Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Nobu
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. 10:00 Meet at Hotel
- 2. 10:20 Tokyo Station (ticket purchase support)
- 3. 11:10 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
- 4. 13:20 Sengakuji Temple
- 5. 14:30 Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing)
- 6. 15:15 Gotokuji Temple
- 7. 16:15 Disband at Shibuya
What Is a Private Tour of Sengakuji and Gotokuji Temples in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were interested in Japanese history, especially the age of the samurai, and requested to visit Sengakuji Temple and Gotokuji Temple, so I guided them there. Although Sengakuji Temple is not on the list, I judged there would be no particular problem and took them there. The weather was favorable, and I was able to guide them almost as planned, so I believe the guests were satisfied.
Information about Sengakuji Temple: It is not on the list and I imagine there are not many requests for it, but I would like to share some information. Sengakuji Temple has the graves of Asano Takumi-no-Kami and the 47 Ako samurai (retainers), which can be visited for prayer, but you need to purchase incense (300 yen) to offer. Since this is not an admission fee, there is no guide discount, and I do not think it is something the guests should be asked to pay for, so it would likely be borne by the guide. A guide who does not wish to do so could decline on the grounds that it is not on the list. For guests who love history and the story of the 47 Ronin, I think it is an attractive place to visit.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shiomi～Tokyo | 167JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Otemachi～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Asakusa～Sengakuji | 272JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Takanawa Gateway～Shibuya | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Miyanosaka | 340JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Miyanosaka～Shibuya | 340JPY |
| Total | 1,475JPY | ||
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.