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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

    • 8:30 Hotel-9:10 Narita Airport-10:45 Tokyo Station-11:15 Hotel-11:30 Imperial Palace East Gardens-12:30 Lunch-13:20 Shibuya Scramble Crossing-14:30 Disperse at Tokyo Station

    What Can You See on a Half-Day Private Tokyo Tour Before a Flight? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Although they had visited Japan for work before, this was their first guided tour in the country. Because the Tokyo tour was arranged using free time between flights, strictly keeping to the return time to Narita Airport was a firm condition. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the guests were impressed by the contrast between the remnants of the Edo period and the modern buildings of Otemachi and Marunouchi. In an alley in Kanda on the way to lunch, they came across a small gas station and were amazed by how much equipment was packed into such a limited space. They also thoroughly enjoyed the deliciousness of tsukemen, an evolved form of ramen. [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 1BusNarita Airport～Tokyo Station1,300JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi～Jimbocho178JPY
    Section 3SubwayJimbocho～Shibuya209JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Tokyo208JPY
    Total1,895JPY

    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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    We enjoyed our time in Tokyo with Michio our tour guide.
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  • Tokyo: summit via the Fuji Panorama Ropeway & Stay at Oshino Hakkai

    Tokyo: summit via the Fuji Panorama Ropeway & Stay at Oshino Hakkai

    Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo by Car with Licensed Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 08:30 Meet the guest at the hotel
    • 11:00-12:00. Head to the summit via the Fuji Panorama Ropeway
    • 12:20-13:00. Move to and stay at Oishi Park
    • 13:30-14:50 Stay at Oshino Hakkai
    • 14:50-16:40. Move to the hotel

    Title: What Is a Private Fuji Five Lakes Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting the Fuji Five Lakes area. They had initially hoped to visit the Narusawa Ice Cave, but since there were restrictions on visiting the ice cave, they decided instead to head straight to the ropeway and then continue to Oishi Park. Fortunately, the weather was clear that day, so even though there were some clouds over Mount Fuji, the guests took photos with the sunflowers and Mount Fuji in the background. They also seemed to enjoy the food, having some snacks at the top of the ropeway and buying local treats to eat at Oshino Hakkai. The group stayed calm and in good spirits throughout the drive, which left a strong impression on me. The driver also took very good care of everyone.

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    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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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Dotonbori End

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Dotonbori End

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:50 Hotel New Otani Osaka Meet
    • 9:20 Osaka Castle
    • 10:40 Museum of Housing and Living
    • 11:30 Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
    • 12:30 Shinsekai
    • 13:00 Dotonbori End

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today I guided a group visiting from North America with [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/). The guests were very cheerful and pleasant. They mentioned that they enjoy playing tennis as a family, and said they plan to return to Japan again next year with another member of the group who could not join this time due to a match. The guests were also very interested in history and asked me many questions. At Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, they bought dango, peaches, and takoyaki. They also said they love sushi. The guests told me they were able to experience many things and that it was a truly enjoyable day, which made me very happy.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTemmabashi～Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome240JPY
    Section 2SubwayOgimachi～Dobutsuen-mae240JPY
    Section 3SubwayEbisucho～Nipponbashi190JPY
    Total670JPY

    Tour Report by momo

    Hello. My name is Momoyo Kanagawa. I’ve been a certified interpreter guide for 7 years. I have experience guiding not only in the Kansai
    area such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, but also in the Tokyo area. I have a passion for sharing the rich history and culture of Japan.
    Japan is a beautiful country with diverse culture and nature. If you come to Japan, you might be able to experience things like:
    Sight: You can see the scenery of cherry blossom petals dancing in the wind, or the majestic figure of Mt. Fuji.
    Hearing: You can hear the sound of traditional instruments such as Japanese drums and shakuhachi, or the lively atmosphere of festivals and fireworks.
    Touch: You can relax in a hot spring, or try on Japanese costumes such as kimono and yukata.
    Taste: You can taste famous Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura, ramen, or Japanese drinks such as matcha and sake.
    Smell: You can smell the fragrance of incense and flowers, or feel the unique air of temples and shrines.
    These are just some of the charms of Japan. There are still many things to discover in Japan. Please use your five senses and feel the wonder of Japan.
    I’m excited to be able to explore Japan together with you and make your visit memorable! I will escort you with the best hospitality.

    안녕하세요. 간사이에서 가이드를 하고 있는 카나가와 모모요라고 합니다.
    오사카·교토·나라·고베를 중심으로 역사와 문화, 미의식, 그리고 일본인의 정신성까지를 차분하고 깊이 있게 전하며 오래 기억에 남는 간사이 여행을 안내합니다.

    단순한 명소 방문이 아닌, 봄의 벚꽃, 여름의 신록, 가을의 단풍, 겨울의 고요함 등 일본 사계절 자연의 아름다움을 온전히 느낄 수 있는 여행을 중요하게 생각합니다.
    또한 일식을 비롯한 일본의 식문화와 지역의 제철 식재료, 신뢰할 수 있는 고급 레스토랑과 명점 소개를 통해 미각으로도 일본을 깊이 경험하는 시간을 제안합니다.

