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  • Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Tobu Nikko Station (10:30) ➡ Shinkyo Bridge (10:40) ➡ Rinnoji Sanbutsudo (11:10) ➡ Toshogu Shrine (11:40) ➡ Lunch (12:45) ➡ Jogyodo / Hokkedo / Taiyuin (13:45) ➡ Futarasan Shrine (14:45) ➡ Five-Story Pagoda (15:05) ➡ Miyamae Dango (15:35) ➡ Tobu Nikko Station (17:10) ➡ Return to Asakusa on the 17:24 Liberty Kegon No. 46
    • After resting at the Miyamae Dango shop, enjoy shopping on the way while walking to the station.

    Title: What Is a Private Nikko Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Two Shrines and One Temple Right up until the last moment, the effects of Typhoon No. 10 were hard to predict, and I had prepared several backup plans in advance. In the end, however, the typhoon stalled, and the weather in the Nikko area went from cloudy to sunny, so there were no problems. Perhaps as a result of the typhoon, the number of tourists was small, and we were able to move through everything smoothly, leaving us about 30 minutes to spare. We used that extra time to relax at a Japanese sweets shop and to make some adjustments while allowing time for shopping. The guests' interest was in the history, culture, and religion of Nikko (the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism). When I explained the history and the process by which the two religions were able to coexist, they showed great interest. At the sweets shop, I asked which of the Two Shrines and One Temple had left the strongest impression, and one of the guests said Taiyuin, while another mentioned the three Buddhist statues at Rinnoji Temple, rather than Toshogu Shrine. They said that Toshogu somehow always had people in view and felt like a tourist spot, whereas they seemed to sense the beauty of Japan in the quiet, ancient buildings surrounded by nature with no one around. As the guide, I did not say which of the two was better; instead, I explained a comparison of the two (Toshogu and Taiyuin), helping them understand the background and thinking behind each, so that they could take an interest in both, though perhaps my explanation was still not enough. The dango and matcha at the sweets shop seemed to be very much enjoyed. Incidentally, ever since we met at Tobu Nikko Station in the morning, the guests kept saying "Matcha, Matcha…", so I think it was a good choice.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusTobu Nikko Station～Shinkyo Bridge220JPY
    Total220JPY

    Tour Report by Ichi

    I am more than happy to take you to attractive tourism resources scattered in Nikko. I will prepare for your trip enough to satisfy your requests and provide you with the memorable tour. When I was a company employee, I lived abroad for 5 years in Los Angeles, 11 and a half years in Washington D.C. and 2 and half years in Brussels. Despite 19 year long stay abroad, I remain charmed by Japanese things, such as culture, custom, spirit, martial art etc. I am glad if I can be of help you understand Japan as well as Nikko through my guide. I am interested in Japanese martial arts: I own the third grade in Japanese archery, known as Kyudo and I have passed a certification examination (1st grade) for Sumo wrestling conducted by the Japanese Sumo Promoting Association.

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    May 22, 2026
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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

    • 10:00 Hotel – 10:45 Meiji Shrine – 11:30 Harajuku Takeshita Street – 12:40 Tsukiji Outer Market – 13:40 Namiyoke Shrine – 14:00 Disband at Ginza Line Ginza Station

    What's a Half-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Tsukiji The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. With a motto of experiencing everything firsthand, the guests purified their hands at the water pavilion at Meiji Shrine and purchased a good-luck charm. On Takeshita Street in Harajuku, they took a break at a dog cafe before enjoying a stroll, and at the Tsukiji Outer Market they savored salmon sashimi and octopus crackers. When they said they were thirsty, I recommended bottled mandarin orange juice, and since it was nicely chilled, they were surprised at how delicious it was. After the tour, they planned to ride go-karts in Shibuya, so we walked from Tsukiji to Ginza 4-chome. Along the way, they stopped at secondhand brand shops and camera stores, and with their wide range of interests, the guests enjoyed this short tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Yoyogi146JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Tsukiji209JPY
    Total355JPY

    Tour Report by Michio

    Welcome to Japan. My name is Michio, your tour guide in Tokyo and Japan. I was born and grown up in Tokyo, and still living in western suburb of Tokyo with my wife, except for 10 years outside of Japan travelling and living in 60 countries. So I might have visited your country and still remember a few words.
    Japan has unique history, nature and culture, and there are plenty of secrets and wonders behind them such as food culture, Zen and Ninja.
    So please explore and discover the hidden and most beautiful part of Japan together. Let’s experience!

