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
- 09:00 Meet at hotel
- 09:30-10:15. Sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple
- 10:30-11:00 Sightseeing in Akihabara
- 11:30-12:00 Sightseeing at Nijubashi Bridge
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch in Yurakucho
- 14:00-15:00 After Meiji Shrine, to Takeshita Street and Shibuya, disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 09:00 at hotel and ended at 14:00. The day ran to 5 hours from start to finish. It included lunch in Yurakucho at 12:30.
Over the course of the day the route took in Senso-ji Temple at 09:30, Akihabara at 10:30 and Nijubashi Bridge at 11:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Mitsukoshimae to Asakusa by train (178JPY); Asakusa to Suehirocho by train (178JPY); Akihabara to Kasumigaseki by train (178JPY); Ginza to Meiji-jingumae by train (178JPY); Harajuku to Shibuya by train (146JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 858JPY per person.
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The guests were visiting Japan for the first time. Since the destinations they had requested online before their trip covered almost everything, organizing the itinerary was quite a challenge. However, I wanted to accommodate as many of their wishes as possible, so I shortened the time spent at each location. As it was their first visit to Japan, everything they saw seemed fresh and exciting to them. On the metro, though, they were puzzled that tickets could not be purchased with a credit card, saying something like, "Japan is so advanced, so why not?" We were able to keep a good pace and cover many places. At the end, since they wanted to experience the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, we said our goodbyes there.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Mitsukoshimae～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Suehirocho | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Akihabara～Kasumigaseki | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ginza～Meiji-jingumae | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Harajuku～Shibuya | 146JPY |
| Total | 858JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 09:00, and the tour finished at After Meiji Shrine, to Takeshita Street and Shibuya at 14:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 5 hours in total, from 09:00 to 14:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Senso-ji Temple, Akihabara and Nijubashi Bridge.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 858JPY per person across 5 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?
Kappa 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.
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