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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tokyo Hilton Shiomi & Hibiya Line Ueno Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Tokyo Hilton Shiomi & Hibiya Line Ueno Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00　Tokyo Hilton Shiomi
    • 9:30　Tokyo Station
    • 10:00　Imperial Palace (East Gardens entrance, Nijubashi Bridge, viewing the Credentials Presentation Ceremony)
    • 11:30　Meiji Shrine
    • 13:00　Ginza Mitsukoshi (buying bento)
    • 13:30　Asakusa (lunch at rest area)
    • 14:30　Tokyo Skytree (just looked up from below)
    • 15:15　Ueno Park (guiding the way to the Tokyo National Museum)
    • 16:00　Hibiya Line Ueno Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from Oceania. It was the second day (effectively the first full day) of their 19-day tour of Japan, so we began with an explanation of how to use the JR, subway, and other transportation. As we had discussed by email, they had installed Suica on their phones, which made transfers very smooth. Whenever I plan to guide guests around the Imperial Palace, I always check whether a credentials presentation ceremony will be held, and this time one was scheduled, so we were lucky to be able to watch the horse-drawn carriage procession at Nijubashi Bridge. They were also deeply impressed by the architecture of the Imperial Palace, Edo Castle, and Meiji Shrine, as well as the beautiful black pine groves. Since they preferred to keep lunch simple with something like sandwiches rather than eating at a restaurant, and since we happened to be traveling on the Ginza Line, we made a quick stop at the food section of the Ginza Mitsukoshi department store to buy bento boxes, which we then ate together at a rest area in Asakusa. As always, the department store basement food floor offers a wonderful variety and is very popular. I also picked up an English-language Tokyo Travel Guide at the tourist information office near the entrance of Ginza Mitsukoshi and gave it to the guests, who were very grateful, saying, "This is exactly what I was looking for, this really helps, thank you." Finally, I guided them from Tokyo Skytree to Ueno Park and then to Ueno Station on the Hibiya Line, ending the tour. In the morning greeting I had mentioned that we might walk about 20,000 steps that day, but they said, "That's fine, we have plenty of stamina, no problem." They were very energetic, and I believe they were able to fully enjoy Tokyo. (In the end, it did indeed come to 20,000 steps.)

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShiomi～Tokyo167JPY
    Section 2SubwayNijubashi～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Ginza178JPY
    Section 4SubwayGinza～Asakusa209JPY
    Section 5TrainAsakusa～Tokyo Skytree157JPY
    Section 6TrainTokyo Skytree～Asakusa157JPY
    Section 7SubwayAsakusa～Ueno178JPY
    Total1,255JPY

    Tour Report by Danda

    Nice to meet you. I am delighted to introduce myself. My nickname is Danda. I live in Saitama prefecture next to Tokyo, but I was brought up in Kanazawa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. My favorite things are bonsai and hiking. Also, I have been a big fun of history and sumo since my childhood. As for the guide, I have enjoyed making communication with foreign visitors since 2019. I have taken more than 30 private groups to not only major scenic spots but also their favorite places such as tea ceremony, maid cafe, sumo tournament, bonsai village, fire ritual and so on. I can arrange the original tour based on your requests and curiosity. It will be only for you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.

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    Apr 21, 2026
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    Balade riche en découvertes
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    Apr 14, 2026
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    Walking tour with Danda in Tokyo
    Excellent walking tour, we followed our…

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market )

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market )

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:50 Meet @ Grand Prince New Takanawa
    • 9:20 Tsukiji Outer Market (fish market, Sushizanmai Tsukiji Main Store standing sushi))
    • 10:30 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    • 11:00 Asakusa (Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Hoppy Street)
    • 12:30 Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
    • 14:00 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 15:15 Disband @ Tokyo Station Keihin-Tohoku Line/Yamanote Line platform

    **Title:** What's a Private One-Day Tour of Eastern Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and the Imperial Palace **Body:** The guests were visitors from North America who had boarded a cruise ship in Asia, traveled around various parts of western Japan, and arrived in Tokyo via Shimizu Port the day before. Before their arrival in Japan, I offered advice on their itinerary for two days. For the first day, I recommended visiting Meiji Shrine and Shinjuku, both directly accessible via the Yamanote Line from the station near their hotel. For the second day, we decided together to explore the eastern side of Tokyo with me. At Tsukiji, the guests enjoyed a tasting comparison of three kinds of tuna. At Honganji Temple, I helped them notice the differences from the temples they had seen in Kyoto. I expected them to be surprised by the crowds in Asakusa, but they said Hiroshima and Kyoto had been even more crowded. They were impressed by the contrast between Otemachi, where the Imperial Palace is located, and the old downtown atmosphere of Asakusa, so I explained the culture of the samurai and townspeople during the Edo period. As we were parting, the guests suddenly said they wanted to visit Yanaka, so I took them to the Keihin-Tohoku Line platform at Tokyo Station, saw them onto the train, and we said our goodbyes.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa Line Takanawadai～Asakusa Line Higashi-ginza220JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Line Higashi-ginza～Asakusa Line Asakusa220JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa Line Asakusa～JR Suidobashi324JPY
    Section 4SubwayTozai Line Iidabashi～Tozai Line Otemachi178JPY
    Total942JPY

