Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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. 9:00 Meet up @ Hilton Tokyo
- 2. 9:30 @ Imperial Palace
- 3. 10:30 @ Tokyo Station (station plaza, station building, Marunouchi side + Yaesu side)
- 4. 11:00 @ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya)
- 5. 11:45 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 6. 13:00 Lunch @ Chanko Room (Asakusa)
- 7. 14:10 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 8. 15:15 Disperse @ Meiji Shrine torii gate (Harajuku Station side)
Meeting point: Hotel
The guests were visitors from North America. They arrived in Tokyo after spending several days in Asia, and at this stage had not yet decided whether to continue on to Kyoto or other destinations after sightseeing in Tokyo. While touring the Imperial Palace, the guests asked about the construction methods of its walls, comparing them with the Great Wall of China, about which they had just gained some knowledge. According to their explanation, in the case of the Great Wall, glutinous rice was used as an adhesive to bind the bricks and stones together. I believed that Japanese castle walls differed from such Chinese techniques, but rather than convey inaccurate information, I asked the guests' permission and did a quick online check on the spot, then explained the characteristics of Japanese "ishigaki" stone walls built by stacking cut and natural stones. Also, when we visited the food floor at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store, the guests marked it on Google Maps, saying they absolutely wanted to come back and shop there. At the "Chanko Beya" restaurant in Asakusa, the chanko set meal had already sold out, but the guests ordered the sashimi set and the fried chicken set and were very satisfied, saying they were delicious.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station～Kasumigaseki Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae 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 was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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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!