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  • Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet at Hotel
    • 12:00 Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko, Station Travel Concierge, Sky Building
    • 14:00 Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Harakado, Lunch at Ippudo
    • 16:00 Imperial Palace, Ginza
    • 17:00 Asakusa
    • 17:30 Dismissal

    Title: What Can You See on a First-Time Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku The guests were a group visiting Tokyo for the first time from North America. Since they wanted to experience Japanese history and culture, [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide showed them the highlights of the city. First, they wanted to buy IC cards, and since it was still a hot day, they wanted handheld fans, so we headed to Shibuya first. After seeing the Hachiko statue and the Scramble Crossing, they did some shopping. At Meiji Shrine, they were able to see a wedding ceremony and a Shichi-Go-San celebration, and everyone seemed very pleased. They shopped along Takeshita Street in Harajuku and had lunch at Ippudo in Harakado, enjoying the day to the fullest.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHigashi-Nihombashi～Shibuya290JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku180JPY
    Section 3BusMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae Station210JPY
    Section 4SubwayHibiya～Ginza-itchome180JPY
    Section 5SubwayGinza～Asakusa210JPY
    Total1,070JPY

    Tour Report by kozee

    Hi ! I’m Kozee.
    I obtained license of guide interpreter in 2018 and started guiding in 2019 Jan.
    The reason why I got this license is that I have strong passion to introduce Japan to foreign people.
    Japan has a lot of attractions to be proud of in the world, fascinating historical places, culture, food, and beautiful nature like Mt.Fuji, and expertise that has been preserved through long history.
    As a guide, I always keep it on my mind how to satisfy my guest and make their trip unforgettable.
    I’m sure that I will be able to help you by making use of my extensive guiding experience.
    Why don’t you enjoy your trip in Japan with me.

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    Apr 2, 2025
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    A day out with Kozee.
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    Apr 1, 2025
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    Kozee number guide
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    Mar 31, 2025
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    A Wonderful Time with a Wonderful Guide
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    Norma_P
    Highly recommend
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Skytree

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Skytree

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Anpanman Museum
    • 10:30-11:00 Tsukiji
    • 12:00-13:00 Imperial Palace
    • 14:00-15:00 Asakusa
    • 15:30-16:30 Skytree
    • 17:30 Disband at Yokohama

    Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, and Skytree To make the most of the time available, the group met at the character museum. In Tsukiji, we simply strolled around the area. The guests appeared to be familiar with the travel industry and seemed to be joining the tour from a customer's perspective. At the Imperial Palace, because of the heat and some difficulty with walking, we limited our visit to the Ninomaru Garden. In Asakusa, the guests were delighted to see the whole area from the tourist information building. They listened with great interest to explanations such as the differences between temples and shrines. For Tokyo Skytree, only the guests went up. We had originally planned to visit the Shibuya crossing afterward, but since there was not much enthusiasm for it, we decided to skip it and headed back to Yokohama together while chatting, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYokohama～Higashi-ginza570JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Otemachi180JPY
    Section 3TrainTakebashi～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa～Tokyo Skytree160JPY
    Section 5TrainOshiage～Yokohama630JPY
    Total1,750JPY

    Tour Report by ISAO

    Hello , my name is Isao.
    I like cooking and eating while drinking wine and listening to the rock music sometime classical music, too.
    I am a tour guide mainly around Tokyo. I have experience as an E-bike tour guide( Imperial palace, Tokyo station, Asakusa, Sumida river, Ningyocho, Odaiba area, Tsukishima Monja street ) and a food tour. I like to eat local Japanese food and drink many kind of alcohol.
    Besides Tokyo, I also recommend Kamakura and Kawagoe where I was borne.
    I will do my best to help you make good memories of Japan.
    I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

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    Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
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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. 09:50 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 10:00 Travel: Subway
    • 3. 10:40 Visit @ Rikugien Garden
    • 4. 11:40 Travel: Subway
    • 5. 12:00 Visit @ Nezu Shrine
    • 6. 12:50 Travel: Subway
    • 7. 13:20 Visit @ Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 8. 13:40 Lunch @ Sobashiki
    • 9. 14:30 Travel: Subway
    • 10. 14:50 Visit @ Meiji Shrine
    • 11. 15:45 Visit @ Takeshita Street
    • 12. 16:15 Travel: Subway
    • 13. 16:50 Disband @ Hotel