    Tour Report by Hideki

    Hello! My name is Hideki Maruyama. I was born in Osaka and raised in the Greater Tokyo area. I obtained my National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Certificate in February 2016.
    I spent 23 years working at a leading Japanese automotive company, including 7 years posted overseas. I then worked for a German premium automotive manufacturer for 13 years, followed by 6 years as an advisor to a British energy company. Through these roles at global corporations, I developed and refined key skills such as:
    1. Cross-cultural communication
    2. A deep understanding of business elites and affluent customers
    3. The ability to deliver impactful and impressive presentations in English
    In addition to my regular duties, I often served as an interpreter for top executives during meetings with foreign government officials. I also had opportunities to introduce aspects of Japan—such as our national character and consumer preferences—to leadership teams in both the German and British companies.
    As a tour guide, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding guests from a wide range of countries especially after the pandemic, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Romania, Slovenia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos, Turkey, Jordan, Kenya and Israel.
    When guiding, I always keep in mind to go beyond what guests can find on social media or ChatGPT. I believe my professional background allows me to offer unique insights, and I am encouraged when guests mention this in their reviews

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    Jun 14, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Jun 13, 2026
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    May 2, 2026
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    Apr 30, 2026
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    Lovely Private tour of Tokyo
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:20 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 10:25 Travel: Subway
    • 3. 10:45 Visit @ Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 4. 11:55 Travel: Subway
    • 5. 12:15 Visit @ Tsukiji
    • 6. 13:30 Travel: Subway
    • 7. 14:05 Visit @ Meiji Shrine
    • 8. 14:45 Visit @ Takeshita Street
    • 9. 15:15 Disband @ Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae Station

    What Is a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. In advance emails, their requested spots included Hamarikyu Gardens and Yoyogi Park, but it became clear that they were more interested in the East Gardens than in Hamarikyu, so we changed the plan. Also, thinking that Takeshita Street would be more fun for the group than Yoyogi Park, I decided to take them there instead after guiding them through Meiji Shrine. One of the guests visits Japan every year and is very knowledgeable about Japan, so there were moments when guiding them made me a little nervous. Since Tsukiji was closed that day, I had assumed it would not take much time, but the group had a hearty appetite and we stopped at many shops, so it actually took a fair amount of time. After finishing the tour of Takeshita Street, we parted ways slightly over the scheduled time.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwaySuidobashi Station～Otemachi Station180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi Station～Tsukiji Station180JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukiji Station～Meiji-jingumae Station210JPY
    Total570JPY

    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
    Y9791IZnicks
    Making the most of a rainy day
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    Sep 25, 2026
    910lorig
    Best experience for a perfect day in Tokyo!
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    Sep 15, 2026
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    Highly recommend 👍
    Tripadvisor review: Tsukiji & Asakusa Local Food Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide
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    Sep 1, 2026
    greasygrandpa
    First Day In Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
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  • Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 5:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 5:30 @ Toyosu Market
    • 7:15 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 8:00 Disband @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    Title: What Is a Private Toyosu Market and Tsukiji Tour Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a visitor to Japan from North America who loves sushi and sashimi. After watching the tuna auction at Toyosu Market with great interest, the guest enjoyed strolling through the Tsukiji Outer Market. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. After watching the tuna auction, the guest said they had worked up an appetite, so I introduced several shops in Tsukiji. Since it was still early in the morning, some shops had not yet opened, so while we strolled leisurely, the guest was able to take a good look at the types of food and the prices. The guest mentioned having plans to meet a friend in the city this afternoon, and said that if possible they would like to have lunch together in Tsukiji as well.

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    Tour Report by Seky

    Hi friends, I’m Seky, a tour guide in Tokyo, but I cover all over Japan, namely from Hokkaido to Kyushu. I have lived overseas for more than 15 years in total, such as US, UK, Singapore and others, and enjoyed local culture there. Back in Japan, I wish I could help travelers to Japan enjoy Japanese culture, and this is why I became a tour guide.
    In Tokyo, my favorite places are Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa, and if you are interested in fish market, I’d love to take you to the world largest Tuna auction and/or if you are sports lovers, I’ll go to ball games (baseball) too.

