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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Yanaka Ginza Street

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Yanaka Ginza Street

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Hotel Okura Tokyo
    • 9:30　Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 10:40 Imperial Palace
    • 11:40 Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 12:40 Yanaka Ginza Street
    • 13:30 Dismiss @ Akihabara Station

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour Beyond Temples and Shrines? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan from North America. After arriving at Kansai Airport and traveling to Kyoto, they came to Tokyo. Since they had visited many temples and shrines in Kyoto, they requested places in Tokyo other than temples and shrines, which led to the tour route above. At Tsukiji, one of the guests enjoyed fatty tuna (otoro). On Takeshita Street and Yanaka Ginza shopping street, the guests enjoyed shopping. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to explanations about the role of the Emperor and the Meiji Restoration. After the tour, the guests planned to go watch sumo, so we parted ways at Akihabara Station. Since I was able to accommodate the guests' requests, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayToranomon Hills～Tsukiji600JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 3SubwayNijubashimae～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Nippori210JPY
    Section 5TrainNippori～Akihabara170JPY
    Total980JPY

    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
    Beautiful Tour of Kamakura
    Seizo Kamiuto was out…

    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
    U9351HJjakes
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Seizo Kamiuto was great and super knowledgeable. He had a…

    May 20, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Edo Tokyo & Japanese Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Tokio in de zon
    Seizo Kaminto is een uitstekende…

  • Kyoto in One Day: Nijo Castle & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto in One Day: Nijo Castle & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Mercure Kyoto Station
    • 9:50-10:50 @ Nijo Castle
    • 11:20-12:30 @ Gion
    • 12:50-1325 @ Sanjusangendo
    • 13:50-14:40 @ Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 14:50 Dismissal @ Kyoto Station

    What Is a Private Full-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle, Gion, and Fushimi Inari The guests were visitors from North America. We were able to meet at 9:00, but they briefly returned to their room, so we actually set off around 9:15. Both were full of enthusiasm to learn about Japanese culture and history, and they actively asked all kinds of questions. At Nijo Castle, the water had been drained from the Ninomaru Garden for cleaning, which made for a very disappointing scene. Not knowing this, I had recommended it to the guests under the blazing sun, which left me feeling embarrassed. I wished they would inform visitors at the time of ticket purchase, or at least post a notice at the garden entrance stating that cleaning was underway (there was such a notice near the garden exit, though). For Gion, I guided them starting from the Shirakawa area along a route heading toward the Kaburenjo theater. There was little shade and it was extremely hot. At Sanjusangendo, since photography was not allowed, I handed them binoculars instead so they could enjoy the details. At Fushimi Inari, they seemed to want to take photos of the torii gates as much as possible, so I paid close attention to finding the right timing for that. After the tour, they said they wanted to head toward Arashiyama rather than return to the hotel, so we went to JR Kyoto Station, and I saw them off as they boarded the train bound for Arashiyama before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHorikawa Shichijo～Nijojo-mae Station230JPY
    Section 2SubwayNijojo-mae Station～Sanjo Keihan230JPY
    Section 3TrainGion-Shijo Station～Shichijo Station170JPY
    Section 4TrainShichijo Station～Fushimi Inari Station170JPY
    Section 5TrainInari Station～Kyoto Station150JPY
    Total950JPY

    Tour Report by Kaz

    Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

    My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

    I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

    I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
    I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

    I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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    May 19, 2026
    498stephenq
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    An enjoyable visit
    Really enjoyed our visit with Kaz. Friendly, informative, and…

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Kyoto morning tour with Kaz
    Kaz (Kazuhiro) guided my family in historic…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Great Historical Perspective
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Yoshida was excellent, he had a great knowledge of…

    Sep 29, 2025
    Jea L
    Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kaz
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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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

    • 14:00 Hotel － 14:30 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple － 15:30 Kappabashi Kitchen Town － 16:40 Tokyo Station Character Street － 18:00 Tsukishima － 20:00 In front of Zojoji Temple, disband

    What Is a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. Asakusa was busy but still relatively easy to explore. It was very hot, but we were blessed with good weather, so we were able to visit almost all of our planned destinations right on schedule. Character Street at Tokyo Station was especially well received by the group, and the Pokémon shop there was easier to browse than Pokémon shops in other areas. There were also character goods available only there, such as figures in station-staff costumes, making it something of a hidden gem. The group was also very satisfied with the monjayaki and okonomiyaki in Tsukishima.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainDaimon～Asakusa220JPY
    Section 2TrainTawaramachi～Kanda180JPY
    Section 3TrainKanda～Tokyo150JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Yurakucho150JPY
    Section 5TrainYurakucho～Tsukishima180JPY
    Section 6TrainTsukishima～Daimon220JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    Tour Report by Sammy