    The guests were visitors from North America who did not often have opportunities to use trains. It took a little time for them to understand how convenient a one-day subway pass would be for getting around that day. Even after purchasing the passes successfully, the guests both damaged their one-day passes with perspiration, which meant we had to explain the situation to station staff at every subway gate — a bit of a hassle. The guests had separately booked another tour of Tokyo for a later date, so they wanted to avoid overlapping spots as much as possible. I thought Meiji Shrine might be covered on the other tour, but taking them only to Takeshita Street in Harajuku felt unnatural, and it was difficult to include Akihabara and Ginza, which they had also hoped to see, so I chose the route described above. One of the guests was a smoker, so especially in the first half of the tour, we had some difficulty finding places to smoke. Since there are many smoking areas in the Shibuya area, I actively pointed them out wherever smoking was allowed. In the latter half, the temperature rose and some of the guests seemed tired, so I slowed the pace a little. As a result, we arrived at the Hotel slightly later than planned and ended the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTochomae Station～Sengoku Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassKomagome Station～Todaimae Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassNezu Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassShibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassMeiji-jingumae Station～Tochomae Station0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Sam

    Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
    I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
    I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
    One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
    Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
    I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet at hotel
    • 9:30-10:30. Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 10:30-11:00 Move, visit Akihabara
    • 11:30-13:00. Move, sightseeing at Senso-ji Temple, shopping, meal
    • 14:00-15:00 Visit Meiji Shrine, view Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Can You Do a Private Tokyo Day Tour Before a Yokohama Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who wanted to see Tokyo before boarding a cruise from Yokohama, so we visited the well-known sights they had requested. Although they had visited Japan before, they said they did not remember it, and they enjoyed shopping at Sensoji Temple. Along the way, they wanted to see a Japanese pharmacy, so we stopped in at a shop near Sensoji Temple to take a look. Since the guests always liked to visit fish markets when traveling abroad, I took them to Tsukiji, where they bought shrimp and enjoyed sampling the food.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi～Higashi-Ginza178JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Akihabara178JPY
    Section 3TrainSuehirocho～Senso-ji Temple178JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae252JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shibuya146JPY
    Total932JPY

    Tour Report by Kappa

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

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    Kappa is a wonderful tour guide
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Hama-rikyu Gardens & Tokyo National Museum

    Tokyo in One Day: Hama-rikyu Gardens & Tokyo National Museum

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier
    • 10:30　Hama-rikyu Gardens
    • 11:50　Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 13:15　Sensoji Temple
    • 14:45　Tokyo National Museum
    • 17:40　Disband @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi Pier

    Title: What's a Private Cruise-Passenger Tour of East Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who arrived in Yokohama on a cruise, continuing from the previous day. Yesterday I guided them mainly around the western side of Tokyo, and today we focused on the eastern side of Tokyo. At Hamarikyu Gardens, the guests enjoyed the beautiful Japanese garden and Japanese tea at the teahouse on the tidal pond. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, they showed great interest in the lively atmosphere of the tuna shops of Tsukiji Uogashi and the many shops of the outer market. At the Tokyo National Museum, they were especially fascinated by the exhibits related to the tea ceremony, Noh and Kabuki, and paintings. They were deeply moved and said it was wonderful to be able to learn about Japan's history and culture. Since I responded to their wishes as requested, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNihon-odori～Shibuya540JPY
    Section 2SubwayShibuya～Shimbashi0JPY
    Section 3TrainShimbashi～Shiodome190JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 5SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 6TrainUeno～Yokohama580JPY
    Section 7TrainYokohama～Nihon-odori230JPY
    Total1,930JPY

    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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  • 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.　9:30　Meet up @ karaksa hotel colors Tokyo Yaesu (changed from the original hotel)
    • 2.　10:15　@ Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, break at "Kaminari Issa", Sumida Park)
    • 3.　11:45　@ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
    • 4.　12:20　Lunch @ FUKURAS
    • 5.　13:00　@ Meiji Shrine
    • 6.　13:30　@ Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 7.　14:30　@ Tokyo Midtown Roppongi
    • 8.　15:00　@ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 9.　15:40　@ Tokyo Station (Station Square, Station Building)
    • 10.　16:00　Disband @ Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit

    Title: What's a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like, Including teamLab Planets and Shopping? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors to Japan for the first time, from North America. After sightseeing in Tokyo including teamLab Planets, they planned to travel to Izu to enjoy diving. For lunch in Shibuya, we explored the restaurant floor of FUKURAS, and the guests chose a specialty chicken restaurant themselves. One of the guests enjoyed a very spicy chicken ramen, saying, "It's spicy! Delicious. I love spicy food," and was very satisfied. When we had moved from Asakusa to Shibuya, the topic came up about a knife shop in Asakusa, and the guests asked me to tell them where to find a specialty knife store. So, although it was not part of the original plan, on the way from Meiji Shrine to the Imperial Palace, we got off at Nogizaka and I guided them to "Kiya" inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi. They seemed to like it very much and purchased three knives, both for themselves and as gifts for friends. The guests also purchased a Kutani-yaki sake cup (an antique) at a tableware shop dealing in antiques. This unplanned shopping seemed to be their favorite part. The guests also remarked that Japanese people dress neatly when they go out.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station600JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Nogizaka Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station～Yurakucho Line Sakuradamon Station0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

    Hello, I’m Noripy.
    I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!

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    Sep 10, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet up @ Osanbashi Yokohama Port
    • 10:20　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
    • 10:45　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:15　Imperial Palace
    • 13:30　Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 15:00　Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
    • 17:40　Disband @ Yokohama Port Osanbashi

    What Does a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Include? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They had arrived in Yokohama by cruise ship and planned to stop at several other ports in Japan, such as Shimizu, Osaka, and Hiroshima, before returning home via Hawaii. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo Shogunate. At Shinjuku Gyoen, they enjoyed the beautiful Japanese garden and Japanese tea in the tea house. At the observation deck of the Metropolitan Government Building, they were moved by the vast cityscape of Tokyo. Since I responded to the guests' requests as they wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNihon-odori～Shibuya540JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae600JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijubashimae～Shinjuku-gyoemmae0JPY
    Section 5SubwayShinjuku-gyoemmae～Nishi-shinjuku0JPY
    Section 6SubwayNishi-shinjuku～Shibuya0JPY
    Section 7TrainShibuya～Nihon-odori540JPY
    Total1,830JPY

    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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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1) 9:30 Meet up @Eminaz Annex (2-34-5 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) ←Seems to be an Airbnb…
    • 2) 10:30 Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue (20 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
    • 3) 11:30 Tsukiji Market
    • 4) 13:40 Asakusa <Sensoji Temple・Nakamise Shopping Street>
    • 5) 13:50 Disband @Sensoji Temple Hozomon Gate (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour to Tsukiji and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from North America. In the pre-tour communication they seemed to be looking forward to the tour but had no particular requests. When I arrived at the meeting point (an Airbnb-style rental in Toshima Ward) on the day, the guests were all waiting outside with a large amount of luggage. I had not been told about the luggage, so I was a little surprised. When I asked why, they explained: "We stayed one night, but there was a strange smell inside the accommodation, so we cancelled the remaining two nights. Before the tour starts, we would like to look for a hotel around Shibuya now, make a reservation, move there, and store our suitcases even though it is before check-in time." Once I understood the situation, we headed to Shibuya Station even though the reservation was not yet complete (I was glad it was a Saturday, as the train had plenty of room). They further explained that their stay in Tokyo was a stopover on the way to visit relatives in Asia, and that they had booked the rental accommodation to save on costs, but this time it had not worked out. Each person had two suitcases (one large and one small). After arriving at Shibuya Station, I made a point of avoiding stairs and steep slopes and using elevators, which made the route a bit roundabout, so we reached the hotel at 10:30. On top of that, there seemed to be a mix-up with the reservation at check-in, so in the end we did not leave the Shibuya hotel until 11:00. I told the guests, "Today we may only be able to visit Tsukiji Market and Asakusa," and after they agreed, we started the tour. On the train they were eating sandwiches, probably because moving hotels had drained a lot of their energy. Since Tsukiji would be closed the next two days, we stopped by a takoyaki stand, and they ate seafood grills, fruit, and sweets one after another. After strolling around the market, I guided them to Asakusa. On the train ride there, they finally seemed to relax, and questions came up such as, "What should we be careful about during our stay in Japan?" They also mentioned they liked tonkatsu, so I frequently sent them information via a messaging app about tonkatsu restaurants near the hotel and in Ginza, as well as places I could not show them today such as the East Gardens. The group enjoyed lively places. At Nakamise Street in Asakusa they bought a few souvenirs, and in front of Hozomon Gate they approached two friendly-looking passersby (who seemed to be in a good mood, each holding a beer) and asked them to take a commemorative photo together, after which we parted ways. It had been several years since I last traveled by train with such a large amount of luggage (ten suitcases in total!), so it required a lot of care, but I was grateful for the guests' energy and cooperation.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shin-Otsuka Station～Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station210JPY
    Section 2TrainTokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Shibuya Station～Toei Subway Oedo Line Tsukijishijo Station290JPY
    Section 3TrainTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Toei Subway Asakusa Line Asakusa Station290JPY
    Total790JPY

