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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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:25 Meet at Hakone-Yumoto Station. Luggage delivery. Support for purchasing the Hakone Free Pass. By train to the Hakone Open-Air Museum. After a light meal at the museum buffet, by train to Gora Station. Cable car and ropeway to Sounzan. Photograph the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and purchase black eggs. By ropeway to Togendai. 14:30 Pirate ship. Disembark at Moto-Hakone. Photograph the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine, Mt. Fuji, and the pirate ship in the background. At the same time, taste black eggs by the lakeside. By bus via the new road to Hakone-Yumoto. Request the hotel shuttle car, load up, and finish at 16:30.

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Hakone Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Owakudani and Lake Ashi The guests were visitors from Europe traveling in Japan, exploring the nature-rich area of Hakone after spending time in Tokyo. They had hoped to see Mount Fuji, but I explained that the morning looked cloudy and it would likely not be visible. Instead, I guided them to the Hakone Open-Air Museum, and toward the afternoon we moved to an area with views of Mount Fuji. The strategy worked, and they were able to see the entire mountain from Owakudani and the lakeside at Moto-Hakone Port, which delighted them. Sitting together by the lake and eating the famous black eggs also became a wonderful memory for them, and we enjoyed taking photos together, myself included. From the following day they planned to visit Himeji, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Kyoto, and were looking forward to it.

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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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    Aug 24, 2026
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    Aug 6, 2026
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    Jun 30, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Tour Kinkaku-ji & Dispersal: Kyoto Station

    Kyoto in One Day: Tour Kinkaku-ji & Dispersal: Kyoto Station

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meeting point: Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
    • 09:20 Travel: To Kinkaku-ji by subway and bus
    • 09:50 Sightseeing ①: Tour Kinkaku-ji
    • 10:50 Travel: To Arashiyama by bus and Randen train
    • 11:40 Sightseeing ②: Tour Tenryu-ji
    • 12:00 Sightseeing ③: Bamboo Grove Path
    • 12:20 Sightseeing ④: Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 12:40 Lunch and break
    • 13:40 Travel: To Fushimi Inari by JR
    • 14:10 Sightseeing ⑤: Tour Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 15:00 Dispersal: Kyoto Station

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari The guests were part of a group visiting and sightseeing in Japan from Oceania. Prior contact and coordination were carried out with one of the guests. After I was assigned in September, I immediately sent an initial message, but there was no reply for about a month. With help from [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) and a local travel agency acting as an intermediary, I finally received a reply from the guests in October. After several email exchanges, we finalized the destinations, and respecting the guests' wishes, we settled on Kinkaku-ji, then Arashiyama (Tenryu-ji, the Bamboo Grove, and Togetsukyo Bridge), and finally Fushimi Inari. On the day of the tour it was quite cold, but the weather turned out to be perfect for sightseeing. The guests arrived almost exactly at the scheduled meeting time, and after greetings and going over the itinerary, we set off. The guests were both in good health and quick to move, so getting around using public transportation went smoothly without any problems. Thanks to this, I was able to conduct the tour almost exactly according to the itinerary. What left a strong impression on me throughout the tour was that the guests got along very well, were cheerful and fond of jokes, and were highly curious, so we were able to build a friendly rapport quickly despite it being our first meeting. They also had a strong interest in and deep curiosity about Japanese culture, history, and religion, listening attentively to my explanations and asking many questions, which allowed me to provide a very fulfilling guiding experience. The one thing I was a little concerned about was that one of the guests wore shorts from start to finish. At first they insisted, "I've been traveling around Southeast Asia in this outfit, so it's not cold, it's just right," but from the latter half of Arashiyama they admitted, "It's a bit chilly." When I advised, "You should go buy some pants as soon as the tour is over," they laughed heartily and agreed. When we parted at Kyoto Station at the end, both guests said they had a great time and gave me a hug, and it was a very enjoyable tour for me as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto Shiyakusho-mae～Kitaoji260JPY
    Section 2BusKitaoji Bus Terminal～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 3BusKinkakuji-michi～Kitano-Hakubaicho230JPY
    Section 4TrainKitano-Hakubaicho～Arashiyama250JPY
    Section 5TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Inari240JPY
    Section 6TrainInari～Kyoto150JPY
    Total1,360JPY

    Tour Report by Nori

    Hi, everyone! I’m Norifumi Kamon, a government registered guide interpreter. Please call me “Nori”, or “Kamon-san”.
    Let me introdece myself. I was born on April 17th in 1952 in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu island. I used to be an English teacher of Osaka Prefectural high school. When I retired from a teacher ten years ago, I decided to get a professional guide license. I wanted to play a role of the bridge between Japanese people and the people from all over the world as a second life of mine. After two years efforts, I finally got the guide license. Since then, I have guided several handreds of foreign people mainly in Kyoto and Nara for about five years except Corona Pandemic period. Almost all the tourists were deeply impressed by the beauty of nature, traditoin, culture, and art of Japan. I can surely help you enjoy and be satisfied with the sightseeing in Japan. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

