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

  • １．１０：２０ Meet at Shinjuku-ku Okubo 1-1-3
  • ２．１０：４５ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory
  • ３．１１：３０ Meiji Shrine
  • ４．１２：３０ Omotesando
  • ５．１３：４５ Shibuya Crossing
  • ６．１５：００ Lunch at Asakusa Conveyor Belt Sushi Hyugamaru
  • ７．１５：３０ Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
  • ８．１６：２０ Disband at Sensoji Temple

Title: What Is a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

We had planned to meet the guests at their accommodation address in the Okubo area of Shinjuku, but it turned out that the guests were waiting at a different location that their own navigation had directed them to under the building name. It was unclear whether this was a navigation glitch or an operational error, but they kindly apologized for the mix-up in the meeting point.

To avoid further confusion and prevent the situation from getting worse, we decided to meet at the originally planned address in the Okubo area of Shinjuku, and we were finally able to meet.

This really made me realize that meeting by address or building name alone is risky, and that meeting at the nearest hotel is the safer option. I have been guiding for over two years, but this was the first time I had such an experience.

However, the guests had a bright and cheerful disposition, so they quickly recovered their spirits during the tour. We cheerfully walked through the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando, and the Shibuya Crossing, and in Asakusa the guests were very satisfied with the long-awaited conveyor-belt sushi. Whatever the reason, the tour unfortunately started late, so we finished correspondingly later, and I was able to guide for nearly a full six hours.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassHigashi-Shinjuku～Tochomae900JPY
Section 2Free PassTochomae～Yoyogi0JPY
Section 3Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
Section 4Free PassShibuya～Asakusa0JPY
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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