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  • 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

    • 8:30 Hotel
    • 10:00 Miyajima
    • 13:30 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 15:30 Atomic Bomb Dome

    Can You Do a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima? A Licensed Guide's Report Two guests from Oceania. Because the guests had attached their own photo to a message beforehand, meeting up went very smoothly. They live in a small town in a rural part of Oceania. It came across as a relaxed countryside atmosphere, which made for a very pleasant tour. Perhaps due to the season, the frozen bottled drinks had disappeared from the convenience stores. Though it was early autumn, Hiroshima was scorching hot 💦

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusTakaramachi-kita～Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Section 2TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Total970JPY

    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
    John_W
    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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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Odawara Shinkansen station & Odawa JR station

    Kanagawa in One Day: Odawara Shinkansen station & Odawa JR station

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:30 Odawara Shinkansen station
    • 11:00 Owakudani
    • 11:30 Togendai
    • Lake Ashi Cruising
    • 12:30 Lunch
    • 13:40 Sekisho
    • 14:10 Old Tokaido
    • 15:10 Odawa JR station
    • We'd like to have a break before departing at 16:07. Thank you.

    Title: What Do Guests Ask on a Private Hakone Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report 1. One of the guests shared having previously worked in public service in Oceania. 2. The guest asked whether crime rates in Japan are low. 3. The guest mentioned that people in Oceania also keep pets they treasure like family. 4. The guest said they do not answer phone calls from unknown numbers. 5. The guest noted that there are also predatory lenders targeting elderly people in Oceania. 6. The guest asked why some people take their own lives, wondering whether financial problems are a cause. 7. The guest asked whether elderly people in Japan live on a pension, and how much they receive on average. 8. The guest mentioned that a relative had renovated an old Japanese house and rents it to tourists during the winter to earn income. 9. The guest said they preferred Hakone here, finding Tokyo too crowded. 10. The guest mentioned having bought a car and driven 180,000 km in three years, rarely using the railways, and remarked that Japanese cars are quite small. 11. The guest said they did not understand Japanese car license plates — the vehicle class codes with two or three digits, the 300, 500, and 400 series, and the different colors. They had asked people about it before but had not received an explanation. Now they understood the reason, and thanked me.

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    Tour Report by Hideaki

    Hello, welcome to Japan you all.

    I’m a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter.
    I enjoy showing travelers both the new and old of central Honshu, primarily Tokyo and Kanagawa, ranging from Meiji Shrine, Edo Castle, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Ginza Sky Farmstead, Shibuya Zebra Crossings, Yokohama, Kamakura, to Hakone, not to mention Mt. Fuji, and sharing views with my guests on Japanese homes and their surroundings, Japan’s labor productivity and labor market, among others.

    I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture.

    I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest.
    I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education service, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo.
    I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with immigration VISA applications.

    My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua Italiano.
    Let’s enjoy touring together, shall we?

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    Jul 16, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Private guide – a very good experience
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    May 20, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great experience with an excellent guide
    Great experience! Our guide WADA Hideaki…

    Apr 19, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Hideaki’s perfect first day in Tokyo!
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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Himeji Castle

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Himeji Castle

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Meet up @ Hotel Himeji
    • 13:30 @ Himeji Castle
    • 15:15 @ Mt. Shosha ⇒ Engyoji Temple
    • 17:00 Disband @ Hotel Himeji

    Title: What Is a 4-Hour Private Tour of Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were part of a group, and one member walked slowly and preferred a gentler pace, so the tour proceeded at a somewhat relaxed speed. Although the itinerary had been agreed upon in advance, on the day itself the guests requested to skip everything except Himeji Castle and instead visit Mount Shosha and Engyoji Temple. I explained that combining Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple would be difficult within a 4-hour tour due to time constraints, but the guests were very keen to go, even saying it would be fine to end the tour at the ropeway station if necessary. I told them that if both the castle and Engyoji Temple were kept to brief visits, I could manage to accompany them, and we started the tour. I felt that the guests were less interested in the details of each spot and more focused on simply visiting each location and taking photos. It turned out to be a very hurried tour, but at the end they kindly invited me to join them for a drink, which made me believe they were reasonably satisfied. As a note, the SUICA card the guests were using had insufficient balance when getting off the city bus. (They had confirmed beforehand that the balance was sufficient.)

