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  • Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin JR Explore Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin JR Explore Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel Hakata station Departure
    • 10:12 Depart Hakata Station
    • 10:35 Arrive Kido Nanzoin JR Explore Kido Nanzoin
    • 11:54 Depart Kido Nanzoin JR
    • 12:15 Arrive Hakata Station Lunch at Ippudo in Hakata Station Kuten
    • 12:50 Hakata Hankyu
    • 13:10 Depart Hakata Station Nishitetsu Bus
    • 13:45 Arrive Fukuoka Tower Shopping at the shops in Fukuoka Tower The customer wanted to buy dried bamboo shoots, so guided them to the shop
    • Climbed Fukuoka Tower, took a break at McDonald's, ordered ice cream
    • 15:12 Depart Fukuoka Tower Nishitetsu Bus
    • 15:30 Get off at Tenjin Walk through Tenjin underground mall
    • 15:53 Depart Tenjin-Minami Subway
    • 16:00 Arrive Hakata Station Tour ends

    What Is a Private Guided Tour of Fukuoka's Nanzoin Temple Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors who have come to Japan many times before. On this trip, they planned to continue afterward to Mount Aso and Yufuin. They wanted to purchase dried bamboo shoots but did not know where they were sold, so I took them to a small local products hall, and luckily they had some in stock. Nanzoin Temple in Kido is undergoing repair work until mid-December, so the Reclining Buddha statue cannot be seen very well, but we visited after obtaining their understanding. There are attractions beyond the Reclining Buddha as well, so the guests were satisfied with the visit.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHakata Station～Kido Nanzoin-mae380JPY
    Section 2TrainKido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station380JPY
    Section 3BusHakata Station～Museum-minami260JPY
    Section 4BusFukuoka Tower-minami～Tenjin Solaria Plaza-mae260JPY
    Section 5SubwayTenjin-Minami～Hakata Station210JPY
    Total1,490JPY

    Tour Report by Sasuke

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

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Inspire07663535521
    Amazing Fukuoka
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    Our guide, Sasuke, was very prepared and…

    Jul 8, 2026
    jdtudor
    Great day!
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    Oct 8, 2025
    jacquiwinn62
    A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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    Oct 3, 2025
    Raeanne101184
    City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
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  • Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nijo Castle

    Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nijo Castle

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet @ Park Hyatt Kyoto
    • 9:00-9:50 @ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • 10:00-11:15 @ Arashiyama Monkey Park
    • 11:35-12:20 @ Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 12:50-14:00 @ Nijo Castle
    • 14:30 Dismissal @ Park Hyatt Kyoto

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle The guests were visitors from North America. One of them enjoyed taking photographs quietly and alone with a single-lens reflex camera at times. The other was very curious, fond of animals, and talkative. The Arashiyama bamboo grove was relatively uncrowded, making it easy to sightsee. At the Monkey Park, our visit coincided with the feeding time led by the keepers, and the guests enjoyed the lively scene of the active Japanese macaques. During our stroll around Kinkaku-ji, there was little wind and the sky was clear, so the Golden Pavilion reflected on the Kyoko-chi pond was exceptionally beautiful. The guests had recently started watching the TV series "Shogun," and when I explained that Nijo Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is the model for the main character Toranaga, they became very interested and explored the site with great enthusiasm. Both were very friendly and smiled and enjoyed themselves from start to finish.

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    Tour Report by Kaz

    Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

    My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

    I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

    I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
    I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

    I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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    May 19, 2026
    498stephenq
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    An enjoyable visit
    Really enjoyed our visit with Kaz. Friendly, informative, and…

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Kyoto morning tour with Kaz
    Kaz (Kazuhiro) guided my family in historic…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Great Historical Perspective
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    Yoshida was excellent, he had a great knowledge of…

