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.
Tour Itinerary
- 8:00 Pick up guests at hotel @ Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
- 8:30 ~ 9:30 Meiji Shrine
- 9:30 ~ 10:00 Return to hotel to pick up luggage
- 11:00 ~ 12 :30 Tsukiji Outer Market and lunch
- 13:00 ~ 14:00 Asakusa Sensoji Temple
- 14:30 Shinjuku Disband in front of the hotel
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 8:00 at guests at hotel @ Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo and ended at 14:30. The day ran to 6 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Meiji Shrine at 8:30, 12 :30 Tsukiji Outer Market and lunch at 11:00 and Asakusa Sensoji Temple at 13:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Shinjuku to Harajuku by train (146JPY); Tochomae to Tsukiji Market by train (272JPY); Tsukiji Market to Asakusa by train (220JPY); Asakusa to Shinjuku by train (356JPY). Across 4 sections the fare came to 994JPY per person.
What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, and Asakusa
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. The main theme was a visit to Tsukiji Market, but since the early morning is crowded with trade buyers, I first guided them to Meiji Shrine. They seemed to greatly enjoy the serene atmosphere of Meiji Shrine and took their time to worship. They listened attentively to my explanation of Shinto, and enjoyed drawing omikuji fortunes and purchasing omamori charms. Afterward, since walking a long way on the gravel paths had tired their feet, at their request we returned to the Hotel once so they could change clothes. At Tsukiji Market, they explored the Tsukiji Uogashi and the shopping street with great interest and bought various souvenirs. They savored sea urchin nigiri at a sushi restaurant, then moved on to Asakusa, where they visited Senso-ji Temple before returning to the Hotel. They thoroughly enjoyed their first trip to Japan.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Shinjuku～Harajuku | 146JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Tochomae～Tsukiji Market | 272JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Tsukiji Market～Asakusa | 220JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Asakusa～Shinjuku | 356JPY |
| Total | 994JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at guests at hotel @ Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo at 8:00, and the tour finished at Shinjuku Disband in front of the hotel at 14:30.
How long does the tour last?
About 6 hours and 30 minutes in total, from 8:00 to 14:30.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Meiji Shrine, 12 :30 Tsukiji Outer Market and lunch and Asakusa Sensoji Temple.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 994JPY 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?
Mari 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.
My name is Mari Ise. I started this job as a guide Interpreter in 2020. I don’t have much experience, but I have been enjoying traveling with visitors from abroad very much since then. Besides this job, I am working as a teacher of English at high schools and am teaching Japanese language to people from foreign countries. I am very interested in traditional cultures, history, nature, art and music of both Japan and foreign countries. So, I would like to introduce and share much information with guests who will visit Japan. It would be my great pleasure if you visitors could enjoy and love travel in Japan.