Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa — Guide Rumi

June, 2026

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.

Tour Itinerary

• 9:30 Meet @ Hotel
• 9:50 Meiji Shrine
• 10:50 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
• 11:40 Shibuya Crossing
• 12:50 Asakusa
• 13:00 Lunch & Gonpachi
• 13:50 Nakamise & Sensoji Temple
• 15:00 Ginza Kabuki-za & Ginza Crossing
• 16:00 Dismissal & Shinjuku Station

Tour Itinerary in Detail

Meeting at @ Hotel at 9:30, the group explored Tokyo until the tour ended at 16:00. The day ran to 6 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish. It included lunch & Gonpachi at 13:00.

The itinerary covered Meiji Shrine at 9:50, Harajuku (Takeshita Street) at 10:50, Shibuya Crossing at 11:40, Asakusa at 12:50, Nakamise & Sensoji Temple at 13:50 and Ginza Kabuki-za & Ginza Crossing at 15:00.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shinjuku to Harajuku by train (160JPY); Harajuku to Shibuya by train (160JPY); Shibuya to Asakusa by subway (260JPY); Asakusa to Ginza by subway (210JPY); Ginza to Kanda (Tokyo) by subway (180JPY); Kanda (Tokyo) to Shinjuku by train (210JPY). Across 6 sections the fare came to 1,180JPY per person.

Transportation cost per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at @ Hotel at 9:30, and the tour finished at & Shinjuku Station at 16:00.

How long does the tour last?

About 6 hours and 30 minutes in total, from 9:30 to 16:00.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Meiji Shrine, Harajuku (Takeshita Street), Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa, Nakamise & Sensoji Temple and Ginza Kabuki-za & Ginza Crossing.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 1,180JPY per person across 6 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Rumi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.