    커플 여행부터 가족 여행까지, 어르신부터 어린이까지 다양한 연령대와 상황에 맞춘 무리 없는 일정 구성이 가능합니다. 한일 양국의 문화적 공통점과 차이를 세심하게 고려하여, 편안하고 신뢰할 수 있는 가이딩을 제공하고자 합니다.

    최고의 호스피탈리티로 고객님의 여행 추억 속에 오래 남을 소중한 한 페이지를 장식하는 동반자가 되겠습니다.

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    Sep 13, 2025
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  • Kanagawa: Stay at Owakudani & Lake Ashi cruise

    Kanagawa: Stay at Owakudani & Lake Ashi cruise

    Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet at hotel, head to Togendai, purchase tickets, then to Owakudani
    • 09:40-10:40. Stay at Owakudani, sightseeing, shopping
    • 10:40-11:30 From Owakudani to Sounzan, Gora, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum
    • 11:30-12:30. Sightseeing at the Hakone Open-Air Museum
    • 13:00-14:30. Travel to Moto-Hakone, lunch
    • 14:30-15:30. Visit Hakone Shrine
    • 15:55-16:20. Lake Ashi cruise
    • 16:27-16:40. Bus to Daigatake, disband

    What's a Private Day Tour of Hakone Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Africa. Although the weather did not allow a view of Mount Fuji, which was a shame, they enjoyed eating the black eggs at Owakudani and doing some shopping. I also suggested the Hakone Open-Air Museum, which they seemed to enjoy. I found the variety of Hakone's transportation system truly appealing — the ropeway, the pirate ship, the mountain railway, and the cable car — and the fact that guests can enjoy it all simply by showing their ticket makes it very convenient. The group had a great sense of humor, which made the guiding a very enjoyable experience for me as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassDaigatake～Daigatake5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    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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    Jul 30, 2025
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  • Kyoto: Adashino Nembutsuji Temple & Kyoto Station

    Kyoto: Adashino Nembutsuji Temple & Kyoto Station

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:51 pick up in the platform of Shnikansen Kyoto Sation
    • 12:50 Adashino Nembutsuji Temple
    • 13:30 (leave)
    • 14:00 Lunch
    • 14:40 (leave)
    • 15:20 Murakami Mononoke Art at Kyocera Museum
    • 16:20 (leave)
    • 16:50 Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 17:30 (leave)
    • 17:45 Kyoto Station

    Title: What's a Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report 1. The guests were a group of 18 in total, traveling in three taxis with 7, 7, and 4 people respectively, and I was in charge of a group of 7. Since one person paid the admission fees for all 18, all three taxis moved together. 2. After visiting Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, the guests wanted to have lunch, so I introduced a restaurant in Arashiyama. Because of this, the originally planned Yasaka Pagoda was skipped. 3. At the Kyocera Museum of Art, the guests purchased souvenirs from the Mononoke exhibition. 4. At Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, after taking a group photo, about 7 people joined the tour, while the others returned to the taxis.

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    Tour Report by HIDEYOSHI

    Hello, I’m HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as a famous shogun who unified Japan for the first time in 1590.
    I was born in Kobe, worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce you Kansai region, including Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Wakayama.
    In Kyoto, I can guide you Nijojo Castle, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Tempe (Golden Pavilion), Gion area, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
    In Osaka, I’ll show you Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Dotonbori, and Umeda Sky biilding. We have locall foods such as Kushikatau, Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki.
    In Kobe, I’ll take you to former foreign residential area, Sannomiya Shopping Street, Chinese Market, and Arima Onsen.
    In Nara, I’ll guide you Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, and Yakushiji Temple.
    In Wakayama, I take you to Koyasan, the center of Esoteric Buddhism.
    I enjoy guiding foreign tourists.
    I can show you Japanese history, especially samurai period, and Shinto and Buddhism.
    I’ve been looking forward to guiding you !!

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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

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:00 Meet at Hotel Kyoto
    • 2. 10:10 Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 3. 10:30 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove + Nonomiya Shrine
    • 4. 11:20 Arashiyama Mikami Shrine (Giant Lotus Pond + Mikami Shrine)
    • 5. 12:50 Lunch Taimeshi Maki Kinkaku-ji Branch
    • 6. 13:30 Kinkaku-ji
    • 7. 15:00 Fushimi Inari
    • 8. 16:00 Disband at Fushimi Inari grounds (per guest's wish to stay)

