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
- 9:00 Hotel
- 9:50 Sensoji Temple
- 12:05 Lunch at Odaiba DiverCity
- 12:50 Explore Gundam, Statue of Liberty, etc.
- 14:10 Shiba Rikyu Garden
- 15:15 Return to Hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Sensoji Temple at 9:50, Gundam, Statue of Liberty, etc. at 12:50 and Shiba Rikyu Garden at 14:10.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tochomae to Asakusa by train (328JPY); Asakusa to Odaiba by train (545JPY); Daiba to Takeshiba by train (325JPY); Daimon to Tochomae by train (220JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 1,418JPY per person.
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The guests were a cheerful group visiting from North America, and it was a lively tour filled with both English and Spanish. They struggled with the heat and humidity, but they had expressed a strong wish from the start to see the Gundam statue in Odaiba and a Japanese garden, so I carried out the entire schedule while keeping an eye on how everyone was feeling. With temperatures reaching 35 degrees, even I as the guide found it exhausting, and I was genuinely concerned about the guests' well-being. However, when we returned to the hotel, they were still smiling and told me it had been a "lovely day," which put me at ease. I believe this itinerary succeeded in bringing out the charm of Tokyo's contrasts.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Tochomae～Asakusa | 328JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Odaiba | 545JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Daiba～Takeshiba | 325JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Daimon～Tochomae | 220JPY |
| Total | 1,418JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Sensoji Temple, Gundam, Statue of Liberty, etc. and Shiba Rikyu Garden.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,418JPY per person across 4 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?
Jimmy 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.
Registered as a National Interpreter Guide (Tokyo) in 2019, I have mainly been guiding FIT at major sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Tsukiji spot tours, sushi nigiri experience courses, and one-day bus tours of Mt. Fuji. From this year. I also started long tours of 10 days to two weeks using public transportation. With my experience of studying abroad and working in customer service functions at foreign companies, I provide calm and attentive guiding. I will make every effort to ensure that our guests have an unforgettable and memorable trip to Japan, and I will respect the culture of the places we visit, and the thoughts of the people who live in the culture.My specialties are Japanese gardens, architecture, history, and sports.
Sep 12, 2024
MONIGPL
Awesome walking tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome, Jimmy our guide was very knowledgeable and informative,…
Sep 12, 2024
MONIGPL
Awesome walking tour
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome, Jimmy our guide was very knowledgeable and informative, we walked all over
Tokyo and saw the contrast between the all and the new Tokyo, we love the tour