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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 12:00 Meet at Tully's Cafe inside Kyoto Station Avanti
    • 2. 13:00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 3. 15:00 Ginkaku-ji Temple
    • 4. 16:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 5. 18:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 6. 19:10 Disband (inside Kyoto Station)

    Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Kyoto Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a family visiting from North America who had a strong interest in Japanese history, culture, and food. Their first trip to Japan had been postponed for some time and was finally realized on this occasion. Unfortunately, the day was extremely hot throughout, and although everyone worked up quite a sweat, the guests asked thoughtful questions on fundamental topics such as the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto in Japan and the connection between the shogunate and samurai governance. They also requested family photos at each of the sightseeing spots we visited. Due to time constraints, after returning to Kyoto Station, which had been our starting point, we exchanged smiles and handshakes on the spot and said our goodbyes.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassKyoto～Kitaoji1,100JPY
    Section 2Free PassKitaoji Bus Terminal～Kinkaku-ji-michi0JPY
    Section 3Free PassKinkaku-ji-michi～Kitaoji Bus Terminal0JPY
    Section 4Free PassKitaoji Bus Terminal～Ginkaku-ji-michi0JPY
    Section 5Free PassGinkaku-ji-mae～Okazaki Park / Zoo-mae0JPY
    Section 6Free PassHigashiyama Yasui～Tofuku-ji0JPY
    Section 7TrainInari～Kyoto150JPY
    Total1,250JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Born, raised and married in Kyoto, I am Masaaki Tanaka started English-speaking licensed guide since 2008, guiding mostly those English-speaking inbound tourists in Kyoto, which is my home base, and in Osaka (where I woked so long time until my retirment) and Nara and in other Kansai areas incl. Kobe, Koyasan, etc. If allowed, I can say I am somewhat experinced in Japanese history (especially in its culture). When young, I lived and worked for some 11 years in the Middle East, which areas, accordingly, I am still quite familiar to . My hobby includes : seeing Noh Play and Kabuki, hearing Musics in general (Beethoven, Beatles, Jazz & Rock’n Rolls as well as Japanese classicals), seeing the paintings/artworks in general, playing the piano (all time at beginner’s level, though), playing the guitar and, when younger, I enjoyed skiing and business golf. Also, I am, since my childhoo, a great fan of Tigers in Japan’s pro-base ball. I love cats (keeping now an old female ‘Chee’ chan) , and certainly my wife Tokuko as well.

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    Jul 30, 2026
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    Jun 16, 2025
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    Amazing Kyoto
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    Apr 23, 2025
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Arashiyama Monkey Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto in One Day: Arashiyama Monkey Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Hotel Kyoto Nijo
    • 9:15～10:15　Travel (on foot, JR Nijo→Saga-Arashiyama, on foot)
    • 10:15～11:30　Nonomiya Shrine→Arashiyama Bamboo Grove→Kameyama Park→Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 11:30～13:00　Arashiyama Monkey Park
    • 13:00～14:30　Travel (on foot, Keifuku Electric Railroad, Hankyu Railway, Keihan Railway)
    • 14:30～15:00　Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 15:00　Dismissal @Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like for a Group of Students? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from the Middle East, in Japan for a graduation trip. During the transfers they spent time on their smartphones, but they were fundamentally polite. Since this was my first time attending to guests from the Middle East, when I asked about education and family life in their home region, they kindly explained things to me. Some of the guests also told me about the aspects of Japan they liked compared with where they live. As this was my first time guiding a group of this kind, it was a refreshing and enjoyable experience. The pace was leisurely all the way to the Arashiyama Monkey Park. Some in the group walked slowly, one guest's IC card could not be used and a ticket had to be purchased at a cash machine, and along the way they enjoyed ice cream and matcha lattes and bought souvenirs at various points. Since the tour was scheduled to end at 15:00, I mentioned at the Monkey Park that I wanted to arrive at Fushimi Inari by 14:00. One of the guests who acted as the leader told the others to hurry, but in the end we arrived at Fushimi Inari Taisha at 14:30. When I explained that walking through the Senbon Torii as well would take about an hour and asked what they would like to do, they seemed tired from the heat, so I suggested visiting only the main hall. When I then asked what they would like to do next, they said they wanted to take a taxi back to the hotel. As luck would have it, two taxis stopped right in front of the large torii gate, so we said our goodbyes there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNijo～Saga-Arashiyama200JPY
    Section 2TrainArashiyama～Omiya250JPY
    Section 3TrainOmiya～Kyoto-Kawaramachi170JPY
    Section 4TrainGion-Shijo～Fushimi-Inari220JPY
    Total840JPY

