Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

8:00 Hotel meetup　8:30 Fushimi Inari　10:30 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　　11:10 Short break　　12:30 Kinkaku-ji　14:00 Sanjusangen-do　　14:40 Tour ends

What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama and Sanjusangendo The guest was visiting Japan for the second time from Africa. The guest mentioned that their ancestors came from Europe, but it was a long time ago and the details were unclear. While traveling through countries in Asia before coming to Japan, the guest seemed to have had a stomach upset and joined the tour without breakfast. There were moments of concern when the guest needed to spend a long time at the restroom along the way, but they were able to continue the tour to the end. During the guiding, the guest often asked questions unrelated to the sites we were visiting, which made it a little difficult to keep up my rhythm. There were even some points I was unable to fully explain. The guest asked many questions across a wide range of topics, including Japanese daily life, education, history, politics, and food. Partly because of this, the tour fell considerably behind schedule. The tour concluded after we viewed the Buddhist statues at Sanjusangendo. Afterward, the guest strolled alone through the garden in front of Sanjusangendo and headed toward Kiyomizu-dera. It was good that their condition seemed to improve in the afternoon. The photo was taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Gion-Shijo～Fushimi Inari	220JPY
Section 2	Train	Inari～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Section 3	Train	Randen Arashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho	250JPY
Section 4	Bus	Kitano-Hakubaicho～Kinkaku-ji-michi	230JPY
Section 5	Bus	Kinkaku-ji-michi～Nishioji-Oike	230JPY
Section 6	Subway	Nishioji-Oike～Higashiyama	260JPY
Section 7	Bus	Higashiyama-Sanjo～Sanjusangen-do-mae	230JPY
Total			1,660JPY

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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Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Dotonbori

Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

09:30 Meet @ Tempozan Passenger Terminal
10:15 @ Osaka Castle (exterior only)
12:30 @ Shitennoji Temple
13:15 @ Dotonbori
13:30 Disband @ Dotonbori

Title: What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Shitennoji, and Dotonbori The group moved through the itinerary smoothly. At each spot, the guests looked around with great interest and curiosity. One of the guests in particular observed everything very attentively and took many photographs. At Osaka Castle, the visit was limited to viewing from the outside, but the guests were very satisfied with its beauty and grandeur. They also purchased souvenirs at the adjacent "Miraiza" facility. At Shitennoji Temple, one of the guests offered prayers with great sincerity. In Dotonbori, the guests took great interest in and enjoyed the famous large billboards such as the "Glico" sign and "Kani Doraku," as well as the digital monitor of Meiji. As the guests wished to have "okonomiyaki" for lunch, I introduced a restaurant, explained the transportation for their return trip, and we then parted ways. I felt that the guests had a very favorable impression of Japan. One of the guests especially enjoyed jokes, and as a guide who also enjoys humor, our conversation flowed well, and I was able to spend a very enjoyable time as a guide.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Osaka Port～Morinomiya	290JPY
Section 2	Train	Morinomiya～Tennoji	170JPY
Section 3	Subway	Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Nipponbashi	190JPY
Total			650JPY

Tour Report by Yama

Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

1. 10:00 The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
2. 10:20 Nijubashi Bridge, Statue of Kusunoki Masashige, Midtown Hibiya
3. 12:00 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Outer Market
4. 13:40 Hamarikyu Gardens
5. 15:00 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Sensoji Temple
6. 16:00 Dismissal @ Asakusa Taxi Stand

What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Hibiya, Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, and Asakusa The guests were a group visiting from North America, and they were cheerful and kind. When I helped them add PASMO to their Apple Wallet, the credit card was not accepted, but when we tried Suica, the payment went through successfully. The same thing had happened recently with another guest. While relaxing on a sofa in the Park View Garden at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, we received a request for coverage from a television program, and the guests happily agreed to be interviewed — a delightful and unexpected moment. At Tsukiji, they enjoyed a great deal, including tuna, shumai, satsuma-age, melon, menchi-katsu, beer, and ice cream. They also savored the matcha and sweets at Hamarikyu. Since they seemed tired from walking by the time we were at Hamarikyu, we took a taxi to Asakusa. At Sensoji Temple they drew omikuji fortunes, and unusually got very good results — "great blessing" and "blessing." As they wished to take a taxi back to their accommodation as well, we parted ways at the taxi stand. We were able to talk about many things, and I had a wonderful time.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Roppongi～Kasumigaseki	180JPY
Section 2	Subway	Hibiya～Tsukiji	180JPY
Total			360JPY

