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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @Hotel
- 2. 9:30 @Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple (Main Hall, shop inside the cafe)
- 3. 9:50 @Tsukiji Market
- 4. 10:40 @Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, matcha break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 5. 12:30 @Nihonbashi Takashimaya (basement food floor)
- 6. 13:00 @Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit, Character Street, Ramen Street, DAIMARU sweets floor, Midori no Madoguchi, station building, Marunouchi side station plaza)
- 7. 13:45 @Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 8. 14:00 @Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 9. 14:30 @Meiji Jingu Shrine
- 10. 15:30 @Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
- 11. 16:00 Disband @in front of Tokyo Midtown Roppongi Information
What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They had heard from many friends who had traveled to Japan that "Japan is wonderful," and, combined with favorable currency conditions, they decided to take this opportunity to make their trip to Japan a reality. Very active and strong walkers, they had already explored Shinjuku on their own on the day they arrived, the day before. Since they wished to see as many places as possible, even if it meant shortening their lunch break, I added a few destinations to the original plan. On the way to Asakusa, the first planned destination, we stopped by Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then walked from Tsukiji Market to Ginza while introducing the Kabukiza Theatre. After Meiji Shrine, which I had assumed would be the end point of the tour, I guided them to Tokyo Midtown Roppongi and introduced a place where they could enjoy a relaxed meal together before we said goodbye. They reacted with great excitement everywhere we went, but I was especially struck by how their eyes lit up when I explained seasonal fruit (pears) at a roadside fruit shop, or introduced the various prepared dishes at the food floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya. Throughout the day, they asked one question after another about various aspects of Japanese culture and society (the education system, how characters are written, working styles, the aging society, dietary habits, and so on), and I could sense their strong interest in Japan.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Ningyocho Station～Tsukiji Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Nihonbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Nogizaka 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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It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!