Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Kei

June, 2024

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. 9:00 Meet at The Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8
  • 2. 9:30 Imperial Palace East Gardens
  • 3. 11:00 Nezu Shrine
  • 4. 11:30 Yanaka Area
  • 5. 13:00 Shibamata Taishakuten
  • 6. 13:30 Lunch on Shibamata Taishakuten Approach
  • 7. 14:30 Ameyoko
  • 8. 15:15 Disband at Akihabara

What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Nezu, Yanaka, and Shibamata

Under clear skies, the guests took many photos at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At Nezu, they bought bekko candy and other treats as souvenirs at a long-established candy shop along the shrine approach. They also took many photos at the torii gates and seemed to have a great time. Afterward, while passing through the residential streets of the Yanaka area, they savored the atmosphere of the temple district and enjoyed sampling food along the way, including at a bakery. Traveling from Nippori to Shibamata, they had katsudon seasoned with dashi flavor and said it was delicious. At Taishakuten, they removed their shoes to enter the main hall and listened to a Buddhist sutra chanted at the temple. Since we passed through Ueno on the way to Akihabara, the planned end point, I also showed them Ameyoko, and they were delighted.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1Free PassGinza～Otemachi600JPY
Section 2Free PassTakebashi～Nezu0JPY
Section 3TrainNippori～Shibamata280JPY
Section 4TrainShibamata～Ueno280JPY
Section 5Free PassUeno-hirokoji～Suehirocho0JPY
Total1,160JPY

Tour Report by Kei

Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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