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
- 10:50 Pick-up at Hotel Asakusa-Ekimae
- 11:10 After strolling, Asakusa Station
- 11:40 Kyobashi Station
- 12:00 Stationery store Itoya
- Shopping & lunch at the top-floor cafe
- 13:30 Ginza UNIQLO
- 14:00 Nakamura Tokichi Ginza store
- 14:45 Yurakucho Station
- 15:10 Nippori Station
- 15:15 Yanaka Ginza
- 16:15 Nippori Station
- 16:30 Tokyo Station
- Shopping at Character Street
- 17:15 Tokyo Station
- 17:25 Ueno Station
- 17:35 Guide to the Ginza Line ticket gate and disband
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited After strolling, Asakusa Station at 11:10, Kyobashi Station at 11:40, Stationery store Itoya at 12:00, Ginza UNIQLO at 13:30, Nakamura Tokichi Ginza store at 14:00, Yurakucho Station at 14:45, Nippori Station at 15:10, Yanaka Ginza at 15:15, Nippori Station at 16:15, Tokyo Station at 16:30, Ueno Station at 17:25 and Guide to the Ginza Line ticket gate and disband at 17:35.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Asakusa to Kyobashi by subway (209JPY); Yurakucho to Nippori by train (178JPY); Nippori to Tokyo by train (167JPY); Tokyo to Ueno by train (167JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 721JPY per person.
Title: What Can You Do on a Private Tokyo Shopping and Matcha Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
Body: [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guided the guests to some of their most requested spots in Tokyo, including one of Japan's largest stationery stores, an authentic matcha shop, one of the largest UNIQLO stores, and Tokyo Character Street, all of which they greatly enjoyed. A stroll through the Yanaka area had also been clearly listed in advance as a desired destination.
The guests were very kind, and the conversation flowed wonderfully throughout the tour.
They had originally chosen a food-focused tour, but since they had already spent several days in Osaka enjoying the local cuisine before coming to Tokyo, and had also eaten lunch, they decided to skip the visit to Tsukiji. Instead, they preferred shopping, matcha, and strolling through traditional old streetscapes.
Click here for more details: Tsukiji & Asakusa Local Food Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Asakusa～Kyobashi | 209JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Yurakucho～Nippori | 178JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Nippori～Tokyo | 167JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Tokyo～Ueno | 167JPY |
| Total | 721JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited After strolling, Asakusa Station, Kyobashi Station, Stationery store Itoya, Ginza UNIQLO, Nakamura Tokichi Ginza store, Yurakucho Station, Nippori Station, Yanaka Ginza, Nippori Station, Tokyo Station, Ueno Station and Guide to the Ginza Line ticket gate and disband.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 721JPY per person across 4 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
mak is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Have worked for a US-based organization for over 30 years as a translator/interpreter.
Since the time I acquired the official interpreter-guide license issued by the Japanese Government in 2015, I have been working part-time as a tour guide for a bus tour consisting of 20-40 customers and a tour for a small group of 2 to 5 or 6 customers to visit Tokyo and its vicinities using trains.
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