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.
Tour Itinerary
- 1.12:20 Meet up @ Yokohama Daikoku Pier
- 2. 13:15 @ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, shopping at Nakamise-dori, Asakusa Shrine, cafe break @ "Kaminari Issa")
- 3. 14:20 @ Tokyo Skytree (Observation Deck + Observation Corridor, shopping at Solamachi commercial facility)
- 4. 16:00 From the car window while moving @ Akihabara (buy taiyaki & takoyaki), Tokyo Station
- 5. 17:00 @ Omoide Yokocho (sightseeing & meal)
- 6. 19:00 Disband @ Yokohama Daikoku Pier
Title: What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. It was everyone's first time in Japan and their first trip to an Asian country. They were enjoying a cruise trip and had already toured Kyoto and Osaka before this Tokyo tour. Tokyo Skytree and Omoide Yokocho were requested by the guests, and they took an active part in the sightseeing activities. In particular, they had a strong interest in food, and at a matcha cafe in Asakusa they tried not only matcha but also shaved ice. While traveling by car, they bought taiyaki and takoyaki and sampled them in the vehicle. At Omoide Yokocho, in addition to what they ordered themselves from the English menu, they asked me, the guide, to "order everything worth tasting," so I suggested and ordered items such as an assorted yakitori platter and an oden set. They also enjoyed edamame and the dried radish appetizer, and they savored the oden daikon, exclaiming, "This is delicious!" They also energetically shopped for souvenirs at Nakamise Street, Solamachi, and a Starbucks cafe they spotted while traveling by car (a mug available only in Japan).
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Hello, I’m Noripy.
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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
Sep 10, 2026
Sonal_G
Noripy is just the best
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Noripy is such a…
Sep 10, 2026
Sonal_G
Noripy is just the best
Viator review: Tokyo Vegetarian and Halal Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Noripy is such a great guide and just a wonderful human being that felt like an old friend. We had first visited Tokyo eight years ago, so we had not planned on getting a tour, but we felt like we got both a Food Tour and a cultural tour with her and we were so grateful for both. My daughter is moving to Japan, and so we were excited to be here but we were disappointed that we had not been able to find vegetarian food as easily. Noripy had tips and tricks and language she suggested we use and helped us with our first vegan ramen which was excellent. I highly recommend anything you can do with a Noripy, you should run and go do it! She trained at Boston University and international relations, and had ties with both my daughters from her schooling which tickled us with delight. She is a spry woman and the kindest soul and I’m so glad our paths crossed as Tokyo came to life through her welcoming eyes. We were nervous about going on this tour because we had a bad experience with a different tour with someone else the night before, but she restored our faith in humanity and tour guides and that was a tall order.
Jul 3, 2026
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Best Post cruise tour ever
It was…
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Jody D
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Best Post cruise tour ever
It was a GREAT TOUR with Noripy! With a family of many different ages and walking levels this was fantastic. We were picked up from our cruise in Yokohama and dropped off at Haneda airport. We had about 10 hours before our flight and it went flawlessly.
June 19, 2026
Alec T
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through…
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Alec T
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Noripy was excellent! She guided us through several parts of the city: Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Sangedatsumon, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and Golden Gai. A great way to see many Tokyo sites and get acquainted with the city on your first day!
Jun 16, 2026
Hema_R
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Lovely experience. My guide was an absolutely adorable lady…
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Lovely experience. My…
Lovely experience. My guide was an absolutely adorable lady who managed to fit all the iconic Tokyo spots into my 6-hour tour without anything feeling rushed. She was knowledgeable, organised, and genuinely kind. Toward the end she even helped me with some shopping, which I really appreciated. A wonderful introduction to Tokyo and a guide I’d happily recommend….