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHimeji Castle～Mt. Shosha Ropeway Boarding Area310JPY
    Section 2OtherMt. Shosha Ropeway Station～Mt. Shosha Ropeway Summit Station1,200JPY
    Section 3BusMt. Shosha Ropeway Boarding Area～Himeji Station310JPY
    Total1,820JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Jul 25, 2026
    Hdixjdixj
    Tripadvisor review: Osaka Local Food & Culture Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide
    Amazing Food Tour through Osaka
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    Jul 20, 2026
    Eric_W
    Viator review: Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
    Castle journey worth your time!
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Viator review: Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Our tour guide Yama was amazing!!
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    Jul 4, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A wonderful time!
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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

    • .8：00 Meet up @ Conrad
    • 2.8:15 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3.9:20 @ Asakusa
    • 4.10:30 @ Meiji Shrine
    • 5.11:10 @ Takeshita Street
    • 6.11:40 Lunch @ Kaiten Sushi Misaki
    • 7.12:50 @ Akihabara
    • 8.13:50 @ Shibuya
    • 9.14:00 Disband @ Shibuya Station

    What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Covering Tsukiji, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Akihabara, and Shibuya The guests were visiting Japan for the first time and wanted to see as many major sights as possible. After deciding on the plan, they mentioned that they wanted to pick up tickets at a set time in Harajuku and had reserved tickets for Shibuya Sky at 15:20, so we kept strictly to the schedule throughout. At Tsukiji, they enjoyed daifuku and tuna. They said the five-story pagoda at Sensoji Temple and the forest of Meiji Shrine were beautiful. Since they loved sushi, we went to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant on Takeshita Street, and they were very pleased. They also wanted to visit an animal cafe. Afterwards, in Akihabara they purchased character figures as souvenirs, took photos with the Hachiko statue in Shibuya, and we ended the tour. I believe they enjoyed themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShiodome～Tsukiji Market178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae252JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Akihabara178JPY
    Section 5TrainAkihabara～Shibuya208JPY
    Total1,102JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

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

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    Jul 27, 2026
    zyarisa
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Fumiko tour good vibes only
    Mrs. fumiko was very…

    Jul 23, 2026
    734mortenp
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Nice tour of Tokyo
    Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…

    Jul 10, 2026
    Jessica_A
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Fumiko was wonderful. …
    Fumiko was wonderful. You can…

    Jun 28, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tokyo Tower & Ueno

    Tokyo in One Day: Tokyo Tower & Ueno

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meet at Westin Tokyo
    • 9:00 Tokyo Tower
    • 10:30 Zojoji Temple
    • 11:30 Asakusa　
    • 13:00 Akihabara
    • 13:15 Ueno　
    • 　　Lunch
    • 14:00 Hibiya Line　Work ends at Ueno Station platform

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They requested Tokyo Tower, and since one of them had an interest in architecture, they watched the video about the construction of Tokyo Tower very carefully. They were deeply moved, saying it gave them a clear sense of the spirit and skill of the workers on site during Japan's postwar reconstruction. At Zojoji Temple and Sensoji Temple, I explained Japanese religion, both Shinto and Buddhism, and they seemed to understand it well. We only stopped briefly in Akihabara, but one of the guests liked it so much that they left the tour at Ueno and headed straight back to Akihabara. They also enjoyed lunch at a soba restaurant inside Ueno Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayEbisu～Kamiyacho178JPY
    Section 2SubwayOnarimon～Asakusa272JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa Tsukuba EX～Akihabara210JPY
    Section 4TrainAkihabara～Ueno146JPY
    Total806JPY

    Tour Report by Kris

    My name is Kris,
    Before becoming a tour guide, I worked for a major steelmaking company as an engineer for many years. During my career, I lived and worked in both Germany and the United States for a total of five years. These experiences helped me understand different cultures and ways of thinking, which now helps me connect easily with guests from around the world.

    After retirement, I chose a second career as a tour guide because I truly enjoy meeting people from different countries and sharing Japanese culture, history, and daily life. I have been working as a guide for more than nine years and continue to enjoy every tour.

    I currently live in Tokyo, but I was born and raised in Kobe, near Osaka, and my family roots are in Kyoto. As a result, I have extensive knowledge not only of Tokyo but also of Kyoto, Osaka, and many other parts of Japan. I enjoy introducing both famous landmarks and hidden local gems that many visitors might otherwise miss.

    I am energetic, friendly, and very sociable. I always try to create tours that are relaxed, flexible, and tailored to my guests’ interests.

    Travel is one of my greatest passions, especially visiting hot spring resorts. I have visited more than 80 onsen destinations throughout Japan, giving me a deep appreciation of Japanese culture and regional traditions.

    Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time or returning for another adventure, I would be delighted to help you discover the real Japan from a local perspective.

    I look forward to meeting you and helping you create wonderful memories in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.

    See you in Japan!

