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  • Kyoto in One Day: Start from Noku Kyoto & Nishiki market

    Kyoto in One Day: Start from Noku Kyoto & Nishiki market

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Start from Noku Kyoto
    • 9:40 Strolling from Kiyomizu-zaka – San-nenzaka – Ninen-zaka – Maruyama park
    • 11:10 Nishiki market
    • 12:15 Strolling in the Fushimi area incl. lunch
    • 15:00 Noku Kyoto

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Kyoto's Fushimi Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. When discussing the course, they said they did not want shrines or temples and simply wanted to walk around a lot, so although it was not among the options, I suggested Fushimi and they agreed. They wanted to ride the Jikkokubune boat, so I asked at the reception desk. Since I was told that the guide would also be charged a fare, I had intended to wait without boarding, but as there were few passengers, they let me ride for free in exchange for interpreting. Some of the guests worked as mechanical engineers and were excited about the structure of the lock gates, and the yakitori at lunch was also well received. At the end, they gave me a firm handshake. Overall, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKarasuma Marutamachi～Kiyomizu-michi230JPY
    Section 2BusShijo Takakura～Shijo Keihan-mae230JPY
    Section 3TrainGion-Shijo～Fushimi-Momoyama280JPY
    Section 4TrainMomoyama-Goryomae～Takeda180JPY
    Section 5SubwayTakeda～Marutamachi260JPY
    Total1,180JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    Thanks for joining our tour. I’m Hiro Nakagawa, assigned to be your guide for this tour. I was eligible as a National Licensed Tour Guide in 2017. I have guided many tourists from overseas since then. Japan is a beautiful country with full of various attractions. Please enjoy your time in this country to the fullest. I will help you with that. What are you interested in this country? I will introduce this country’s long history, traditional culture, beautiful seasonal highlights, and delicious food to you. Please let me know your preferences. If it’s other than which I mentioned, I’m preparing it for you as much as possible. Let’s enjoy the trip together!

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    Jul 13, 2025
    H2enjoy
    Wonderful Day Trip to Mt. Koya from the Osaka Cruise Terminal
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    Jun 20, 2025
    zoranm709
    Kyoto great tour experience.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Enjoyed the sites we were taken. Hiro was…

    Jun 18, 2025
    Adventurer310309
    Cool surprises on our Osaka and Kyoto tours with Hiro.
    Tripadvisor review: Osaka 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    My wife…

    May 26, 2025
    SK G
    Excellent tour
    Tripadvisor review: Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Mr. Hiro provided an excellent experience. Personable…

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

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nijo Castle

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at M's Est Kyoto Station South
    • 9:30~10:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 10:30~11:20 Sanjusangendo
    • 12:00~13:50 Yasaka Shrine – Kodaiji Temple
    • 12:15~15:00 Nijo Castle
    • 15:30 Kyoto Station　　Disband

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like from Kyoto Station? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guides led a private one-day tour of Kyoto for a group visiting from Europe who had already been traveling in Japan for about two weeks before arriving in Kyoto. The departure was originally scheduled for 10:00 but was moved up to 9:00, and we began by visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The guests were deeply impressed by the sight of the red torii gates spreading across the entire Inari mountain, and they took many photographs. At Sanjusangendo, they were also moved by the 1,001 Buddhist statues and the strikingly lifelike statues of the 28 guardian deities. At Nijo Castle, our conversation turned to William Adams, who served the Tokugawa shogunate, and we discussed the historical background of that era. As we had walked quite a long distance, the guests appeared rather tired, but in search of a delicious beer, we parted ways at Kyoto Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Shichijo170JPY
    Section 3TrainShichijo～Gion-Shijo170JPY
    Section 4TrainGion-Shijo～Sanjo170JPY
    Section 5SubwaySanjo～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 6SubwayNijojo-mae～Kyoto260JPY
    Total1,140JPY

    Tour Report by shige

    Hello, This is Shige. I was born and brought up in Osaka. I have been enjoying working as a tour guide since 2016 after retired from a manufacturing company in which I worked at the overseas department. So I experienced a lot of business with customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, and USA where my three years of living and working at the subsidiary company with my family was the most amazing experience of my life. Well, Japan has a long history including ancient remains, historic buildings and cultures at each period over 2000 years. I hope you will enjoy exploring Japan in this tour. I look forward to seeing you soon.
    Shige.

