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Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 AM Meet inside the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (2nd floor), in front of the Information Desk
- 8:20 – 9:05 AM Train from Nihon-odori Station to Shibuya
- 9:05 – 9:30 AM Visit Shibuya Crossing
- 9:30 – 9:35 AM Train from Shibuya to Harajuku
- 9:35 – 10:30 AM Visit Meiji Shrine
- 10:30 – 10:40 AM Walk from Meiji Shrine to Shinjuku Gyoen
- 10:40 – 11:30 AM Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- 11:40 – 12:10 PM Train from Sendagaya to Asakusa
- 12:10 – 1:00 PM Visit Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa area
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch in Asakusa – Japanese BBQ restaurant (reserved) Whole-Cow Yakiniku Gen Asakusa Main Store
- 2:00 – 2:20 PM Explore Asakusa
- 2:20 – 3:30 PM Train from Asakusa to Nihon-odori
- 3:45 PM Return to Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal
Can You Do a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo During Cherry Blossom Season? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan as a stop on a round-the-world cruise, and had already visited western Japan. Since each port had only offered bus tours, this was their first time using public transportation and taking a private tour after arriving in Japan, and they found it very worthwhile. They were looking forward to seeing cherry blossoms in Japan, and although the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees in Tokyo had already turned to leaf, they were delighted by the fully bloomed double-flowered cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen (see attached photo). As they would continue on to the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions afterward, they can look forward to Somei-Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom there. We also visited Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa. The guests were strong walkers and enjoyed every location. Since they enjoyed beef, I took them to a yakiniku restaurant in Asakusa, which they were very pleased with.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Nihon-odori～Shibuya | 540JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shibuya～Harajuku | 160JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Sendagaya～Asakusa | 390JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Asakusa～Nihon-odori | 860JPY |
| Total | 1,950JPY | ||
I take pride in my robust leg and overall physical strength, enabling me to complete a full marathon in under 4 hours. With a deep understanding of the Tokyo/Kanagawa area, I’ve resided in Kanagawa Prefecture for over 40 years. My expertise extends to places like Kamakura, including lesser-known hiking trails not typically found in guidebooks. With close to 30 years in a foreign IT company and over a decade in a Japanese firm, I possess extensive knowledge of the IT industry. Despite being certified as a tour guide in February 2023, I’ve already led numerous tours, earning high praise from my guests.
Apr 18, 2026
Neal_W
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Fun in Tokyo
We had a great time in Tokyo.…
Apr 18, 2026
Neal_W
Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide from Yokohama
Fun in Tokyo
We had a great time in Tokyo. Our tour guide Tommy was fantastic! He met us at the port with a map of where we would go as we agreed upon before our arrival. We took the train into Tokyo and saw everything as planned. He explained everything as we went and took us to a great restaurant for lunch. We would highly recommended this tour and Tommy!