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  • Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour

    Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour

    Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Valley Gallery
    • Apron Cafe
    • Art House Project
    • Ando Museum

    What Is a Private Naoshima Art Island Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited the Valley Gallery and were very fond of the Narcissus Garden, spending a leisurely time there while taking many photos. They also viewed the 88 Buddhas and were very impressed with the Valley Gallery building itself. Next, as part of the Art House Project, they visited Kadoya and were deeply moved. They also appreciated the concept behind the Art House Project. We then continued to Tadao Ando's restroom and experienced Minamidera, which the guests seemed to enjoy very much. We had lunch at the Apron Cafe and then visited the Ando Museum. The guests said that both the building and Tadao Ando's sketches were wonderful. We then went on to Gio Shrine. Since this seemed to be one of the main things they came for, they took many photos there. The guests were very fond of the other facilities as well, and overall they said it had been a day of beautiful experiences. I shared information about Teshima for the following day, and the tour concluded.

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    Tour Report by Ray

    I have been a tour guide for 5 years. I always make an effort to behave as a guide with the spirit of Omotenashi, Japanese hospitality, which contains the attitude to entertain not only guests, but also myself. I specialize in art tour in Naoshima, Teshima, Inujima islands, where I have extensive knowledge about modern art. Additionally, I excel in providing historical context at popular tourist destinations like Kurashiki, Okayama, and Takamatsu.I will tailor your tour to your satisfaction , considering your priority, interest, taste. I do my best to provide as many explanations as possible based on your preferences. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you.

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    May 4, 2025
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    How to make the best of Naoshima (with Ray)
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    May 17, 2024
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    Tripadvisor review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Muy buena experiencia
    Gracias Reiko, muy ágil muy buena explicación y…

    May 15, 2024
    tgalang23
    Excellent Naoshima Rei!
    Tripadvisor review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Amazing guide Rei made the Naoshima experience one to…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00　Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:40　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
    • 11:10　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:30　Imperial Palace
    • 13:20　Lunch @ Ao Yuzu Tora (Marunouchi Building)
    • 14:40　Senso-ji Temple
    • 16:30　Dismissal @ Hotel

    What Does a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa The guests were visitors from North America, and this was their second visit to Japan. They arrived at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal on a cruise tour and, after sightseeing in Tokyo, planned to return home via another country from Narita Airport the next day. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo Shogunate. For lunch, they enjoyed Japanese food such as tempura. In Asakusa, they were very interested in explanations about the differences between temples and shrines. They also enjoyed purchasing souvenirs at a T-shirt shop near Senso-ji Temple. I accommodated the guests' requests as they wished, so I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNishi-Shinjuku～Shibuya600JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Nishi-Shinjuku0JPY
    Total920JPY

    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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    Tripadvisor review: Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 9, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A wonderful day with an experienced guide
    Our guide, Seizo, was amazing.…

    Jun 6, 2026
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    Seizo Kamiuto was great and super knowledgeable. He had a…

    May 20, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajimaguchi & Hiroshima Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajimaguchi & Hiroshima Station

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 10:40 Drop off luggage
    • 10:50 Head to Miyajimaguchi by JR
    • 11:30 Head to Miyajima Pier by Miyajima Ferry
    • 11:50 After buying World Heritage Sea Route tickets, explore Miyajima
    • 14:15 Head to Peace Park via the World Heritage Sea Route
    • 14:50 Explore Peace Park
    • 15:30 Museum
    • 16:20 Head to Hiroshima Station by bus
    • 17:00 After picking up luggage, see off by taxi at Hiroshima Station and disband (to hotel)