    Name is Sakai Katsuomi, a national certificated interpreter & tour guide. I usually go by Summy. I would like to assist you in making your visit to Japan a wonderful treasure of life.I not only offer tours to famous tourist spots throught Japan but also provide guidance on experiencing traditional Japanese culture. If you interested in Japanese martial arts such as Karate, Judo, Aikido and Kendo, or if you are visiting Japan to train in these disciplines, I can assist you with making apointments at dojyos, interpretating during practice sessions, filming videos and accompany you on your sightseeing adventures in Japan.
    Of course, I can definitely assist you with regular sightseeing. This includes visiting historical and cultural sites, exploring Japanese pop culture and subculture hotospots,and even arranging anime- related activities and character-themed shopping for children. I can customize the initerary according to yourpreferences and requests.

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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Sammy was absolutely amazing from start to…

    Jul 5, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Well worth it!
    We were lucky enough to have Sammy as our…

    May 28, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Sammy was a fabulous local guide!
    What a great…

    May 27, 2026
    Mary_R
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo in a day!
    We enjoyed our tour with Sammy. We had…

  • Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

    Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:45　Meet up @ Hotel
    • 11:40　East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:40　The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
    • 14:10　Bank of Japan Head Office & Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
    • 15:15　Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 16:00　Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    • 17:00　Disband @ Hotel

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Walking Tour Beyond the Main Sights? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. One of them had visited Japan once a long time ago, while it was the first visit for the other. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel to Hakone, Kyoto, and other places. The guests requested, "Since we visited Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, and Ginza yesterday, today we would like to go to places we haven't been yet," which led to the route described above. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the Edo shogunate and the Meiji Restoration. As the guests mentioned they were interested in art and architecture, I guided them to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, and the Bank of Japan Head Office. They were also interested in Tsukiji, so I showed them the Tsukiji Outer Market and Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. Initially, there was a request to recommend a good place, as they wanted to go to dinner and a jazz club after the tour, but one of the guests said, "It was very hot today and we are tired, so we would like to return to the hotel early," so instead of going to dinner, we went directly back to the hotel. Since I responded exactly as the guests wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinagawa～Tokyo180JPY
    Section 2SubwayTakebashi～Mitsukoshimae600JPY
    Section 3SubwayMitsukoshimae～Tsukiji0JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji～Shimbashi0JPY
    Section 5TrainShimbashi～Shinagawa170JPY
    Total950JPY

    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
    Beautiful Tour of Kamakura
    Seizo Kamiuto was out…

    Jun 9, 2026
    stacy_grana
    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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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Seizo Kamiuto was great and super knowledgeable. He had a…

    May 20, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Edo Tokyo & Japanese Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Tokio in de zon
    Seizo Kaminto is een uitstekende…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 08:00 Hotel
    • 09:30 Miyajima
    • 12:30 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 15:00 Atomic Bomb Dome

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide in Japan Like? A Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe. As often happens with guests from this region, I shared a story about myself: when I was younger and traveled around Europe on a cycling adventure, I only knew basic English, got lost, accidentally ended up on the autobahn, was arrested by the police, and spent a night in a holding cell. I later heard that my face appeared in the newspaper the next day, reporting that a lost boy had wandered onto the autobahn. Whenever I tell this story, it gets a big laugh and the tour always goes smoothly afterward. It is a bit of a self-deprecating story, but it works. Today's guests mentioned that, due to a mix-up at the hotel, they had been given a smoking room and suffered through the night. They apparently requested a room change but were told the hotel was fully booked. From what I could tell, however, it did not seem to be fully booked at all.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusIn front of the Broadcasting Hall～Nishi-Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Section 2TrainNishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 4BusNishi-Hiroshima Station～Hiroshima Peace Park220JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    Tour Report by Yuji

    Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
    But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
    I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
    I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
    I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
    Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
    Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.