Tour Report by Takako

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

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Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour

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

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

1. 09:00 Meet @ Himeji Station Central Ticket Gate
2. 09:05 @ Castle View
3. 09:40 @ Himeji Castle
4. 11:40 @ Kokoen Garden
5. 12:10 Lunch @ Kassuiken
6. 13:50 @ Mount Shosha Engyoji Temple (Maniden, Daikodo, Jogyodo, Jikido)
7. 16:00 Dismissal @ Himeji Station

Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Himeji Castle and Mount Shosha Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were visiting Japan for the first time, from North America. After meeting at Himeji Station, we went to the Castle View, where I explained the historical background of the construction of Himeji Castle, and purchased discount round-trip tickets for the bus and ropeway to the Mount Shosha Ropeway Station. We then visited Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, and Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha, before ending the tour at Himeji Station. Although this was the guests' first visit to Japan, they had arrived in early August and had already traveled to many tourist destinations, including Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, as well as the Kanto, Hokuriku and Chubu areas, Hiroshima, and the Kansai region. They had a strong interest in Japanese architecture, castles, and history, and were very knowledgeable. They spoke enthusiastically about Japan, including the currently popular streaming drama "SHOGUN." The guests thoroughly enjoyed the tour, though they did seem a little tired after several consecutive days of sightseeing.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	[Shinki Bus Kokoen-mae] Station～[Shinki Bus Shosha] Station	310JPY
Section 2	Bus	[Engyoji Microbus Round Trip (Shinnojo Ropeway Summit Station～Maniden]	500JPY
Section 3	Bus	[Shinki Bus Shosha] Station～[Shinki Bus Himeji Station-mae] Station	310JPY
Total			1,120JPY

Tour Report by Norio

Hello, my name is Norio Oki, a Government-Certified Tour Guide in Japan.
I specialize in guiding visitors through the beautiful and historic regions of Himeji and Kobe.

My expertise includes Japanese history, traditional culture, castles, and sake. I enjoy sharing not only facts, but also the stories and spirit behind each place.

In Himeji, I offer guided tours of Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, and Nadagiku Sake Brewery.
In Kobe, I guide guests through the Nada Sake Breweries area, Mt. Rokko, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Harborland, Meriken Park, the Kitano District, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and the lively Motomachi Shopping Street.

Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or local experiences, I will create a personalized tour tailored to your interests.

If you’re planning to visit Himeji or Kobe, I would be delighted to be your guide.
I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & East Ginza

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meet at Hotel Yaenomidori Tokyo (Was waiting early in the lobby when the guest spoke to me, so the tour started 30 minutes early)
9:35 Commemorative photo in front of the Hachiko statue in Shibuya, Shibuya Scramble Crossing
10:20 Meiji Shrine
11:10 Takeshita Street
12:20 Asakusa Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple
14:15 Lunch "Tsukiji Sushisei Shinkan"
15:10 Stroll around East Ginza
15:30 Disband near "Kabukiza Theatre"

Title: What Can You See on a One-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests arrived in Japan the day before from Oceania. Their stay in Tokyo was just this one day, and the next day they would stay overnight in Hakone, after which they planned to visit Kyoto, Hyogo (Himeji Castle), Hiroshima, and Kanazawa. I waited in the lobby of the guests' Hotel about an hour before the meeting time. As the guests were heading to breakfast, they called out to me, "Are you Bruce?" (they had apparently checked the guide's profile photo). They requested to finish lunch early and start the tour 30 minutes earlier, so we began the tour at 9:00. Through prior email correspondence, since they would be visiting many shrines and temples in Kyoto, the only shrine or temple planned for Tokyo was Sensoji Temple. However, before heading to Takeshita Street, one of their desired destinations, they showed interest in the first torii gate of Meiji Shrine, so I adjusted part of the itinerary and guided them to Meiji Shrine first.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Hatchobori～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station	210JPY
Section 2	Train	JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station～JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station	150JPY
Section 3	Train	JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station～JR Chuo Line Kanda Station	180JPY
Section 4	Train	Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Kanda Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station	180JPY
Section 5	Train	Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station	210JPY
Total			930JPY

