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
- ①8:00 Meet at the hotel, then after currency exchange procedures, travel from Yokohama to Tokyo
- ②9:50 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, shopping at Daiso in Mark City), travel to Harajuku by taxi
- ③10:30 Meiji Shrine (worship, lunch)
- ④12:40 Asakusa・Sensoji Temple
- ⑤14:00 Sumida River Cruise
- ⑤14:45 Odaiba (shopping)
- ⑥16:00 Escort to Hotel and disband
What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Cruise Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from North America arriving in Japan for the first time by cruise ship. The only specific request they had made in advance was to see the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, leaving the rest up to me, so I built a full-day sightseeing route circling Tokyo starting from Shibuya. They seemed very satisfied with the hozuki (ground cherry) market at Senso-ji Temple and with shopping at stores such as a 100-yen shop. As they were completely unfamiliar with Tokyo's transportation network and sightseeing information, I provided full attendance and accompanied them all the way to their hotel in Yokohama. They were very grateful that they were able to visit wonderful sights efficiently and return safely to their hotel.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Yokohama～Shibuya | 440JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Harajuku～Akihabara | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Other | Akihabara～Asakusa (TX) | 230JPY |
| Section 4 | Other | Asakusa～Odaiba | 1,600JPY |
| Section 5 | Other | Tokyo Teleport～Osaki | 340JPY |
| Section 6 | Other | Osaki～Yokohama | 440JPY |
| Total | 3,260JPY | ||
Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!
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