Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kazu
November, 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
- 1.930 Hotel
- 2.945 Hie shrine
- 3.1030 Shibuya crossing Hachi
- 4.1115 Meiji Shrine & Garden
- 5.1230 Coffee Time at Meiji Shrine
- 6.1315 Asakusa
- 7.1400 Asakusa Lunch
- 8.1430 Kappa Street
- 9.1540 Sky Tree entrance and finish
- 8.1
Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa
The private tour began with a pickup at the guest's Hotel, and we headed to Hie Shrine. From the morning there were several children celebrating Shichi-Go-San, and the sight of them in traditional kimono was truly moving. We passed through the rows of red torii gates behind Hie Shrine and traveled from Akasaka-mitsuke to Shibuya. In Shibuya, I explained the famous scramble crossing and the origin of the Taro Okamoto mural displayed in the Inokashira Line passageway. The guest listened with great interest and was curious, saying, "I'll look into who commissioned this mural." After that, we briefly looked at a Pokémon event at Shibuya 109 and I explained the Hachiko statue, then we headed to Meiji Shrine. At Meiji Shrine as well there were several Shichi-Go-San families and a wedding procession, and we visited the Meiji Jingu Gyoen garden. The guest drew an omikuji fortune and was deeply impressed by its message, treasuring it carefully. We had coffee on the terrace and then headed to Asakusa. The guest enjoyed the completely different yet lively atmosphere. Since the guest wanted to buy chopsticks, we had ramen on the way to Kappabashi, which was also delicious. At Kappabashi the guest bought six sets of chopsticks, and to make it in time for the 16:00 Skytree entry, I took the guest to Skytree and we parted ways for the day. As this is a multi-day tour, I will guide the same guest again tomorrow. The photo posting has not yet been confirmed. In the background there was a bride and groom.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Akasaka-mitsuke～Shibuya | 178JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 146JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Harajuku～Kanda | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Kanda～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Total | 680JPY | ||
My name is KAZU HAKATA. 73years old (as of end AUG2025). I started as a guide from March 2023. Graduated from KYOTO Univ Intl Economics and MBA from INSEAD in France. (14 years in overseas, LUX, Paris, Hong Kong) . I used to work in Banking, Telecommunication, Air Line, Financial Trading as CFO. I did more than 150 days of Guide since 2023,Tokyo( most of the Guides), Nikko, Hakone, Kamakura, and other area. Born in Hyogo Pref. I lived 26 years in Kansai and know quite well Kyoto, Nara, Osaka ,Kobe, Wakayama ( Koya san + Kumano Kodo).
I know not only touristic sites, but I can show you hidden charming points of JAPAN. If you can enjoy your tour in JAPAN, it is also my pleasure. I will do as much as I can to assist you to understand Japanese history, culture, nature, and a real life in JAPAN.
[FRANCAIS]
J’ai commencee a Guide apres avoir obtenu Diplome de Francaise en fevrier 2023. Jusqu’a maintenant j’ai effectue plus de 150 guides dont 1/4 francais. Principalement a Tokyo , mais de temps en temps aux Nikko, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Okayama, Naoshima.
A Tokyo, les sites frequentes sont Tsukiji, Hama Rikyu, Asakusa, Jardin Imperial, Rikugi-En , Yanaka, Ueno, Ameyoko, Musee Nationale, Akihabara, Jardin de Korakuen , Harajuku, Sanctuaire de Meiji, ruelle de Tekeshita , Aoyama, Shibuya, Temple de Gotokuji, etc.
Comme je suis ne a Hyogo ( ouest du Japon) et etudie a Kyoto, Je connais bien Kyoto,Nara,Osaka, Mont Koya, Hieizan. En plus j’ai travaille a Osaka 2017-2019.pendant cette periode j’ai souvent visitee des sites touristiques a Kyoto, Nara, Osaka. J’ai fait les randonnes a Kumono Kodo et 33 temples en Kansai.
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Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance…
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Kazu Rocks!!
Kazu was a gem! From our booking well in advance of our trip until we parted ways, his communication and attentiveness to our wants and needs was amazing. We were able to say where we wanted to explore and he found some great spots for us. He helped us figure out Tokyo’s train system, gave great facts about the area, gave us travel tips, and provided us with an unforgettable day. Oh, and we walked about 23,000 steps that day and he was only about 3 weeks post op from a knee replacement! That’s dedication!
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My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour, at my request, to visit older (traditional) Temples/Shrines in the Tokyo area. The 6-hour tour included: Tsukiji Outer Market, Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, Senso-ji (Asakusa Kannon) Temple, Zuirin-ji Temple, Temples in the Taito – Yanaka Area, Daien Ji Temple (lunch break at the neighborhood festival), Nezu Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and the Kyu Asakura House. Kazuyasu Hakata was very informative about each site and answered all my questions.
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was a great guide. It is very informative to get a
personalized tour from a Japanese local. The 6 hours flew by! Definitely a recommendation
to do early on in your time in Tokyo to learn the city. Kazuyas was great!
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We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed…
Sep 26, 2025
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We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
The absolute best guy. We had kazuyasu Hakata. He was absolutely wonderful. Showed us
all around Tokyo. Took us where ever we wanted to go and recommended a bunch of
places for us. Highly recommend!! We had the best day.