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. 09:00 Meet at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
- 2. 09:35 Tokyo Station ~ Imperial Palace (Outer Gardens, East Gardens)
- 3.12:00 Hamarikyu Gardens
- 4. 13:50 Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Sensoji Temple)
- 5. 14:50 Disband at Asakusa
What Is a Private Tokyo Walking Tour Like in the Rainy Season? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a close-knit group, and with fine weather, I believe they were able to enjoy the tour thoroughly. Although the guest did not speak Japanese, they knew a great deal about Japan and asked many questions. The iris field at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace was nearly in full bloom, with many visitors taking photographs. The hydrangeas had also started to bloom, and the season now carries a hint of the coming rainy season. Since some guests prefer not to walk in the rain, a challenging period is approaching for guides. It would be helpful for other guides if suggestions could be shared for places that guests can enjoy even on rainy days (is there such a page already?). Personally, I can usually only think of museums or shopping, and I often struggle with this. I have taken guests to a state guest house before, but it is not always open, so advance confirmation is necessary. When there are younger members in the group, a science museum or an aquarium could also be good options.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Yakuendai～Akasaka-mitsuke | 828JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Akasaka-mitsuke～Tokyo | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Otemachi～Shimbashi | 286JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Shimbashi～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Asakusa～Yakuendai | 732JPY |
| Total | 2,244JPY | ||
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.