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 Leave Westin Tokyo
- 11:00 Asakusa Sensoji Temple
- 12:30 Ginza
- 13:00 Tsukiji Outer Market
- 13:30 Lunch at Tsukiji
- 14:30 Shibuya Crossing
- 15:15 Meiji Jingu Shrine
- 16:00 Tour ends at Harajuku Takeshita Street
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Leave Westin Tokyo at 10:00, Asakusa Sensoji Temple at 11:00, Ginza at 12:30, Tsukiji Outer Market at 13:00, Shibuya Crossing at 14:30 and Meiji Jingu Shrine at 15:15.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Ebisu to Asakusa by train (252JPY); Asakusa to Ginza by train (209JPY); Ginza to Tsukiji by train (178JPY); Tsukiji to Shibuya by train (209JPY); Shibuya to Harajuku by train (146JPY). Across 5 sections the fare came to 994JPY per person.
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The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. Since one member of the group was still recovering and walking with a cane, we moved through the subway stations using elevators and escalators as much as possible.
The group had arrived just the day before, so we first provided support in purchasing Suica cards at the ticket machines at Ebisu Station. The positions and colors of the confirmation and correction buttons can be easy to confuse, and it seems they had not been able to complete the purchase on their own.
At Senso-ji Temple, the guests purchased good-luck charms. For lunch in Tsukiji, we enjoyed a set of tuna and salmon nigiri sushi sold at a storefront. At the Shibuya Crossing, we took a break at a Starbucks.
The group seemed to really enjoy the atmosphere of the forest at Meiji Shrine. After visiting Meiji Shrine, we walked to the entrance of Takeshita Street, where I explained how to get around Harajuku and how to return to the Hotel, ending the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Ebisu～Asakusa | 252JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Asakusa～Ginza | 209JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Ginza～Tsukiji | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Tsukiji～Shibuya | 209JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 146JPY |
| Total | 994JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Leave Westin Tokyo, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Ginza, Tsukiji Outer Market, Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 994JPY per person across 5 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?
Harry 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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I’m Harry. This nickname comes from Harry Bosch, a character in American detective novels. I like watching films, listening to music and reading books, especially detective stories. I love meeting people from different countries and would like to help them understand Japanese culture and history. I believe that tourism can connect people all over the world and change the world into something truly peaceful. I was born in Osaka and have lived in Tokyo for more than 35 years. I am very happy to welcome tourists from all over the world. I will do my best to make your days fantastic. I look forward to seeing you soon.
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