Tour Report by Bruce

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

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

1) 10:00 Meet @ Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo (1-2-9 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
2) 10:10 Shinjuku Golden Gai → Hanazono Shrine → Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit E2)
3) 11:00 Omotesando → Harakado/Tokyu Plaza → Cat Street → Harajuku Takeshita Street → KIDDY LAND
4) 14:00 Imperial Palace Main Gate Nijubashi
5) 14:30 Lunch @ Tai Shio Soba Toka KITTE Marunouchi (5F KITTE Marunouchi, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
6) 15:30 Akihabara <Radio Kaikan・Mandarake>
7) 16:10 Disband @ JR Akihabara Station

What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for an Anime Fan? A Licensed Guide's Report on Harajuku, the Imperial Palace, and Akihabara [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private one-day Tokyo tour for a guest visiting from Europe. According to advance communication, the guest wanted to visit the Imperial Palace, Harajuku, and Akihabara (an anime fan) and to do some shopping. Since three locations alone would leave plenty of extra time, after departing from the hotel in Shinjuku, I first guided the guest to Golden Gai and Hanazono Shrine. I learned that this was the guest's fourth visit to Japan, that the previous visit had been before the pandemic, and that the guest had stayed in Shibuya and Ueno before. The guest also mentioned having visited Akihabara the day before without finding the desired figure, and hoped to look at a different store today if possible. Since many shops open after 11:00 on weekdays, I first guided the guest to the three malls at the Jingumae intersection on Omotesando (Harakado, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, and Laforet Harajuku) and Cat Street. Once it was 11:00, I guided the guest to Takeshita Street, and at the Sanrio CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU store the guest purchased a souvenir for a family member. Next we entered an anime store in Harajuku, where the guest bought several items including Ghibli goods. The guest showed no particular interest in animal cafes, sweets, or light meals. At the Uniqlo Harajuku store, the guest bought a T-shirt with a traditional craftsman motif for themselves. Since the guest seemed to like character goods such as Hello Kitty, I headed back toward Omotesando to guide the guest to KIDDY LAND (to save time, we took the subway even though it was only one stop). The guest wanted a Hello Kitty handkerchief, which was not for sale, but was able to buy a Ghibli handkerchief instead, which worked out well. At the Imperial Palace, I guided the guest to the main gate and Nijubashi bridge, where we took photos, and the guest seemed to enjoy the atmosphere. For lunch, I guided the guest to a restaurant in the KITTE building near Tokyo Station, where the guest ordered ramen and a beer. Since the guest was traveling alone, I sat with them, but as I had a sore throat with the change of season, I limited myself to ice cream, which was easy on the throat. We headed to Akihabara by JR line and stopped by Radio Kaikan and Mandarake, but the desired figure could not be found (even after asking staff), and the guest seemed a little disappointed. We took photos at JR Akihabara Station and parted ways there. The guest could already manage a good deal of Japanese greetings and was a dedicated anime fan, whose enthusiasm was impressive.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shinjuku-sanchome Station～Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station	180JPY
Section 2	Subway	Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Omotesando Station	180JPY
Section 3	Subway	Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station	210JPY
Section 4	Train	JR Keihin-Tohoku Line Tokyo Station～JR Keihin-Tohoku Line Akihabara Station	150JPY
Total			720JPY

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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Osaka in Half a Day: Umeda Sky Building & Osaka Castle

Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

10:20 Meeting point: In front of Tempozan Cruise Ship Terminal
11:00 Sightseeing ①: Umeda Sky Building
12:20 Sightseeing ②: Osaka Castle
13:30 ※ The guest was not feeling well, so after finishing the Osaka Castle sightseeing, we parted ways and saw them off (they returned to the cruise ship by taxi)

