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
- 09:30 Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Daita
- 10:00 Walked in the rain around the neighborhood, visiting the land deity (shrine), Mt. Fuji viewing bridge to see how the area’s been recently developed after a joint venture agreement between the residents and the railway company. – train/subway ride to Aasakusa
- 11:00 Asakusa, Nakamise on the main approach to the main hall of the temple
- 12:20 Lunch (Asakusa Chikuan)
- Sunway ride to Ginza
- 14:30 Uniqlo for shopping
Understood. Understood. Understood. As noted in 9) and 10). Taking into account the time the guest needed for shopping, the guest preferred to conclude the guiding service early and spend time shopping. 1) One of the guests is a big fan of a certain basketball player and praised the player's skill. 2) One of the guests mentioned having eaten three bowls of "chanko" soup the previous day at a sumo restaurant. 3) The guests wanted to see the McDonald's menu here, noting that there were more options to choose from compared with what they were used to. 4) The guests remarked that the trains here are very clean. 5) The guests mentioned coming from a region in North America with a very warm climate from May through September. 6) One of the guests made a comment about a well-known athlete's interpreter. 7) One of the guests talked about a family member who works in education and enjoys basketball. 8) One of the guests mentioned that a family member works in the medical field. 9) The guests needed some time for shopping and wished to spend a while doing so. 10) The guests indicated that the guiding service was complete and expressed their thanks.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Setagaya-Daita – Asakusa～Asakusa – Ginza | 732JPY |
| Total | 732JPY | ||
Hello, welcome to Japan you all.
I’m a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter.
I enjoy showing travelers both the new and old of central Honshu, primarily Tokyo and Kanagawa, ranging from Meiji Shrine, Edo Castle, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Ginza Sky Farmstead, Shibuya Zebra Crossings, Yokohama, Kamakura, to Hakone, not to mention Mt. Fuji, and sharing views with my guests on Japanese homes and their surroundings, Japan’s labor productivity and labor market, among others.
I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture.
I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest.
I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education service, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo.
I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with immigration VISA applications.
My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua Italiano.
Let’s enjoy touring together, shall we?
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Hideaki was the highlight of our time in Tokyo. We were a group of six — two grandparents and two young kids — and he handled every dynamic with ease. Patient, warm, and endlessly accommodating, he read the energy of the group and adjusted the pace so no one ever felt rushed or left behind. He was especially wonderful with our kids, keeping them engaged and curious all day — from the grandeur of the Imperial Palace, to shopping, to the wonderful craziness of Shinjuku. As a licensed guide his knowledge was deep, but what set him apart was how genuinely kind and thoughtful he was with our whole family. If you want a guide who treats you like family and makes Tokyo come alive for all ages, book Hideaki. Highest possible recommendation — thank you, Hideaki!
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Hideaki was an incredible guide and my family had the most wonderful first day in Tokyo with him showing us the sights! We covered so much ground, learned a ton about the city and its history and truly got acclimated to Japan!
We clocked over 20k steps by end of day and hit at least 4 different areas of the city. Plus the lunch spot Hideaki took us was delicious! A perfect start to our trip and forever grateful to Hideaki for the fantastic memories!