    Kris

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    May 10, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A Wonderful Introduction to Tokyo
    We were so lucky to have Kris-San…

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Apr 21, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Apr 2, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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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

    • 11:00 Hyatt (taxi from Tokyo) Meet – Souunzan by hotel shuttle car – Ropeway – Owakudani – Black eggs – Ropeway to Togendai 12:40 Get off at Hakonemachi Port by pirate ship – Maruyama Bussan – After lunch, Hakone Checkpoint Ruins – By bus to Motohakonemachi Port – Hakone Shrine Red Torii Gate – By bus to Kowakudani – Get off at Chokoku-no-Mori Station by train
    • Board the hotel shuttle bus to the hotel, confirm boarding, disperse at 16:25

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Since only the travel agency's information had been provided, the guest's name and accommodation details could not be confirmed at the hotel, so I consulted [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) about it. The guests were in a very cheerful and joyful mood throughout the day. I was asked to take snapshots at various spots, so it felt like I served as a photographer for the whole day. I made a quick congratulatory board and even had a staff member from a Japanese restaurant join in so I could take a photo for them. At the Hakone Checkpoint, a reenactment play of a checkpoint inspection happened to be performed, which made for an enjoyable spectacle. As they mentioned wanting to have a few children, I joked that they should come back to Japan within five years, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Odawara Station0JPY
    Total0JPY

    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!!
    dummy

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    Jun 30, 2026
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    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    First time in hakone
    Niro was perfect for us. He was…

    Jun 8, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Hiro-san knows Hakone!
    Our guide, Hiro-san, did a wonderful job introducing…

    Jun 7, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kamakura 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo
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  • Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin & Tenjin bus

    Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin & Tenjin bus

    Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel
    • 9:30 Depart Hakata Station　JR Kyushu　Sasaguri Kido Nanzoin
    • 9:50 Arrive Kido Nanzoin
    • 11:16 Depart Kido Nanzoin
    • 11:40 Arrive Hakata Station
    • 11:50 Lunch at Ichiran, Hakata Station Building　Kuten　10F
    • 12:20 Tour the observation deck of Hakata Station Building and the Hankyu food floor on basement level 2
    • 12:45 Depart Hakata Station　Subway
    • 12:50 Arrive Tochoji Temple　Kushida Shrine　Machiya Folk Museum　Nakasu Kawabata Street　Stroll
    • 14:30 Depart Nakasu Kawabata bus stop　Nishitetsu Bus　
    • 14:35 Arrive Tenjin bus stop　
    • 14:50 Disband at Tenjin Underground Shopping Center

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Nagasaki and Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were on a trip to Japan, and one of the group had visited Japan five times, having a strong fondness for the country. Since major destinations such as Hokkaido, Tokyo, and Osaka had already been covered on previous trips, this time the guests came to Nagasaki and Fukuoka. We walked a great deal, covering more than 15,000 steps, but the guests were full of curiosity and thoroughly enjoyed the day. One of the guests seemed to enjoy photography and took a great many photos throughout the tour. The guests were delighted with the basement food floors of Japanese department stores and mentioned they would like to return there again after the tour. The tour concluded at the shopping area of the Tenjin Underground Mall.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHakata Station～Kido Nanzoin760JPY
    Section 2SubwayHakata Station～Gion Station210JPY
    Section 3BusNakasu Kawabata～Tenjin150JPY
    Total1,120JPY

    Tour Report by Sasuke

    Hello, my nickname is Sasuke. I have been working as a National Government Licensed Guide since 2006. I was born and raised in Fukuoka city. I also work as a teacher. Recently my work as a grandmother has become busier and busier. What I like about being a guide is that I talk to people from different countries, get exposed to different ideas, and grow as a person. I would be happy to help make your trip more enjoyable. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to fulfill your request as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you.

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    Jul 8, 2026
    jdtudor
    Great day!
    Viator review: Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This is a great way to see…

    Oct 8, 2025
    jacquiwinn62
    A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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    Oct 3, 2025
    Raeanne101184
    City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
    Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    Sep 4, 2025
    mareen589
    Great 6 hour Tour of Fukuoka
    Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Kinkaku-ji

    Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Kinkaku-ji

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Hotel
    • 10:00 to 10:45 Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 11:00 to 12:00 Sanjusangendo
    • 12: 30 to 13:15 Kiyomizu-dera
    • 13:45 to 14:15 Gion
    • 15:00 to 15:30 Kinkaku-ji
    • 16:30 Dismissal JR Osaka Station

    What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report Kyoto exceeded 35 degrees Celsius today, with temperatures that felt like the height of midsummer. The guest was visiting from North America, and appeared quite tired when climbing the slope up to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Several groups this summer had been overwhelmed by the heat and had to cut their tours short and return, so I made sure to find shady spots for rest along the way and managed to keep the tour going until the end. I am glad we were able to complete the tour as planned all the way through. The guest mentioned wanting to return early because of a dinner reservation, so we parted ways 30 minutes ahead of schedule.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Osaka Station～JR Inari Station860JPY
    Section 2TrainKeihan Train Fushimi Inari Station～Keihan Train Shichijo Station170JPY
    Section 3BusCity Bus Museum Sanjusangendo-mae～City Bus Gojozaka230JPY
    Section 4BusCity Bus Shijo Keihan～City Bus Shijo Kawaramachi230JPY
    Section 5BusCity Bus Kinkaku-ji-michi～City Bus Nishinokyo Enmachi230JPY
    Section 6TrainJR Enmachi Station～JR Osaka Station860JPY
    Total2,580JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Personal data
    Born in : May 1st, 1957
    Hobby : Visiting scenic places,
    historic spots, Japanese
    gardens and old townscape
    Former career : Worked for electric
    company and engaged in
    international sales for
    about 40 years.
    Travel history in the former career :
    Visited about 20 countries about 200 times