Title: What Is a 4-Hour Private Osaka Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Umeda Sky Building and Osaka Castle The guests were part of a group visiting Japan while traveling by cruise ship from North America. All prior communication and itinerary discussions were handled through one member of the group. For the 4-hour course, the guests left the planning almost entirely up to me as the guide, and they readily agreed to my initial proposal of Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Castle, and Dotonbori with lunch. This was the group with whom the itinerary was finalized in the shortest amount of time in my entire career as a guide. On the day of the tour in September, it was the second day after the weather had suddenly begun to cool, making the climate far more comfortable than before. Our morning meeting went perfectly in terms of timing, and we met right away in front of the giant Ferris wheel. The guests were a very pleasant group, close in age to me, and we quickly warmed up to one another and enjoyed conversation. We had planned to use public transportation as a rule, but before departing we confirmed that taxis might also be used depending on the guests' needs. To reach our first destination, Umeda Sky Building, we transferred between the subway and JR lines, got off at Osaka Station, and walked to the building that towers right in front of the station. From the observation area on the top floor, we looked out over the whole city of Osaka while I explained the city's geographical features, its development as a commercial and industrial hub, and its history. Both of the guests asked many questions and deepened their understanding of Osaka. For the trip to the next stop, Osaka Castle, one of the guests was not feeling well due to back discomfort, so we decided to take a taxi. When we arrived at Osaka Castle, the elevator in the main keep unfortunately happened to be out of order, so we had to climb the stairs from the lower floors. Keeping an eye on the guest's condition, we proceeded by going up one floor at a time and viewing and explaining that floor. However, reaching the very top proved difficult, and we concluded our visit to Osaka Castle after seeing up to the third floor. After leaving Osaka Castle, the three of us discussed whether to proceed to the final stop, Dotonbori, and one of the guests candidly expressed a wish to end the day there and return to the ship. Naturally, respecting that wish, we decided to stop the tour and head back to the ship. The guest's physical condition had not been raised during our prior communication, but I was reminded once again how extremely important it is to make on-the-spot judgments when guiding older guests. It was a shame that they could not enjoy the final part of the itinerary, but being able to make the correct decision that "the guests' health comes first" was an important lesson. Also, during the train and taxi rides, we spent an enjoyable time talking about our families and our respective work, and it was a very pleasant guiding experience.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Osaka Port～Bentencho	240JPY
Section 2	Train	Bentencho～Osaka	170JPY
Total			410JPY

Tour Report by Nori

Hi, everyone! I’m Norifumi Kamon, a government registered guide interpreter. Please call me “Nori”, or “Kamon-san”.
Let me introdece myself. I was born on April 17th in 1952 in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu island. I used to be an English teacher of Osaka Prefectural high school. When I retired from a teacher ten years ago, I decided to get a professional guide license. I wanted to play a role of the bridge between Japanese people and the people from all over the world as a second life of mine. After two years efforts, I finally got the guide license. Since then, I have guided several handreds of foreign people mainly in Kyoto and Nara for about five years except Corona Pandemic period. Almost all the tourists were deeply impressed by the beauty of nature, traditoin, culture, and art of Japan. I can surely help you enjoy and be satisfied with the sightseeing in Japan. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Tokyo: Nezu Shrine & Harajuku Takeshita Street

Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

09:00 Meet @ Hotel
09:30　Nezu Shrine
10:20　Kappabashi Street
11:00　Sensoji Temple
11:40　Lunch @ Katsukichi (Asakusa)
13:10 　Hie Shrine
14:00　Yoyogi Park
14:30　Harajuku Takeshita Street
15:10　Disband @ Harajuku

Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of the group were visiting Japan for the second time, while others were coming for the first time. After sightseeing in Tokyo, the group planned to travel to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. At Nezu Shrine, the guests listened with great interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. Along Kappabashi Street, the guests purchased cooking knives and related items. At Sensoji Temple, the guests showed interest in the souvenir shops along Nakamise Street. For lunch, the guests enjoyed tonkatsu. At Hie Shrine, the guests were fascinated by the path lined with red torii gates. On Takeshita Street, the guests enjoyed shopping. Since I accommodated the guests' requests as they wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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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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Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meet at hotel　Walk　Gora Station　Cable car to Sounzan　Ropeway　Owakudani　Black eggs　Sampling　Ropeway　Togendai　11:25 Pirate ship
Disembark at Hakonemachi Port　Hakone Checkpoint Ruins　Onshi Park　Old Highway Cedar Avenue　Light lunch by Lake Ashi　Hakone Shrine　By bus　Kowakudani Station　15:20 Disband here

What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like for Mount Fuji Views? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who found Japan's lush greenery and nature both unusual and wonderful, expressing frequent admiration. Mount Fuji, which they had been looking forward to, could not be seen from Owakudani, which was a slight disappointment, but it began to come into view a little from Hakone-machi Port, so I changed the route. I asked them to save the Hakone Open-Air Museum for the next day and decided to focus on the Lake Ashi area in hopes of seeing Mount Fuji. Although it was not a full panorama, it could be seen from various spots such as the Hakone Checkpoint, Onshi Park, and the shores of Lake Ashi, and the guests enjoyed it. They also enjoyed feeding the wild carp that gather along the shores of Lake Ashi, as well as the old cedar avenue and other scenery not found in their home region. In addition, I spoke about Japanese religious culture and kanji characters, helping them deepen their understanding of Hakone Shrine.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Free Pass	Odawara Station～Odawara Station	5,000JPY
Section 2	Train	Motohakone Port～Kowakudani Station	650JPY
Total			5,650JPY

