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  • Kanagawa in Half a Day: Yokohama Station & Kotokuin

    Kanagawa in Half a Day: Yokohama Station & Kotokuin

    Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet @ Hotel
    • 09:21　Yokohama Station
    • 09:46　Kamakura Station
    • 10:00　Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    • 11:10　Hasedera Temple
    • 11:50　Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
    • 12:37　Kamakura Station
    • 13:02　Yokohama Station
    • 13:10　Dismissal @ Yokohama Station

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Kamakura Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, and this was their first visit to Japan. They had arrived in Japan about two weeks earlier and had already visited Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Okinawa, and planned to return home in a couple of days. At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, they listened with great interest to my explanation of the difference between shrines and temples, as well as the historical background of the Kamakura Shogunate. At Hasedera Temple, they enjoyed the large Kannon statue and the beautiful ocean view from the observation deck. At Kotokuin Temple, they appeared deeply impressed by the enormous Great Buddha of Kamakura. Since I accommodated the guests' wishes throughout the tour, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShin-Takashima～Yokohama200JPY
    Section 2TrainYokohama～Kamakura360JPY
    Section 3TrainKamakura～Hase200JPY
    Section 4TrainHase～Kamakura200JPY
    Section 5TrainKamakura～Yokohama360JPY
    Total1,320JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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    Jul 10, 2026
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  • Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet at Kyoto Station　8:45 Board JR train to Nara　　9:40 Arrive in Nara　10:00 Nara Park　10:15 Todai-ji Temple　11:15 Lunch (sushi)　12:00 Kofuku-ji Treasure Museum　　
    • 12:50 Kasuga Taisha Shrine　　13:40 Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie, shopping, short break at a cafe　16:07 Board JR train to Kyoto from Nara Station　16:51 Arrive at Kyoto Station, tour ends

    Can You Do a Private Day Tour of Nara from Kyoto? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors making their first trip to Japan, arriving from Asia. Before the tour I had wondered about mobility, but they walked well and there were no problems. Since one of the guests was not very comfortable with English, the other often interpreted into another language. The trains heading to Nara have seen an increasing number of international visitors, and Nara has become a destination people want to visit alongside Kyoto. The guests seemed fond of the deer and animals, but they did not buy crackers to feed them. As today was a Monday, the "Naramachi Koshi-no-Ie" (Lattice House) was closed, and it appears it will remain closed for a while due to renovation work starting the next day. So today I guided them to the "Nigiwai-no-Ie." Afterward, we took a break at a nearby café, but things took a while because some of the items we ordered were sold out, and we ended up spending quite a bit of time there. As a result, the tour ended about 30 minutes later than planned. The photo was taken at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Nara720JPY
    Section 2BusJR Nara Station～JR Nara Station600JPY
    Section 3TrainNara～Kyoto720JPY
    Total2,040JPY

    Tour Report by KAZU

    I was born and grew up in Kyoto and now live near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I used to be a schoolteacher of English and welcome a lot of students from foreign countries. I really enjoyed showing them around Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima. I have been a professional tour guide for about 8 years. I always try to let my guests learn Japanese traditional and modern culture. Since I was born in Kyoto, I know a lot about its culture and people. I myself enjoyed several sports, such as soccer, judo, and marathon when I was young. I’m much interested in baseball and sumo. My motto as a tour guide is to let my guests learn about our tradition and culture precisely and really enjoy themselves. I strongly hope you will enjoy the tour in Japan with me.

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    Jul 24, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Great way to see Kyoto
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM9:00 Hotel Nazuna Kyoto Nijo Meeting
    • AM9: 40 Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • AM11:20 Sanjusangendo
    • PM13:20 Handmade Toru Soba
    • PM15:00 Nijo Castle Dismissal

    What Is a Private Kyoto Tour Like When Nijo Castle Replaces the Imperial Palace? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. One of the guests had an interest in the Imperial family and had hoped to visit the Imperial Palace, but since it is closed on Mondays, we changed the plan to Nijo Castle. I explained that Nijo Castle also has connections to the Imperial family, and the guests understood. Their questions extended to the balance of power between the Imperial family and the samurai-led government, and unfortunately I had to admit the limits of my own knowledge. The guests followed a gluten-free diet. Since the agency handles private tours for guests with dietary needs, they sent me a list of about five candidate restaurants in advance. This list will be useful going forward. However, some places prepare such dishes in the same pots as other dishes, so caution is needed. The guests were scheduled to return home the next day but expressed that they wished they could stay in Kyoto a little longer.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNijojo-mae～Kyoto260JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 3TrainInari Shrine～Shichijo170JPY
    Total580JPY

    Tour Report by Naoki

    I am Naoki Nakatani. I live in Osaka.
    I started tour guide from 2023 after 40 years
    work experience in Japanese manufacturing company. I am currently teaching Japanese as volunteer staff to foreign residents who live in my community. I have 11 and half years work experience in overseas office and I had interacted with people of foreign countries for a long time enjoying business and friendship with them. My guide experience is still short but I will provide my best service to the guests. I am in a position to prepare the itinerary if guests request and to send any information for the guest to make plan before visit to Japan.

