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Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Hotel Kyobashi
- 8:30 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Outer Market, Uogashi. Yonemoto Coffee
- 10:00 Ueno – Saigo Takamori Statue, Grave of the Shogitai, Kiyomizu Kannon Hall, Toshogu Shrine
- 11:20 Yanaka Ginza
- 12:10 Rikugien Garden
- 13:00 Lunch @ Komatsuan
- 14:00 Dismissal @ Ginza Matsuya
What Is a Private First-Day Tokyo Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
This was the first day in Japan for guests visiting from Oceania. After three days in Tokyo, they were continuing on a cruise. Since the pace of walking was slow, occasional rest breaks were needed. When I guided the group to a cafe in Tsukiji, they showed interest, so we took a break inside, which they greatly enjoyed. They took an interest in stories such as that of the Shogitai in Ueno. Lunch had been planned for Yanaka, but since they were not yet hungry, we went to a soba restaurant at the end after visiting Rikugien, where they enjoyed tempura, zaru soba, and a ginger drink, and were very satisfied. Rikugien was also relatively uncrowded, which they liked. I had planned to take them back to the hotel, but they asked if we could stop by the meeting place for the next day's tour on the way to confirm it, so I took them to Matsuya Ginza and we parted ways there. The English had a strong accent and was at times a little difficult to catch, but the guests were calm and pleasant, and they were very pleased with the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nihonbashi (Tokyo)～Tsukiji | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Tsukiji～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Ueno～Nippori | 160JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Sendagi 3-chome / Toei Bus～Kamifujimae / Toei Bus | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Komagome～Ginza | 210JPY |
| Total | 940JPY | ||
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.