    Tour Report by Satoko

    I am a 53-year-old woman, living in Kyoto for nearly 40 years. I got the license in 2001. Since then, I worked as an interpreter or a translator in several companies, secretary at universities, and now work for a company on weekdays at the international dept.I do guiding job only weekend now. I started full swing guiding career after COVID-19 pandemic. I have gotten good review from many of my guests. I love my hometown, Kyoto which has a lot of interesting and historical sites to see. Particularly, I am native to Arashiyama which is famous for bamboo forest. So, I know a lot of places where you can relax yourself around this area. Other than that, Kyoto has many attractive sites which surely interest you.Also, I like meeting many people from different cultural background. I am very happy if I learn about your culture as well. Let’s enjoy exploring around Kyoto!

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    May 18, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Sep 21, 2025
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    Super tour of Kyoto
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    Jun 16, 2025
    Chanyl C
    Highly recommend
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    May 18, 2025
    Steve J
    A relaxing, enjoyable visit to Arashiyama.
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  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

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

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Itsukaichi Station ~ Miyajima ~ Shopping ~ Peace Memorial Park ~ Itsukaichi Station

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report On Miyajima, the guests thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and took many photographs. They were very fond of the deer and even took pictures together with them. They were also very taken with the Great Torii Gate and spent a considerable amount of time taking numerous photos of it. It was a shame that, because it was high tide, we were unable to walk close to the gate. At Itsukushima Shrine, we viewed it from the outside with an explanation, and the guests were very satisfied after enjoying grilled oysters. At the Peace Memorial Park, they saw the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Tower of Memorial to Mobilized Students, the Children's Peace Monument, the basement of the Rest House, and the Cenotaph, and they were deeply moved. Overall, the guests were satisfied with the tour.

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    Tour Report by Ray

    I have been a tour guide for 5 years. I always make an effort to behave as a guide with the spirit of Omotenashi, Japanese hospitality, which contains the attitude to entertain not only guests, but also myself. I specialize in art tour in Naoshima, Teshima, Inujima islands, where I have extensive knowledge about modern art. Additionally, I excel in providing historical context at popular tourist destinations like Kurashiki, Okayama, and Takamatsu.I will tailor your tour to your satisfaction , considering your priority, interest, taste. I do my best to provide as many explanations as possible based on your preferences. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you.

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    May 4, 2025
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    Tripadvisor review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    May 15, 2024
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    Excellent Naoshima Rei!
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:40 Meet at Ginyu. By bus to Sounzan. Ropeway. Owakudani. Superb view of Mt. Fuji. By ropeway to Togendai. 10:45 Pirate ship
    • Motohakone 11:25 Stroll around the area. 12:10 By special bus to Kowakudani. Via mountain railway. Hakone Open-Air Museum. After entering, in front of the restaurant. The customer offered that they would act on their own and return to the hotel afterward. Disbanded at pm 1:00

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Tour Focused on Mt. Fuji Views Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Yesterday the guests traveled on their own from Hakone-Yumoto Station by bus to their accommodation using their smartphone, and in general they move around freely with their smartphone once a destination is set. The guests' top priority was seeing Mt. Fuji. My role was to plan a route that combined their other desired destinations with the right places and timing to view Mt. Fuji, and to arrange things so they could be seated on the bus, taking into account the morning and afternoon weather conditions of the day, the day of the week, the number of other travelers, and the flow of movement. As a result, we took the route described above, the guests were satisfied, and by the time we reached the Hakone Open-Air Museum they said they now understood the route to Miyanoshita and could manage the rest on their own with their smartphone, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

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

    Tour Report by Hiro

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

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. ​4:45 Meet @ Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
    • 2. 5:15 @ Toyosu Market (Tuna Auction Viewing, etc.)
    • 3. 7:04 @ Shijomae Station Bus Stop (Toei Bus Shi 01)
    • 4. 7:20 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5. 8:00 Dismissal @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    Title: What's an Early-Morning Toyosu Fish Market and Tsukiji Private Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Because the meeting hotel was near Haneda Airport and it takes about 30 minutes by taxi to Toyosu, the group gathered in the hotel lobby at 4:45 in the early morning to depart. We headed straight to the wholesale building and first secured a window with a good view of the frozen tuna auction area. With 15 minutes remaining before the start, I split the guests into pairs and had them take turns going back and forth to the inner window where fresh tuna could be seen. Until 5:30, I explained the tuna auction methods and the reasons for the relocation from Tsukiji while we waited for the main event. Once the auction began, the guests watched intently for about 45 minutes, exchanging questions and answers, and then we toured the intermediate wholesalers' building. After that, we took a bus to the Tsukiji Outer Market. This morning we were lucky to see a 145 kg fresh tuna being cut up at a seafood shop. During the stroll, the guests bought beans and enjoyed fresh seafood, and before long it was time to part ways. The guests said they would continue to wander around on their own.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusShijomae Station～Tsukiji Rokuchome210JPY
    Total210JPY