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    Aug 10, 2026
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  • Wakayama in One Day: Okunoin & Temple Cafe Seikei-in

    Wakayama in One Day: Okunoin & Temple Cafe Seikei-in

    Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:15　Meet up @ Koyasan Station front
    • 9:40　Okunoin
    • 11:40　Lunch @ Restaurant Maruman
    • 12:20　Souvenirs @ Juzuya Shirobei
    • 13:00　Kongobuji Temple
    • 13:40　Danjo Garan
    • 14:40　Temple Cafe Seikei-in
    • 15:15　Dismissal @ Kondo-mae Bus Stop

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Koyasan Like from Osaka? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from abroad around Koyasan. At Okunoin the temperature was a little low at times, but overall the tour was blessed with calm weather and no wind. It left an impression on me that the guests each had their own cameras and each enjoyed taking photographs. Also, unusually for guests from abroad, they received goshuin (temple seal stamps) at Okunoin, Kongobuji, and Danjo Garan, collecting three books each. Since one of the guests requested a stop at a souvenir shop, we visited Juzuya Shirobei after lunch. I had felt that a six-hour tour might be a little long, so after finishing the visit to Danjo Garan, I asked whether they would like to go to a cafe or to the Reihokan (museum), and everyone chose the cafe. After taking a short break at the cafe, they headed back toward Osaka by connecting bus, cable car, and train, so I think the cafe at the end was a good choice as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKoyasan Station front～Okunoin-guchi500JPY
    Section 2BusOkunoin-mae～Senjuinbashi-higashi270JPY
    Total770JPY

    Tour Report by naka

    I have guiding experience for 6 years. The name of my web site is “gururin kansai” which means to go around Kansai district.
    Kansai district includes Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Wakayama (Koyasan).
    I provide more than 2,000 sightseeing spots information in Japanese, English and Chinese.
    In 2021 I walked through four pilgrims loads in Koya and Kumano area.
    I also have the license of official guide of Kongobuji temple and world heritage master of Wakayama Prefecture.
    I would like to engage in the guide in English at Wakayama prefecture (Koyasan) and neighboring area.

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    Aug 18, 2026
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  • Tokyo Instagram Spots Customized Tour

    Tokyo Instagram Spots Customized Tour

    Tokyo Instagram Spots Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:45 Meet @ Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
    • 2. 09:50 Transfer: Taxi
    • 3. 10:15 Visit @ Meiji Shrine
    • 4. 11:05 Visit @ Takeshita Street
    • 5. 11:35 Transfer: Taxi
    • 6. 11:45 Visit @ Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 7. 12:45 Lunch @ Aen
    • 8. 13:40 Transfer: Taxi
    • 9. 14:20 Visit @ Asakusa
    • 10. 14:55 Visit @ Kappabashi Kitchen Town
    • 11. 15:20 Disband @ Kappabashi Kitchen Town

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Kappabashi I have visited the Hotel in Tokyo several times before, but I was embarrassed to learn for the first time that there is a lobby not only on the first floor but also on an upper floor. Since I had told the guests by email that I would be on the first floor, we were able to meet without any trouble, but as some people do not always check incoming emails, this is something I want to be careful about in the future. Some of the guests preferred not to ride crowded trains and wished to travel by taxi from the very beginning. On the other hand, walking did not seem to be a problem for them, so we covered all the spots by a combination of taxi and walking. While viewing the chrysanthemums on display at Meiji Shrine, I learned that one of the guests works with flowers, so I added Shinjuku Gyoen to our route on the spot. The guests loved taking photographs, and the various plants and buildings at Shinjuku Gyoen were very well received. The admission fee for Shinjuku Gyoen was paid by the guests. I had planned to guide them around Akihabara at the end before taking them back to the hotel, but as they had just arrived in Tokyo from North America the day before and were still tired, we ended the tour after finishing shopping at Kappabashi.

