Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
February, 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. 10:00 Meet up＠Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
- 2. 10:30 ＠Ginza (Kabukiza Theatre, Ginza 4-chome Intersection, Chuo-dori)
- 3. 11:00 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 11:30 ＠Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building, Character Street, Ramen Street)
- 5. 13:00 Lunch＠Tsukiji Sushizanmai
- 6. 14:20 ＠Ginza Mitsukoshi (Basement Food Floor)
- 6. 15:00 ＠Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 7. 15:30 ＠Meiji Jingu Shrine
- 8. 16:20 ＠Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 9. 17:30 Disband＠Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for a First-Time Visitor Interested in Anime and Photo Spots? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests visited Japan from North America, with a strong interest in anime and taking photogenic photos. It was a first visit to Japan for one of the guests, who was eager to take many pictures. One of the guests had experienced sightseeing in Japan a few years earlier and told me from the outset that they wanted an itinerary that prioritized the other guest's wishes. From the hotel lobby where we met at the start, we could see the majestic figure of Mount Fuji as well as various buildings and landscapes representative of Tokyo, so I began by explaining these. The guests took many photos. When I explained Japanese history at the Imperial Palace, following my explanation one of the guests repeated the explanation to the other. At the Character Street beneath Tokyo Station, they enthusiastically chose and purchased products of their favorite anime. At Ramen Street, they took photos of several ramen ticket vending machines. At Tsukiji, they repeatedly photographed themselves eating skewered strawberry candies coated in syrup until they were satisfied with the shots. At the sushi lunch, one of the guests enjoyed their favorite toppings à la carte. Afterward, we searched for the "ice cream sandwiched in a waffle sold at convenience stores" that one of the guests had seen on YouTube. It turned out to be a chocolate-filled ice cream monaka. They also took many photos of themselves eating this. The original plan was to head to Asakusa in the afternoon, but since they were scheduled to visit Akihabara the next day, I suggested visiting Asakusa together with it, and instead added a visit to Shibuya on the way toward the Harajuku area during this tour. They took many photos of the view of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing seen from the upper part of a building and of a robot café.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Toranomon Hills Station～Higashi-ginza Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station～Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Hibiya Line Toranomon Hills Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 600JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!