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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

    • 7:30 Hotel Meet　8:10 Fushimi Inari　　9:50 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　10:40 Short Break　11:35 Kinkaku-ji　12:45 Nijo Castle　13:40 Tour Ends

    Title: What Is a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. The itinerary was mainly led by one of the guests, with the others generally following along, and most of the questions came from the same guest. The group happily took many photos throughout the day. At Fushimi Inari, some of the guests wrote wishes on fox-shaped ema plaques and also tried lifting the "omokaru-ishi" stone. At each site, we saw many students on school excursions. The summer heat had eased a little, and we no longer sweated much during the tour. As we are approaching the end of September, this is only natural, and it seems autumn is just around the corner. After visiting Nijo Castle, the guests returned to their hotel by taxi. The photo was taken at Fushimi Inari.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSanjo～Fushimi Inari220JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 3TrainRanden Arashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 4BusKitano-Hakubaicho～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 5BusKinkakuji-michi～Nishioji-Oike230JPY
    Section 6SubwayNishioji-Oike～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Total1,390JPY

    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
    Miguel_E
    Amazing Service
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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
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    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
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    Aug 7, 2026
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    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45　Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 　　　　Take the streetcar to the Atomic Bomb Dome
    • 9:07　Arrive at the Atomic Bomb Dome
    • 　　　Tour the monuments　Museum
    • 11:45　Finish　Head to Okonomiyaki Ichi
    • 11:55　Arrive at Okonomiyaki Ichi
    • 12:55　Finish lunch and head to the bus stop
    • 13:07　Take the bus to Nishi-Hiroshima Station
    • 13:41　Take the train to Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 14:02　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 14:25　Take the ferry to Miyajima
    • 14:35　Arrive at Miyajima
    • 　　　　Shrine　Treasure Hall　Main approach
    • 16:40　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima
    • 17:01　Take the train to Hiroshima Station
    • 17:45　Disband at Shin-Inokuchi Station

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima for guests visiting Japan from North America. The guests had initially specified a hotel in Osaka as the meeting point, but I explained that it takes about an hour and a half by Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Osaka, and in the end we arranged to meet at Hiroshima Station. The guests later told me that they had thought Osaka and Hiroshima were close to each other, so they had assumed a pickup in Osaka would be possible. The guests viewed the exhibits with great interest and listened attentively to my explanations. At Miyajima, they enjoyed the beautiful scenery and took many photos. They were particularly particular about their photos, retaking them many times until they were satisfied. When I introduced the best photo spot with the five-story pagoda in the background, they were very pleased. On the train back, one of the passengers collapsed, and the train stopped for a long time while an ambulance was called, causing a significant delay. I was very worried about whether the guests would make it in time for their return Shinkansen, but we managed to make it safely.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome220JPY
    Section 2BusPeace Park～Nishi-Hiroshima220JPY
    Section 3TrainNishi-Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Total770JPY

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    Sep 25, 2025
    pedropM3071GD
    Amazing day trip
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    Jul 25, 2025
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    Great personalized tour
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    Jul 13, 2025
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    Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
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    Great tour guide!
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Park & Miyajima

    Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Park & Miyajima

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:20 Meet the guests at Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal
    • 8:30-9:02 Travel from Kaigandori Station to Genbaku Dome-mae Station [Hiroshima Electric Railway]
    • 9:05- 11:10 Peace Memorial Park (Atomic Bomb Dome, Children's Peace Monument, Rest House, Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Peace Memorial Museum, etc.)
    • 11:10-11:55 Travel from Peace Park to Miyajima [Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route]
    • 12:00-13:40 Miyajima sightseeing (eat okonomiyaki for lunch, Omotesando Shopping Street, Itsukushima Shrine)
    • 13:55-14:17 Travel from Miyajima to Hiroshima Port [Hiroshima World Heritage Sea Route]
    • 14:29-14:35 Travel from Hiroshima Port Pier to Keirinjo-mae [Bus]
    • 14:45 Disband at Hiroshima Port Cruise Terminal

