Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

January, 2025

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. 13:00 Meet at Hotel Tokyo
  • 2. 13:30 Meiji Shrine
  • 3. 14:30 Takeshita Street
  • 4. 15:00 Omotesando
  • 5. 16:00 Shibuya Crossing
  • 6. 17:00 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
  • 7. 18:00 Dinner at Asakusa Gyukaku
  • 8. 19:30 Disband at Kuramae Station

What's an Afternoon Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time and had already been out exploring since the morning, so the tour began in the afternoon. We started at Meiji Shrine, where the guests enjoyed the wooden shrine buildings, the quiet of the forest, and the atmosphere, and had a light meal at a café. On Takeshita Street, they were amazed by the unusual subculture. They were very interested in the fashion and sneaker shops in the side streets off Omotesando. Although it was a weekday, the Shibuya Crossing was very lively, and the guests seemed very satisfied. We took a short break in the car on the way to Asakusa, and while about half of the Nakamise shops were already closing, the temple grounds were lit up, and the guests were moved by their beauty. I recommended a place for dinner and was asked to join, so we went together to a casual yakiniku restaurant that a group can enjoy comfortably, where I focused on helping with the ordering and grilling. That said, they insisted, so I did have a beer. I saw the guests off from Asakusa to Kuramae and advised them to take the Oedo Line directly to Tochomae and return to the Hotel from there.

Along the way, the guests peppered me with one question after another, which kept me delightfully busy, and it was truly a wonderful time.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassTochomae～Yoyogi900JPY
Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
Section 3Free PassShibuya～Asakusa0JPY
Section 4Free PassAsakusa～Kuramae0JPY
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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