Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama by Car — Guide Noripy

What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like for Cruise Ship Passengers Arriving at Yokohama? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visiting Japan for the first time and had enjoyed a cruise of about two weeks through Southeast Asian countries before arriving at Yokohama Daikoku Pier. Some of the guests who had booked this tour planned to travel from Tokyo Station to Kyoto to spend three days there before flying home from Tokyo. The others planned to return to the cruise ship after the Tokyo tour, pass through the northern part of Japan, and take about three weeks to return to North America. The Tokyo tour itinerary had been decided after repeated discussions during our prior exchanges, but the night before, I received an email saying that those heading to Kyoto had not yet purchased their Shinkansen tickets and wanted to stop by Yokohama Station first. When we met on the day, I explained that they could complete the process without any trouble at Tokyo Station, but since they were very worried about it, I changed the original order of sightseeing and handled the ticketing at the Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket office at Tokyo Station first, right after sightseeing in Asakusa. Considering time savings afterward, and since the guests said they were already hungry, we had lunch a little early at "Washoku En" in Marunouchi Oazo. They thoroughly enjoyed what each of them ordered, with some having sashimi and sushi, and those who did not care for sushi having tempura. At Tokyo Tower, which had been intended as a view from the vehicle, they got out of the vehicle for a few minutes to take photos, and at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing they were excited by the experience of actually crossing it and seemed to enjoy it greatly. In the end, while those heading to Kyoto were arranging to have their large suitcases sent by courier from the luggage storage to Narita Airport terminal so they could receive them in time for their return flight, we said goodbye to the group returning to the cruise ship. It appeared that these guests had become acquainted with each other during this cruise. Although there had been various developments during the preparation stage before the tour, in the end I was able to guide them all the way to their seats on the Shinkansen bound for Kyoto and see them off from the platform as the train departed safely.

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Tour Report by Noripy

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!