    Title: What's a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Prior communication revealed that the accommodation and meeting point were not at the hotel. Learning that the guests would arrive in Hiroshima from Tokyo on the earliest bullet train, we met at Hiroshima Station. After leaving their luggage at the baggage storage, we started the tour. They were lovely guests visiting from North America. Since they had not eaten anything, they bought rice balls at a convenience store and ate them on the train. As they had not yet been to Kyoto, they thoroughly enjoyed the shrines and temples. Lunch was originally planned to be okonomiyaki, but since they were scheduled to have okonomiyaki on a food tour in the evening, and they had already eaten rice balls, we skipped lunch. They mentioned they get seasick, so I recommended returning to the city by public transportation, but they said they wanted to try the boat as well, so they took motion sickness medicine and we headed to Peace Park via the World Heritage sea route. They did not get seasick, and we talked nonstop for the 45-minute ride, making it an enjoyable trip. Since their next tour began in the evening, we ended the tour 30 minutes earlier than planned. It was a busy itinerary and they seemed a little tired, but they smiled and chatted throughout, and I was able to have a very enjoyable time as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 2FerryMiyajima～Peace Park1,100JPY
    Section 3BusPeace Park～Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total1,740JPY

    Tour Report by Aki

    Hello! My name is Akie, and I’m a local tour guide based in Hiroshima.
    Since becoming a guide in 2024, I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming more than 300 groups from around the world. I specialize in tours of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima, sharing not only the history but also the local culture and everyday life of Hiroshima.
    I believe every traveler is different, so I always tailor my tours to your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you’re passionate about history, nature, local food, or simply want to experience Hiroshima like a local, I’ll do my best to make your visit both enjoyable and memorable.
    When I’m not guiding, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and spending time outdoors. If you’re interested in nature or hidden local spots, I’d be delighted to share some of my favorite places with you.
    I love meeting people from different countries and sharing the stories that make Hiroshima such a special place. I look forward to welcoming you and helping you create wonderful memories during your stay in Japan.

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    Jul 15, 2026
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    Jul 14, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    AKI brings history to live – highly recommended
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    Jun 19, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Best day in Japan
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    Jun 9, 2026
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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

    • 7:30 Hotel Meet　8:10 Fushimi Inari　　9:50 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　10:40 Short Break　11:35 Kinkaku-ji　12:45 Nijo Castle　13:40 Tour Ends

    Title: What Is a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. The itinerary was mainly led by one of the guests, with the others generally following along, and most of the questions came from the same guest. The group happily took many photos throughout the day. At Fushimi Inari, some of the guests wrote wishes on fox-shaped ema plaques and also tried lifting the "omokaru-ishi" stone. At each site, we saw many students on school excursions. The summer heat had eased a little, and we no longer sweated much during the tour. As we are approaching the end of September, this is only natural, and it seems autumn is just around the corner. After visiting Nijo Castle, the guests returned to their hotel by taxi. The photo was taken at Fushimi Inari.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSanjo～Fushimi Inari220JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 3TrainRanden Arashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 4BusKitano-Hakubaicho～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 5BusKinkakuji-michi～Nishioji-Oike230JPY
    Section 6SubwayNishioji-Oike～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Total1,390JPY

    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
    Trail65429092687
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Kazua Sumi is a very accomplished guide.He has deep…

    Jul 23, 2026
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    Jul 16, 2026
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    Great way to see Kyoto
    Wonderful tour and exceptional guide.

    Jul 9, 2026
    Sandra_B
    Kazuo was great and…
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45　Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 　　　　Take the streetcar to the Atomic Bomb Dome
    • 9:07　Arrive at the Atomic Bomb Dome
    • 　　　Tour the monuments　Museum
    • 11:45　Finish　Head to Okonomiyaki Ichi
    • 11:55　Arrive at Okonomiyaki Ichi
    • 12:55　Finish lunch and head to the bus stop
    • 13:07　Take the bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station
    • 13:41　Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 14:02　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 14:25　Take the ferry to Miyajima
    • 14:35　Arrive at Miyajima
    • 　　　　Shrine　Treasure Hall　Main approach
    • 16:40　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima
    • 17:01　Take the train to Hiroshima Station
    • 17:45　Disband at Shin-Inokuchi Station