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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 at Hotel Monterey Ginza
    • ２．１０：００ Meiji Shrine
    • ３．１１：００ From Takeshita Street to Omotesando
    • ４．１２：００ Shibuya Crossing
    • ５．１３：００ Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
    • ６．１４：３０ Koishikawa Korakuen
    • ７．１５：３０ Disband at Korakuen Station

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Asakusa in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Because the guests had a deep interest in Japanese culture, including Japanese cuisine, this was a very rewarding tour. The heat had eased compared to the height of summer, and it was an early autumn day where the sky felt high and open. Under the wonderful blue sky at Meiji Shrine, the guests were able to truly feel Shinto's reverence for nature. Today the weather was clear and photogenic, and the guests took many photos. The famous Shibuya crossing was moderately busy, but we were able to take a short rest on the Ginza Line from Shibuya to Asakusa, which helped the guests recover from the slight sluggishness caused by the high humidity. In Asakusa, the guests chose a very local little udon shop they wanted to try, and the meat udon was delicious, though it took a little while to be served. In Asakusa there are many small, regular-customer-style shops run by a single person, so there may be times when I cannot recommend them to guests. I reflected that this requires careful attention from an itinerary management standpoint.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassGinza～Meiji-jingumae900JPY
    Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
    Section 3Free PassShibuya～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4Free PassKuramae～Iidabashi0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Kei

    Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
    Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

    Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
    My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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    Oct 22, 2025
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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum & Nankinmachi

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum & Nankinmachi

    Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Meet @ Kobe Port Terminal
    • 13:45 @ Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    • 15:45 @ Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
    • 17:00 Disband @ Nankinmachi (Chinatown)

    Title: What Is a Private Kobe Walking Tour from the Cruise Port Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors who preferred a very slow walking pace. We first visited a sake brewery. Although the guests had never tried Japanese sake before, they listened attentively to the guide's explanations with great interest. They enjoyed the tasting and wished to purchase sake as a souvenir, but gave up on the idea because bringing alcohol onto a cruise ship is very difficult. The guests put on a traditional happi coat at the brewery and took a commemorative photo. On the way to the next spot, walking to the nearest station proved somewhat difficult, so we used a taxi. As a result, we decided to cut "Harborland" from the original plan (walking again seemed to be the issue). Upon arriving at the Nankinmachi Chinatown, the guests wished to take a break (they wanted beer), and by chance they found a nearby jazz café and we went in. Although it was not live music, the venue had excellent acoustics, and the guests loved it and enjoyed it immensely. I also explained that Kobe is said to be the birthplace of jazz in Japan. Afterward, the guests wished to have "Kobe beef," so they dined at a restaurant in Chinatown serving authentic Kobe beef and were very satisfied. (This restaurant also has a branch in Dotonbori, Osaka, which I have introduced to guests several times.) Special note: The guests were using a cruise ship that had entered the Port of Kobe. There is a free shuttle bus running from the terminal to the city center (near the front of Chinatown). The guests had not been informed of this by the agency, so when returning to the cruise ship after we parted ways, the guide explained this and guided them to the boarding point, which they were very pleased about.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainPort Terminal～Sannomiya210JPY
    Section 2TrainSannomiya～Sumiyoshi200JPY
    Total410JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet at Hotel Aru Kyoto, departure　➡　By Keihan Railway 9:10 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine　➡　By Keihan Railway 10:30 Sanjusangendo　➡　By taxi 11:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple→Sannenzaka→Yasaka Pagoda→Yasui Konpiragu Shrine→Gion　➡　By Keihan Railway + Subway + Bus 14:00 Kinkaku-ji Temple　➡　After Kinkaku-ji, guide you to a lunch restaurant, service ends at 14:50