    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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    Sep 6, 2026
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  • Kyoto: 10 @Gion Kagai Art Museum & 50 @Gion Hayakawa

    Kyoto: 10 @Gion Kagai Art Museum & 50 @Gion Hayakawa

    Gion Tour & Maiko or Geisha Dinner with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.15:36 Meet @Yasaka Shrine
    • 2.15:50 @Kanji Museum Gion Festival Exhibition
    • 3:16:10 @Gion Kagai Art Museum
    • 4:17:50 @Gion "Hayakawa"
    • 5.20:03 Disband @in front of Gion "Hayakawa"

    Title: What Is a Private Gion Tour in Kyoto with a Maiko Dinner Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America, some of whom have visited Japan several times before. Since they wished to meet in Gion, I chose the well-known gate of Yasaka Shrine as an easy-to-find meeting point. After guiding them around Yasaka Shrine, we visited the Gion Festival exhibit at the Kanji Museum, which is related to Yasaka Shrine. I then asked whether they would prefer Kennin-ji Temple or the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Art Museum, and since they chose the art museum, I guided them through it at a relaxed pace. They watched a video explanation of Gion by Inoue Yachiyo inside the museum, and afterward also viewed a video of the "Miyako Odori." We then headed to a Japanese restaurant. Since I had trained at its south branch, I went there, but the lights were off, so I called the restaurant, and the head chef kindly came to the south branch to meet us. At exactly 18:00, a maiko arrived and we chatted with her. She then performed a dance called "Gion Kouta." After the meal was finished, she led each of the four guests in turn through the "Konpira Fune Fune" hand game, which made for a lively and enjoyable time. If anything, they were a quiet and refined group, but they seemed to truly enjoy themselves. At 20:00, the restaurant staff called a taxi for us, and I parted ways with the guests in front of the restaurant.

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    Tour Report by Shoko

    I am an experienced guide, who live in Osaka. I have been a Government-Licensed Guide in English since 2018. I have already guided a lot of tourists overseas in Kansai Area, that is, in the vicinity of my prefecture, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. I am especially good at guiding in Kansai Area with sufficient knowledge of history, culture and transportation. I have guided people ranging from a small group of one or two to a group of 20-50 people in a big bus, that is, a coach. I like delicious food, because Osaka is a city of Kuidaorre, which means that people in Osaka love to eat and never spend too much money on food. Therefore, as an Osakan, I will do my best to explore restaurants which serve most delicious foods in wherever I take to my guests.

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    Mar 31, 2026
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    Mar 29, 2026
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 14:00 Meet @ Hotel Osaka
    • 14:35-15:30 @ Shitennoji Temple
    • 15:50-17:35 @ Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine
    • 18:00 Disband @ Restaurant in Kuromon Market

    What Is a Private Afternoon Tour of Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shitennoji and Osaka Castle The guests were visitors from North America. The day before, the guests asked to push the start time back by one hour, so we met at 2:00 pm, and I swapped the itinerary to visit Shitennoji first, then Osaka Castle. On the day, the guests came to Osaka from Kyoto. When I asked why they wanted to start later, they said that the continuous heat and travel fatigue had left them wanting to rest in the morning. Perhaps thanks to that rest, both were strong walkers during the tour, and we visited Shitennoji and Osaka Castle exactly as planned. Afterward, I had planned to guide them around Dotonbori, but they said they were hungry and asked me to recommend a restaurant, so I made a reservation at a kushikatsu restaurant near Dotonbori. I arranged for them to head to Dotonbori on their own, and we parted ways once I had shown them to the restaurant.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHigashi-Umeda～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka240JPY
    Section 2SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 3SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Nipponbashi190JPY
    Total620JPY

    Tour Report by Sachiko

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

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