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
- 8:00 meet at hotel
- 8:30 Meiji jingu shrine
- 9:30 Yoyogi park
- 10:30 Takeshita street
- 11:15 Shibuya Crossing
- Shibuya area
- 12:00 Sushi restaurant
- 14:00 Finish
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at hotel at 8:00, the group explored Tokyo until the tour ended at 14:00. The day ran to 6 hours from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Meiji jingu shrine at 8:30, Yoyogi park at 9:30, Takeshita street at 10:30, Shibuya Crossing at 11:15 and Sushi restaurant at 12:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Tokyo to Meiji-jingumae by subway (210JPY); Meiji-jingumae to Shibuya by subway (180JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 390JPY per person.
# What's a Private Day of Tokyo Sightseeing Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, and Sushi
A guest visiting Japan came on a trip whose main purpose was to climb to the summit of Mount Fuji, and used a free day for sightseeing in Tokyo. The top priority was visiting the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. The guest was very active and adventurous, having reached the summit of Everest, done skydiving and scuba diving, and even performed a stunt standing on the wing of a propeller plane while it rolled.
Since the guest simply wanted to be taken anywhere, we first went to Meiji Shrine, where the guest was greatly surprised by its vastness, nature, and tranquility, and was deeply moved when I explained the essence of Shinto. It was also fortunate that, being early morning, it was unusually free of crowds. From there we walked around Yoyogi Park, which had been requested from the start, took a peek at Takeshita Street, and headed to Shibuya. After crossing the Scramble Crossing, we went up to the rooftop of the Magnet building to take photos of the intersection below, which left the guest very satisfied. Afterward, since the guest had not yet eaten sushi in Japan and asked to be taken somewhere good, I quickly searched on my smartphone and we went to a nearby high-end sushi restaurant. The guest seemed to enjoy it very much, spending two pleasant hours there before we finished.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Tokyo～Meiji-jingumae | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya | 180JPY |
| Total | 390JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at hotel at 8:00, and the tour finished at at 14:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours in total, from 8:00 to 14:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Meiji jingu shrine, Yoyogi park, Takeshita street, Shibuya Crossing and Sushi restaurant.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 390JPY per person across 2 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?
michi 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.
I obtained the License of English-speaking national guide by Japanese government in Japan in 2014.
Recently, I have been guiding inbound tourists all over Japan for over 100 days every year.
With my passionate tour guide, I am confident that you will be very satisfied and enjoy your tour. I want to convey not only the goodness of Japan and the Japanese people, but also their kindness, diligence, demeanor, and other things that will remain in their hearts. Also, I am always aiming to improve my guiding skills and knowledge, so I am working on training and self-improvement in all genres. I am always calm, friendly, and passionate on any type of tour.