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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    May 27, 2026
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    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima in a day
    Yuji was a great communicator…

    May 12, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
    Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…

    May 10, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet at Hotel Cocone Kanda
    • 2. 9:30 Kiyosumi Garden
    • 3. 11:00 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
    • 4. 12:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5. 13:00 Disband at Tsukiji Outer Market

    What Can You See on a Private Day Tour of Tokyo's Gardens, Temples, and Tsukiji? A Licensed Guide's Report Under clear skies, taking advantage of the location of the guests' hotel, we traveled directly to Kiyosumi Garden on the Hanzomon Line, and the guests, visiting Japan for the first time, enjoyed the essence of Japanese culture through the design of the garden. We then took the Oedo Line to Kuramae, and after viewing the bronze statues of character figures, we made our way to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa and the Nakamise shopping street. I explained the true appeal of Japanese temple and shrine architecture, and I feel the guests were able to sense the profound depth of Japanese cultural tradition, which is fundamentally different from the culture of North America, where they are from. At the outer market of Tsukiji, we surveyed Japan's seafood culinary culture, and after I introduced some recommended seafood, we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOtemachi～Kiyosumi-shirakawa600JPY
    Section 2Free PassKiyosumi-shirakawa～Kuramae0JPY
    Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Higashi-ginza0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Kei

    Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
    Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

    Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
    My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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    Oct 22, 2025
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    Great intro to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Kei was a genial and knowledgeable host, who…

    Oct 12, 2025
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    Great tour of Tokyo!
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Oct 5, 2025
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    Had one day in Tokyo and…
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    Sep 15, 2025
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    A highly enjoyable tour of Tokyo with knowledgeable local guide
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  • Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour

    Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour

    Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:00 → 10:35 meet 35 minutes late due to missing the train
    • 2.11:20 Himeji Castle Tour
    • 3.14:10 Lunch: Takadanobaba
    • 4.15:00 Kokoen Garden Tour
    • 5.16:00 JR Himeji Station
    • 6.16:10 Purchase Shinkansen reserved seat (vending machine)
    • 7.16:15 Tour ends and disband

    Title: What Is a Private Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests contacted me by email around 9:20 to say that they had missed their bullet train and would take the next one, so they would arrive in Himeji around 10:30. They arrived in Himeji as advised, and we met at the JR central ticket gate, starting the tour about 35 minutes behind the planned schedule for the day. They said they had been looking forward to Himeji Castle, and there seemed to be many elements that sparked their interest, such as the scale of the triple moat layout, the defensive mechanisms, and the beauty, structure, and clever features of the keep group. We decided to take our time, including a break. They had also mentioned wanting to visit Engyo-ji Temple on Mount Shosha, but they said they had a reservation for a Yodogawa river cruise at 6:00 in the evening and needed to take a bullet train back to Osaka in the 4:00 hour. Because of the missed train in the morning, there was a possibility that going to Mount Shosha would make them miss the bullet train in the 4:00 hour. Since the guests had been visiting sites every day in the intense heat, we decided to have a relaxed lunch at a cool restaurant and stroll through Koko-en Garden. They took photos of the tiered waterfall, pond, large waterfall, carp, and maple trees in Momiji Valley beside the corridor leading to the mansion garden, and they greatly enjoyed seeing several kinds of dragonflies and butterflies in each garden. After Koko-en, we returned to JR Himeji Station by taxi, and I helped them buy reserved bullet train tickets at the automatic ticket machine, ending the tour. I saw them off at the ticket gate. They were very pleasant guests, and when they saw a photo of a television personality at the entrance of Koko-en, they said they had seen him on TV since arriving in Japan, so I explained that it was a photo taken during a TV program shoot. They were truly enjoying Japan, and they were the kind of guests who made me feel happy just listening to them.

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    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiromi Mizoi, call me Hiro. I mainly have Himeji tours because I live in Himeji. I got my National Guide Certificate in 2017. I started to guide tourists as a volunteer guide in 2004. I had been a volunteer guide for a long time. However, I could not have any tours from April in 2020 to November in 2022 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Now, many tourists have come back to Japan. So, I am very excited. I would like to share not only the beauty of Himeji Castle’s Main Tower Complex but also the tricky defense systems of the entire Castle Grounds, which many visitors do not realize, with you. I was born and grew up very close to the west side of the moats of the Castle. So, I love Himeji Castle. I like other tourists’ favorite sightseeing spots such as Kokoen Garden and Engyoji Temple in Mt. Shosya. As one of Himeji locals, I am greatly happy to share the local people’s favorite spots with you. I look forward to your tours.

