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. 13:00 Meet up @ Hotel
- 2. 13:30 @ Tokyo Station (inside the Marunouchi-side station building, station plaza)
- 3. 13:45 @ Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 4. 14:30 @ Meiji Shrine
- 5. 15:00 @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
- 6. 15:30 Cafe break @ Harakado (Harajuku)
- 7. 16:10 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
- 8. 16:45 Disband @ in front of Shibuya Hachiko Statue
Title: What Is a Private Japanese-Language Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were young travelers from Japan who work while moving around the world. Based on the guests' preference expressed when we met on the day, the tour was conducted in Japanese.
Since the guests were not very familiar with Tokyo, I guided them to the main sightseeing spots of the city. I added fun, trivia-style extras to make the experience enjoyable, such as a quiz about the number of black pine trees in the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, the Palace Hotel where a U.S. president once stayed, and the experience of a friend of mine who stayed at the Tokyo Station Hotel in a room overlooking the station concourse. One of the guests was interested in the work of a "licensed guide-interpreter," and while we walked and sightseed, asked questions about the profession of the National Guide-Interpreter and how the work is actually done, so I shared my own experience. I had set Asakusa as the final destination, but the guests were keeping in touch with a friend via smartphone, and just as I was guiding them around Shibuya, it turned out that the friend had also come to Shibuya. As a result, instead of going to Asakusa, the guests decided to meet up with their friend in Shibuya, and we parted ways a little earlier than planned.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya 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 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!