    What Is a Private Full-Day Tokyo Food and Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America on their trip to Japan. Their main goal for visiting Japan was to fully enjoy Japanese cuisine, so they asked for a lot of information about restaurants and food, and I provided as much as I could, which they were very happy about. That said, they were also eager to sightsee, and using public transportation, they toured for six hours in the heat with only drinks from vending machines. At their request to avoid the hottest part of the day as much as possible, we moved the start time up by 30 minutes. At the end, I took them to a restaurant serving okonomiyaki, which they had not yet tried, and the tour concluded.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSanjo～Fushimi Inari220JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Shichijo170JPY
    Section 3TrainGion-Shijo～Sanjo170JPY
    Section 4SubwaySanjo Keihan～Kitaoji260JPY
    Section 5BusKitaoji Bus Terminal～Kinkaku-ji-michi230JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by Emi

    Hello! I’m Emi (meaning “smile” or “laugh” in Japanese) , born, raised, and living in Osaka for more than half a century. I’ve been working as a government-licensed tour guide since 2018 after early retirement from a company. My favorite things are hiking, cooking, eating, laughing, learning different cultures, jazz, playing the chromatic harmonica, etc.
    I’ll provide you with a few suggested itineraries first, but of course I’ll be happy to provide you with a flexible itinerary according to your preferences and requests and to help you enjoy your stay in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, etc. I can also offer a tour visiting not only popular destinations but also hidden or less-crowded places.
    I’m looking forward to meeting and guiding you!!

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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Yokohama Station & Motomachi-Chukagai Station

    Kanagawa in One Day: Yokohama Station & Motomachi-Chukagai Station

    Yokohama & Kamakura in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting place: Yokohama Station
    • 10:15 Depart Yokohama Station
    • (JR Yokosuka Line)
    • 9:00 Kamakura Station
    • (Enoshima Electric Railway)
    • 9:30 Arrive Hase Station
    • Kamakura/Hase Kotoku-in
    • 10:30 Depart Hase Station
    • (Enoshima Electric Railway)
    • 11:00 Arrive Kamakura Station
    • Kamakura Komachi Street
    • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
    • Behind Hachimangu
    • (Enoden Bus)
    • Arrive Kita-Kamakura Station
    • Kita-Kamakura Meigetsu-in
    • Break: Cafe
    • 13:00 Depart Kita-Kamakura Station
    • (JR Yokosuka Line)
    • 13:30 Yokohama Station
    • (Minatomirai Line)
    • 14:00 Arrive Bashamichi Station
    • Yokohama Minatomirai Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
    • Break: Cafe
    • Depart Bashamichi Station
    • (Minatomirai Line)
    • 15:00 Arrive Motomachi-Chukagai Station
    • Yokohama Motomachi Yamashita Park
    • Hotel New Grand
    • Chinatown
    • 16:00 Depart Motomachi-Chukagai Station
    • (Minatomirai Line)
    • 16:30 Arrive Yokohama Station
    • 16:30 Disband: Yokohama Station, Shonan-Shinjuku Line platform

