Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @ Hotel Tokyo
- 2. 9:10 @ Nishi-Shinjuku (in front of the Metropolitan Government Building)
- 3. 10:20 @ Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, coffee break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 4. 11:40 @ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya food section)
- 5. 12:00 @ Tokyo Station (Yaesu Exit, inside the Marunouchi-side station building, station plaza)
- 6. 12:30 Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside the Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 7. 13:45 @ Ginza (4-chome intersection, Kyukyodo)
- 8. 14:15 @ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 9. 15:00 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket office)
- 10.15:30 @ Shinjuku Odakyu ticket counter
- 11. 16:00 Disband @ Hotel Tokyo
Title: What's a Private Full-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Ginza, and Ticket Support
The guests were visitors from Oceania. One of them had previously visited Japan several times for work, but this was their first time sightseeing here. The breakfast restaurant at their accommodation is on the 45th floor, and this morning they were able to enjoy a view of Mount Fuji. They had arrived in Japan the day before and planned to sightsee in Tokyo through the following day, then travel to Hakone by the Odakyu Romancecar the day after next. After that, they intended to visit Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Osaka.
At Asakusa, they enthusiastically took part in drawing omikuji fortunes, using the purification fountain, and offering prayers. During lunch, they handled chopsticks very skillfully, and when I asked about it, they explained that there are quite a few Japanese restaurants in their home region, so they are used to using them. They ordered a sweet-and-sour pork set and a teriyaki salmon set, and savored them, exclaiming how delicious they were. At Kyukyodo in Ginza, they looked over the souvenirs very carefully.
Procedures at a JR ticket office were necessary, and while there was a long line at Tokyo Station, the counter in Shibuya was uncrowded, which saved us time. They had also been worried about the ticketing procedures for the Odakyu railway, but we were able to complete all of the planned procedures, so they were very relieved.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station～Ginza Line Asakusa Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Nihonbashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Tokyo Station～Ginza Line | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 600JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!