Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Yosh
March, 2026
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
- Meet at Hotel 01:00 PM
- 1.Koishikawa Korakuen Garden (One of the best Japanese style garden) 01:30-02:30 pm
- 2. Kagurazaka Street walk and Coffee break 03:00- 03:45 pm
- 3. Nezu Shrine and town walk 04:15-05:00 pm
- Take you to a restaurant and disband
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This was a tour on the day after arrival for guests visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Since the guests wished to see everyday life in Japan rather than typical tourist spots and Japanese gardens, I arranged the schedule accordingly. Because we walked all the way from Koishikawa Korakuen Garden to Kagurazaka, we took a break at a café in Kagurazaka along the way, and the guests were very pleased with the wonderful atmosphere of the place. After visiting Nezu Shrine, we continued with a walk and stroll through the streets before I guided the guests to a restaurant for dinner. I took them to Hantei, a kushiyaki (skewer) restaurant in Nezu.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Otemachi (Tokyo)～Iidabashi | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Kagurazaka～Nezu | 210JPY |
| Total | 390JPY | ||
Hi I am Yosh, very nice to meet you!
I am a tour guide around Tokyo and surrounding areas including Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji area with qualification of nationwide professional tour guiding.
I have been practicing Japanese martial arts, Karate and Aikido, from my childhood and I teach kids and beginners at Dojo school as an instructor.
From my background I am especially into a tour guiding about Samurai, Sumo and Zen style temples deeply related with Japanese martial arts.
I was born, raised and live in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture for over 50 years, so I am familiar with Tokyo capital area and I can arrange the free choice tour for you based on your taste and interest.
I also want you to enjoy Japanese cuisine and Sake at traditional or modern restaurants as part of Japanese precious culture experience.
I really like my profession of tour guide because I am always shared with happy emotion of the guests through the tour.
I am really look forward to seeing you soon!
Yosh
Apr 28, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun and Informative
We had a wonderful 4hr walking tour with our…
Apr 28, 2026
W2790JIlorih
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Fun and Informative
We had a wonderful 4hr walking tour with our host Yosh while in Tokyo. Yosh took the time to develop our tour based on our interests. He provided history and background to all the places we visited, seamlessly guided through the route. Highly recommend his professional services. It was the perfect tour to start our visit to Japan
Mar 21, 2026
Michael A
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
100% worth the money and time
Amazing tour walking through beautiful…
Mar 21, 2026
Michael A
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
100% worth the money and time
Amazing tour walking through beautiful Japanese gardens and seeing a temple. Our guide
was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Sep 12, 2025
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Yosh Yash is an excellent…
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Yosh is an excellent guide. I had…
Sep 12, 2025
Cynthia_H
Yosh Yash is an excellent…
Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Yosh is an excellent guide. I had a wonderful tour of the city and an excellent overview of navigating the metro. It was great to learn from Yosh much about the history of the sites we visited as well as some history of Japan as a whole .I would highly recommend having Yosh guide anyone on a tour of the city of Tokyo.