    Private Day Trip from Yokohama to Kamakura and Yokohama: A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe. One of the guests had visited Japan several times before on business trips, while it was the other guest's first visit to Japan. Two weeks earlier, they had arrived from Europe into Fukuoka. From there, they traveled by Shinkansen to Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya, arriving in Tokyo the previous night. (The previous day, due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, the Shinkansen was not running, so they took the Chuo Line to Shinjuku. They stayed at a hotel in Shinjuku.) They planned to spend one more day in Tokyo, and the day after that, to depart from Narita Airport to return home. With the typhoon approaching, the sky was cloudy, but we were not caught in much rain. That said, it became a tour with many rest breaks. From Yokohama Station, we first headed to Kamakura. (It was the first time the guests had visited Kamakura and Yokohama.) I gave an overview of "the history of Kamakura," "the Kamakura Shogunate and the subsequent samurai government," "the relationship between the imperial court, the emperor, and the shogun," and "Buddhism and Zen Buddhism." After viewing the Great Buddha of Hase, we returned to Kamakura Station, walked along Komachi-dori Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. We then took a bus to Kita-Kamakura, strolled leisurely through the grounds of Meigetsuin Temple, and took a break at a coffee shop near the station. The guests commented, "There is so much greenery, with intricate hills and valleys, and it is a calm residential area where many wealthy people seem to live. I live in a similar residential area on the outskirts of my home city." From Kita-Kamakura Station, we went to Yokohama. I gave an overview of "the arrival of Commodore Perry," "the history of Yokohama," "the Meiji Restoration," and other topics. We first went to the Red Brick Warehouse. We walked through the shops inside, and while taking a break at a coffee shop, a sudden shower came. After this, we visited Yamashita Park and the interior of a hotel, then went to Chinatown. One of the guests had lived in Asia for three years as a child, and commented, "It brings back nostalgic memories," and "There is a Chinatown in my home city too, but it is neither as large nor as impressive as this one." They bought Chinese steamed buns as a souvenir. They said, "Including Tokyo, everywhere in Japan the towns are clean and quiet, while towns back home are dirty," and "The Tokyo subway has especially frequent service, so it takes some getting used to, but once you get used to it, it is extremely convenient." I saw them off at the Shonan-Shinjuku Line platform at Yokohama Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYokohama Station～Kamakura Station356JPY
    Section 2TrainKamakura Station～Hase Station200JPY
    Section 3TrainHase Station～Kamakura Station200JPY
    Section 4TrainBehind Hachimangu Station～Kita-Kamakura Station230JPY
    Section 5TrainKita-Kamakura Station～Yokohama Station318JPY
    Section 6SubwayYokohama Station～Bashamichi Station193JPY
    Section 7SubwayBashamichi Station～Motomachi-Chukagai Station193JPY
    Section 8SubwayMotomachi-Chukagai Station～Yokohama Station224JPY
    Total1,914JPY

    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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  • Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 7:00 Meet up @Conrad Osaka
    • 2. 8:25 @Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 3. 10:00 @Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove・Tenryu-ji・Togetsukyo Bridge)
    • 4. 12:00 @Kinkaku-ji
    • 5.13:00 Lunch @Katsukura Sanjo Honten
    • 6.15:20 Disband @Conrad Osaka

    What Is a Private Day Tour from Osaka to Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama Although the weather forecast had predicted cloudy skies and rain, we were blessed with fine weather, and the guests were very pleased. The walk from the Hotel to Yodoyabashi Station passes through what could be called the political heart of Osaka, so while walking to the station I explained various things about Osaka. On the Keihan train, I explained the details of the places we would visit and the itinerary for the day. The guests had really wanted to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and were very happy to be going. They listened intently even to my modest explanations of Japanese history and geography, and seemed genuinely delighted that their visit to Japan, which had to be postponed due to the pandemic, had finally come true. They also greatly enjoyed lunch at a tonkatsu restaurant, and both of the guests had a second helping of miso soup, with one of them enjoying it so much that they also had a second serving of rice. As we parted, they thanked me, saying it had been a very meaningful and enjoyable day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYodoyabashi～Fushimi Inari420JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 3BusKinkakuji-michi～Kawaramachi Sanjo230JPY
    Section 4TrainKyoto-Kawaramachi～Osaka-Umeda410JPY
    Section 5TrainNishi-Umeda～Higobashi190JPY
    Total1,490JPY

    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

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 10:20　Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
    • 3. 11:45　Tokyo Station (Nihonbashi～Yaesu Exit, Midori-no-Madoguchi Ticket Office, Marunouchi Side Station Building, Station Plaza)
    • 4. 12:30　Lunch @ Suju Dining (inside Shin-Marunouchi Building)
    • 5. 14:00　@ Tokyo Tower
    • 6. 15:30　@ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
    • 7. 16:15　@ Ginza (4-chome Intersection, Ginza Street)
    • 8. 16:30　Disband @ in front of Ginza SIX

