Tokyo in One Day: Hama-rikyu & Tokyo National — Guide Seizo

September, 2024

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

  • 09:00　Meet @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier
  • 10:30　Hama-rikyu Gardens
  • 11:50　Tsukiji Outer Market
  • 13:15　Sensoji Temple
  • 14:45　Tokyo National Museum
  • 17:40　Disband @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier

Tour Itinerary in Detail

The tour started at 09:00 at @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier and ended at 17:40. The day ran to 8 hours and 40 minutes from start to finish.

Over the course of the day the route took in Hama-rikyu Gardens at 10:30, Tsukiji Outer Market at 11:50, Sensoji Temple at 13:15 and Tokyo National Museum at 14:45.

Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nihon-odori to Shibuya by train (540JPY); Shibuya to Shimbashi by subway (0JPY); Shimbashi to Shiodome by train (190JPY); Tsukiji to Asakusa by subway (210JPY); Asakusa to Ueno by subway (180JPY); Ueno to Yokohama by train (580JPY); Yokohama to Nihon-odori by train (230JPY). Across 7 sections the fare came to 1,930JPY per person.

Title: What's a Private Cruise-Passenger Tour of East Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America who arrived in Yokohama on a cruise, continuing from the previous day. Yesterday I guided them mainly around the western side of Tokyo, and today we focused on the eastern side of Tokyo. At Hamarikyu Gardens, the guests enjoyed the beautiful Japanese garden and Japanese tea at the teahouse on the tidal pond. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, they showed great interest in the lively atmosphere of the tuna shops of Tsukiji Uogashi and the many shops of the outer market. At the Tokyo National Museum, they were especially fascinated by the exhibits related to the tea ceremony, Noh and Kabuki, and paintings. They were deeply moved and said it was wonderful to be able to learn about Japan's history and culture. Since I responded to their wishes as requested, I believe they were satisfied.

Click here for more details: Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainNihon-odori～Shibuya540JPY
Section 2SubwayShibuya～Shimbashi0JPY
Section 3TrainShimbashi～Shiodome190JPY
Section 4SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa210JPY
Section 5SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
Section 6TrainUeno～Yokohama580JPY
Section 7TrainYokohama～Nihon-odori230JPY
Total1,930JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?

The guide met the guests at @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier at 09:00, and the tour finished at @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier at 17:40.

How long does the tour last?

About 8 hours and 40 minutes in total, from 09:00 to 17:40.

Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Hama-rikyu Gardens, Tsukiji Outer Market, Sensoji Temple and Tokyo National Museum.

How much did transport cost on this tour?

Public transport came to 1,930JPY per person across 7 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Seizo is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.

Tour Report by Seizo

I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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