Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

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. 08:55 Meet up @ Hotel Toyosu Premier
  • 2. 09:00 Travel: Subway
  • 3. 09:30 Stay @ Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 4. 10:45 Travel: Subway
  • 5. 11:10 Stay @ Tsukiji
  • 6. 12:25 Lunch @ Tsukiji Sushisei Shinkan
  • 7. 13:00 Travel: Subway
  • 8. 13:35 Stay @ Asakusa
  • 9. 14:45 Travel: Subway
  • 10. 15:10 Dismissal @ Hotel Toyosu Premier

What Areas Can You Cover on a Private Tokyo Day Tour from Toyosu? A Licensed Guide's Report

I visited the meeting-point Hotel for the first time on this occasion. The view from the lobby windows was excellent, and it may become popular in the future. It is also convenient that it is directly connected to Toyosu Station. Meiji Shrine was among the requested spots, but since it would take considerable time to travel there from Toyosu, I mainly guided the guests around the eastern part of the city, including the East Gardens, Tsukiji, and Asakusa.

The guests seemed to have no problem with the walking pace, so at the East Gardens I guided them all the way to the main keep area. They mentioned that they live in North America, and their English was very standard and easy to communicate in, which was a great help. Returning from Asakusa to Toyosu requires two transfers, and the above-ground transfer at Kuramae Station can be confusing, so at the end I saw them off right in front of the Hotel before we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassToyosu Station～Yurakucho Station900JPY
Section 2Free PassHibiya Station～Otemachi Station0JPY
Section 3Free PassOtemachi Station～Tsukiji Station0JPY
Section 4Free PassTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
Section 5Free PassAsakusa Station～Toyosu Station0JPY
Total900JPY

Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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