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    May 31, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Guided tour recommended for maximum enjoyment at Himeji Castle.
    Wonderful, informative…

    May 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Himeji Castle and Kokoen park
    Hiromi Misoi is a very knowledgeable and…

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Great experience
    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Had a great time. Hiro was fantastic. She provided so…

    Feb 16, 2025
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    Himeji Castle
    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Edo Sakura
    • 2. 9:50 Nezu Shrine, Hebi-michi (Snake Road), Isetatsu, Yanaka Ginza, Kannon-ji Tsukiji Wall, Yanaka Cemetery
    • 3. 11:40 Lunch @ Komagome Tokiwa Shokudo
    • 4. 13:00 Rikugien
    • 5. 14:10 Ueno: Statue of Saigo Takamori, Grave of the Shogitai, Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Shinobazu Benten-do, Ueno Great Buddha, Ueno Toshogu
    • 6. 15:40 Ameyoko
    • 7. 16:10 Matsuzakaya
    • 8. 16:45 Dismissal @ Naka-Okachimachi Station

    What Can You See on an 8-Hour Private Walking Tour of Yanaka and Ameyoko in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe on their second trip to Japan, so I took them to places they had not seen before. At Nezu Shrine they bought a good-luck bell, and at a traditional shop they purchased owl-themed items they collect. Since the temperature was high from the morning and we walked quite a bit in Yanaka, we had an early lunch at a local restaurant in Komagome. They enjoyed a pork cutlet set meal and were very satisfied. At Rikugien Garden they enjoyed the matcha and sweets they had been looking forward to. Along the way we made sure to stop for ice cream and to stay well hydrated. At Ameyoko they bought lots of Japanese sweets at a confectionery shop. This was an 8-hour tour, and since we had a little time left at the end, I took them to the basement floor of a nearby department store, where they bought gyoza, shumai, and a bag containing wine and a plate from a specialty grocery store. One of the guests had a fine camera and took many photographs. The guests were calm and relaxed, and we had a very pleasant time together.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayIriya～Nezu210JPY
    Section 2TrainNippori～Komagome150JPY
    Section 3TrainKomagome～Ueno170JPY
    Total530JPY

    Tour Report by Takako

    Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
    I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
    My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
    I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
    Please let me know what interests you.
    I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
    Looking forward to meeting you!!

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
    Our wonderful guide,…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Perfectly guided day
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    We had an amazing day with…

    Jul 3, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Lovely Guide!
    Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…

    Jul 3, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…

  • 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. 10:00 Meeting point Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
    • 2. 11:00 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 3. 12:30 Tsukiji (Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Outer Market)
    • 4. 13:00 Lunch Tsukiji Sushisei
    • 5. 14:30 Shinjuku (Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine, Omoide Yokocho)
    • 6. 15:05 Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Before a Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who planned to board a cruise ship in September and wished to see Tokyo's main highlights beforehand. The day was very hot and humid, and since some of the guests found the heat difficult, I guided them slowly and arranged breaks in cool places whenever possible. For lunch, the guests wished to have sushi in Tsukiji, so I took them to a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, which they enjoyed very much. In the latter half, the guests appeared quite tired, so we skipped Harajuku and visited Shinjuku instead, then I saw them back to their hotel and ended the tour a little earlier than planned, at the guests' request.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku～Otemachi220JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi～Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukiji～Shinjuku209JPY
    Total607JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

    Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
    I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
    Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
    Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
    A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
    I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
    I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
    Nobu

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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:40 Meet @ Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
    • 2. 11:45 Transfer: Subway
    • 3. 12:20 Stay @ Asakusa
    • 4. 13:35 Lunch @ Owariya Honten
    • 5. 14:15 Transfer: Subway
    • 6. 14:55 Wife leaves the group and returns to the hotel by taxi.
    • 7. 15:05 Stay @ Tokyo Tower (guiding the husband only)
    • 8. 15:40 Transfer: Subway
    • 9. 16:00 Disband @ Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour Visiting Asakusa and Tokyo Tower? A Licensed Guide's Report The hotel is located slightly away from central Tokyo, but gathering in the lobby was easy, and since the guests arrived 20 minutes early, we were able to start smoothly. The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They were interested in the Imperial Palace, but I informed them that the East Gardens are closed on Mondays, so we chose Asakusa and Tokyo Tower as our destinations, both of which offered good access from the hotel. Since the guests wished to have lunch during the tour, I guided them to a spot in Asakusa. Many shops were closed that day, which made things difficult, but fortunately the long-established restaurant Owariya was open, which was a great help. One of the guests had not fully recovered and did not seem to be in the best condition, so walking from Daimon Station to Tokyo Tower in the high heat was not feasible. They took a taxi in front of Zojoji Temple and returned to the hotel first. After that, I guided the rest of the group to Tokyo Tower and saw them back to the hotel almost on schedule, ending the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayMita Station～Asakusa Station220JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Daimon Station220JPY
    Section 3SubwayDaimon Station～Mita Station180JPY
    Total620JPY

    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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