Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noriko
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
- 11:00 Hotel ~ Asakusa 11:40 ~ 13:20 Komagatado Tourist Center Nakamise Sensoji Temple ~ Yanaka 14:10 ~ 15:00 From Nippori Station to Yanaka Cemetery Sansaki-zaka Slope Yomise Street ~ Imperial Palace East Gardens 15:30 ~ 16:20 ~ Arrive at hotel 17:00
Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day History and Garden Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report
The tour began at 10:50 with a meeting at the designated Hotel, followed by a brief interview. The guest was a solo traveler visiting Japan for the first time, spending two days in Tokyo during a layover en route to Asia. The guest wished to see historical sites and also enjoyed gardens. Although the guest had only arrived that morning and was tired, we toured entirely on foot with no rest breaks, aside from enjoying some sweet potato yokan soft serve and ningyo-yaki along Nakamise Street.
The guest was traveling for work in the medical field but was very knowledgeable about Japan, and our conversation flowed not only around history but also literature and art, making for a truly enjoyable day. When I mentioned the Tale of Genji featured in a historical drama series, the guest expressed interest in watching it. Regarding contemporary art, the guest had recently visited a Yayoi Kusama exhibition abroad and kindly showed me photos.
The guest planned to have dinner in Shinjuku that evening with a friend of a friend, so I shared recommendations and tips for Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai. I also answered questions about the western part of Tokyo that the guest planned to explore the next day.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinjuku～Asakusabashi | 178JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusabashi～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Asakusa～Ueno | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Ueno～Nippori | 146JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Sendagi～Otemachi | 178JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Otemachi～Shinjuku | 209JPY |
| Total | 1,067JPY | ||
Dear guests! Welcome to Japan! I’m Noriko and sooooo happy to guide you! I live in Tokyo neighboring Chiba now, though, I was born and raised in a country side where my brother is a priest of beautiful Buddhism temple. So, I can explain traditional culture smoothly and naturally. I’ve been in Tokyo area for 40 years. So, I’m very keen to trend of city lifestyle. I’m a mother of three sons who are already gronwn-ups. I like art, fashion, food, nature, history….. Please feel free to let me know whatever you want. I’ll do my very best to make your day once in a life time memory. I can’t wait to see you!