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. 9:00 Meet up＠Hotel New Grand
- 2. 10:20 ＠Hamarikyu Gardens
- 3. 11:45 ＠Zojoji Temple
- 4. 12:00 ＠Tokyo Tower
- 5. 12:15 ＠Azabudai Hills
- 6. 12:30 Lunch＠Tsukiji
- 7. 13:30 ＠Ginza (Kabukiza Theatre, 4-chome Intersection, Mitsukoshi, Kyukyodo, Pedestrian Paradise)
- 8. 14:00 ＠Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 9. 14:30 ＠Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building, Yaesu Exit) + Nihonbashi
- 10.15:00 ＠Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
- 11. 17:45 Dismissal＠Hotel New Grand
Can You Do a 6-Hour Private Tour of Tokyo from a Yokohama Hotel? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Because they were going to board a cruise around Japan, they were staying at a hotel in Yokohama, but they were also very eager to sightsee in Tokyo. Since they had booked two consecutive days of a 6-hour Tokyo tour, I anticipated that we could cover the major sightseeing spots. However, since the weather forecast indicated rain on the second day, I slightly revised the original plan and rescheduled the locations most likely to be affected by rain to the first day. After traveling from Yokohama to Tokyo, our first destination was Hama-rikyu Gardens. Under a blue sky and in refreshing air, the guests were able to fully appreciate the beauty of a Japanese garden. One of the guests had a strong interest in plants and was especially delighted. The Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, which I had half given up on, were still in full bloom, and the guests took many photos of the flowers, including many varieties of cherry blossoms. For lunch, at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, they watched with great interest as the sushi chef prepared the sushi from counter seats, and both enjoyed premium nigiri sushi. Afterward, on the way to the Imperial Palace, we passed through Ginza, and as it was a Saturday afternoon on the weekend, they happened to be able to stroll along Ginza Street during its pedestrian-only hours, which delighted them. Since they could not add to their luggage before boarding the cruise ship, they refrained from buying souvenirs, but on Asakusa's Nakamise shopping street, they purchased several beautiful chopsticks at a specialty chopstick shop. It turned out to be a somewhat ambitious itinerary, but they remained in good spirits to the end, and we finished the first day of the tour and said goodbye at the hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minatomirai Line Motomachi-Chukagai Station～Toyoko Line Shibuya Station | 540JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Shimbashi Station | 700JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Tsukiji Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station | 0JPY |
| Section 6 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Section 7 | Train | Tokyu Toyoko Line direct to Minatomirai Line Shibuya Station～Motomachi-Chukagai Station | 540JPY |
| Total | 1,780JPY | ||
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.
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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.
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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!
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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….
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!