    Career as guide interpreter
    Acquisition of guide license : 2016
    Career of guide : 8 years
    Genre of my specialty :
    Japanese historic structures such as
    temple, shrine, castle and garden.
    Area of guide : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka &
    Himeji

    Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

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    Dec 30, 2024
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    Haru is a Rock Star
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    Dec 29, 2024
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    Amazing!
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Dec 4, 2024
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    Dec 3, 2024
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meet at Hotel Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo
    • 8:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 9:50 Takeshita Street
    • 10:50 Faithful Dog Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 11:50 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 8th Floor Observation Terrace
    • 12:05 Asakusa Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine
    • 13:00 Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
    • 13:20 Lunch "Tsukiji Sushisei Shinkan"
    • 15:00 Disband in front of the ticket gate at JR Yamanote Line "Yurakucho Station"

    Half-Day Private Mystery Tour in Japan: What's It Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Continuing from the previous day, I guided the same guests who were visiting Japan. One of the guests had a keen interest in hospitality, so it was a day full of anticipation as to whether I could satisfy the guests with Japanese-style hospitality. This trip to Japan had been entirely planned by one of the guests, and today's itinerary was arranged as a mystery tour, with the destinations kept a complete secret from the other guest. Visiting Japan had been on the bucket list, and the guests seemed to thoroughly enjoy the mystery tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Yamanote Line Shinjuku Station～JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station150JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station～JR Yamanote Line Shinjuku Station150JPY
    Section 3TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station260JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station210JPY
    Total770JPY

    Tour Report by Bruce

    Hello (Konnichiwa). My name is Masanori SUGANO. Most of my friends call me Bruce, so you can call me Bruce. It would be my pleasure to act as a guide for you as I have been a guide for over twenty years. I curate my tours to suit your quest for knowledge and make you laugh with Dad jokes as an ice breaker. I can add some of my experiences as seasoning since I’m a seasoned guide. I always gain a new perspective through my guests’ eyes, and that’s why I am passionate about my job.
    You can create your own itinerary, and when we meet, you can let me know what things you want to see. I am very flexible and can go off the beaten track on your request.
    Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to meeting you.
    Thank you (Arigatou-gozaimasu).

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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Katsura & Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa area

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Katsura & Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa area

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet up @ Hankyu Katsura Station
    • 11:12-11:20 Katsura → Arashiyama　200 yen　Hankyu
    • 11:25-11:40 Sightseeing at Togetsukyo Bridge, etc.
    • 11:45-12:25 Lunch @ Yoshiya Oku no Niwa (including prayer time)
    • 12:40-13:50 Sightseeing at Tenryu-ji Temple and Bamboo Grove Path
    • 14:17-14:50 Saga-Arashiyama → Inari　240 yen　JR
    • 15:00-16:20 Sightseeing at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (including engraving names on chopsticks)
    • 16:37-16:46 Fushimi Inari → Gion-Shijo　220 yen　Keihan
    • 16:50-17:15 Strolling around Pontocho and Gion Shirakawa area
    • 17:20 Disband @ in front of Gion Tatsumi Shrine

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari The guests were a group visiting from the Middle East. Since they were staying in Osaka, we met at Katsura Station on the Hankyu Line. As they could only eat certified food, I had confirmed with them in advance and reserved a set meal at a restaurant that offers appropriate options. When we arrived, one of the guests disliked vegetables but could eat meat, so we added an Omi beef bowl to the order. I felt I should have confirmed the details a little more carefully beforehand. After that, we visited Tenryu-ji Temple, the Bamboo Grove path, and Fushimi Inari. I received many questions related to religion.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKatsura～Arashiyama200JPY
    Section 2TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Inari240JPY
    Section 3TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo220JPY
    Total660JPY

    Tour Report by AndyMurao

    Hello! I am Andy Murao. I love this job as I can visit various destinations with the people from all over the world. I am always thinking that I could help you know more about Japan and understand the attractiveness of Japan.

    I would like to provide a tour in accordance with your request and preference. Please let me know what you want to see, eat, experience, etc. and then I will propose a schedule based on them.

    There is one point to note. I like walking very much, so I might be a guide who forces you to take long walks.

    I look forward to attending you in Japan.

    Best regards,

    Andy Murao

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    Jul 13, 2026
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