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    May 23, 2026
    Sarajean_s
    Viator review: Kyoto Early Morning Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Shige was an excellent…

    Apr 12, 2026
    Mariana_M
    Viator review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel, walk to Peace Park　10:20 Peace Memorial Museum　11:30 Summit Memorial Hall・Cenotaph・Tower of Paper Cranes・Mobilized Students Memorial・Atomic Bomb Dome　12:40 Move by Hiroshima Electric Railway and ferry　14:00 Arrive at Miyajima Pier, lunch　14:40 Great Torii Gate・Itsukushima Shrine・Omotesando　16:20 Move from Miyajima Pier to Hiroshima Station by ferry and JR　17:30 Disband at Hiroshima Station

    Title: What's a Private Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania who had left their group in Kyoto and arrived in Hiroshima the day before. At the Peace Memorial Museum, they spent a great deal of time in the section on the history of nuclear development, taking many photographs. At the Hiroshima Summit Memorial Hall, which opened this spring next to the museum as a temporary building set to remain until the next summit is held in Japan six years from now, they searched for the message left by their region's leader who had attended as an invited participant, but were disappointed to find it was not on display. In the continuing intense heat, the guests seemed to relax somewhat on Miyajima while enjoying the scent of the sea.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Electric Railway Genbaku Dome-mae～Hiroshima Electric Railway Miyajimaguchi270JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Miyajimaguchi Station～JR Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total690JPY

    Tour Report by Shin

    I have been an English and Italian guide for 10 years in Hiroshima, Miyajima, Okayama, Kurashiki, Iwakuni, Himeji, Osaka, Kochi and Sanin. I used to work for the Japanese trading house in Milan Italy for 9 years, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam for 2 years and Kobe /Osaka for 25 years. I was engaged in the textile and apparel division covering European and Asian market. Moreover, I worked for a food company who produce special sauce for okonomiyaki, famous local food. After retiring, I live in Hiroshima, my hometown, working as a tourist guide mainly, sometimes as an Italian interpreter for A-bomb survivor testimonies and translation. I guide you about history, culture, architecture, art, industry, economy and so on according to your interests and wishes. My hobby is oil painting of the scenery of the Inland Sea of Seto, the first national park of Japan and visiting art museum. I am interested in impressionists and works during renaissance.

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    Mar 21, 2025
    Carol B
    Peaceful Tour with Kind Local
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    Dec 10, 2024
    Catherine_U
    Great Half Day with Shin!
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    Dec 8, 2024
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    11/10 Great Guide
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    Oct 7, 2024
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    We had a lovely visit of…
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Kayabacho Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Kayabacho Station & Shibuya Station

    Tsukiji Local Food & Culture Half-Day Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting place: Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Hatchobori
    • 10:10 Depart Kayabacho Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
    • Monzen-Nakacho Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • Tsukishima Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
    • Toyosu Station
    • (Yurikamome)
    • 10:40 Arrive Shijo-mae Station
    • Toyosu Toyosu Wholesale Market Building
    • Toyosu Intermediate Wholesale Market Building
    • 11:30 Depart Shijo-mae Station
    • (Yurikamome)
    • Toyosu Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
    • Tsukishima Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • 12:00 Tsukiji Market Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Tsukiji Uogashi
    • Lunch: Tsukiji Sushisei Tsukiji Annex
    • 13:00 Depart Tsukiji Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • Ueno Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 13:30 Arrive Tawaramachi Station
    • Tawaramachi Kappabashi Kitchen Town
    • 14:00 Depart Tawaramachi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 14:30 Shibuya Station
    • Disband: Shibuya Station

    Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Toyosu Market, Tsukiji, Kappabashi, and Shibuya The guests came from North America. One member had visited Japan several times before (the most recent visit being seven years earlier), while the others were visiting Japan for the first time. The main purpose of this trip was a one-week journey to Hokkaido. They had arrived at Haneda Airport the previous night. They mentioned that clearing customs took more than two hours. They then made their way to the hotel by transferring between the Tokyo Monorail and other lines. The tour took place in light rain. First, we went to Toyosu Market. The whole group said they loved sushi and sashimi. In the seafood wholesale building, we watched a video of the "tuna auction." They asked questions such as, "How much tuna is put up for auction?" "What is the price per fish?" and "What kind of tuna is expensive?" They also asked, "Which part of the tuna is the most delicious?" In the intermediate wholesalers' building, most of the shops had already closed, but they asked, "Why aren't we allowed inside?" and "Why do they sell vegetables and not just fish?" After that, we transferred between the Yurikamome and other lines to reach the Tsukiji Outer Market. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, there had been a prior request for a sushi lunch, so we had lunch at the counter of a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji (they said the squid and the flounder fin were delicious). Afterward, we strolled through the market. They also asked, "Why are there so many people here? Is it always this crowded?" There was a strong request: "We really want to buy kitchen knives at Kappabashi," so we then went to Kappabashi Kitchen Town. They purchased two knives they had been looking for. After that, they requested, "Please take us to Shibuya," so we went to Shibuya. They commented, "The streets are so clean. There's no litter." "The public restrooms are clean and pleasant." They also remarked that in some cities in North America, homelessness has increased sharply and safety has deteriorated rapidly. We parted ways at Shibuya Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKayabacho Station～Monzen-Nakacho Station178JPY
    Section 2SubwayMonzen-Nakacho Station～Tsukishima Station178JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukishima Station～Toyosu Station178JPY
    Section 4OtherToyosu Station～Shijo-mae Station189JPY
    Section 5OtherShijo-mae Station～Toyosu Station189JPY
    Section 6SubwayToyosu Station～Tsukishima Station178JPY
    Section 7SubwayTsukishima Station～Tsukiji Market Station178JPY
    Section 8SubwayTsukiji Station～Tawaramachi Station209JPY
    Section 9SubwayTawaramachi Station～Shibuya Station252JPY
    Total1,729JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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    Jul 21, 2026
    Christelle_G
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour guide
    Masa san is extremely knowledgeable and…

    Jul 1, 2026
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    Amazing day in Tokyo
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    Jun 2, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour and guide!
    This is a great tour, and our…

    Jun 1, 2026
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    Viator review: Private Tokyo Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meeting place: Hotel Shinjuku
    • 9:10 Shinjuku Shinjuku Station East Exit Station Travel Concierge
    • 9:20 Depart Shinjuku Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Akasaka-mitsuke Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 10:00 Arrive Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Sensoji Temple
    • Asakusa Shrine
    • Nakamise Shopping Street
    • 11:00 Depart Asakusa Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 11:10 Suehirocho Station
    • Akihabara Akihabara Electric Town
    • 12:00 Depart Suehirocho Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Nihombashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
    • 12:20 Otemachi Station
    • Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • Nijubashi Bridge
    • 13:30 Depart Nijubashimae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • 14:00 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
    • Harajuku Meiji Shrine
    • Break: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
    • Takeshita Street
    • Cat Street
    • 15:00 Depart Harajuku Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 15:10 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • 15:30 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 15:40 Arrive Shinjuku Station
    • 15:40 Disband: Shinjuku Station

