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 Meet at Tokyo International Terminal
- 10:30 Meiji Shrine
- 11:30 Tokyo Yakult Swallows Official Goods Shop Jingu Stadium Store
- 12:30 Lunch in Asakusa
- Kobe Beef Dia Kaminarimon Nishi Store
- 13:30 Sensoji Temple
- 14:30 Yomiuri Giants Official Goods Shop
- GIANTS STORE BALLPARK TOKYO
- 15:00 Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge)
- 15:20 Inside KITTE, Tokyo Central Post Office (Ginza Post Office JP Tower Branch Office)
- 16:00 Disband at Tokyo International Terminal
What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for Cruise Ship Guests? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors traveling in Japan who had arrived by cruise ship. One of the guests was a big baseball fan and wished to purchase merchandise for teams such as Yakult and the Giants, so after consulting with the driver, we were able to stop by during the tour to make the purchases. The guest was very pleased. For lunch in Asakusa, the guests requested Kobe beef. Since it cost nearly 18,000 yen per person, I hesitated, but Asakusa was extremely crowded past noon on a Saturday, and the guests had mentioned they disliked crowded places, so we went to a Kobe beef teppanyaki restaurant. The beef was grilled right in front of us, and the meat was very tender and juicy. The guests were satisfied, saying the flavor of the meat itself was excellent. I felt that with guests seeking a high-end experience, taking them to somewhat upscale places leads to higher satisfaction. Finally, the guests said they wanted to buy stamps, so we went to the post office inside the KITTE building. A regular stamp for sending a postcard is 100 yen, but the 120-yen stamp had a design with a distinctly Japanese essence, so they purchased that one. Throughout the day, I believe I was able to respond flexibly to the guests' requests.
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Hello! My name is Ayaka.
I originally come from Osaka, but now live in Saitama . I have a 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.
My hobbies are cooking, baking sweets, playing the piano and watching movies.
On weekdays, I work as a part-time English teacher at a boys’ junior high school and a high school. Since 2023, I have started working as a tour guide on weekends and long vacations. It is mainly private tours for small groups.
I strongly believe that it is my calling to tell the greatest points of Japan to many foreigners. Through my guiding, I will do my best to give you as good an impression of Japan as possible.
Mar 28, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Ayaka was knowledgeable and she took us to some historical highlights of Tokyo .
Mar 19, 2035
L9685HWdianan
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
We…
Mar 19, 2035
L9685HWdianan
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Ayaka, in Tokyo. She was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable, making the entire day both enjoyable and informative. Ayaka took the time to understand our preferences and thoughtfully guided us to some of Tokyo’s highlights that suited our interests perfectly.
She also showed us how to navigate the public transportation system, which made the rest of our trip much easier and less stressful. Throughout the tour, she shared personal and family experiences that gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese culture?something we truly appreciated.
Ayaka even took beautiful photos of our family, which was such a thoughtful touch and gave us wonderful memories to take home. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Highly recommend! Thank you, Ayaka!
Oct 10, 2025
Maxkerry
Great day in Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
An excellent day with Ayaka in Tokyo. She…
Oct 10, 2025
Maxkerry
Great day in Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
An excellent day with Ayaka in Tokyo. She was so hospitable and knowledgeable about the
places we visited. Highly recommend her as a guide.
Oct 4, 2025
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Donna_S
Private tour of Tokyo with Ayaka of Japan Guide Agency
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very…
Oct 4, 2025
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Donna_S
Private tour of Tokyo with Ayaka of Japan Guide Agency
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Very flexible. Ayaka suggested an itinerary but can accommodate your preferences. Very
Interesting culture information.