Matsue Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Ogi
November, 2024
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
- Hotel→ Matsue Castle→ Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence→ Samurai Residence→ Matsue History Museum→ Kenmin Kaikan bus stop → Arrive at Matsue Station
- 9:00 Bus→ 9:21～10：43 Bus → 10:48~11:25 Walk Walk Walk Walk 12:45 Bus→ Arrive 13:00
- Stay time Stay time
Despite the unfortunate rain, the guests enjoyed the tour very much. The guests showed great interest in everything. The scheduled four hours passed in the blink of an eye, and it was hard to say goodbye at the end. The guests wished to keep in touch through a messaging app, but I did not know how to share that with [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), and with no time to spare, I declined. Since guests who visit Japan several times may sometimes wish to use a messaging app, I would like a method for this to be developed. Also, the initial communication with the guests did not go smoothly, which left me a little flustered.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Hotel～Matsue Castle | 170JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Matsue Castle～Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Kenmin Kaikan bus stop～Matsue Station | 170JPY |
| Total | 550JPY | ||
I have been a licensed guide for nealy ten years. I love to travel myself and have met many great guides so far. Thanks to them, I have wonderful memories. Now I would like to help you have an enjoyable trip. Let me introduce you to several recommended sightseeing spots in the Sanin region where I live.
Tottori Hanakairo is one of the largest flower parks in Japan. Here, you can enjoy it all year round without worrying about the weather.
Mizuki Shigeru road and Aoyama Gosho Manga Factory have been chosen as sacred places for anime and are very popular.
Motoike Museum of Leather Art has many elaborate figures of people and animals made of leather.
Adachi Museum of Art is a world famous garden and is composed as if you were looking at a painting.
Matsue Castle, a national treasure, stands in its original form.
I would kike you to see these with your own eyes.
Let me briefly introduce myself.
As a school teacher,I taught English, math and calligraphy. I do YOGA and bowling every week. I have a certification for tea ceremony and also have a home care giver’s license. I can assit wheelchair users in their travels.
I hope you will visit the Sanin region.
Nov 7, 2024
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Our visit to Matsue-Jo
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Nov 7, 2024
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Our visit to Matsue-Jo
Tripadvisor review: Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Etsuko, our guide was very professional and very knowledgeable about the places we wished to see. She was also very caring and considerate and did not set too fast s pace. She was also very cheerful and funny. We enjoyed her company while we learned about Matsue-Jo and Lefcadio Hearn and his life and career in Japan starting in Matsue.