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. 09:00 Meet at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
- 2. 09:40 Tokyo Station (ticket purchase support) ~ Imperial Palace East Gardens
- 3. 11:30 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple)
- 4. 12:30 Lunch at Yukikage Asakusa Main Store
- 5. 13:30 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Center Gai)
- 6. 14:00 Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street)
- 7. 15:15 Disband at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
What Are the Best Classic Sightseeing Spots in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Private Tour Report
Based on the guests' request to visit Tokyo's main attractions, I guided them around the classic sightseeing spots. Today we were spared any rain, and it was not too hot, so I believe the guests were able to fully enjoy the tour. Since the guests had requested ramen for lunch, I took them to a ramen restaurant in Asakusa that has recently become popular. I believe they were satisfied with the tour overall.
The Hotel where the guests were staying is famous for the Godzilla head visible from the street, but if you go up to the 8th floor where the front desk is located, you can meet a slightly smaller Godzilla in a battle pose (see the 5th photo). Although a sign states that only hotel guests may enter, anyone waiting to meet someone, including guides, can freely go up to the 8th floor, so if you have guests who are Godzilla fans, taking them here is likely to be well received.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Yakuendai～Shinjuku | 738JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Shinjuku～Tokyo | 209JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Otemachi～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Asakusa～Shibuya | 252JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 146JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Harajuku～Shinjuku | 146JPY |
| Section 7 | Train | Shinjuku～Yakuendai | 738JPY |
| Total | 2,407JPY | ||
Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
Nobu
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…
Jun 2, 2026
amandavW9846AW
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great Tokyo day trip!
We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He showed us the hight lights of Tokyo and was very
helpfull with getting us a Suica card.
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide…
May 25, 2026
Matthew_C
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Nobu was an excellent and…
Nobu was an excellent and informative guide who showed us around our selected 4
destinations and their surroundings.
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…
May 24, 2026
Diane D
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
Nobu was an experienced and informative guide. It was a great introduction to Tokyo – a busy and vastly interesting city. We learned about Japanese history and toured some of the major sites including the Imperial gardens, a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Nobu helped us get familiar with the subway system and explained some of Japanese cuisine. We greatly enjoyed our tour and recommend it to others!
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…
Apr 28, 2026
GrandTour57165664797
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Awesome!
It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect start to our
Japan trip.