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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Tokyo in One Day: Shin-Okubo Station & Tokyo Station

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meeting place: Hotel
9:10 Depart Shin-Okubo Station
(JR Yamanote Line)
9:20 Arrive Shinjuku Station
Shinjuku Shinjuku Station East Exit Station Travel Concierge
9:40 Depart Shinjuku Station
(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Ginza Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
10:00 Arrive Tsukiji Station
Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
10:30 Depart Tsukiji Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Ueno Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
11:00 Arrive Asakusa Station
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Asakusa Shrine
Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
11:40 Depart Asakusa Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
12:00 Arrive Ueno Station
Ueno Break: Doutor Coffee
12:30 Depart Ueno Station
(JR Yamanote Line)
12:50 Arrive Nippori Station
Nippori Yanaka Ginza
13:30 Depart Sendagi Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
13:40 Arrive Nezu Station
Nezu Nezu Shrine
13:50 Depart Nezu Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
14:00 Arrive Otemachi Station
Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
15:00 Tokyo Station
(JR Chuo Line)
15:30 Arrive Shinjuku Station
15:30 Disband: Shinjuku Station

What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania, and it was their first time in Japan. They arrived at Narita Airport the previous evening and transferred via the Narita Express to their hotel. They mentioned that their arrival had been significantly delayed due to a typhoon. They planned to stay in Japan for about two weeks. After Tokyo, they intended to travel to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima before returning to Tokyo and heading home. One of the guests requested, "Please walk slowly, as walking is a bit difficult for me." Another commented, "It is winter now where we come from, so the heat and humidity in Tokyo are quite overwhelming." Amid the intense heat, we took many breaks throughout the tour. Before departing, the guests requested, "We did not exchange our Suica cards at the airport, so we would like to buy one first," and "We would also like to reserve JR Shinkansen tickets to Osaka and other destinations first," so we went to the station travel concierge. First, we visited the Tsukiji Outer Market. Although it was a market holiday, it was as crowded as usual. I explained about "Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple," "the history of Tsukiji Market," and "the difference from Toyosu Market." The guests asked, "Why are there so many people here? Is it always like this?" and commented, "There is a fish market where we come from, but it is not nearly this large." We then moved to Asakusa. I explained "an overview of Japanese history," "Senso-ji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo," and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." The guests asked questions such as, "What kind of religion and teaching is Buddhism?" "Do all Japanese people follow Buddhism?" and "What is the purpose of the five-story pagoda?" We returned to Ueno Station, where we rested and had a light meal in the station. The guests expressed a wish to "see an old Japanese townscape," so we went to Yanaka and Nezu. At Yanaka Ginza, one guest commented, "For some reason, I really like shopping streets like this." At Nezu Shrine, the group slowly passed through the torii gates and took many commemorative photos. Afterward, we moved to the Imperial Palace and walked around the East Gardens, though part of the group rested at a rest area during this time. I explained "the history of the move from Edo to Tokyo," "the Meiji Restoration," and "the current Imperial Household." There were also questions such as, "Does the Emperor really live inside here?" The guests also commented, "The whole city is clean, with no litter on the streets," and "The public restrooms are clean and pleasant." Due to fatigue from the night before, the guests said they wished to return to their hotel, so I saw them off from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Station, where we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Shin-Okubo Station～Shinjuku Station	146JPY
Section 2	Subway	Shinjuku Station～Tsukiji Station	600JPY
Section 3	Subway	Tsukiji Station～Asakusa Station	0JPY
Section 4	Subway	Asakusa Station～Ueno Station	0JPY
Section 5	Train	Ueno Station～Arrive Nippori Station	146JPY
Section 6	Subway	Sendagi Station～Nezu Station	0JPY
Section 7	Subway	Nezu Station～Otemachi Station	0JPY
Section 8	Train	Tokyo Station～Shinjuku Station	208JPY
Total			1,100JPY

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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