Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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. 10:00 Meet up @Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
- ２．10:30 @Ginza (Mitsukoshi, 4-chome Intersection)
- ３．10:45 @Higashi-Ginza (Kabukiza, Kobikicho) + Tsukiji Hongwanji Cafe
- ４．11:20 @Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Marunouchi Station Building, Underground Mall) + Nihonbashi
- ５．12:15 Lunch @Sansada (Asakusa)
- ６．13:00 @Asakusa (Sensoji, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- ７．14:15 @Rikugien
- ８．15:30 @Ikebukuro (K-Pop Book store)
- ９．16:30 Break up @Shibuya Station
What's a Traditional Private Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Ginza, Asakusa, and Ikebukuro
The guests were a group visiting from North America, most of whom were in Japan for the first time, apart from one who had visited before for work. Before this tour, they had already visited several major sights on their own, including Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Shibuya, and for this tour they wanted to explore more traditional places. Before heading to Asakusa, we got off at Ginza, where I introduced them to the food floor of the Mitsukoshi department store, and then walked to East Ginza to show them the Kabukiza Theatre. We also stopped by Tokyo Station, where they took family photos with the station building in the background. Inside the Marunouchi-side station building, I showed them how to take selfies from below with the interior of the dome ceiling in the background, which they really enjoyed. Because of how hungry everyone was, after arriving in Asakusa we decided to have lunch before visiting Sensoji Temple. Since they had expressed a wish to eat tempura, I guided them to a long-established tempura restaurant. They thoroughly enjoyed tendon and tempura soba. At Sensoji Temple, they did not wish to try omikuji fortunes, but some of the guests purchased several omamori charms. After that, we strolled through Rikugien Garden, which they found very beautiful and were deeply moved by. However, since interests can differ within a group, rather than focusing only on traditional sights, we decided to prioritize the wishes of one of the guests, who is a K-POP fan, for the final destination. They wanted to revisit a shop in Ikebukuro that they had visited the day before, so we changed the final stop of the tour from Yanaka to a K-POP store in Ikebukuro. After getting off at Ikebukuro Station we got a little lost, but we finally reached the shop they were looking for, where they purchased bromides of their favorite stars. They were very satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Ginza Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Kanda Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Kanda Station～Komagome Station | 180JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station～Ikebukuro Station | 170JPY |
| Section 7 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Ikebukuro Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 950JPY | ||
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 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!