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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 8:30 Meet up＠Hotel (changed from the original hotel）
- 2. 9:30 ＠Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, cafe break＠"Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
- 3. 11:15 ＠Akihabara
- 4. 12:15 Lunch＠Akihabara UDX
- 5. 13:30 ＠Rikugien Garden
- 6. 14:30 ＠Tokyo Station
- 7. 15:00 ＠Higashi Gyoen Ninomaru Garden
- 8: 16:00 Dismiss＠on the Tozai Line heading toward Nishikasai
What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Akihabara, Rikugien Garden, and the East Gardens
The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Asia. During this trip, one of their plans was to reconnect with many friends made during their student years, and some of the guests had studied Japanese and enjoyed practicing Japanese conversation with me as a Japanese guide. In Akihabara, some of the guests found and purchased their favorite anime figures and were delighted. After that, we took a leisurely stroll through the calm atmosphere of Rikugien Garden, where they enjoyed viewing hydrangeas and various other sights. We had originally planned Odaiba as the final destination, but since one of the guests became a little tired, we changed the plan. Instead of Odaiba, we headed to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the Ninomaru Garden, which were on the way back to the Hotel. When I guided them to the iris field, currently in full bloom, they were very pleased. We entered the East Gardens through the Otemon Gate and left through the Hirakawamon Gate toward Takebashi Station. So that they could return to the Hotel on their own without a transfer, I boarded the Tozai Line with them, confirmed the name of their stop, and said goodbye inside the train. It seems they had a wonderful first day of sightseeing in Tokyo.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Free Pass | Subway Tozai Line Nishikasai Station～Subway Ginza Line Asakusa Station | 1,600JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Subway Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Subway Ginza Line Kanda Station | 0JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | JR Yamanote Line Kanda Station～JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | JR Yamanote Line Akihabara Station～JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station～JR Yamanote Line Tokyo Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Subway Tozai Line Takebashi Station～Subway Tozai Line Nishikasai Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,600JPY | ||
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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.
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