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    Mar 2, 2025
    Joe_F
    Excellent Custom Tokyo Tour
    Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour, customized to my interests, Edo period…

    Mar 1, 2025
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    Excellent Custom Tours, Great Guides, Reasonable Prices.
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour with a friendly…

    Oct 27, 2024
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    Great day touring Tokyo !
    Viator review: Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 7:00 Meet in front of Fushimi Inari Torii Fushimi Inari 8:45 Tofukuji 10:45 Nijo Castle 12:10 Drop off at Kyoto Station and tour ends

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji, and Nijo Castle The guest is an interpreter guide based in Tokyo. On this occasion, the guest came from Tokyo to Kyoto to scout locations in preparation for guiding upcoming visitors around Kyoto. We met at 7:00 in front of the torii gate at Fushimi Inari and began the tour. Everything was conducted in Japanese, and since explanations in English were not needed, it had the atmosphere of a training session on Kyoto's history conducted entirely in Japanese. After Fushimi Inari, we went to Tofukuji. The guest had never visited either Fushimi Inari or Tofukuji before, which is why these two were chosen. Tofukuji is popular during the autumn foliage season, and I explained that at peak times the crowds are so enormous that it becomes difficult to move around. Many questions were asked. Since there was time, I also guided them to Nijo Castle. At Nijo Castle, I focused on basic information and interesting stories. The guest seemed to understand my approach and remarked, "So you don't need to explain everything." Wanting to return to Tokyo as early as possible, I guided them to Kyoto Station and finished a little early. The photo was taken at the Karamon Gate of Nijo Castle.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainInari～Tofukuji150JPY
    Section 2TrainTofukuji～Kyoto150JPY
    Section 3SubwayKyoto～Nijojo-mae260JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijojo-mae～Kyoto260JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by KAZU

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

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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Amazing Service
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    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Sep 1, 2026
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    Excellent tour of Kyoto
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Aug 7, 2026
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  • Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM9:00 Hotel
    • AM9:30 Osaka Castle
    • AM11:00 Shinsekai
    • AM12:00 Kuromon Market
    • PM12:40 Dotonbori
    • PM13:40 Dotonbori Dismissal

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like at the End of a Japan Trip? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were cheerful visitors from Oceania. The weather was fine and we completed the planned itinerary without any trouble. Osaka was the final stop of their long journey. During their travels they had encountered several unexpected situations — taking the wrong train, sleeping on firm tatami mats, being served seafood at a ryokan dinner that could not be eaten, and finding no shower available — but they spoke about it all brightly, saying it had been a good experience. They seemed to find prices in Japan quite reasonable, and they explained at length how high the cost of living is in Oceania. At lunch I took them to an okonomiyaki restaurant, and they kindly invited me to eat together and treated me. Since they wanted to enjoy something delicious in Osaka at the end of their trip, I recommended that, budget permitting, they try Kobe beef.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNipponbashi～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 2SubwayDobutsuen-mae～Namba190JPY
    Total430JPY

    Tour Report by Naoki

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

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    Jul 11, 2026
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    4 hour Private Tour
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    Jun 6, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Wonderful time in Kyoto
    We had a terrific time with Naoki. He…

    May 1, 2026
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    Naoki is an…

    Mar 28, 2026
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple & National Bunraku Theatre

    Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple & National Bunraku Theatre

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Meet up @W Osaka
    • 13:35-14:35 @Shitennoji Temple
    • 14:50-15:00＠Harukas Garden
    • 15:10-15:25@Shinsekai
    • 15:40-16:00 @Kuromon Market
    • 16:05-16:15@National Bunraku Theatre
    • 16:25-17:00@ Dotonbori, Hozenji Temple
    • 17:00 Dismissal @Dotonbori

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania. They had carefully planned their two-week stay in Japan, and shared detailed information in advance about their expectations and interests, including that they would visit Osaka Castle on their own the day before the tour, the places they hoped to see during the tour, that they wished to end the tour in Dotonbori so they could have dinner there after sunset, and that they would be staying in Osaka in total for several days. Because of this, I was able to provide not only helpful guidance during the tour but also additional information afterward, which they were very pleased with. This tour was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides serving all 47 prefectures. I believe the guests had a fulfilling and enjoyable time.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinsaibashi～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka240JPY
    Section 2SubwayTennoji～Dobutsuen-mae190JPY
    Section 3SubwayEbisucho～Nipponbashi190JPY
    Total620JPY

    Tour Report by Sachiko

    I’m Sahiko Ogura, Sachiko literally means ‘happy child’, please call me Sachiko or Sachi for short. I was born and raised in Osaka. I’ve been guide for 6 years mainly in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara after having worked far trading company. I love traveling and visited about 30 countries, where I had a great time and experienced something new and exciting. I also like sports, tea ceremony and gardening, I’m growing veritable and flower in my garden. Please let me know your interest and anything what you would like to do during your tour. I’m happy to make an itinerary customized for you.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you and exploring in my home town!