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Tokyo for the first time from North America. They had developed an interest in Japan, and although they had arrived only the day before, they toured energetically. In Asakusa, when we visited to try drawing omikuji fortunes, one of the guests eagerly wished to experience it. I also explained the differences between how to worship at a temple and at a shrine, and the whole group tried both. However, when we stopped at a matcha souvenir shop, it turned out that caffeine could not be consumed for personal reasons. For this reason, although they thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese lunch, they declined the tea served afterward. Tokyo Tower had been a desired destination even before their arrival, and although they had not purchased advance tickets, they were able to enter without waiting. Thanks to an age-based discount, buying same-day tickets actually turned out to be a better deal. At a robot cafe in Shibuya, which I introduced as an unplanned stop, they were excited and delighted, exclaiming "So cool!" After shopping in Ginza, they said they were heading to teamLab in Toyosu, so I directed them to the direct shuttle bus stop from Ginza Six and we parted ways. [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. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Keiyo Line, Kasai-Rinkai-Koen Station～Keiyo Line, Hatchobori Station178JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Hatchobori Station～Toei Asakusa Line, Asakusa Station900JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line, Asakusa Station～Ginza Line, Nihonbashi Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Kamiyacho Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Kamiyacho Station～Ginza Line, Shibuya Station0JPY
    Section 6Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line, Shibuya Station～Ginza Station0JPY
    Total1,078JPY

    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
    Sonal_G
    Noripy is just the best
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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

    • 9:00 Hotel-9:30 Happo-en-10:30 Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine-10:50 Fukagawa Fudodo-11:45 Pokemon Center-12:40 Imperial Palace East Gardens-13:20 Disband at Hotel

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shrines, Gardens, and a Fire Ritual The guests were a group visiting from North America. Although the group had some prior experience visiting Japan, this was the first guided tour for everyone in the group. During the pre-tour briefing, the topic of samurai came up, so I made an origami samurai helmet and presented it to one of the guests, who was delighted. On the way to the subway station, we made short stops at a small Inari shrine and the Japanese garden of Happoen, where the guests enjoyed touching on Japanese culture through bonsai and the shrine's torii gate. In Fukagawa, they experienced an even deeper, more immersive Goma fire ritual accompanied by loud drumming, which they found truly wonderful.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShirokanedai～Monzen-nakacho328JPY
    Section 2SubwayMonzen-nakacho～Nihonbashi178JPY
    Section 3SubwayNihonbashi～Otemachi178JPY
    Total684JPY

    Tour Report by Michio

    Welcome to Japan. My name is Michio, your tour guide in Tokyo and Japan. I was born and grown up in Tokyo, and still living in western suburb of Tokyo with my wife, except for 10 years outside of Japan travelling and living in 60 countries. So I might have visited your country and still remember a few words.
    Japan has unique history, nature and culture, and there are plenty of secrets and wonders behind them such as food culture, Zen and Ninja.
    So please explore and discover the hidden and most beautiful part of Japan together. Let’s experience!

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    Oct 25, 2025
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    Oct 24, 2025
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — Outstanding Tour with Michio and Nobuhiko!
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Dome

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

    September, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel
    • 9:30 Miyajima
    • 14:00 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 15:30 Atomic Bomb Dome

    What Is a Private Group Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Europe. As the tour progressed, it turned out that they had simply gathered together, having come from various regions before meeting. When it came to the tour, the main topic of conversation was the trouble caused by Typhoon No. 10. They mentioned that rebooking transportation had been difficult, as there was little guidance available in English. Along the way, they remarked that Japanese stations make strange sounds. Curious about what they meant, we looked at our phones together to investigate, and concluded that it was likely a sound meant to drive away small animals such as mice. Perhaps it was because I had not noticed such things myself, and I wondered whether I had simply become less aware of them.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 3BusNishi-Hiroshima Station～Hiroshima Peace Park220JPY
    Total970JPY

    Tour Report by Yuji

    Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
    But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
    I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
    I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
    I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
    Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
    Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.

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