, we headed for the ticket gate. One of the guests, who had apparently skipped the lunch they had intended to have before the tour, wished after visiting the Imperial Palace to satisfy their appetite with something like a hamburger rather than something sweet. So we went to the 7th floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building, where they ordered a hamburger to share and enjoyed it on the terrace while gazing at the Tokyo Station building. Since we had been walking a lot, it also made for a good rest to recover their energy. Finally, in line with their request expressed in the morning to see the 3D signage cat, we took the Chuo Line to Shinjuku. They took many photos, including the Godzilla Head, and were delighted. Then, hurrying a little to make the 7:30 booking, we returned to Kamiyacho Station, guided them to the entrance of teamLab Borderless, and said our goodbyes.

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Tour Report by Noripy

Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!