Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

March, 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. 09:00 Meet up@MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa
  • 2. 09:10 Travel∶Subway
  • 3. 09:55 Stay@East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
  • 4. 11:10 Travel∶Subway
  • 5. 11:40 Stay@Tsukiji Uogashi
  • 6. 12:00 Lunch@Sushizanmai Annex
  • 7. 12:50 Stay@Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 8. 13:30 Travel∶Subway
  • 9. 14:00 Stay@Sensoji Temple
  • 10. 15:10 Disband@Sensoji Temple West Approach Shopping Street

What Is a Private Family Sightseeing Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Communication was mainly handled through a travel agency with few direct replies from the guests, but we managed to meet on time as planned, which was a relief. The guests were a group from North America. We decided to save Asakusa, where they were staying, for the end, and started by guiding them through the East Gardens. Since some of the guests seemed to have particular food preferences, choosing a place for lunch was a challenge. Even at a sushi restaurant with an extensive menu, there were not many options they could eat, so after leaving the sushi restaurant we had street food at another spot. Because we spent a lot of time on the meal, our stay in Tsukiji ended up being quite long. After guiding them through Sensoji Temple, the guests said they could find their own way back, so we parted ways near the Nishi-Sando shopping street.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1SubwayAsakusa Station～Otemachi Station180JPY
Section 2SubwayOtemachi Station～Tsukiji Station180JPY
Section 3SubwayTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station290JPY
Total650JPY

Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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