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    Jul 11, 2026
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Kuromon Market

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Kuromon Market

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet @ JR Osaka Station
    • 09:30 @ Osaka Castle (exterior only)
    • 10:45 @ Sumiyoshi Taisha
    • 12:00 @ Kuromon Market
    • 12:45 Disband @ Kuromon Market

    What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Sumiyoshi Taisha, and Kuromon Market The guests moved smoothly throughout the tour. They listened very attentively to the guide's explanations. At Osaka Castle, the visit was limited to viewing from the outside, but they greatly enjoyed the grandeur and beauty of the castle. At Sumiyoshi Taisha, they offered prayers within the grounds, picked up the small "Go-Dai-Riki" pebbles from the popular power spot, and purchased an amulet pouch. At the final stop, Kuromon Market, they were very satisfied after enjoying fatty tuna. As they wished to try more local foods, I introduced a few shops before we parted ways. (Kuromon Market has had a poor reputation online for being "overpriced," and while the price range seems to have improved somewhat recently, there is no doubt that tourist pricing still applies. Even so, I recommend it because I truly want guests to experience that atmosphere.)

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOsaka～Morinomiya170JPY
    Section 2TrainMorinomiya～Shin-Imamiya170JPY
    Section 3TrainShin-Imamiya～Sumiyoshi Taisha240JPY
    Section 4TrainSumiyoshi Taisha～Namba240JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

    This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
    I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
    real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
    if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

    Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
    that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
    and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
    foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
    Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
    explanation for these three foods.

    1) Tako-yaki
    Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
    octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
    2) Okonomi-yaki
    This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
    Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
    3) Kushi-katsu
    Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
    ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

    Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
    that you like them very much.

    I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
    and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
    great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

    Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
    Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
    Yama

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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel lobby
    • 10:00-11:20 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine explanation and visit, shopping at Nakamise, eating while walking
    • 11:45 Tsukiji shopping, lunch at Sushisei
    • 12:50 Move to Shibuya
    • 13:20 Shibuya, watch the Scramble Crossing, shopping
    • 14:00 End

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Tsukiji, and Shibuya The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. At Sensoji Temple, I explained the origins and history of the temple, religion in Japan, and how to make a proper visit. We bought fried rice cakes at Nakamise and ate them within the temple grounds. At Tsukiji, we did some window shopping while soaking up the market atmosphere. The guests purchased small plates at a Japanese tableware shop. We enjoyed freshly made sushi at the counter. In Shibuya, after viewing the scramble crossing, we actually crossed it and went to a Starbucks. The guests purchased Pokémon cards. I gave them a subway map and explained how to get back to their hotel. I believe they enjoyed it very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa～Shibuya900JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by NORIKO

    Hello!! My name is Noriko Sakurai. I’m 51 years old. I started working as a travel guide in 2018. I usually guide around Tokyo area.

    My hobbies are reading books, traveling cooking & baking , and eating! I like to read books about Japanese history, and visit historical places. I also enjoy visiting new places, trying new dishes, then after coming back home, reproducing the dishes by myself.
    I love breads , so I enjoy visiting new bakeries.

    I really want foreign visitors to enjoy staying in Japan comfortably. I would like to help you to have wonderful times and make fantastic memories in Japan!!

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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.9:00 Meet @ East Gardens
    • 2.10:40 @ Asakusa
    • 3.12:00 Lunch @ Nishi-Asakusa Monja Shichigosan
    • 4.13:00 @ Kappabashi
    • 5.13:50 @ Ueno Park
    • 6.14:40 @ Ginza
    • 7.15:00 Disband @ Ginza SIX

    What Does a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Look Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they took many photographs of the various Edo-period buildings and stone walls. They showed a strong interest in history and listened attentively to my explanations. They also seemed to enjoy the beauty of the Ninomaru Garden. In Asakusa, they enjoyed the view from the information center, especially the Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer headquarters building. Afterward, we visited Senso-ji Temple, where they purchased a goshuin stamp book and had it stamped. For lunch, we enjoyed monjayaki and okonomiyaki in Nishi-Asakusa, and they said the monjayaki was delicious. In Kappabashi, we visited shops selling food samples and Kiriko glass, and then we strolled through Ueno Park, briefly explored Ginza Street, and parted ways at the rooftop garden of Ginza SIX. There was only a slight sprinkle of rain and it was a little humid, but the weather was pleasant. We walked a great deal, and I believe the guests enjoyed the day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOtemachi～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 2SubwayTawaramachi～Ueno178JPY
    Section 3SubwayUeno～Ginza178JPY
    Total642JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

    Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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    Jul 27, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: IMPERIAL PALACE & MEIJI JINGU SHRINE

    Tokyo in One Day: IMPERIAL PALACE & MEIJI JINGU SHRINE

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 pickup at the Hotel Iconic Shiodome
    • 8:20 ①THE IMPERIAL PALACE
    • 9:15 ②HIE SHRINE
    • 10:00 ③KOISHIKAWA KOURAKUEN / Refreshments
    • 11:00 ④SHIBUYA CROSSING
    • 12:45 ⑤MEIJI JINGU SHRINE
    • 14:15 ⑥SHINJUKU, the Metropolitan Gov Observation Deck

    Title: What Is a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan for the first time from Oceania. They were in great spirits and, being fond of walking, thoroughly enjoyed an itinerary that reached as many as 30,000 steps. They took their time examining each site in detail, repeatedly asking questions, including the stone walls of Edo Castle, the outer walls of the Sakuradamon Gate, the interior architecture of Tokyo Station, the plants and animals of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, the forest and structures of Meiji Shrine, a Japanese-style wedding ceremony that happened to be taking place, and the view from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The tour lasted 6 hours and 45 minutes, and I was relieved and pleased that the guests said they enjoyed it very much. This private tour was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. [Japan Guide Agency](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is a winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShimbashi Station～Sakuradamon Station600JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Station～Kokkai-gijidomae ~ Korakuen ~ Shibuya ~ Meiji-jingumae ~ Shinjuku Station0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Welcome to Japan. I hope you are going to enjoy your stay.

    Who am I?
    I am a Licensed Guide Interpreter at an age of 61.
    I got an early retirement from 36 yrs of the employment in a Japanese financial sector.
    I hope I can attend to you with the Japanese politeness, hospitality and smile.

    What can I be expected?
    I would like to introduce the photogenic sites, the indigenous experiences
    and good Japanese local food around Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji.
    I might be able to show you the features of shrine and temple with a religious manner if you’d like.
    As a matter of fact, I don’t have a specific religion to believe, though.
    I love Japan and that’s why I started a new career as a guide.

    What do I love?
    Most of all, my family. I have a wife 56 yrs old, a son 28 yrs old and a daughter 25 yrs old.
    I like eating raw fish and sushi, buckwheat noodles and curry rice.

    How do I spend my spear time?
    I run for 5 km in the morning listening to my favorite music.
    I might have a chance to go to a studio program in the fitness club nearby once a week.

    I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Thank you.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:30　Meet up @Conrad Tokyo
    • 2. 11:00　@Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 3. 12:15　@Omotesando Kiddy Land
    • 4. 12:40　@Harakado (coffee break)
    • 4. 13:00　@Mipig Café + Takeshita Street
    • 5. 13:50　Lunch @Gonpachi (Omotesando)
    • 6. 15:00　@Cat Café MOCHA
    • 7. 16:20　@Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 8. 17:45　Disband @Conrad Tokyo

    Title: What Is a Private Harajuku Animal Cafe Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report This was the second day of a private Tokyo tour with the same guests as the previous day, arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/). At the guests' request, we pushed the morning meeting time back by 30 minutes for a relaxed start. Having worn sandals the day before, one of the guests switched to sneakers today, and it seemed our walking pace picked up a bit as a result. The highlight of the day was the piglet cafe and cat cafe in Harajuku. From our earlier exchanges, the guests had expressed a wish not merely to glance through the window but to actually go inside and interact with the animals, so for the popular piglet cafe I made a reservation in advance to secure same-day entry. The guests were thoroughly delighted, and one of them was especially happy with as many as five piglets resting on their lap. At first I told the guests, "I'm a little scared, so I'll wait outside," but I was warmly encouraged with, "It's fine, let's go in together! They're really adorable. I love little piglets," so I mustered my courage and joined them. The piglets had been trained, much like cats, to relieve themselves in a designated spot. One after another, the people entering seemed to be visitors from overseas. Seeing a "fully booked" sign go up and a crowd of inbound guests gathering in front of it to watch and take photos, I once again felt just how popular the place is. For lunch, I guided the guests to a nearby vegan restaurant, but there was a very long line there as well. We gave up and, by chance, found a shop specializing in hand-rolled sushi. It was delicious, and although the guests did not eat the seaweed, saying they were not fond of it, they thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Afterward, the guests also enjoyed the cat cafe. They were a bit calmer than at the piglet cafe, but kept smiling throughout, and it turned out to be a day full of unique experiences in Japan.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToei Oedo Line Shiodome Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kasumigaseki Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station～Meiji-jingumae Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

    Hello, I’m Noripy.
    I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!