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Akihabara, and Shibuya The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. This was also their first trip to the Asia region. They had arrived at Narita Airport the previous night via a connecting flight and taken the Narita Express to Shinjuku. They planned to stay in Japan for a couple of weeks, spending several days in Tokyo before continuing to Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka, and departing from Kansai Airport. They requested visits to Akihabara and Takeshita Street. The weather was quite hot, so the tour included several breaks. First, since they wanted to buy SUICA cards (their arrival the previous night had been delayed and they had not been able to purchase them at the airport), we went to the travel concierge counter at the east exit of Shinjuku Station. We started at Asakusa. I explained "Sensoji Temple and the history of Tokyo from the Edo period" and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." There were questions such as "What kind of religion and teachings are in Buddhism?" and "Do all Japanese people believe in Buddhism?" We then moved to Akihabara. We walked around the electronics district, and they purchased character goods and also bought and tasted a candied strawberry from a street stall. Next we went to the Imperial Palace. I explained "the history of the move from Edo to Tokyo," "the Meiji Restoration," and "the current Imperial family." There were also questions such as "Does the Emperor really live inside here?" and "Who was the Emperor at that time?" As the guests seemed a little tired, we rested for a while at a rest area. From there, we moved to Harajuku. At Meiji Shrine, I explained "about the torii gate" and "the history and philosophy of Shinto." We took a break at Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu. They said, "It's wonderful that there is such a green place in the center of the city." After that, we moved to Shibuya, crossed the Scramble Crossing, and took commemorative photos in front of the Hachiko statue. There was a question: "Why do so many people gather here?" There were also comments such as "The city is so clean. There is no litter on the ground," "The public restrooms are clean and pleasant," and "The subway is quiet and clean." Since they were not sure how to get back to the hotel, I saw them off at Kyobashi Station and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku Station～Asakusa Station252JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Suehirocho Station178JPY
    Section 3SubwaySuehirocho Station～Otemachi Station178JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijubashimae Station～Meiji-jingumae Station209JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku Station～Shibuya Station146JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya Station～Shinjuku Station167JPY
    Total1,130JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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    Jul 21, 2026
    Christelle_G
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour guide
    Masa san is extremely knowledgeable and…

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    Amazing day in Tokyo
    Masa was our tour guide. Masa was an…

    Jun 2, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour and guide!
    This is a great tour, and our…

    Jun 1, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Toranomon Hills Station & Ginza Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Toranomon Hills Station & Ginza Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting point: The Okura Tokyo
    • 10:20 Depart Toranomon Hills Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • Tsukiji Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Tsukiji Uogashi
    • 11:30 Depart Tsukiji Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • Ueno Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 11:45 Arrive Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Sensoji Temple
    • Asakusa Shrine
    • Nakamise Shopping Street
    • 13:00 Depart Asakusa Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Nihombashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
    • 13:20 Arrive Otemachi Station
    • Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • Nijubashi Bridge
    • 14:30 Depart Nijubashimae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • 14:40 Arrive Hibiya Station
    • Hibiya Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
    • Lunch: HIBIYA FOOD HALL
    • Ginza Mitsukoshi Ginza Store
    • Ginza Six
    • Ginza Uniqlo
    • 16:20 Ginza Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • 16:30 Toranomon Hills Station
    • 16:30 Dismissal: Toranomon Hills Station

    Can You Do a Private One-Day Sightseeing Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ginza The guests were a group visiting Japan from Oceania, all visiting Japan for the first time. They arrived at Haneda Airport the previous night via Singapore and took a taxi to their hotel. They mentioned that they had enjoyed Japanese cuisine within their hotel that evening. They planned to stay in Japan for two weeks. They would spend some time in Tokyo, then travel to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Naoshima, before returning to Tokyo and heading home. The group mentioned that they had asked people who had traveled to Japan before for recommendations on places to visit. They planned to go out to Shinjuku Golden Gai that evening. In quite hot weather, the tour included many rest breaks. We first visited the Tsukiji Uogashi and the Tsukiji Outer Market. I explained about "Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple," "the history of Tsukiji Market," and "the difference from Toyosu Market." There were questions and comments such as "Why are there so many people here? Is it always like this?" and "It seems like there are a lot of tourists." We purchased and sampled "tuna sashimi" and "grilled salt shrimp." We moved on to Asakusa. The group was surprised by the crowds along the Nakamise shopping street. I explained about "Sensoji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo" and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." There were questions such as "Do all Japanese people believe in Buddhism?" We moved on to the Imperial Palace. I explained about "the Edo period," "the Meiji Restoration," "the current Imperial Family," and "Gyoko-dori Avenue." There were also questions such as "Does the Emperor really live in here?" and "Can you not go inside the Imperial Palace?" As the guests wanted to take a short break, we went to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. Everyone ordered whatever they liked at the FOOD HALL for lunch. From there, we walked to Ginza. The group was impressed by the basement food floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, saying, "We've heard that Shinjuku Isetan is also wonderful, so we'd love to go there too." There were also comments such as "The whole city is so clean. There's no litter anywhere." "The public toilets are clean and pleasant." "The subway is quiet and clean." and "Why are there no trash cans on the streets?" As the guests wanted to be taken back to their hotel, I saw them off at Toranomon Hills Station, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayToranomon Hills Station～Tsukiji Station178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station209JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa Station～Otemachi Station178JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijubashimae Station～Hibiya Station178JPY
    Section 5SubwayGinza Station～Toranomon Hills Station178JPY
    Total921JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Akihabara

