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Tour Itinerary
- 1. 9:00 Meet up @InterContinental Yokohama Grand
- 2. 10:00 @Meiji Shrine
- 3. 10:45 @Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
- 4. 11:45 @Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
- 5. 12:30 Lunch @Suju Restaurant (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
- 6. 14:00 @Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building)
- 7. 14:40 @Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
- 8. 15:40 @Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
- 9. 16:20 Disband @on the Tokyu Toyoko Line directly connected to the Minatomirai Line
What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, and Koishikawa Korakuen
The guests were visitors from North America. The group had grandchildren living elsewhere, so opportunities to see them were rare. I heard that the group enjoys traveling frequently by cruise ship. One of the guests had stayed in Tokyo before but had never done any sightseeing here, while it was the first visit to Japan for another. At the first stop, Meiji Shrine, one of the guests selected and purchased some souvenirs. Afterward, at Takeshita Street, the group enjoyed some window shopping at accessory shops and other stores. One of the guests had been a little worried about their condition at first, but had no trouble getting around during the day. However, the heat felt very intense to the group.
I had explained Tokyo's extreme summer heat in advance, but the group said they were used to living in a hot area and were not concerned. During the tour, they remarked that they were accustomed to high temperatures but not to humidity, and were surprised by how humid it was. It was relatively cloudy and did not reach the point of extreme heat, but the sweat pouring down got into the eyes, which made things difficult. We took a lunch break partly to escape the heat. The group very much enjoyed Japanese cuisine. After recovering their energy and stamina during this roughly one-hour break, we headed to Koishikawa Korakuen. This followed a strong request made during the earlier itinerary planning to visit Koishikawa Korakuen even if it meant giving up a visit to Asakusa. There were many points I wanted to introduce, but due to the heat we stayed only about 20 minutes before heading back. It became a repeating cycle of feeling refreshed upon entering air-conditioned indoor spaces and then quickly becoming tired when stepping out into the hot, humid air, but I believe the group enjoyed this new experience.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minatomirai Line Minatomirai Station～Tokyu Toyoko Line Shibuya Station | 510JPY |
| Section 2 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station | 600JPY |
| Section 3 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station | 0JPY |
| Section 4 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Otemachi Station～Iidabashi Station | 0JPY |
| Section 5 | Free Pass | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Korakuen Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station | 0JPY |
| Total | 1,110JPY | ||
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.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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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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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!