Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Seizo

October, 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

  • 09：00　Meet up ＠ Hotel
  • 09：30　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
  • 10：00　Meiji Shrine
  • 11：00　Omotesando (THE NORTH FACE Mountain & Nike Harajuku)
  • 12：20　Imperial Palace
  • 13：00　Numazu Uogashi Sushi (Marunouchi Building)
  • 14：20 Sensoji Temple
  • 15：50　Shinjuku Gyoen
  • 16：40　Shinjuku Kabukicho (Shinjuku Golden Gai・Godzilla Head・3D Cat Screen)
  • 17：10　Disband ＠ Shinjuku Station East Exit

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The guests were visitors from North America, and it was their first time in Japan. They planned to travel to Kyoto and Okinawa after sightseeing in Tokyo. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was quite different from Shibuya. On Omotesando, they purchased some outdoor clothing. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo Shogunate. For lunch, they enjoyed sushi. At Senso-ji Temple, they were interested in explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. At Shinjuku Gyoen, they enjoyed the beautiful Japanese garden. Since I responded exactly to the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainShinjuku～Shibuya170JPY
Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae600JPY
Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
Section 5SubwayUeno～Asakusa0JPY
Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Shinjuku-gyoemmae0JPY
Total1,090JPY

Tour Report by Seizo

I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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