Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour — Guide Toshi

March, 2026

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

  • 13:45 Guests disembark, immediately head to Tsurumi Station by taxi.
  • 14:50 Board the Keihin-Tohoku Line from Tsurumi Station and arrive at Tokyo Station.
  • 15:05 Stroll along Inui-dori, which is being specially opened to the public, from the Inui Gate of the Imperial Palace.
  • 15:30 Exit from Hanzomon Gate, then enter the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace via the Kitahanebashi Gate and stroll.
  • 16:10 Exit from Otemon Gate and head to Akihabara by taxi.
  • 16:30 After arriving at Akihabara, spend about an hour visiting Pokemon card shops.
  • 17:30 Take the subway from Akihabara to Shibuya. (Due to rain, we canceled the planned Tokyo Tower sightseeing and decided to go to the official Nintendo store in Shibuya.)
  • 18:30 Arrive at Shibuya, experience actually crossing the Scramble Crossing.
  • 18:50 Arrive at Nintendo, shopping
  • 19:20 Finished shopping, decided to return to the ship.
  • 19:55 Arrive at Tsurumi Station, put guests in a taxi and disband.

Title: What's a Private Cruise-Port Day Tour of Tokyo Like, from Yokohama to the Imperial Palace? A Licensed Guide's Report

The tour was for the group. One member of the party chose to stay near Yokohama for sightseeing rather than continuing to Tokyo, and did not disembark. Although it was unfortunately rainy, I believe the guests enjoyed strolling through both the Inui-dori Avenue and the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. (I am not sure whether this was a joke or an actual expression, but they said it was "lucky weather" — meaning that although the rain was a slight inconvenience, fewer visitors came, so it was less crowded and therefore lucky.) They were moved by how beautiful the Imperial Palace was. The group also seemed very satisfied with Akihabara and Shibuya.

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Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1TrainTsurumi～Tokyo440JPY
Section 2TrainShibuya～Tsurumi440JPY
Section 3OtherAkihabara～Shibuya210JPY
Total1,090JPY

Tour Report by Toshi

I have worked as a diplomat for 48 years until last year(2024), so I think I am good at explaining anything about Japan in English. Though I’m a novice as tour guide, l promise that I will make detailed and thorough preparations for guiding you and to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. I myself like to experience various means of transportation and interested in local culture, history and food. You may be a bit concerned about my age(71 years old), but I am quite fit for work. Just to prove this I wish to say that I played 5 rounds of golf this summer month of August, 2025.

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