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Cruise Port Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report ■ Meeting Since it was my own first time visiting the cruise terminal, I was a little anxious about the meeting point, but the waiting area, shuttle bus stop, and taxi stand were all very easy to understand, which made it easy to meet the guest. We were able to gather a little earlier than planned, so we could depart with plenty of time to spare. ■ Peace Memorial Park During my explanation of the Atomic Bomb Dome, the guest had tears in their eyes. Because they repeatedly said how truly sorry they felt about what had happened, I told them that having them come here like this is genuinely a source of joy for us and that this is what peace means. Since the guest mentioned they could not stay too long in the Peace Memorial Museum, we left early, took a rest at the rest house, and folded paper cranes during that time. This time, since the guest was traveling alone, it was good that I could adjust the plan even more closely to their preferences. ■ Miyajima As the guest had never tried okonomiyaki, we went to an okonomiyaki restaurant in the shopping street. They told me they were happy to be able to eat local cuisine at such a traditional restaurant, because when traveling alone they never had the courage to go and always ended up at fast food places. After that we visited Itsukushima Shrine and returned to the ferry terminal. I felt I must be careful, because sitting down to eat lunch at a restaurant rather than eating while walking naturally shortens the time available for other sightseeing. I was sorry that we had to rush at the end. ■ Transportation Due to time constraints, we used ferries for transportation this time. In particular, the ferry that goes directly from Miyajima to Hiroshima Port (although it was a little far from the cruise terminal) greatly reduces travel time, so I thought the guest would not feel too tired. ■ Impressions The guest travels around the world by cruise ship and shared many stories about cruising and the places they have visited so far. They told me it was a very enjoyable tour that flew by, which made me extremely happy. This is unrelated to the tour, but there were several times when they were troubled by not being able to use Wi-Fi, so I thought that if the Wi-Fi environment were improved, traveling in Hiroshima would become even easier. Once again, I felt fortunate to meet such a wonderful guest. Thank you very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKaigandori Station～Genbaku Dome-mae Station220JPY
    Section 2FerryPeace Park～Miyajima1,100JPY
    Section 3FerryMiyajima Port～Hiroshima Port2,100JPY
    Section 4BusHiroshima Port Pier～Keirinjo-mae220JPY
    Total3,640JPY

    Tour Report by Riona

    Hello! I am Riona. I will be your guide in Hiroshima. I was born and raised in Hiroshima and currently attend a university in Hiroshima.
    I just started guiding and am very happy to be able to show everyone around my favorite city, Hiroshima.
    I like to eat, travel, talk to people, dance, and play the saxophone, and I look forward to traveling with you all, talking and eating good food !!
    When you see this message, please contact me via WhatsApp.
    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me before the tour.
    Let me help you create wonderful travel memories.
    Thank you.

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    Jun 8, 2025
    andrewcW9931RV
    Poignant and insightful trip made special by our knowledgeable,kind and generous guide
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    Nov 9, 2024
    samsJ3261JY
    A fabulous day!
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    Oct 16, 2024
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    Estupendo recorrido
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    Oct 8, 2024
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    Incredible experience to see Hiroshima
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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

    • 8:40 Meet at hotel. By bus to Gora. By cable car to Sounzan. By ropeway to Owakudani. Black eggs. By ropeway to Togendai. 11:25 pirate ship. Disembark at Hakonemachi Port.
    • Feeding the carp. Maruyama Bussan present and shopping. Lunch at Donburi Chaya. Hakone Checkpoint ruins. By bus to Motohakone Port. Hakone Shrine. By bus to in front of Hotel.
    • Board the bus heading toward the Glass Forest and disband at 15:45. The way to get from boarding the bus to the hotel has been explained and understood.

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like for Repeat Visitors to Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the second time, having first toured the country about ten years ago, and this time they wanted to explore places different from before. On this trip they also planned to visit Izukogen. Since they live in a highland area in North America, they said they felt relieved and comfortable to be free from Tokyo's high humidity today. Some of the guests enjoy photography and turn the photos into jigsaw puzzles. The guests are fond of Japan, and mentioned that a recently awarded film set in Japan's samurai era left a strong impression on them. As a result, they were interested in the relationship between the Emperor and the Shogun, which became a topic of conversation. They were also interested in the culture of that period, so Hakone's marquetry woodwork (yosegi-zaiku), the Hakone Checkpoint (Sekisho) ruins and the surrounding townscape, and Hakone Shrine all made for ideal sightseeing subjects. This private 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. [Japan Guide Agency](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is a winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best and is not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Odawara Station5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Aug 24, 2026
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    Aug 6, 2026
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    Jun 25, 2026
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  • Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:40 Meeting at Hiroshima Station
    • 2. 11:55 Arrived at Hiroshima Castle by bus
    • 3. 13:40 Arrived at the Museum by taxi
    • 4. 14.20 Museum
    • 5. 15:20 Peace Park including the A-Bomb Dome
    • 6. 15:40 Arrived at Hiroshima station by tram and said good-bye

    Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on History and the Atomic Bomb Body: The guests were visitors from North America. In their email, they mentioned that they had learned about Japan's wars and the wars Japan experienced, and they wanted to ask questions about them. So at Hiroshima Castle, rather than focusing on the history of the castle itself, I explained the wars that Japan initiated or took part in after the Meiji Restoration. I described the background of the First Sino-Japanese War, the war with China that began with the Manchurian Incident, and the Pacific War, along with their backgrounds and reasons. The guests said they had learned a great deal, though I felt I needed to explain things in a more organized way. It was interesting that they were more interested in Japan's wars than in the atomic bomb. At the end, however, one of the guests asked, "Don't the people of Hiroshima hate the country that dropped the atomic bomb?" When I replied, "People hate the war, not the country. Nuclear weapons must never be used," they nodded deeply in agreement.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station～Hiroshima Castle220JPY
    Section 2TrainIn front of the A-Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total440JPY

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    Apr 13, 2026
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    Apr 11, 2026
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    Oct 26, 2025
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    Great Hiroshima experience
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    Jun 25, 2025
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    Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
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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

    • 1. 10:30 Meeting point Hotel Century Southern Tower
    • 2. 11:15 Asakusa
    • 3. 12:30 Yanaka
    • 4. 13:00 Lunch (Sendagi, Ramen Suehiro)
    • 5. 13:45 Nezu Shrine
    • 6. 14:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 7. 15:45 Shibuya
    • 8. 16:30 Dismissal Shinjuku Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like for International Guests? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They had been to Japan once before in 1971, and this was their first return since then. They arrived in Japan on the 20th, spent about four days sightseeing in Kyoto guided by an acquaintance, and then came to Tokyo. After Tokyo, they planned to travel around Japan by cruise ship, then visit Singapore as well, for a trip of about three weeks in total. Although they were quite active, and just as they had mentioned in our email exchanges beforehand that they played two rounds of golf every week, they were able to walk the entire itinerary without any trouble. We mainly visited traditional sites, and they took photos at each sightseeing point and enjoyed themselves. Beyond the sightseeing spots, they also asked a variety of questions about Japanese culture and daily life. At the end, once we had passed through the ticket gates at Shinjuku Station, which was nearest to their hotel, they said they could return to the hotel on their own, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku～Asakusa272JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno178JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Nippori146JPY
    Section 4SubwayNezu～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shibuya146JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya～Shinjuku167JPY
    Total1,118JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Excellent Guided walking tour of temple, shrine and outdoor food market Tokyo
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    10/10 tour with Haruhiko Yokota
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 9:30 @Togetsukyo Bridge 9:40 @Tenryu-ji Sogenchi Garden 10:00 @Bamboo Grove Walk 10:40 @Ryoan-ji 11:40 @Kinkaku-ji 12:40 Lunch @Tawaraya 13:15 @JR Nijo Station (purchase Shinkansen Green Car ticket and limited express ticket for tomorrow, withdraw cash) 13:40 @Nijo Castle 15:00 Dismiss @Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei

    Title: What Is a Private Car Tour of Kyoto Like With a Licensed Guide? Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle During the tour I learned that one of the guests had some difficulty walking, so I asked the taxi driver to come to Torokko Arashiyama Station at the end of the bamboo grove walk, and the guest boarded there. At Kinkaku-ji, I explained near the gate, using the map, that there were stairs. Since the guest said they wanted to turn back after photographing the golden pavilion, I gave an explanation at the spot where photos of the interior of the pavilion are displayed, and then we returned to the entrance. The guests asked me where would be best to buy a Shinkansen ticket for their trip to Tokyo the next day. As the taxi driver said they would pass Nijo Station on the way to Nijo Castle, I had them stop at Nijo Station and helped purchase a Green Car ticket and a limited express ticket. Since they had little cash left, they withdrew money from the ATM at a convenience store at Nijo Station. At Nijo Castle, I informed them that a wheelchair could be borrowed for free inside the Ninomaru Palace, and since they wished to use it, we did. After guiding them through the Ninomaru Garden, the guests said they wanted to turn back, so we returned to the Ninomaru Palace and exited through the Higashi-Otemon Gate. I explained that entering the Honmaru Palace requires an advance reservation, and since they said they would not use the wheelchair to walk through the garden (they said the wheelchair was only needed inside the Ninomaru Palace), we did not go as far as the Honmaru Palace. The guests had asked me in advance to prepare itinerary proposals, so I had sent three suggestions plus a rainy-day itinerary by email, and the day before they decided on this itinerary. According to the taxi driver, there were quite a lot of tour groups visiting Kyoto today, so I was glad they had chosen this itinerary. Because of the walking difficulty I had been concerned about the bamboo grove walk, but I was relieved that they were able to walk as far as Torokko Arashiyama Station where the taxi driver came to meet us.

