Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:30 Meet up @ karaksa hotel colors Tokyo Yaesu (changed from the original hotel)
- 2. 10:15 @ Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 3. 11:45 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
- 4. 12:20 Lunch @ FUKURAS
- 5. 13:00 @ Meiji Shrine
- 6. 13:30 @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 7. 14:30 @ Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
- 8. 15:00 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 9. 15:40 @ Tokyo Station (Station Square, Station Building)
- 10. 16:00 Disband @ Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit
Title: What's a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like, Including teamLab Planets and Shopping? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors to Japan for the first time, from North America. After sightseeing in Tokyo including teamLab Planets, they planned to travel to Izu to enjoy diving. For lunch in Shibuya, we explored the restaurant floor of FUKURAS, and the guests chose a specialty chicken restaurant themselves. One of the guests enjoyed a very spicy chicken ramen, saying, "It's spicy! Delicious. I love spicy food," and was very satisfied. When we had moved from Asakusa to Shibuya, the topic came up about a knife shop in Asakusa, and the guests asked me to tell them where to find a specialty knife store. So, although it was not part of the original plan, on the way from Meiji Shrine to the Imperial Palace, we got off at Nogizaka and I guided them to "Kiya" inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi. They seemed to like it very much and purchased three knives, both for themselves and as gifts for friends. The guests also purchased a Kutani-yaki sake cup (an antique) at a tableware shop dealing in antiques. This unplanned shopping seemed to be their favorite part. The guests also remarked that Japanese people dress neatly when they go out.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Nogizaka Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station～Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 600JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy is such a great guide and just a wonderful human being that felt like an old friend. We had first visited Tokyo eight years ago, so we had not planned on getting a tour, but we felt like we got both a Food Tour and a cultural tour with her and we were so grateful for both. My daughter is moving to Japan, and so we were excited to be here but we were disappointed that we had not been able to find vegetarian food as easily. Noripy had tips and tricks and language she suggested we use and helped us with our first vegan ramen which was excellent. I highly recommend anything you can do with a Noripy, you should run and go do it! She trained at Boston University and international relations, and had ties with both my daughters from her schooling which tickled us with delight. She is a spry woman and the kindest soul and I’m so glad our paths crossed as Tokyo came to life through her welcoming eyes. We were nervous about going on this tour because we had a bad experience with a different tour with someone else the night before, but she restored our faith in humanity and tour guides and that was a tall order.
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