    Tour Report by goreilo

    Hello! My name is Katsu Hayama.
    My nickname is “goreilo” and it means a futsal goalkeeper in Portuguese.
    I love football. I play football every weekend with my senior teammates.
    I live in the suburban area in Tokyo, where surrounded by the nature.
    I used to be a mechanical engineer of commercial vehicle,
    heavy duty truck and bus, for long years. After retirement, I studied hard,
    and I could become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
    I will navigate you all around the fascinate city, old and modern Tokyo wherever you want to go!
    I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!
    Thank you very much.

    Halo! Nama saya Katsu Hayama. Nama panggilan saya adalah “goreilo” yang berarti penjaga gawang futsal dalam bahasa Portugis.
    Saya suka sepak bola. Saya bermain sepak bola setiap akhir pekan dengan rekan-rekan senior saya.
    Saya tinggal di daerah pinggiran kota Tokyo, yang dikelilingi oleh alam.
    Saya dulunya adalah seorang insinyur mekanik kendaraan komersial, truk tugas berat, dan bus, selama bertahun-tahun.
    Setelah pensiun, saya belajar keras, dan saya bisa menjadi Juru Bahasa Pemandu Berlisensi Pemerintah Nasional.
    Saya akan memandu Anda berkeliling kota yang mempesona, Tokyo lama dan modern ke mana pun Anda ingin pergi!
    Saya berharap dapat segera bertemu dengan Anda!
    Terima kasih banyak.

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    Jul 10, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Asakusa

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
    • 10:30 Buy tickets at Ikebukuro Station
    • 11:10 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:10 Asakusa
    • 13:30 Disband at Asakusa

    Title: What Is a Private Half-Day Asakusa Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Due to the very hot weather and the guests' request to visit only Asakusa, I guided them with plenty of time to spare. Since the transfer from Ikebukuro to Asakusa passes through Otemachi, I suggested viewing the Imperial Palace from indoors. I also asked about their upcoming plans, and learned that they were heading to Kiso-Fukushima but had not yet purchased tickets, and that they would be in Tokyo for a few days and wished to have a subway pass. Therefore, we purchased JR tickets and a 72-hour Tokyo subway pass at Ikebukuro Station before heading to Otemachi. I guided them inside the Palace Building, but as the guests wished to enter the East Gardens, I took them to the rest area inside and had their pamphlet stamped. As expected, Asakusa was quite hot, but I lent them a parasol to help them cope. Since the guests planned to have lunch on their own, we parted ways near the Nakamise shopping street.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIkebukuro～Otemachi209JPY
    Section 2TrainOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Total387JPY

    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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    Jul 9, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku station & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku station & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Shinjuku station
    • 10:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:00 Shibuya Crossing, Hachi-ko dog statue
    • 12:50 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    • 13: 20 Shinjuku Kabukicho.

    Questions and Comments Received During a Private Guided Tour in Japan: A Licensed Guide's Report 1. We were worried about how to find you. We saw your signboard. 2. When did the samurai gain real power? Why? 3. What’s the story behind the dog statue? 4. You put trash in your bag and take it home? 5. You put in 45 hours of overtime per month? 6. Japanese college students take out education loans and carry a certain amount of debt when they graduate and start working for a company. They are discouraged from getting married? Much the same in North America. 7. Do you think Japanese people are pessimistic or optimistic about the future? 8. Public transportation in North America is much dirtier now. 9. You can buy such air-conditioned clothing at Uniqlo? It has a wearable fan that works with two batteries and is very light. 10. We are calling it a day early today. A great day, thank you for answering all the questions. I can’t ask local people these things.

