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
- 0800 Meet at Hotel Shinjuku
- 0820 Visit Meiji Shrine from Harajuku Takeshita Exit, to Kita-sando
- 0910 Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko
- 1000 From Sakurada-mon to the Imperial Palace Outer Garden, East Garden, from Hirakawa-mon to Takebashi
- 1210 Asakusa, from Kaminari-mon to Senso-ji Temple, Rokku District, Shin-Nakamise Street
- 1400 Shinjuku Station
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After confirming the planned itinerary, the guests set off in good spirits. Since they wanted to see as much as possible, I planned a route that avoided passing through the same places twice and chose relatively less crowded spots—for example, at Meiji Shrine, we exited via Kita-Sando rather than making a round trip back to Harajuku Station. Throughout the entire itinerary, the guests walked around energetically at a relatively brisk pace. It felt as though they saw all the highlights along the route without missing anything, and I believe they were satisfied. Understandably, they began to feel tired around the Asakusa Rokku entertainment district, and they asked to be guided to Shinjuku within the allotted time. At the ticket gate of Shinjuku Station, we topped up a Suica card together, and the tour came to an end.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinjuku～Harajuku | 146JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Kita-sando～Shibuya | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shibuya～Sakurada-mon | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Takebashi～Asakusa | 286JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Asakusa～Kanda | 178JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Kanda～Shinjuku | 178JPY |
| Total | 1,144JPY | ||
Hi,I’m Matt.
Let’s enjoy together and learn a little bit more about Tokyo and Japan.
I have many experiences in private tour and can be flexible in planning the tour itinerary. To see everything in Tokyo may be difficult in few days. Historical points,seasonal view point,most trendy places,there are so many to choose. Please let me know your interest or whatever you want to see,and I will try my best to fulfill your request.Off course those who do not have a choice is most welcome. I will come up with the most recommended points to visit at the time.
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MATT is a great guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We were guided the whole day by MATT. He is a wonderful guide, explained so much to us
all the time and met our very wish. We could not have hoped for better.
Mar 25, 2025
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Amazing experience with an amazing guide
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Amazing experience. Matt is extremely…
Mar 25, 2025
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Amazing experience with an amazing guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Amazing experience. Matt is extremely knowledgeable, he took everything we wanted and
made an amazing itinerary for us. Took us to a great local restaurant for our lunch.
Oct 15, 2024
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Tokyo walking around
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We had a very interesting and detailed tour wirh…
Oct 15, 2024
Vacation651871
Tokyo walking around
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had a very interesting and detailed tour wirh Matt. Nice insights in japanese culture.
Tokyo walking around was delighful.
Aug 30, 2024
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Great tour with Matt
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Matt our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable…
Aug 30, 2024
Peter_G
Great tour with Matt
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Matt our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable about Japan and Tokyo’s history. He made contact immediately that i booked the tour. He took us to the fish markets, gardens, Takeshita St and Shibuya crossing amongst others. Matt was very friendly and accommodating about what we wanted to see also helping understand the subway and bullet train ticketing machine. We managed to fit a lot into the 4 hrs. If you’re lucky enough to get Matt as your guide you will have a great time.