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima for guests visiting Japan from North America. The guests had initially specified a hotel in Osaka as the meeting point, but I explained that it takes about an hour and a half by Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Osaka, and in the end we arranged to meet at Hiroshima Station. The guests later told me that they had thought Osaka and Hiroshima were close to each other, so they had assumed a pickup in Osaka would be possible. The guests viewed the exhibits with great interest and listened attentively to my explanations. At Miyajima, they enjoyed the beautiful scenery and took many photos. They were particularly particular about their photos, retaking them many times until they were satisfied. When I introduced the best photo spot with the five-story pagoda in the background, they were very pleased. On the train back, one of the passengers collapsed, and the train stopped for a long time while an ambulance was called, causing a significant delay. I was very worried about whether the guests would make it in time for their return Shinkansen, but we managed to make it safely.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome220JPY
    Section 2BusPeace Park～Nishi-Hiroshima220JPY
    Section 3TrainNishi-Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Total770JPY

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    Sep 25, 2025
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    Amazing day trip
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    Jul 25, 2025
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Park & Miyajima

    Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Park & Miyajima

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:20 Meet the guests at Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal
    • 8:30-9:02 Travel from Kaigandori Station to Genbaku Dome-mae Station [Hiroshima Electric Railway]
    • 9:05- 11:10 Peace Memorial Park (Atomic Bomb Dome, Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Peace Memorial Museum, etc.)
    • 11:10-11:55 Travel from Peace Park to Miyajima [Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route]
    • 12:00-13:40 Miyajima sightseeing (eat okonomiyaki for lunch, Omotesando Shopping Street, Itsukushima Shrine)
    • 13:55-14:17 Travel from Miyajima to Hiroshima Port [Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route]
    • 14:29-14:35 Travel from Hiroshima Port Pier to Keirinjo-mae [Bus]
    • 14:45 Disband at Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Cruise Port Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report ■ Meeting Since it was my own first time visiting the cruise terminal, I was a little anxious about the meeting point, but the waiting area, shuttle bus stop, and taxi stand were all very easy to understand, which made it easy to meet the guest. We were able to gather a little earlier than planned, so we could depart with plenty of time to spare. ■ Peace Memorial Park During my explanation of the Atomic Bomb Dome, the guest had tears in their eyes. Because they repeatedly said how truly sorry they felt about what had happened, I told them that having them come here like this is genuinely a source of joy for us and that this is what peace means. Since the guest mentioned they could not stay too long in the Peace Memorial Museum, we left early, took a rest at the rest house, and folded paper cranes during that time. This time, since the guest was traveling alone, it was good that I could adjust the plan even more closely to their preferences. ■ Miyajima As the guest had never tried okonomiyaki, we went to an okonomiyaki restaurant in the shopping street. They told me they were happy to be able to eat local cuisine at such a traditional restaurant, because when traveling alone they never had the courage to go and always ended up at fast food places. After that we visited Itsukushima Shrine and returned to the ferry terminal. I felt I must be careful, because sitting down to eat lunch at a restaurant rather than eating while walking naturally shortens the time available for other sightseeing. I was sorry that we had to rush at the end. ■ Transportation Due to time constraints, we used ferries for transportation this time. In particular, the ferry that goes directly from Miyajima to Hiroshima Port (although it was a little far from the cruise terminal) greatly reduces travel time, so I thought the guest would not feel too tired. ■ Impressions The guest travels around the world by cruise ship and shared many stories about cruising and the places they have visited so far. They told me it was a very enjoyable tour that flew by, which made me extremely happy. This is unrelated to the tour, but there were several times when they were troubled by not being able to use Wi-Fi, so I thought that if the Wi-Fi environment were improved, traveling in Hiroshima would become even easier. Once again, I felt fortunate to meet such a wonderful guest. Thank you very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKaigandori Station～Genbaku Dome-mae Station220JPY
    Section 2FerryPeace Park～Miyajima1,100JPY
    Section 3FerryMiyajima Port～Hiroshima Port2,100JPY
    Section 4BusHiroshima Port Pier～Keirinjo-mae220JPY
    Total3,640JPY

    Tour Report by Riona

    Hello! I am Riona. I will be your guide in Hiroshima. I was born and raised in Hiroshima and currently attend a university in Hiroshima.
    I just started guiding and am very happy to be able to show everyone around my favorite city, Hiroshima.
    I like to eat, travel, talk to people, dance, and play the saxophone, and I look forward to traveling with you all, talking and eating good food !!
    When you see this message, please contact me via WhatsApp.
    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me before the tour.
    Let me help you create wonderful travel memories.
    Thank you.