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    Tour Report by Keiko

    I am Keiko Ibuki, Goverment-Licensed Guide. I passed National Guide examination and registered in 2015. I started guiding job in 2016. I mainly guide Kansai area, especially Kyoto. From 2016 to 2019, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. In 2023, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. I passed 2nd grade of Kyoto Tourism and Culture examination in 2020. I passed National Examination for Certified Travel Supervisors in 1997. I can tailor my guided tour to meet your requirements. I would like to make your visit to Japan enjoyable and memorable.

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    May 15, 2025
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    World Heritage Sites in Kyoto
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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

    • 1) 12:00 Meet up @ Hotel (2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
    • 2) 12:40 Tsukiji Market
    • 3) 14:10 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 4) 15:40 Nezu Shrine・Otome Inari Shrine
    • 5) 16:10 Yanaka <around the shopping street・Tennoji Temple・cemetery・Uenosakuragi>
    • 6) 17:00 Ueno Park
    • 7) 17:30 Kappabashi Street
    • 8) 18:00 Asakusa <Sensoji Temple・Nakamise Street>
    • 9) 18:10 Disband @ Toei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station

    What's a Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace, Nezu, Yanaka, and Sensoji The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. In advance, they had requested Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace, Nezu, and Sensoji. The tour was originally scheduled to begin at 13:00, but considering the business hours of Tsukiji and the Nakamise shopping street at Sensoji, I proposed a 12:00 start, and they agreed. They seemed very much looking forward to visiting Japan and were quite excited even at our meeting. In contrast, my own throat inflammation had not healed, so I began the tour speaking somewhat more softly than usual while pacing myself. At Tsukiji, I introduced one shop after another as they caught our eye, and the guests enjoyed some steamed buns. One of the guests showed interest in knives as souvenirs for friends, so I introduced several well-known shops (the guests plan to return another day). Next was the East Gardens. Thanks to the recent hit drama "SHOGUN," almost no explanation was needed about the shoguns or Edo Castle (though I briefly explained about the Imperial Household). The East Gardens are compact and beautiful, and everyone was pleased. One of the guests seemed to specialize in plants and trees and spoke about them one after another (though to a guide with no knowledge of gardening, it all sounded like an alien language). No matter how much water I drank, the dryness and inflammation in my throat did not improve, so with the guests' understanding, I continued the tour wearing a mask. In Nezu, I guided them to two shrines. After that, I showed them Snake Alley and the Yanaka shopping street (it was a Wednesday, so some shops were closed). Despite the light rain, we made the most of it and walked through the cemetery, Tennoji, the Ueno-Sakuragi area, and on to Ueno Park — truly a walking tour. When one of the guests was about to buy chopsticks at the Yanaka shopping street, I stopped them, saying, "I'll take you to a proper chopstick shop!" so we headed to Kappabashi. We arrived close to 5:30, and many shops were near closing, so for both the knife shop and the chopstick shop we only confirmed their locations (the guests plan to return another day). When we arrived at Sensoji, the grounds were already lit up. It was good to be able to show them a scene different from the daytime view. Finally, I sent them information by email about how to return to their accommodation, recommended sightseeing spots in the Kanto area, and the nearest station where they could purchase the 72-hour Tokyo Metro pass for foreign tourists, and we parted ways. I felt apologetic that I was not in the best condition, but the guests seemed to understand, and I was relieved to receive a postcard from them as we said goodbye.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToei Subway Oedo Line Tochomae Station～Toei Subway Oedo Line Tsukijishijo Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Otemachi Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Tozai Line Takebashi Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nezu Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nezu Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sendagi Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Tawaramachi Station0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Tachi

    Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Harajuku Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Harajuku Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 14:30 Meeting place: BELLUSTAR TOKYO, Hotel
    • 14:40 Depart Shinjuku Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 15:00 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Cerulean Tower Noh Theater
    • 15:30 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Akasaka-mitsuke Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • 16:00 Arrive Tokyo Station
    • Tokyo Tokyo Station
    • Hotel
    • Imperial Palace Front Plaza
    • Nijubashi Bridge
    • Break at a cafe inside the station
    • Depart Tokyo Station
    • (JR Chuo Line/Sobu Line)
    • 17:30 Arrive Sendagaya
    • Sendagaya National Stadium
    • 18:30 Depart Sendagaya Station
    • (JR Sobu Line/Yamanote Line)
    • 18:40 Arrive Harajuku Station
    • Harajuku Omotesando
    • Omotesando Hills and others
    • 19:30 Depart Harajuku Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 19:40 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • Dinner: Torigin Shibuya branch
    • 20:45 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 21:00 Arrive Shinjuku Station
    • 21:00 Dismiss: Shinjuku Station

    Title: What Is a Private Architecture-Focused Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were friends visiting Japan from Europe. They had come to Japan several times before, though this was their first visit to central Tokyo. This trip was a two-week visit to Japan. They had arrived at Narita Airport two days earlier and carried out some work in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, before arriving in Tokyo around midday. From the following day, they planned to drive a rental car through Nagano, Hida Takayama, and Kanazawa to Kyoto, then return to Tokyo by Shinkansen before flying home. Their wish was to "see notable examples of Japanese architecture." We took several breaks during the tour. First, we visited the Noh stage inside the Cerulean Tower in Shibuya, where I explained the history and current state of Noh. One of the guests remarked, "This is my first time seeing a Noh stage, and the wood-and-wall architecture is wonderful," and asked, "Wasn't it originally set up outdoors?" We then moved to Tokyo Station, where I explained the history of Edo/Tokyo and the history of Tokyo Station. We strolled around the Marunouchi south exit and inside the Station Hotel, and the guests were absorbed in taking photographs everywhere, commenting that it resembled the station building in their home region. After that, we walked from Gyoko-dori Avenue to the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace, then returned to Tokyo Station and took a break at a café inside the station. From there, we moved to Sendagaya and walked around the National Stadium (unfortunately, we could not go inside). We then went to Harajuku and strolled along Omotesando. The guests seemed to like the Tokyu Plaza, so we went inside and photographed various spots. They said, "It's new architecture, with an interesting and wonderful design." After that, we moved to Shibuya, and after taking in the Scramble Crossing, the guests wanted to eat yakitori, so we went to a yakitori restaurant in Shibuya. They enjoyed beer and a large amount of yakitori. There were many questions about topics such as Japan-China relations and Japan-Korea relations. There were also comments and questions such as "The city is clean and there is no litter on the ground," and "Why are there so few EVs in Tokyo?" I saw the guests off at Shinjuku Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku Station～Shibuya Station167JPY
    Section 2SubwayShibuya Station～Tokyo Station209JPY
    Section 3TrainTokyo Station～Sendagaya Station178JPY
    Section 4TrainSendagaya Station Sendagaya Station～Harajuku Station146JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku Station～Shibuya Station146JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya Station～Shinjuku Station167JPY
    Total1,013JPY

    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: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 5:00 Meet @ Grand Hyatt Tokyo
    • 5:20 Toyosu Market (Tuna Auction)
    • 6:45 Intermediate Wholesale Market
    • 7:15 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 8:00 Disband @ Tsukiji Market

    What Is an Early Morning Toyosu Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Private Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, and as this was their third day in Tokyo, they wished to see the early morning tuna auction at Toyosu Market. Since one of the guests had an interest in sushi, they asked me to recommend a place for dinner tonight (a sushi restaurant), so I introduced several restaurants in Tsukiji. The guests found the tuna auction extremely fascinating. At the intermediate wholesale market and the Tsukiji Outer Market, they took many photos of the products displayed at the storefronts. As it was still too early for breakfast, they wished only to have some tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) and then rest at a coffee shop, so I introduced a café within the Outer Market and the tour came to an end.

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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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    Great day touring Tokyo !
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