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
- 10:00 Meet at hotel
- 10:45-11:30 Sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple
- 11:45-12:30 Sightseeing in Akihabara
- 12:30-13:45 Move to Tokyo Station, lunch
- 14:10-14:40. Sightseeing at Nijubashi Bridge
- 15:20-16:30. Visit Meiji Shrine, dismissal
- 14:30-15:00
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple at 10:45, Sightseeing in Akihabara at 11:45, Tokyo Station, lunch at 12:30, Sightseeing at Nijubashi Bridge at 14:10 and Meiji Shrine, dismissal at 15:20.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Mita to Asakusa by train (220JPY); Asakusa to Suehirocho by train (178JPY); Akihabara to Tokyo by train (146JPY); Kasumigaseki to Meiji-jingumae by train (178JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 722JPY per person.
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The guests were visiting from North America. One of the group was studying Japanese and showed great interest in the various things we saw at each destination. I was not sure whether Akihabara would suit the group, but they seemed to enjoy buying souvenirs for friends and doing some shopping of their own. Since they mentioned that they preferred the outdoors and disliked shopping, I focused the tour on outdoor spots where they could enjoy the clear weather and the history, such as Senso-ji Temple and the Imperial Palace, which seemed to work well. I was happy when they told me, "Thank you for taking us to such beautiful places."
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Mita～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Suehirocho | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Akihabara～Tokyo | 146JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Kasumigaseki～Meiji-jingumae | 178JPY |
| Total | 722JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple, Sightseeing in Akihabara, Tokyo Station, lunch, Sightseeing at Nijubashi Bridge and Meiji Shrine, dismissal.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 722JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Kappa is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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