    Sep 29, 2025
    Jea L
    Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kaz
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Kinshicho Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Kinshicho Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting place: THE skHotel & DINING
    • 10:10 Depart Kinshicho Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
    • Suitengumae Station/Ningyocho Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • 10:30 Arrive Tsukiji Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Shiodome Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 12:00 Depart Shiodome Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • 12:30 Arrive Tochomae Station
    • Shinjuku Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observation Deck
    • 13:00 Depart Tochomae Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
    • 　 Shinjuku Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 13:30 Arrive Harajuku Station
    • Harajuku Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Break: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
    • Takeshita Street
    • Cat Street
    • 14:40 Depart Harajuku Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 15:00 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • Shibuya Scramble Square
    • 16:00 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
    • 16:30 Arrive Kinshicho Station
    • 16:30 Dismissal: Kinshicho Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya The guests were visitors from North America, both visiting Japan for the first time. They had arrived at Narita Airport the previous evening and taken a taxi to their accommodation. They planned to stay in Japan for a while, spending several days in Tokyo before traveling on to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and Hida-Takayama, then returning to Tokyo before heading home. They shared their impression: "It's hot and humid where we're from too. We'd heard Tokyo would be just as hot, but today it's cool and pleasant." In a complete change from the previous days, the weather was cool enough that the tour proceeded comfortably with several rest breaks. First, we headed to the Tsukiji Outer Market. Although it was a market holiday, it was as crowded as ever. I explained about Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, the history of Tsukiji Market, and the differences from Toyosu Market. The guests asked and commented: "Why are there so many people here? Is it always like this?" "It seems like there are a lot of tourists." "Do people in Tokyo all come here to buy fish?" They sampled grilled king crab and shrimp with salt (one of the guests loves sushi, while another is not fond of raw fish). From here we walked to Hamarikyu Gardens. We strolled around the grounds, and I explained the history of Edo and Tokyo and the history of Hamarikyu Gardens. The guests commented: "Surrounded by modern buildings, it's like Central Park in New York." "One of us enjoys bonsai as a hobby, and this Japanese garden is wonderful." We took the train from Shiodome Station to Tochomae Station and went up to the South Observatory of the Metropolitan Government Building. The guests said, "We could see it from the plane too, and now we really understand how vast Tokyo is." Unfortunately, Mount Fuji was not visible. Looking at the Park Hyatt Hotel, they remarked, "It reminds us of Lost in Translation." We moved on to Harajuku. At Meiji Shrine, I explained the history of Edo and Tokyo, the Meiji Restoration, and the differences between Shinto and Buddhism. We took a break at Forest Terrace, where they bought and tried grilled rice cakes. After this, we strolled along Takeshita Street, Cat Street, and Omotesando. They seemed to particularly enjoy the vintage clothing shops on Cat Street. We then moved to Shibuya, crossed the Scramble Crossing, and took a commemorative photo in front of the Hachiko statue. The guests asked, "Is it always this crowded?" "Why do so many people gather here?" They also commented, "The whole city is clean, and there's no litter on the ground." "The subway is clean and comfortable, but it's hard to figure out how to make the connections." At the guests' request to be taken to Kinshicho Station, I saw them there, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKinshicho Station～Tsukiji Station209JPY
    Section 2SubwayShiodome Station～Tochomae Station272JPY
    Section 3SubwayTochomae Station～Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station178JPY
    Section 4TrainShinjuku Station～Harajuku Station146JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku Station～Shibuya Station146JPY
    Section 6SubwayShibuya Station～Kinshicho Station252JPY
    Total1,203JPY

    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
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    Excellent tour guide
    Masa san is extremely knowledgeable and…

    Jul 1, 2026
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    Amazing day in Tokyo
    Masa was our tour guide. Masa was an…

    Jun 2, 2026
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    This is a great tour, and our…

    Jun 1, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Hotel
    • 9:30 After confirming the itinerary, depart the hotel
    • 9:45 Shinjuku Station
    • 10:20 Tsukiji
    • 11:30 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 12;45 Lunch @ Serafina New York Marunouchi
    • 14:00 Asakusa (Skytree photos)
    • 15:40 Disband at Hotel

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Since only the meeting place and time had been communicated through the agency beforehand, after meeting the guests I asked which places they had already visited and discussed the itinerary before setting off. Because they wanted to review the route for their trip to Takayama the following day, I explained how to take the train at Shinjuku Station before heading to Tsukiji. At Tsukiji, the guests were delighted to see the fresh seafood. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they were interested in the Japanese garden, the long-finned nishikigoi carp, and the crape myrtle flowers that were blooming beautifully. They wanted to have sushi for lunch, but there was no sushi restaurant at the hotel in Otemachi, and the seafood restaurant was either closed or reserved, so we had an Italian lunch instead. Afterwards, we viewed the Skytree from Ryogoku Bridge, and at Asakusa, which had been their top choice of places to visit, the guests took many photos and were delighted to see the nishikigoi carp.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Tsukiji Market272JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Takebashi178JPY
    Section 3TrainOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa～Shin-okachimachi168JPY
    Section 5TrainShin-okachimachi～Tochomae272JPY
    Total1,068JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    Jul 5, 2026
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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

