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
- 9:00 InterContinental Yokohama Meet
- 10:30-12:00 Skytree
- 12:00- Asakusa
- 13:00- Lunch at Kura Sushi ROX
- 14:00- Kappabashi
- 15:20- Imperial Palace East Gardens
- 16:30- Depart Tokyo Station
- 17:15 End near hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 9:00 at InterContinental Yokohama Meet and ended at 17:15. The day ran to 8 hours and 15 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Skytree at 10:30, Asakusa at 12:00, Lunch at Kura Sushi ROX at 13:00, Kappabashi at 14:00, Imperial Palace East Gardens at 15:20 and Tokyo Station at 16:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Minato Mirai to Yokohama by train (193JPY); Yokohama to Oshiage by train (619JPY); Oshiage to Asakusa by subway (178JPY); Tawaramachi to Otemachi by subway (178JPY); Tokyo to Yokohama by train (483JPY); Yokohama to Minato Mirai by train (193JPY). Across 6 sections the fare came to 1,844JPY per person.
Title: What Can You See on a 2-Day Private Tokyo Tour Before a Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report
Body: The guests enjoyed sightseeing in Tokyo over two days before boarding a cruise. Because I planned the itinerary in advance to avoid overlapping with the destinations from the previous day, we were able to get around very smoothly. We covered a lot of ground, including the Skytree, Asakusa, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, Kappabashi, and the Imperial Palace, and it became a fun tour full of laughter with the group. They had mentioned that they would not do much shopping, but they seemed to find many things they liked — engraving a medal at the Skytree, Japanese-patterned small items at Nakamise, dishes and cutlery at Kappabashi, and even memo pads at the Imperial Palace — which was wonderful. The conveyor-belt sushi was a novel experience, so they were especially delighted. The video capturing the plates of ordered sushi speeding past came out so well that it was entertaining no matter how many times you watched it. I think it became a memory they can enjoy again and again, showing it to family and friends after returning home. When we parted, they gave me warm words of gratitude.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minato Mirai～Yokohama | 193JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Yokohama～Oshiage | 619JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Oshiage～Asakusa | 178JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Tawaramachi～Otemachi | 178JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Tokyo～Yokohama | 483JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Yokohama～Minato Mirai | 193JPY |
| Total | 1,844JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at InterContinental Yokohama Meet at 9:00, and the tour finished at near hotel at 17:15.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours and 15 minutes in total, from 9:00 to 17:15.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Skytree, Asakusa, Lunch at Kura Sushi ROX, Kappabashi, Imperial Palace East Gardens and Tokyo Station.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,844JPY per person across 6 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?
Naho 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.
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With over 10 years of experience as a licensed guide and more than 30 years living in the Tokyo area, I’m passionate about helping travelers of all ages enjoy Japan in a fun, meaningful, and stress-free way.
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Tokyo with Naho!
We had a great time exploring the in…
May 27, 2026
Chris T
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Tokyo with Naho!
We had a great time exploring the in intimate streets of Tokyo’s east side with Naho. She
took us to parts of Tokyo we would have never seen, we went shopping together, visited a
local shrine and got get information about customs, culture and life in Japan.
Apr 24, 2026
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Great tour
The tour was nicely planned and Naho is very nice and friendly.
Apr 9, 2026
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Once in a lifetime experience!
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Once in a lifetime experience!
I want to express are appreciation for our tour guide Nahoko and our chauffeur Sabiti. We had a wonderful experience and learned so much about the Japanese culture. Nahoko was full of information and we could tell she enjoyed sharing her knowledge. She was very attentive to my needs as I am healing from a recent broken leg . We were still able to see all the sights we requested and more. We would highly recommend using both Nahoko and Sabiti if you want a once in a life time experience. Thank you for everything .
Carol and Randy Christiansen
Oct 12, 2025
Dee R
Great guided tour of notable Tokyo sites and experienced all modes of transportation with the great help of our guide…
Oct 12, 2025
Dee R
Great guided tour of notable Tokyo sites and experienced all modes of transportation with the great help of our guide
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Naho did a wonderful job getting us to Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji temple, Nakamise shopping, Nezu torii gates. We stopped for conveyor belt sushi for lunch, which was very enjoyable. Last stop was Rikugien Gardens for a beautiful relaxing end of the tour. We highly recommend Nado. She listened to our shopping needs and helped us locate them. She was friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job taking us on trains, buses, and taxi