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
- ①9:00 Hotel→Yurikamome Odaiba Station→Takeshiba Station→Taxi
- ②9:30〜10:00 Tokyo Tower→Move by taxi
- ③10:15〜10:30 Imperial Palace Nijubashi→Taxi
- ④10:45〜11:30 Akihabara→Move to Asakusa Station via Tsukuba Express
- ⑤11:50〜12:40 Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
- ⑥12:40〜14:20 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Nakamise Street, etc.
- ⑦14:40〜15:30 Sumida River Cruise, move to Odaiba by water bus and disband
Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Including a Sumida River Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America and had arrived the previous night, planning to stay for about a week (including two days in Kyoto). They were staying at a hotel in the Odaiba area, and I arranged a route covering their requested destinations of Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, Akihabara, and the Asakusa area. From Asakusa, I planned a route to return to Odaiba by water bus, allowing them to enjoy a Sumida River cruise along the way. We had originally planned to board the 14:10 water bus, but unfortunately it was fully booked, so we took the 14:40 departure instead, 30 minutes later. As a result, we arrived at Odaiba 30 minutes over the six-hour schedule, but I did not charge any extension fee. Blessed with warm, fine weather throughout the day, the guests were very satisfied that we were able to efficiently visit many sightseeing spots. They were also pleased with the various suggestions I offered for their Tokyo sightseeing from the next day and their Kyoto sightseeing, saying it was very helpful.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Odaiba～Takeshiba | 325JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Akihabara～Asakusa | 210JPY |
| Total | 535JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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