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  • Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 14:30 Meet up @Miyajimaguchi
    • 2. 15:10 @Daishoin Temple　
    • 3. 16:10 @Shishiiwa Station Observation Deck
    • 4. 17:00 @Itsukushima Shrine　
    • 5. 17:30 @Omotesando
    • 6. 18:00 Dinner @Hanako
    • 7. 19:30 Event @Hiroshima Station

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report At the guests' request beforehand, in order to make the most of their time, the meeting point was changed from their hotel to Miyajimaguchi, so the tour started from Miyajimaguchi. The guests had many things they wanted to do and many foods they wanted to try, and their wishes included, in addition to the shrine, the ropeway, Daishoin Temple, Tenshinkaku, oysters, and okonomiyaki. I first took them to Daishoin Temple, which closes early, and then explained the ropeway operating hours as well as the closing time and risks of Tenshinkaku (a café), after which they decided to ride the ropeway. Although we could only go as far as the Shishiiwa Observatory, they enjoyed both the journey and the scenery. After coming back down, we went to Itsukushima Shrine, and then they enjoyed oysters along the main approach. Instead of the café, I took them for okonomiyaki, assisted with booking tickets at Hiroshima Station for the next day's travel, saw them off at their hotel, and we parted ways. As the tour progressed, the guests relaxed and made many jokes. They also seemed to really enjoy the okonomiyaki.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1FerryMiyajimaguchi～Miyajima200JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajima～Miyajimaguchi200JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by Kahori

    Hi, I’m Kahori, a nationally licensed tour guide, and delighted to show people around this area. For the past almost 10 years, I have mainly guided foreign medical professionals around Hiroshima City and Miyajima, gaining a deep understanding of the effects of radiation and the support for A-bomb survivors.
    Hiroshima is a city of rivers and the sea. Along the rivers Cherry trees line, and the calm Seto Inland Sea, dotted with islands, creates a stunning landscape. Also, the sea has many islands called “art islands” which have fantastic arts relating to the art festival “Setouchi Triennale”. In addition to our two World Heritage Sites, this area is rich in attractive resources. I hope many of you will come and experience this fascinating land. Personally, I am very passionate about modern art and enjoy sports like stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on our rivers.
    I look forward to meeting you, interacting with you, and also, learning from you!

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  • Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Kanazawa Station 9:00 Start Departure
    • Myoryu-ji Temple 9:30-10:10 Tour
    • Departure
    • Seisonkaku 10:40-11:30 Tour
    • Kinjo Reitaku, Kenrokuen Garden Tour 11:30-12:20
    • Kanazawa Castle Park (Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura interior tour) & Oyama Shrine 12:20-14:00
    • Departure
    • Nagamachi Stroll Takada Family & Ashigaru Museum Tour 14:15-15:00
    • Departure Arrive Kanazawa Station 15:15

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Kanazawa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report On the morning of the tour, the meeting was originally planned at the Hotel, but since I confirmed via a messaging app that the guests were near Kanazawa Station for breakfast, I changed the meeting point to the Tsuzumi Gate at Kanazawa Station and started from there. For the tour inside Myoryuji Temple, I explained in advance that interpretation services are generally requested to be kept to a minimum by the temple, and I had the guests refer to the English guidebook prepared by the temple. Most of the guests were visiting Japan for the first time, with Kanazawa being their first stop, so they showed great interest and asked many questions about Japan. They seemed to have already gained a fair amount of knowledge about Japan beforehand, which made for a very rewarding guiding experience. I believe they were satisfied. Although the tour was scheduled to end at Kanazawa Station, we wrapped up at 16:00 after discussing recommendations for dinner spots, consulting about places to visit the following day, and making reservations for the bullet train.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassKanazawa City～Kanazawa City800JPY
    Total800JPY

    Tour Report by YOSHI

    Hello , My name is Hideharu Yoshino . Just call me” Yoshi” .
    I have been involved with many foreign Business partners through my business life for 38 years ,
    Based on my work experience , I would like to try my best to make you comfortale and Happy fruitful times during your stay in Japan .
    Not only giving you basic tourist information about famous sightseeing spot , also I would enjoy to give you the back ground inofrmation in my word.
    ” Once in a lifetime encounter ” Let’s enjoy with me Miracle time to be picked up from 6 billion in somewhere Japan!

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    Jul 25, 2026
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    とても良いガイドツアーでした。
    とても良い体験でした。説明も分かりやすく、とても良かったです。