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    Jun 8, 2025
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    Nov 9, 2024
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    A fabulous day!
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    Oct 16, 2024
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    Estupendo recorrido
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    Oct 8, 2024
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    Incredible experience to see Hiroshima
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:40 Meet at hotel. By bus to Gora. By cable car to Sounzan. By ropeway to Owakudani. Black eggs. By ropeway to Togendai. 11:25 pirate ship. Disembark at Hakonemachi Port.
    • Feeding the carp. Maruyama Bussan present and shopping. Lunch at Donburi Chaya. Hakone Checkpoint ruins. By bus to Motohakone Port. Hakone Shrine. By bus to in front of Hotel.
    • Board the bus heading toward the Glass Forest and disband at 15:45. The way to get from boarding the bus to the hotel has been explained and understood.

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like for Repeat Visitors to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the second time, having first toured the country about ten years ago, and this time they wanted to explore places different from before. On this trip they also planned to visit Izukogen. Since they live in a highland area in North America, they said they felt relieved and comfortable to be free from Tokyo's high humidity today. Some of the guests enjoy photography and turn the photos into jigsaw puzzles. The guests are fond of Japan, and mentioned that a recently awarded film set in Japan's samurai era left a strong impression on them. As a result, they were interested in the relationship between the Emperor and the Shogun, which became a topic of conversation. They were also interested in the culture of that period, so Hakone's marquetry woodwork (yosegi-zaiku), the Hakone Checkpoint (Sekisho) ruins and the surrounding townscape, and Hakone Shrine all made for ideal sightseeing subjects. 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 and is not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Odawara Station5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    6 hour tour of Hakone
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    Jun 25, 2026
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    Niro was perfect for us. He was…

    Jun 8, 2026
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    Jun 7, 2026
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  • Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:40 Meeting at Hiroshima Station
    • 2. 11:55 Arrived at Hiroshima Castle by bus
    • 3. 13:40 Arrived at the Museum by taxi
    • 4. 14.20 Museum
    • 5. 15:20 Peace Park including the A-Bomb Dome
    • 6. 15:40 Arrived at Hiroshima station by tram and said good-bye

    Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on History and the Atomic Bomb Body: The guests were visitors from North America. In their email, they mentioned that they had learned about Japan's wars and the wars Japan experienced, and they wanted to ask questions about them. So at Hiroshima Castle, rather than focusing on the history of the castle itself, I explained the wars that Japan initiated or took part in after the Meiji Restoration. I described the background of the First Sino-Japanese War, the war with China that began with the Manchurian Incident, and the Pacific War, along with their backgrounds and reasons. The guests said they had learned a great deal, though I felt I needed to explain things in a more organized way. It was interesting that they were more interested in Japan's wars than in the atomic bomb. At the end, however, one of the guests asked, "Don't the people of Hiroshima hate the country that dropped the atomic bomb?" When I replied, "People hate the war, not the country. Nuclear weapons must never be used," they nodded deeply in agreement.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station～Hiroshima Castle220JPY
    Section 2TrainIn front of the A-Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total440JPY

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    Apr 13, 2026
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    Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
    Yoshi was truly one of the…

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
    Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…

    Oct 26, 2025
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    Great Hiroshima experience
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    A great tour with a very informed…