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    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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    Jul 16, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30 Meet up @Mimaru Nijo Castle
    • 2. 10:15 @Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple)
    • 3. 13:00 @Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 4. 14:00 @Nishiki Market
    • 5. 15:00 Disband @Nishiki Market

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had just arrived in Kyoto from Tokyo the day before and seemed a little tired. Since a request came the previous night to start at 9:30, the tour began with an agreement to finish at 15:00. We headed to Arashiyama by the shortest route from the Hotel, and just as the guests were enjoying taking photos in Arashiyama for a while, they became completely exhausted. Normally the bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji can be covered in about an hour, but that was not possible today. When I suggested taking a taxi for the move from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji, the guests said they would like that, so from then on we used taxis for everything. At Kinkaku-ji, some of the guests no longer had the energy to pose for photos, so the others enjoyed taking pictures, and we left Kinkaku-ji quickly and went to Nishiki Market. At Nishiki Market some of the guests enjoyed shopping, and others enjoyed sushi. Since the guests said they wanted to enjoy shopping at Nishiki Market, I explained how to get back to the Hotel and how to get to the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and we parted ways. I was glad that even the guest who is usually shy and does not normally shake hands with others was able to say goodbye with a proper handshake.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOmiya～Arashiyama240JPY
    Total240JPY

    Tour Report by YUKA

    Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!

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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 08:40 Meet up @ Conrad Tokyo
    • 2. 08:50 Transfer: Subway
    • 3. 09:20 Stay @ Asakusa
    • 4. 10:40 Transfer: Subway
    • 5. 11:30 Stay @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 6. 12:55 Transfer: Subway
    • 7. 13:10 Stay @ Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 8. 13:25 Transfer: Train (JR)
    • 9. 14:00 Disband @ Tokyo Station Yaesu Central North Exit

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa and Takeshita Street Although the meeting time was 08:30 and I was a little worried when the guests had not appeared, the group arrived about ten minutes late. Since some of the guests were not feeling very well and there was concern about whether the group would be able to adjust to Japan's heat, I planned to take breaks at cafés at each spot and kept the itinerary comfortable and relaxed. The temperature was very high from early in the morning, so in Asakusa I extended our time inside the Culture Tourism Center and shortened the time spent walking outdoors. On the other hand, at Takeshita Street the group wished to shop at several stores, so we spent a longer time there. At the end of the tour we had planned to have lunch at a restaurant inside JR Tokyo Station, but the restaurant was crowded and, since some of the guests began to feel unwell again, the group decided to take a taxi from Tokyo Station back to the Hotel. We ended the tour slightly early at this station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayToei Shimbashi Station～Toei Asakusa Station220JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Meiji-jingumae Station260JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station180JPY
    Section 4TrainJR Shibuya Station～JR Tokyo Station210JPY
    Total870JPY

    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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  • Hiroshima in Half a Day: Miyajima

    Hiroshima in Half a Day: Miyajima

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 08:40 Meet at Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal, tour begins (started 10 minutes late)
    • 09:10 Arrive at Miyajima
    • 　　 Stroll along the coastal street, video and photo shooting
    • 10:30 Visit Itsukushima Shrine, video and photo shooting
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 12:30 Stroll along Machiya Street, shopping, video and photo shooting
    • 13:00 Arrive at Miyajima Pier
    • 13:15 Disband at Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had originally planned to join as a group, but on the day the tour proceeded with a slightly smaller group, as one of the guests did not participate due to a strong emotional reaction from visiting a peace memorial museum the previous day. Some of the guests had previously lived in Japan for a period and had a strong desire to share the wonderful aspects of Japanese culture, which is why they planned this trip to Japan. Since they had expressed a wish to take photos in advance, Daishoin Temple was also included as a planned destination, but most of the time was devoted to taking videos and photos at Itsukushima Shrine and its surroundings. A wedding ceremony was taking place at Itsukushima Shrine, and they were able to photograph that as well. The guests also took an interest in offering coins and drawing omikuji fortunes, and enjoyed the experience. They also love Japanese food, and mealtimes were filled with big smiles. I would like to thank [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) for promptly responding regarding how to guide in case the tour was delayed, and for also sending an email to the guests.

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    Tour Report by Roko

    Hello there!

    I’m Hiroko Aikawa, your local host in Hiroshima. I am here to provide full support to ensure you have a wonderful time and experience in Hiroshima and Japan.

    I am eager to introduce and share my passion for Japanese culture, Japanese gardens, pottery, kimono, dyeing, and weaving that is beautiful Japanese art for those (guests) who are interested in them.

    As a food enthusiast, I can also recommend the best culinary experiences in Hiroshima for those who love delicious food.

    As for my work background, I worked for Ford Motor Company from Japan/Asia Pacific for 30+ years to work with many people in the world and now it is the time for meeting many guests from the world.

    I look forward to welcoming you in Hiroshima and Miyajima!

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