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

  • 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
  • 10:30 Meiji
  • 11:20 Shibuya Crossing
  • 12:15 Tsukiji Market Lunch @ Sushizanmai
  • 14:30 Asakusa
  • 16:00 Dismissal @ Hotel

Title: What Can You See on a One-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting from North America. They seem to travel together often, and this time they were going to board a cruise ship from Yokohama. Since they only had one day in Tokyo, I showed them the highlights: Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Market, and Asakusa. The guests showed interest in everything and asked many questions. At Tsukiji, after enjoying wagyu beef and beer, we went to a sushi restaurant. Tuna was a favorite, and they ordered more than ten plates along with two more beers, ending very satisfied. Since they wanted to see the view from a high place, I introduced the observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building near the Hotel.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShinjuku~Harajuku160JPY
Section 2TrainHarajuku~Shibuya160JPY
Section 3SubwayShibuya~Tsukiji210JPY
Section 4SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa210JPY
Section 5SubwayAsakusa~Kanda (Tokyo)180JPY
Section 6TrainKanda (Tokyo)~Shinjuku210JPY
Total1,130JPY

Hello,
I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
What interests you about Tokyo?
What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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