Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

What Is a Private Full-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Since the guests' travel agency did not provide any information about their accommodation, I asked them directly by email. I had guided a visitor from Europe just last week as well, but this time the person's English had a somewhat stronger accent, and they repeatedly asked questions while occasionally adding jokes, so I struggled a little with the conversation.

As the guests had no particular spots they wanted to visit, I had planned to guide them through the East Gardens, Asakusa, and Meiji Shrine in that order. During a conversation over lunch in Asakusa, I learned that they were interested in the art museums and museums in Ueno, and they asked whether they would still make it in time to enter after the tour ended. However, going all the way to Meiji Shrine would have left little time to spare, so I changed the plan and decided to guide them to Akihabara and Kanda Shrine instead of Meiji Shrine. It seemed that one of the guests' relatives enjoys making crafts using electronic parts, and it was memorable that in Akihabara the response was better from one of the guests than from the other.

When we arrived at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno it was still around 15:30, but there was already a long line at the ticket counter, so I guided them to the end of the line and ended the tour there.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.