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Tour Itinerary
- 13:00 Keio Plaza Shinjuku →＜Toei Shinjuku Line Shinjuku Station→Asakusa Station＞→13:50 Asakusa Sensoji Temple→Sumida Park→＜Ginza Line Asakusa Station→Ueno Station＞→15:00 Ueno Park→＜Taxi＞→16:15 Nezu Shrine→SCAI The Bathhouse→17:15 Yanaka Cemetery→18:00 Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street→＜Yamanote Line Nippori Station→Shinjuku Station＞→19:00 Hotel
Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Walking Tour of Ueno and Yanaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The tour began right after the guests arrived at their hotel in Shinjuku, having traveled from Kyoto to Tokyo. Since they were staying at the hotel, we had arranged to meet at the guest lounge on the 45th floor where check-in takes place, but even with a reservation, guests were not permitted to use it before three o'clock at check-in, so we suddenly ended up meeting on the first floor. The guests were in good health, but at the stations I made a point of using escalators and elevators as much as possible, reduced the number of spots slightly, and we walked at a relaxed pace. At Ueno Park and Yanaka, we were blessed with good weather and enjoyed the rows of cherry blossoms that had reached about 70% bloom. The sunset at Yuyake Dandan was under a cloudy sky, but there were few tourists, so we could stroll quietly. The Yamanote Line inner loop was not crowded even in the evening, and I saw the guests off from Shinjuku to their hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Toei Shinjuku Station～Toei Asakusa Station | 280JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Asakusa～Ueno | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Shinobazu Pond～Nezu Shrine | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Nippori～Shinjuku | 210JPY |
| Total | 670JPY | ||
Thank you for requesting a tour guide during your upcoming visit to Japan. I am Teizo Tsuruyama. Please call me Teizo.
I am Teizo Tsuruyama. Please call me Teizo.
I am a long-time resident of Tokyo and I started tour guide in 2017. I have a family of four and I like growing vegetables. In our walking tour, we visit historic sites such as temples and beautiful Japanese gardens as well as popular shopping streets and food markets. We also explore the narrow backstreets to find little galleries, quiet cafes and cozy food stands.
I look forward to traveling around Tokyo with you soon.
Mar 31, 2026
Teresa_M
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Teizo was amazing. He…
Teizo was amazing. He contacted us before our…
Mar 31, 2026
Teresa_M
Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Teizo was amazing. He…
Teizo was amazing. He contacted us before our trip asking what we wanted to see and came up with some options for us to choose from. We were able to ask him tons of questions which he answered patiently. I would absolutely recommend Teizo as your guide.
Teresa
Apr 19, 2025
markY514NH
Great day checking out some of the most beautiful, peaceful parts of Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed…
Apr 19, 2025
markY514NH
Great day checking out some of the most beautiful, peaceful parts of Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Teizo was the perfect guide. Plenty of email correspondence before the trip to tailor exactly what we wanted to see around Tokyo along with some great suggestions. The tour was exactly what we wanted, taken at our pace, with some lovely thoughts to our needs during the trip. Such a beautiful day in Tokyo, with a great lunch and cold beer. Arigato
Mar 29, 2025
X1993SMkrisp
Great Way to See Real Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Off the Beaten Path 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We had…
Mar 29, 2025
X1993SMkrisp
Great Way to See Real Tokyo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Off the Beaten Path 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
We had the pleasure of having Teizo guide us on the Off The Beaten Path tour of Tokyo. First off, Teizo was very responsive in communicating with us prior to our tour and rearranged the sites so we could visit Asakusa Temple before it closed. Teizo has a wealth of information and happily answered all our questions. He made sure we were comfortable during our six hour tour. Teizo is a wonderful representative of Japan and its culture. Thank you Teizo, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you.
Mar 14, 2025
gaberwhite
Great tour throughout Tokyo with Teizo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our tour was amazing. Our tour…
Mar 14, 2025
gaberwhite
Great tour throughout Tokyo with Teizo
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide Teizo was wonderful and helped plan a great
itinerary to see several great sites throughout the Tokyo area. He was so kind and patient
and took us to a great lunch spot as well.