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. 10:30 Meet at Hotel Niwa Tokyo
  • 2. 11:30 Nezu Shrine
  • 3. 12:20 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 4. 13:45 Meiji Shrine
  • 5. 15:30 Lunch at Santouka Ramen
  • 6. 16:00 Omotesando and Takeshita Street
  • 7. 16:45 Shibuya Crossing
  • 8. 17:30 Disband at Asakusa

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like on a Cold Winter Morning? A Licensed Guide's Report

At the meeting point, one of the guests had a headache, so we waited a while, but after taking some medicine they seemed well enough to go out. It was a bitterly cold morning with the season's first snowfall, so I handed out heat packs and started the tour a little later than planned. For safety, I first changed the route to Nezu Shrine to one that avoided long-distance walking, taking the JR from Suidobashi to Ochanomizu, then transferring from Shin-Ochanomizu to Nezu by subway. As we proceeded to Nezu Shrine and then the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the headache seemed to clear up. After appreciating a Shinto shrine at Meiji Shrine, we chose ramen for lunch, and the rich yet refreshing Asahikawa ramen was greatly enjoyed as a way to warm up chilled bodies under the cold sky. We strolled along Omotesando and Takeshita Street, then moved on to Asakusa, where we ran out of time and parted ways. Overall, the guests seemed largely satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainSuidobashi～Ochanomizu150JPY
Section 2Free PassShin-Ochanomizu～Nezu600JPY
Section 3Free PassNezu～Otemachi0JPY
Section 4Free PassOtemachi～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
Section 5Free PassKita-sando～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
Section 6TrainHarajuku～Shibuya150JPY
Section 7Free PassShibuya～Asakusa0JPY
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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