    Tokyo in One Day: Akihabara

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at hotel
    • 10:00-11:30 Sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple, move to Kappabashi, shopping
    • 11:30-12:15 Move to Akihabara, sightseeing
    • 12:15-13:00. Lunch in Akihabara
    • 13::30-14:00 Sightseeing at Nijubashi Bridge of the Imperial Palace
    • 14:00-15:30. Move to Meiji Shrine, after worship move to Shimbashi Station, disband

    What Is a Relaxed Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and More The guests had a relaxed schedule planned, as they would be visiting an amusement park the following day. I had planned to show them the older side of Tokyo, including Asakusa and Shibuya, but since they were dealing with jet lag, I arranged a leisurely itinerary. Because one of the guests had an interest in food and cooking, we decided to visit Kappabashi, and afterward we stopped by Akihabara. They seemed intrigued by the crane machine toys there. Although the weather was rainy and unsettled, I believe the rows of pine trees at the Imperial Palace and the greenery of Meiji Shrine helped ease the fatigue of their long journey.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi～Asakusa220JPY
    Section 2TrainTawaramachi～Suehirocho178JPY
    Section 3TrainAkihabara～Tokyo146JPY
    Section 4TrainNijubashimae～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shimbashi208JPY
    Total961JPY

    Tour Report by Kappa

    Thank you for your entry in this tour. Nice to meet you in this mail.
    Your tour guide Kappa is my nickname. Kappa is a traditional, imaginary creature who came into being in Japan over 300 years ago. She is good at swimming, like me, for I like swimming. I would like to make our tour operated smoothly as Kappa does when she swims in the river or pond. It is my pleasure to introduce many aspects in our tour, especially cooking, for it is my hobby and I went to the professional cooking and SAKE school, respectively. If you have any questions or requests about Japanese cooking, of course our tour, I am very delighted to answer to you anytime!

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  • Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Kyoto Imperial Palace

    Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Kyoto Imperial Palace

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30　Meet at Osaka Port Cruise Ship Terminal
    • 11:15　Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 12:40　Stroll from Gion Hanamikoji and Pontocho to Nishiki Market
    • 13:50　Lunch at Nishiki Market, wagyu beef and more
    • 14:30　Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • 15:45　Wear a kimono and experience a tea ceremony
    • 17:10　Experience ends
    • 18:50　Escort back to Osaka Port Cruise Ship and end of guide

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Nishiki Market The guests were a group of close friends visiting from North America, who had originally moved there from other regions. Since one of the guests had an injured leg, we used escalators wherever possible and kept the walking pace slow. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, despite the many stairs, they enjoyed walking through the Senbon Torii, the path of a thousand gates. In Gion, along Hanamikoji and Pontocho, they were very curious and fascinated by explanations about maiko and geiko. At Nishiki Market, everyone in the group was delighted by the delicious wagyu beef. At the Kyoto Imperial Palace, I explained about the presence of the Emperor and about the Japanese people. During the kimono tea ceremony, one of the guests used a chair, while the others made a real effort to sit properly in the seiza style. Their legs went numb and they could not walk for a while afterward, but they loved wearing kimono and looked very happy.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOsaka Port～Inari1,230JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo220JPY
    Section 3TrainShijo～Osaka Port1,280JPY
    Total2,730JPY