    • 10:00 Depart from Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Sanchome – Metro Shinjuku Sanchome – Shimbashi
    • Yurikamome Line Shimbashi Station – 10:45 Odaiba – Statue of Liberty – Gundam Statue
    • Yurikamome Line Aomi – Toyosu – Ginza Itchome – Chuo-dori – 11:40 Ginza
    • 12:00 Asakusa – Lunch @ Azuma – Sensoji Temple – Nakamise
    • 14:00 Asakusa – Omotesando – 14:45 Meiji Shrine – Harajuku – 16:00 Disband at Takeshita Street

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? Odaiba, Asakusa, and Meiji Shrine — A Licensed Guide's Report I had previously met one of the guests during a sumo viewing tour organized by another company on the 19th, which had 25 participants. By coincidence, I was also assigned to them through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), and we were delighted to reunite at the hotel meeting point. Since the guest was traveling solo, we walked around Odaiba, Asakusa, and the area near Meiji Shrine. It was a very pleasant day, with the summer heat having eased, and at Odaiba the guest enjoyed the refreshing sea breeze and took many photos. Although they had said lunch was not needed, they ended up having a yakitori set meal at Azuma. It was only when we met that I learned about a health matter, and when I mentioned that I wished they had told me their dietary preferences, they said it was fine, which reassured me. In Asakusa the guest bought a high-quality leather wallet made of Inden, and at Meiji Shrine happily purchased a good-luck charm. Since this was a solo trip and I had been keeping an eye on the guest since the sumo tour, seeing their cheerful smile put me at ease.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShinjuku Sanchome～Shimbashi – Toyosu – Asakusa – Omotesando600JPY
    Section 2OtherShimbashi～Daiba325JPY
    Section 3OtherAomi～Toyosu251JPY
    Total1,176JPY

    Tour Report by Kyoko

    Hello! I am Kyoko who has been working as a guide since 2017. I was born in Kyoto. So, my name comes from Kyoto which is Japan’s beautiful ancient capital . And “ko” literally means child in Japanese. Thus, my name Kyoko means Kyoto’s child, Kyoko. But some guests call me Kyoto. It’s okay, not a big problem.
    But to say the truth, I feel like this, ” Am I like an ancient person? No way~!!…” I am mainly guiding in and around Tokyo. Tokyo has two faces of well-advanced and old-fashioned. So, you can enjoy both high-tech technology and historical culture plus delicious food and drinks,too. You will surely be inspired in this city with me. Anyway, looking forward to meeting you in the near future. Thank you in advance!

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    Sep 9, 2025
    salanicolas
    Superb Tokyo guide
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    Kyoko was great! Super knowledgeable, a lot of fun,…

    Jun 19, 2025
    josephk547
    A definite must-do when visiting Tokyo!
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    May 24, 2025
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    Terrific Tokyo Tour!
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    May 22, 2025
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shiodome Station & Shimbashi Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Shiodome Station & Shimbashi Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meeting place: Conrad Tokyo
    • 8:10 Depart Shiodome Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • 8:20 Arrive Tsukiji Market Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 9:00 Depart Tsukiji Market Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • Shiodome Station
    • (Yurikamome)
    • 9:30 Arrive Daiba Station
    • Daiba Aqua City
    • DiverCity Tokyo
    • Odaiba Seaside Park
    • 11:00 Depart Daiba Station
    • (Yurikamome)
    • Shimbashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 11:30 Arrive Suehirocho Station
    • Akihabara Akihabara Electric Town
    • 13:00 Depart Suehirocho Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 13:30 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • Pokemon Center
    • Nintendo Store
    • 14:40 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 15:00 Shimbashi Station
    • 15:00 Dismissal: Shimbashi Station

    Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. About two weeks earlier they had arrived at Kansai Airport and toured Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, arriving in Tokyo the previous evening. They planned to stay in Tokyo for one week before returning home. Everyone seemed a little tired, and they requested a tour focused mainly on places the group would enjoy. In the intense summer heat, we made the tour with frequent breaks. Since it was early morning, we first went to the Tsukiji Outer Market. I explained the history of Tsukiji Market and the differences between it and Toyosu Market. The guests asked, "Why are there so many people here? Is it always this crowded?" The group said they were big fans of sushi. After that, we went to Odaiba. We took commemorative photos in front of the Statue of Liberty and the Gundam statue, and they bought some Gundam goods. They also purchased sneakers at DiverCity. They mentioned, "We plan to visit teamLab tomorrow, so we would like to stop by here again on the way back." From there we moved to the Akihabara Electric Town. We strolled through various shops, and they bought some LEGO products, remarking that they had never seen a shopping district like this back home. We took a break at a café. We moved on to Shibuya, crossed the Scramble Crossing, and took commemorative photos in front of the Hachiko statue. The guests asked, "Is it always this crowded?" and "Why do so many people gather here?" We visited the Pokémon Center and the Nintendo store inside Shibuya PARCO, where they bought many Pokémon goods. They commented, "The city is so clean," "We don't see any homeless people," and asked, "There are no trash cans in the streets. Why is that?" I saw them off at Shimbashi Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShiodome Station～Tsukiji Market Station178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji Market Station～Shiodome Station178JPY
    Section 3OtherShiodome Station～Daiba Station325JPY
    Section 4OtherDaiba Station～Shimbashi Station325JPY
    Section 5SubwayShimbashi Station～Suehirocho Station178JPY
    Section 6SubwaySuehirocho Station～Shibuya Station209JPY
    Section 7SubwayShibuya Station～Shimbashi Station178JPY
    Total1,571JPY

    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
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    Excellent tour guide
    Masa san is extremely knowledgeable and…

    Jul 1, 2026
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    Amazing day in Tokyo
    Masa was our tour guide. Masa was an…

    Jun 2, 2026
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    Great tour and guide!
    This is a great tour, and our…

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    Adler Family Tour
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Yotsuya-sanchome Station

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Yotsuya-sanchome Station

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meeting place: 20-31, Arakicho, 20-31, Arakicho, Shinjuku, Tokio, Japan 160-0007
    • 10:40 Depart Yotsuya-sanchome Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Ginza Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • 11:00 Arrive Tsukiji Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Uogashi
    • Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 12:00 Depart Tsukiji Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • Ueno Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 12:20 Arrive Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Sensoji Temple
    • Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
    • 13:00 Depart Asakusa Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Nihonbashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
    • 13:20 Arrive Otemachi Station
    • Tokyo Imperial Palace Front Plaza
    • Nijubashi Bridge
    • 14:00 Depart Nijubashimae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • 14:30 Arrive Hibiya Station
    • Ginza Hibiya Midtown
    • Ginza Mitsukoshi
    • Ginza Six
    • 15:00 Ginza Station Depart
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • 15:30 Shinjuku Station Arrive
    • Disband: Shinjuku Station

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were friends visiting Japan for the first time. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. In their own words, they were "traveling with backpacks." The guests were on a three-week holiday. They first spent two weeks in Asia, then arrived at Haneda, and planned to stay in Tokyo for one week before continuing to Europe. The day before, they had taken a day trip to Kyoto. This evening, they had a reservation at Tokyo Skytree. Their request was: "We are fine with spending only a short time at each spot, so we would like to visit as many places as possible." In the intense summer heat, the tour became a rather demanding, fast-paced itinerary. First, we went to the Tsukiji Outer Market. I explained "the history of Tsukiji Market" and "the differences from Toyosu Market." The guests asked, "Why are there so many people here? Is it always like this?" After that, we went to Asakusa. I explained "Sensoji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo" as well as "the differences between Buddhism and Shinto." They asked questions such as, "Is Buddhism in Asia different from Buddhism in Japan?" and "Do all Japanese people believe in Buddhism?" Next, we moved to the Imperial Palace. The East Gardens were closed that day. I explained "the history of the shift from Edo to Tokyo," "the Meiji Restoration," and "the current Imperial family." They asked, "Does the Emperor really live inside here?" They also asked, "Was Tokyo damaged during World War II? In their home region, many cities were bombed and destroyed." After this, we moved to Hibiya and Ginza, strolling through department stores and other spots (added to the original plan). The guests commented, "The streets are clean, with no litter on the ground," "The public restrooms are clean and pleasant, completely different from home," and "The subway is clean, quiet, and comfortable, with good air conditioning." They also commented and asked, "We don't see any homeless people. In our home region, homelessness has been increasing rapidly in many places and has become a problem," and "There are no trash cans on the streets. Why is that?" They also noted, "Tourist spots in Japan are far more crowded than those in Asia." At their request to be taken to Shinjuku, I saw them off at Shinjuku Station and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayYotsuya-sanchome Station～Tsukiji Station178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station209JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa Station～Otemachi Station178JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijubashimae Station Nijubashimae Station～Hibiya Station178JPY
    Section 5SubwayGinza Station～Shinjuku Station209JPY
    Total952JPY