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    Sachiko the best tour guide
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    Sep 9, 2026
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    My First Visit to Osaka
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Akihabara

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Akihabara

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00　Meet up @ Hotel Vista Tokyo Tsukiji
    • 10:15　Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 11:10　Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
    • 11:30　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:40　Imperial Palace
    • 13:20　Lunch @ Numazu Uogashi Sushi (Marunouchi Building)
    • 14:30　Senso-ji Temple
    • 15:30　Akihabara
    • 16:05　Disband @ Akihabara Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, and Akihabara The guest was a person from Europe visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Tokyo, the guest planned to travel to Kyoto and Osaka. At Meiji Shrine, the guest appeared impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Tsukiji Market and Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, although it rained, the guest showed interest in the vast grounds and in the historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. At Senso-ji, the guest listened with interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. In Akihabara, the guest wanted to explore more shops before returning to the hotel, so we parted ways at Akihabara Station. Since I responded exactly as the guest had wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTsukiji～Shibuya600JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Suehirocho0JPY
    Total920JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

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

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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Walking tour of Tokyo
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    Sep 11, 2026
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    Higly recommend
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Had an amazing tour with Seizi Kaminto.…

    Sep 8, 2026
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    Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
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    Sep 4, 2026
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    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
    Tripadvisor review: Kawagoe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    We had a great time learning about…

  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.9:00 Meet up @Villa Sanjo Muromachi
    • 2. 9:40 @Arashiyama Monkey Park
    • 3. 11:00 @Tenryu-ji Temple & Bamboo Grove
    • 4. 12:50 @Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 5. 14:30 @Kawaramachi Sanjo
    • 6. 15:10 Disband @Shinkyogoku Shopping Street

    Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I had been told that the group included some energetic younger guests, so I planned an itinerary that would keep everyone engaged and entertained. The forecast called for rain, which worried me, but we only had a light drizzle on the way to Arashiyama Monkey Park. One of the guests had a taste for the authentic and was very satisfied with the garden at Tenryu-ji Temple. When asked for advice on souvenirs, I guided the group to a trustworthy shop that also offered samples, and they purchased with full confidence. Along the way, the group had a light snack at Arashiyama Station on the Randen line before heading to Kinkaku-ji Temple. One of the younger guests left a bag in the restroom, and we went back to retrieve it, but it was already gone. On the off chance, we checked at a souvenir shop, and it had been turned in there. The guests were deeply moved, certain that a local person had found it and handed it in. We had also wanted to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, but between one thing and another we ran out of time, so I took the group to Shinkyogoku shopping street to buy an authentic yukata. In the end, one of the guests purchased an authentic tie-dyed haori and looked very satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKarasuma～Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 2TrainRanden Arashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 3BusKitano-Hakubaicho～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 4BusKinkakuji-michi～Kawaramachi Sanjo230JPY
    Total950JPY

    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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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①　10:30　Meet at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
    • ②　10:35　Itinerary explanation・Brief explanation about Kyoto
    • ③　11:00　Nijo Castle
    • ④　12:30　Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • ⑤　13:45　Daitoku-ji Temple・Hoshun-in
    • ⑥　14:45　Sanjusangen-do
    • ⑦　15:50　Disband at Keihan Sanjo

    # What Can You See on a Private Kyoto Day Tour Beyond Temples? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, and this was their first time in Japan and in Kyoto. Since the arrangements had only been made through a travel agency beforehand, I spoke with them directly for the first time when we met in person. The destinations for the day were changed significantly on the spot. Because they had already seen plenty of temples, shrines, and dry landscape gardens in Tokyo, they wanted to experience something different, which led to the destinations chosen this time. In particular, they were overwhelmed and deeply moved by the 1,001 statues of Kannon Bosatsu at Sanjusangendo, all of which are National Treasures. When I told them the legend that there is always one Buddha statue with a face closely resembling your own, and that if you can find it your wishes will come true and your fortune will open up, they found it very intriguing. Part of the group returned to the Hotel a little early due to feeling unwell. There were no expenses to be reimbursed.

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    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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