Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

December, 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. 9:30 Meet at Hotel Tokyo
  • 2. 10:00 Tokyo Skytree
  • 3. 11:15 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
  • 4. 12:45 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 5. 14:15 Meiji Jingu Shrine
  • 6. 15:30 Disband at Yoyogi Station

Title: What Does a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Include? A Licensed Guide's Report on Skytree, Asakusa, and Meiji Shrine

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Because meeting up with the guests was slightly delayed, there was not much time to travel from the accommodation area to Oshiage Station and Tokyo Skytree, so we were a little rushed. However, we were able to move at a comfortable pace without any panic and arrived in time. Returning to Asakusa, the guests were amazed by the lively atmosphere of the temple grounds. They also enjoyed shopping along Nakamise in Asakusa, the very area they had been looking down on from the observation deck just earlier. To save time, we entered the East Gardens through Kitahanebashi Gate, strolled through the ruins of Edo Castle while taking breaks along the way, and exited through Ote Gate. As they were feeling a little tired, we shortened the walk somewhat at Meiji Shrine, but the guests were deeply moved by the tranquility of the forest in the middle of the city. Finally, I saw them off at Yoyogi on the Oedo Line, so that they could return quickly and reliably to the Hotel from Shiodome, the station nearest their accommodation.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassShimbashi～Oshiage900JPY
Section 2Free PassOshiage～Asakusa0JPY
Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Takebashi0JPY
Section 4Free PassOtemachi～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
Total900JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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Great intro to Tokyo
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