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
- 08:00 Meet the front lobby of
- Hotel Tokyo
- 08:50-09:40 Sensoji Temple
- 10:00-11:30 Tokyo Skytree(Including lunch)
- 12:00-13:20 Imperial Palace
- 13:50-14:30 Meiji-jingu shrine
- 15:00 End at Hotel Tokyo
Tour Itinerary in Detail
This private tour of Tokyo began at 08:00, when the guide met the guests at front lobby of, and finished at 15:00. The day ran to 7 hours from start to finish.
From there the group visited Sensoji Temple at 08:50, Tokyo Skytree(Including lunch) at 10:00, Imperial Palace at 12:00 and Meiji-jingu shrine at 13:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shirokanetakanawa Station to Asakusa Station by subway (272JPY); Asakusa Station to Oshiage Station by subway (178JPY); Oshiage Station to Otemachi Station by subway (209JPY); Takebashi Station to Meiji-jingumae Station by subway (209JPY); Harajuku Station to Shirokanetakanawa Station by subway (345JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 1,213JPY per person.
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The guests were a cheerful and gracious group visiting from North America. Because they were so bright and refined, the guiding work went very smoothly. They had a strong interest in Japan, listened attentively to my explanations, and asked many questions, which made the guiding work very rewarding. During our travels, they warmly shared stories about their daily life in North America, their home, and their past experiences, allowing me to learn about their background and to gain insight into a different culture, making it an enjoyable day of guiding. We ended up walking a long distance that day, so I made sure to keep a slow pace. When we parted at the end, the guests told me that although they were tired from the long walk, it was a good kind of tiredness because they had enjoyed themselves so much, which made me very happy.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Shirokanetakanawa Station～Asakusa Station | 272JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Asakusa Station～Oshiage Station | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Oshiage Station～Otemachi Station | 209JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Takebashi Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 209JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Harajuku Station～Shirokanetakanawa Station | 345JPY |
| Total | 1,213JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at front lobby of at 08:00, and the tour finished at Hotel Tokyo at 15:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 7 hours in total, from 08:00 to 15:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree(Including lunch), Imperial Palace and Meiji-jingu shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,213JPY 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?
Fummy 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’m Fumihiko Terada. Please call me Fummy.
I like trip so much and have visited all prefectures in Japan.
Because I know Japanese geography, history and culture very well, I will be able to explain anything about Japan.
I am confident in my brightness, hospitality, and flexibility in responding to customer requests.
As a guide for FIT, I have guided Asakusa, Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Hama rikyu, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Imperial Palace, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Toyosu Market, Tsukiji Outer Market, Sumo morning practice, etc. I have much guide experience for foreign tourists.
I would like to make you very happy through our tour.
I will help you create the best memories of your trip to Japan.
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Wonderful day in Tokyo
We had an excellent day in Tokyo with Fummy as our guide. We learned a lot about Japanese history and culture along the way too! Fummy tailored our itinerary based on our interests, and gave us a splendid day in Tokyo start to finish. We loved the sights he showed us and we felt very well taken care of!