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
- 9:00-10:00 Hotel New Grand to Shibuya
- 10:00-11:00 Sightseeing at Hachiko and the Scramble Crossing, then to Asakusa
- 11:00-13:00 After sightseeing at Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple, etc., lunch at Kura Sushi
- 13:00-14:00 Move to Nezu Shrine by taxi and sightsee
- 14:00-15:15 Move by bus and stroll around Rikugien Garden
- 15:30-17:00 Transfer from Komagome Station via JR and subway, ending near Hotel New Grand
Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo's Nezu Shrine and Rikugien Garden Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Although the schedule had to be changed due to a typhoon, we were blessed with good weather, and it was a slightly warm day. As it was a Sunday during a holiday period, everywhere was extremely crowded. At Nezu Shrine, we happened to coincide with an unexpected festival, which the guests also enjoyed. Personally, I was glad that at our final stop, Rikugien Garden, they were finally freed from the crowds and could feel a moment of peaceful relaxation. They also had a unique dining experience at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, and made small memories here and there along the way, such as shopping and trying the taiyaki they had been curious about. They seemed very satisfied.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Motomachi-Chukagai～Shibuya | 540JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shibuya～Asakusa | 260JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Nezu Jinja Iriguchi／Toei Bus～Kamifujimae／Toei Bus | 210JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Komagome～Motomachi-Chukagai | 890JPY |
| Total | 1,900JPY | ||
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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
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Great tour
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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 .
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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