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    Tour Report by Sam

    Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
    I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
    I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
    One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
    Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
    I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Making the most of a rainy day
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    Sep 25, 2026
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    Best experience for a perfect day in Tokyo!
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    Highly recommend 👍
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    Sep 1, 2026
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  • Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:30 Meet @Tempozan
    • 2. 9:00 @Osaka Castle
    • 3. 11:00 @Dotonbori
    • 4. 11:45 @Kuromon Market
    • 5. 12:30 Disband @Honmachi

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market While I was waiting with a name board, the guests found me right away. I confirmed each of their names and checked that they had Suica cards. Since Suica does not give priority for purchasing tickets, I had the guests buy tickets for the Osaka Castle main keep in advance through the website. On site, the area was crowded with many tourists, including school trip groups. To make sure the guests would not feel tired from the crowds, I kept talking with them throughout. The guests enjoyed the view from the main keep. As the guests did not eat anything in particular in Dotonbori, and there was time left over, I guided them to Kuromon Market. They mentioned they had not been able to visit a market in either Tokyo or Shimizu, and they seemed to enjoy Kuromon Market even more than Dotonbori. At Hommachi Station on the Chuo Line, the guests told me they could get back on their own from there, so we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOsaka Port～Tanimachi 4-chome820JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by YUKA

    Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Yuka was great
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    Sep 23, 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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:30　Meet @ Hotel
    • 2. 11:30　@ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
    • 3. 13:00　@ Nihonbashi Takashimaya (jewelry section, underground food hall)
    • 4. 13:45　Lunch @ Tokyo Station Ramen Street
    • 5. 14:30　@ Imperial Palace East Gardens (Ninomaru Garden)
    • 6. 15:00　@ Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate, Sakuradamon Gate)
    • 7. 15:30　@ Ginza (KOMEHYO, Ginza Chuo-dori, 4-chome intersection)
    • 8. 16:50　Disband @ Shinagawa Station front

    Title: What's a Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Before coming to Japan, they had spent a few days in Asia, and they had already visited Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, so they were not affected by jet lag. The guests have traveled all over the world and shared that they would like to spend about six months at a time living in places they enjoy. Since they had taken a liking to Japan, they asked which coastal areas near the sea I could recommend. There was also a question about my thoughts on the results of a recent election overseas. Because one of the guests had enjoyed wonton ramen, we chose the Ramen Street in the basement of Tokyo Station for lunch. Although it was not wonton ramen, everyone in the group found the ramen very delicious. The guests also asked me to introduce shops where they could purchase pearls and brand-name bags. Regarding pearls, there happened to be a specialty shop for Akoya pearls near the Nitenmon Gate of Sensoji Temple, so we visited it, but they did not make a purchase. After that, I introduced department stores such as Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi, as well as the Ginza branch of KOMEHYO, which handles pre-owned luxury brand goods. They mentioned that they would return to shop again over the following days.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Yamanote Line　Shinagawa Station～Kanda Station180JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro　Ginza Line　Kanda Station～Asakusa Station600JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro　Ginza Line　Asakusa Station～Nihonbashi Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro　Yurakucho Line　Sakuradamon Station～Ginza-itchome Station0JPY
    Section 5TrainJR Yamanote Line　Yurakucho Station～Shinagawa Station170JPY
    Total950JPY

    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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    Sep 10, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Kodai-ji Temple

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Kodai-ji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel
    • 9:10 Yasui Konpiragu ~ Yasaka Pagoda ~ Yasaka Koshindo ~ Sannenzaka
    • 10:20 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 11:50 Lunch at Ukiya Kiyomizu Store
    • 13:00 Stroll around Ninenzaka
    • 13:30 Kodai-ji Temple
    • 14:30 Disperse at Yasaka Shrine

    What's a Private Walking Tour of Higashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today I guided a group of guests visiting from North America. They had done a great deal of research beforehand and hoped to focus their tour on the Higashiyama district and Kiyomizu-dera. The morning was a little chilly, but the weather was very fine, making it a perfect day for strolling through Higashiyama. The guests loved taking photos, and they were delighted when I showed them popular photo spots. They were also very pleased with the beautiful scenery around Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji Temple. As it was a birthday for one of the guests, we were able to enjoy a relaxed early lunch at Yukiya before the area became crowded with school excursion groups, which the guests appreciated very much.

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    Tour Report by Kaeko

    Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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    Jul 25, 2026
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  • Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Hiroshima Castle

    Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Hiroshima Castle

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 9:05-9:10 Move by taxi
    • 9:10-10:00 @ Shukkeien Garden
    • 10:00-10:10 Move on foot
    • 10:00-10:50 Hiroshima Castle
    • 10:50-11:00 Move on foot
    • 11:00-12:50 Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, National Peace Memorial
    • 12:50-13:10 Move by taxi
    • 13:20 Tour ends @ Hiroshima Station Okonomiyaki, Icchan

    Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who were friends and neighbors. They were interested in everything, asked many questions, and took notes on their smartphones of the things they learned. They said Shukkeien Garden was quiet and beautiful, and that they could happily spend a whole day there. At the Gokoku Shrine within Hiroshima Castle grounds, many families were visiting for Shichi-Go-San celebrations, and when I explained the tradition, the guests showed great interest, enjoying the sight of children dressed in kimono and chatting cheerfully with some of them. They also had a strong interest in the atomic bombing, and after the Peace Memorial Museum they visited the national memorial hall as well, where they watched video testimony of a young special-attack soldier who had entered Hiroshima for rescue work. They said it was a deeply moving story and that they were glad to have been guided there. They had eaten okonomiyaki in Tokyo, but it seemed to have been the Osaka style, so since they wanted to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, I took them to an okonomiyaki restaurant at Hiroshima Station and helped them order and pay before ending the tour. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Tour Report by Tomoyo

    As a Hiroshima government-certified English-speaking guide, I’ve led over 160 heartfelt tours for guests from around the world. I craft each experience with care, blending history, humor, and emotional resonance to help you connect deeply with this beautiful city and its stories. I love sharing insights about Hiroshima and Japan, but I also enjoy chatting with my guests as if we were friends, learning about each other along the way and creating meaningful moments together. Every tour becomes a unique exchange, shaped by the people I meet. I look forward to welcoming you and guiding you in Hiroshima.

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    Sep 24, 2025
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    Lovely and Educational Tour of Hiroshima
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    Tomoyo was a star guide
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    Amazing experience and very grateful for my tour guide Tomoyo
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    The best day in Japan with Tomoyo!
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  • Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM9:00 Osaka Port Terminal　Meeting
    • AM9:50 Doguyasuji
    • AM10:40 Kuromon Market
    • AM11:40 Dotonbori
    • PM12:40 Shinsaibashi-suji
    • PM13:00 Honmachi Dismissal

    What Can a Guide Do on a 4-Hour Private Osaka Tour for Cruise Passengers? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were from North America, visiting Japan as part of a cruise. I had asked in advance where they wanted to go but received no reply. I suggested Osaka Castle, but the response was that they had already seen Nagoya Castle, so there was no need. I was a bit unsure how to fill the four hours, but we managed to finish the tour on time by walking around the southern area for shopping and dining. Near Kuromon Market, we looked at rental property listings in a real estate office window and had an enjoyable chat about real estate — comparing prices to North America, noting how affordable some of the listings seemed, and so on. I heard the cruise ship carried 3,000 passengers. Indeed, the area around Osaka Port was full of international tourists. It made me realize just how popular cruise travel has become. For lunch, the guests treated me to okonomiyaki. They were very friendly and easygoing.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOsaka Port～Namba290JPY
    Section 2SubwayShinsaibashi～Honmachi190JPY
    Total480JPY

    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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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30: Meet at Yaeikan (ryokan) in Hakone-Yumoto. 9:50 Hakone-Yumoto ~ Hakone Tozan Railway ~ 10:21 Gora Station ~ 10:26 Gora Station ~ 10:37 Sounzan ~ 10:40 Sounzan ~ 10:55 Owakudani ~ tour Owakudani ~ 11:20 Owakudani ~ 11:50 Togendai ~ 12:00 Togendai Port ~ 12:25 Hakonemachi Port ~ lunch at Hotel ~ 14:00 tour Hakone Checkpoint ruins ~ 14:56 Hakone Checkpoint Ruins bus stop 15:56 disband at Hakone-Yumoto.

    What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Owakudani, the Ropeway, and Lake Ashi The guests were visitors from North America. Since one of the guests had some difficulty walking and asked to go slowly, we avoided stairs as much as possible and used elevators and escalators. At Owakudani, they mentioned it was their first time seeing volcanic activity, and they were very delighted. Because it was a weekday, we were able to board the ropeway smoothly, unlike the heavy crowds of the previous Sunday, so we could take our time. They were also very pleased with the natural beauty of Lake Ashi. As the guests had expressed a wish to have lunch at a nice restaurant, I had made a reservation in advance at IL Miraggio at a hotel in Hakone. It is a hotel with a lovely atmosphere on the beautiful lakeside, and they enjoyed a course meal from a menu I had sent by email in advance. The garden of the hotel and the view of Lake Ashi were of artistic beauty, and they told me that dining here was a Good Choice. We enjoyed conversation on topics such as elections, diplomacy, and their favorite whisky, and they treated me to the meal. As a token of thanks, I presented them with sake I had prepared in advance, which they were happy to receive. The guests were very cultured and refined and enjoyed Hakone, though it was a pity that Mount Fuji could not be seen due to the clouds.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHakone-Yumoto Station～Gora Station460JPY
    Section 2TrainGora Station～Sounzan Station430JPY
    Section 3OtherSounzan Station～Togendai Station1,500JPY
    Section 4OtherTogendai Port～Hakonemachi Port1,200JPY
    Section 5BusHakone Checkpoint Ruins～Hakone-Yumoto1,080JPY
    Total4,670JPY

    Tour Report by Akey

    Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
    I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.

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    Mar 30, 2026
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