    Tour Report by Shuji

    My name is Shuji, meaning “Excellent Manager” in English. I was born in Hiroshima 1952. I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
    After graduating Kyoto Univ. I joined Mitsubishi-UFJ Bank, Osaka Branch where I met my wife who was a master of Englsih, so I started studying English.
    The bank allowed me to go to Columbia Graduate business school in New York and got MBA Degree there. I worked in London and Manchester Branch.
    During staying in U.K., I was introduced by BBC and Financial Times News Paper about my achievement there. I was selected as a personal assistant and interpreter for the President of the Bank.
    I made many business trips with him to overseas countries. I experienced as an interpreter for meeting late Henry Kissinger and the President of Citi. Corp.
    I changed the job to ORIX corporation, there I was promoted to a Board Member. When the company had acquired Dutch company, I was a member as an accountant to check the Dutch company’s statements of accounts.
    My hobbies are cooking, singing a song, playing tennis & golf, enjoy seeing arts especially opera & musical, travel. I am also busy with taking care of grandchildren. I passed Government Licensed Guide Exam. in 2016. After I retired in 2017, I started guide job as a part timer. So far, I accomplished guide job more than 500 times.
    My area coverage is from Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji to Kyoto, Nara, Oaka, Hiroshima. I am also able to guide Tea Ceremony, Maiko/Geisha, Sushi Making, Calligraphy, Sumo, Samurai, etc. I can speak excellent English. My knowledge is very wide and deep about not only sightseeing places but Japanese History, Culture, Religion, Daily Life. I know many foreign countries and people. I love talking with all kinds of people including babies with interesting humor.
    By the way, I look young for my age of 74.

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  • Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30 Meet up @Tempozan
    • 2. 11:00 @Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 3. 12:10 @Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 4. 13:15 @Hanamikoji Street
    • 5. 14:00 Tea ceremony experience @Fukujuen
    • 6. 15:00 @Sannenzaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Starbucks
    • 7. 15:30 @Gion Shirakawa
    • 8. 16:15 Disband @Tempozan

    A Private Kyoto Tour with a Tea Ceremony Experience: A Licensed Guide's Report Thirty minutes before departure on the day of the tour, I was informed of a change to the itinerary that had been decided in advance. Since the guests had said they wanted to enjoy a tea ceremony experience without wearing a kimono, and that reservation was already set for 14:00, I had to think carefully about how best to arrange the desired destinations. In the end, I was able to cover the entire itinerary as requested, and the guests told me, "You did a great job." They took many photographs and also shopped at a historic store I recommended, and I believe they were very satisfied.

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    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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:20 Meet at Kyoto Station Shinkansen exit　10:45 Fushimi Inari　12:30 Lunch (vegetarian restaurant near Nishiki Market) 13:20 Nishiki Market
    • 14:20 Gion area　15:10 Higashiyama area (Yasaka Pagoda, Ninenzaka)　　15:50 Gion Kagai Art Museum　16:25 Keihan Railway Gion-Shijo
    • 16:40 The guide got off at Tambabashi, tour ended. The guests headed to Osaka.

    What Is a Private Kyoto and Gion Tour Like for Cruise Guests? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan from Europe as part of a cruise trip. Since I had once studied at a university in Europe, topics about the region came up often during the tour. We discussed a wide range of subjects, including society, education, prices, religion, and safety. Because one of the guests followed a specific diet, we had arranged in advance for them to reserve a suitable restaurant near Nishiki Market. It was my first time visiting this restaurant as well; the food was good and it seemed to be a welcome option, though the prices were on the higher side and the portions were somewhat small. This may be unavoidable given the restaurant's specialty. The restaurant was filled with international travelers. After lunch, I guided the group around Gion and stopped by the Gion Hanamachi Art Museum. Since the geisha dance performance was scheduled for 4:00, we first went to see sights in the Higashiyama area, such as the Yasaka Pagoda, and then returned to the museum to watch the dance. Afterward, the guests wanted to visit Dotonbori in Osaka before returning to Osaka Port, so I guided them to the Keihan train, rode with them as far as Tanbabashi Station, and explained how to get to Dotonbori. The photo was taken at Tatsumi Bridge in Gion Shirakawa.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo220JPY
    Section 3TrainGion-Shijo～Tambabashi280JPY
    Total650JPY

    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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