    Jun 25, 2025
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    Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
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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 Meeting point Hotel Century Southern Tower
    • 2. 11:15 Asakusa
    • 3. 12:30 Yanaka
    • 4. 13:00 Lunch (Sendagi, Ramen Suehiro)
    • 5. 13:45 Nezu Shrine
    • 6. 14:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 7. 15:45 Shibuya
    • 8. 16:30 Dismissal Shinjuku Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like for International Guests? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They had been to Japan once before in 1971, and this was their first return since then. They arrived in Japan on the 20th, spent about four days sightseeing in Kyoto guided by an acquaintance, and then came to Tokyo. After Tokyo, they planned to travel around Japan by cruise ship, then visit Singapore as well, for a trip of about three weeks in total. Although they were quite active, and just as they had mentioned in our email exchanges beforehand that they played two rounds of golf every week, they were able to walk the entire itinerary without any trouble. We mainly visited traditional sites, and they took photos at each sightseeing point and enjoyed themselves. Beyond the sightseeing spots, they also asked a variety of questions about Japanese culture and daily life. At the end, once we had passed through the ticket gates at Shinjuku Station, which was nearest to their hotel, they said they could return to the hotel on their own, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku～Asakusa272JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno178JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Nippori146JPY
    Section 4SubwayNezu～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shibuya146JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya～Shinjuku167JPY
    Total1,118JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 9:30 @Togetsukyo Bridge 9:40 @Tenryu-ji Sogenchi Garden 10:00 @Bamboo Grove Walk 10:40 @Ryoan-ji 11:40 @Kinkaku-ji 12:40 Lunch @Tawaraya 13:15 @JR Nijo Station (purchase Shinkansen Green Car ticket and limited express ticket for tomorrow, withdraw cash) 13:40 @Nijo Castle 15:00 Dismiss @Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei

    Title: What Is a Private Car Tour of Kyoto Like With a Licensed Guide? Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle During the tour I learned that one of the guests had some difficulty walking, so I asked the taxi driver to come to Torokko Arashiyama Station at the end of the bamboo grove walk, and the guest boarded there. At Kinkaku-ji, I explained near the gate, using the map, that there were stairs. Since the guest said they wanted to turn back after photographing the golden pavilion, I gave an explanation at the spot where photos of the interior of the pavilion are displayed, and then we returned to the entrance. The guests asked me where would be best to buy a Shinkansen ticket for their trip to Tokyo the next day. As the taxi driver said they would pass Nijo Station on the way to Nijo Castle, I had them stop at Nijo Station and helped purchase a Green Car ticket and a limited express ticket. Since they had little cash left, they withdrew money from the ATM at a convenience store at Nijo Station. At Nijo Castle, I informed them that a wheelchair could be borrowed for free inside the Ninomaru Palace, and since they wished to use it, we did. After guiding them through the Ninomaru Garden, the guests said they wanted to turn back, so we returned to the Ninomaru Palace and exited through the Higashi-Otemon Gate. I explained that entering the Honmaru Palace requires an advance reservation, and since they said they would not use the wheelchair to walk through the garden (they said the wheelchair was only needed inside the Ninomaru Palace), we did not go as far as the Honmaru Palace. The guests had asked me in advance to prepare itinerary proposals, so I had sent three suggestions plus a rainy-day itinerary by email, and the day before they decided on this itinerary. According to the taxi driver, there were quite a lot of tour groups visiting Kyoto today, so I was glad they had chosen this itinerary. Because of the walking difficulty I had been concerned about the bamboo grove walk, but I was relieved that they were able to walk as far as Torokko Arashiyama Station where the taxi driver came to meet us.

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    Tour Report by Keiko

    I am Keiko Ibuki, Goverment-Licensed Guide. I passed National Guide examination and registered in 2015. I started guiding job in 2016. I mainly guide Kansai area, especially Kyoto. From 2016 to 2019, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. In 2023, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. I passed 2nd grade of Kyoto Tourism and Culture examination in 2020. I passed National Examination for Certified Travel Supervisors in 1997. I can tailor my guided tour to meet your requirements. I would like to make your visit to Japan enjoyable and memorable.

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