    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 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. 11:00 Meet at Blossom Hibiya
    • 2. 11:30 Imperial Palace (Outer Garden, East Garden)
    • 3.14:00 Lunch at Umaimon Azuma
    • 4. 14:50 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple)
    • 5. 16:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 6. 17:05 Disband at Shinjuku Station

    What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came from Europe and were visiting Japan for the first time, but they had researched thoroughly and had specific requests in advance, so I guided them accordingly. During the tour, they asked a variety of questions about Japanese history, culture, and customs, and I could sense their strong interest in Japan. Since lunch ended up being after 2:00 p.m., I took them to "Azuma," a place that is usually crowded and hard to get into, but we were able to be seated with no wait. They also enjoyed the meal very much. That day the weather was cool with a hint of autumn in the air, and I truly felt that we had finally reached a time of year when there was no need to worry about the heat and humidity.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayUchisaiwaicho～Hibiya178JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae252JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku146JPY
    Total754JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

    Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
    I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
    Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
    Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
    A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
    I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
    I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
    Nobu

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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. 8:30 Meet at Conrad Tokyo
    • 2. 9:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 3. 10:15 Asakusa
    • 4. 11:30 Akihabara
    • 5. 12:15 Meiji Shrine
    • 6. 13:15 Lunch (Kyushu Jangara, Harajuku branch)
    • 7. 14:00 Shibuya
    • 8. 14:30 Disband at Shibuya

    What Can You See in a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group of four visiting from North America. They had arrived in Japan the day before and planned to spend about a week in the country, visiting the Fuji Five Lakes, Kyoto, and other destinations in addition to Tokyo. After that, they were scheduled to travel to Asia to attend an acquaintance's wedding. Since today was the only day they could enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Tokyo, they had many places they wished to visit, so we set out with the aim of moving quickly and seeing as much as possible. The meeting time had originally been set for 8:00 when the guide was confirmed, but because the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, our first destination, opened at 9:00, we changed the meeting time to 8:30 during our prior discussion. By walking at a fairly brisk pace, we were ultimately able to cover almost all of their desired destinations. They asked a variety of questions not only about the sightseeing spots but also about Japanese culture and daily life. They took photos at each location and clearly enjoyed themselves. They also seemed to enjoy the ramen we had for lunch. At the final destination of Shibuya, after seeing the scramble crossing and the Hachiko statue, I explained how to get back to their accommodation, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShimbashi～Otemachi600JPY
    Section 2Free PassOtemachi～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Suehirocho0JPY
    Section 4TrainAkihabara～Yoyogi178JPY
    Section 5Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
    Total778JPY

    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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  • Tokyo in One Day: Mimaru Tokyo Ginza East & Meiji Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Mimaru Tokyo Ginza East & Meiji Shrine

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:30 Mimaru Tokyo Ginza East
    • 10:00 Asakusa
    • 11:40 lunch.
    • 1310 Hotel
    • 14:10 Imperial Palace
    • 15:10 Meiji Shrine
    • 15:40 Tour Ends Thank you very much.

    What Is a Private Tour with a Licensed Guide in Japan Like? Sample Conversation Topics from a Guide's Report 1. The guests mentioned that they had missed the chance to come to Japan three times before — the 2011 earthquake, the Fukushima radiation concerns, and COVID-19. 2. We discussed how the employment ratio is superficially high, and unemployment is low. 3. In their home region, cicadas are noisy all year round, so we talked about how the Japanese evening cicada heralds the end of summer and the arrival of autumn. 4. The guests asked whether I had been to a certain historic hotel. 5. We talked about aging as a shared challenge, and how their region is starting to face aging issues and learning from Sweden and Japan. 6. We discussed how both places share the problem of crimes targeting seniors. 7. We talked about the issue of suicides among schoolchildren in Japan, and how their region shares problems of school bullying as well. 8. The guests asked how many female parliamentary members there are in Japan.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTakaracho Asakusa – Otemachi \290, Otemachi – Meijijingumae \210)～Asakusa720JPY
    Total720JPY

    Tour Report by Hideaki

    Hello, welcome to Japan you all.

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

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

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

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

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