Kagawa in One Day: Miyanoura Port Bus & Nokyoumae Bus — Guide Kaji

What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for a Solo Traveler? A Licensed Guide's Report

This was a private tour for a solo traveler visiting from North America. It was their fourth visit to Japan, staying from late September to mid-October and traveling through Tokyo, Okayama, Naoshima, Kurashiki, Tottori, Osaka, and back to Tokyo. They came with a particular interest in the Monet works at the Chichu Art Museum on Naoshima. They had lived in North America in their younger years and currently reside in another part of North America. I asked about the area where they live, and they mentioned it gets a lot of snow in winter and is very windy, with only one golf course, but that in summer it is pleasant and the rivers are beautiful. They said the area has many kinds of wildlife, including bison and bears, and they were quite familiar with Japan's own issues regarding bears. We were able to talk about many different topics throughout the day, and even though it rained, it was an enjoyable tour to guide. A notable stop on the tour was the Chichu Art Museum on Naoshima. The Chichu Art Museum, designed by the architect Tadao Ando, is built largely underground to preserve the surrounding island landscape, allowing natural light to illuminate the artworks within. It is especially known for its permanent display of several of Claude Monet's Water Lilies paintings, shown in a specially designed room, making it a highlight for art lovers visiting the island of Naoshima in the Seto Inland Sea.

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Tour Report by Kaji

Hello. My name is Hisao Kaji. I was born in 1945. I was raised in Takamatsu City from 3 years old. So, I have been living in Takamatsu for around 75 years. I believe I know Takamatsu City and the Kagawa prefecture area very well. If you come to Takamatsu, Kagawa I think you can enjoy your tour with me. I started a Government Licensed Guide in 2019. So, I have been a licensed guide for about 5 years. My favorite destinations are Naoshima, Teshima, Ritsurin Garden, the top of Mt. Yashima and so on. I always show you an itinerary about one month before your tour date, and I will accept any questions, other favorite places you want to visit. Communicating with you, I would like to accommodate your request for your tour. I always listen to NPR on the internet to know how the world is moving and improve my English. I like conversation based upon it with my life. I stayed in the USA for 8 months for a Power Systems Engineering Course conducted by General Electric in New York State when I was 28 years old. I sometimes talk about my memory of those days with the guests. I am very happy to guide tourists because I can see the guests become happy and enjoy themselves when I am guiding better. Nothing is more wonderful than that. I welcome your visit to Takamatsu City and Kagawa Prefecture. I believe you will have a pleasant time through my guide.