Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

September, 2024

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

  • １．９：３０ Meet at Hotel Monterey Ginza
  • ２．１０：００ Meiji Shrine
  • ３．１１：００ From Takeshita Street to Omotesando
  • ４．１２：００ Shibuya Crossing
  • ５．１３：００ Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
  • ６．１４：３０ Koishikawa Korakuen
  • ７．１５：３０ Disband at Korakuen Station

What Is a Private Walking Tour of Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Asakusa in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Because the guests had a deep interest in Japanese culture, including Japanese cuisine, this was a very rewarding tour. The heat had eased compared to the height of summer, and it was an early autumn day where the sky felt high and open. Under the wonderful blue sky at Meiji Shrine, the guests were able to truly feel Shinto's reverence for nature. Today the weather was clear and photogenic, and the guests took many photos. The famous Shibuya crossing was moderately busy, but we were able to take a short rest on the Ginza Line from Shibuya to Asakusa, which helped the guests recover from the slight sluggishness caused by the high humidity. In Asakusa, the guests chose a very local little udon shop they wanted to try, and the meat udon was delicious, though it took a little while to be served. In Asakusa there are many small, regular-customer-style shops run by a single person, so there may be times when I cannot recommend them to guests. I reflected that this requires careful attention from an itinerary management standpoint.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassGinza～Meiji-jingumae900JPY
Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
Section 3Free PassShibuya～Asakusa0JPY
Section 4Free PassKuramae～Iidabashi0JPY
Total900JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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Great intro to Tokyo
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