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. This was their first time in Asia, having previously traveled to major destinations across the Americas and Europe, and they came to Japan with the impression of it being a leading country at the forefront of economics, technology, and culture. Due to scheduling, they had no choice but to visit from late July despite the intense heat. Today, the extreme heat made it a very sweaty tour for everyone, though they stayed hydrated diligently, and they kept smiling throughout while frequently asking for help taking group photos. They especially seemed to enjoy the unexpectedly full-bloom lotus pond in Arashiyama and the vivid green surroundings of Kinkaku-ji. After visiting the main spots at Fushimi Inari, they expressed a wish to stay a little longer within the grounds, so I provided guidance on the best transportation for their return, and we exchanged smiling handshakes with everyone on-site before saying goodbye.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusShijo Kawaramachi～Arashiyama230JPY
    Section 2TrainArashiyama～Kitano Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 3BusKitano Hakubaicho～Kinkaku-ji Mae230JPY
    Section 4BusKinkaku-ji Mae～Kitaoji Bus Terminal230JPY
    Section 5SubwayKitaoji～Kyoto260JPY
    Section 6TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Total1,350JPY

    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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    Sep 16, 2026
    Getaway43892457305
    Fantastic two days tour in Kyoto
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:15 Meet @ Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi
    • 12:00 @ Osaka Castle
    • 14:00 @ Shitennoji Temple
    • 15:15 Dismissal @ Osaka Metro Sakaisuji-Honmachi

    What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle and Shitenno-ji The guests were visitors to Osaka. Due to a delayed train from Kyoto, the tour effectively started about 30 minutes late. The guests did not seem to have any particular interest in the sightseeing spots. During the explanations, the guests took frequent breaks. After visiting Osaka Castle, we stopped for a rest and a light meal at a bakery near the nearest station. We then visited Shitenno-ji, but on the way we stopped at a pharmacy so that a cough remedy could be purchased. In the end, as time was running short, the guests decided it was not necessary to visit the final destination of Dotonbori and chose to return to the hotel, so we parted ways at the nearest station. The guests mentioned they would be joining a "food-tasting tour" that evening, and I found myself a little curious about whether they would be able to take part.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwaySakaisuji-Honmachi～Morinomiya190JPY
    Section 2TrainMorinomiya～Tennoji170JPY
    Section 3SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Sakaisuji-Honmachi240JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Otemachi Station & Tokyo Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Otemachi Station & Tokyo Station

    Tsukiji & Asakusa Local Food Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide

    August, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Hotel
    • 9:15 Otemachi Station
    • 10:00 Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Tourist Center, Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple, shopping
    • 11:30 Asakusa Station
    • 12:00 Tsukiji Station
    • Fish market, lunch at Sushizanmai
    • 13:30 Tsukiji Station
    • 13:50 Tokyo Station
    • 14:00 Disband @Hotel

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour of Asakusa and Tsukiji? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Originally the group was planned to be larger, but due to circumstances some could not join, so it was a group of three. Since they had visited the Imperial Palace the day before and were a bit tired, and had also already been to Meiji Shrine, which was originally part of the plan, they preferred to take it easy and visit just two places today. We toured Asakusa and the Tsukiji Outer Market. At Tsukiji, we explored a wide range of spots including the fish market, and enjoyed dashi, tamagoyaki, wagyu, seafood, and Japanese tableware, giving the guests a chance to experience the food culture. Since they wanted to eat sushi and had never been to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, I guided them to a rotating Sushizanmai, and they were very pleased (they were especially moved that the aosa miso soup was the most delicious miso soup they had ever had!). We wrapped up a bit early, walked through the complex underground of Tokyo Station, and I saw them safely back to the Hotel.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOtemachi Station～Asakusa Station180JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Tsukiji Station290JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukiji Station～Tokyo Station180JPY
    Total650JPY

    Tour Report by Lily

    Hi there! Thank you so much for hitting my page!
    I’m Yuriko, but please call me Lily!
    I’m a qualified guide and interpreter, proud to be awarded as one of the finalists of Japan guide awards 2025.

    I have conducted over 100 tours a year since March 2024, with more than 90% of my clients awarding a five-star rating.

    I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I’ve always explored places seeking new things and love to share them with you.

    I was born and raised in Tokyo(for over 40 years!) but used to live in the U.S. for a couple of years as a child.
    I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.

    I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
    The following is my contact information:
    lilyjapanguide@gmail.com

    I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!

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  • Tochigi in One Day: Shinkyo Bridge & Tamozawa Imperial Villa

    Tochigi in One Day: Shinkyo Bridge & Tamozawa Imperial Villa

    Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:40　Meet up @ Nikko Hoshi no Yado
    • 9:45　Shinkyo Bridge
    • 10:00　Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo
    • 10:30　Toshogu Shrine
    • 11:45　Futarasan Shrine
    • 12:00　Lunch @ Maruhide Shokudo
    • 13:21　Board the bus
    • 13:30　Kanmangafuchi Abyss
    • 14:07　Board the bus
    • 14:15　Tamozawa Imperial Villa
    • 15:11　Board the bus
    • 15:30　Disband @ JR Nikko Station

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Nikko Like for a Family Visiting Japan? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had come to Japan for a baseball goodwill event, and everyone in the group loved baseball and wore caps of a baseball team. The itinerary we had decided on beforehand by email consisted mainly of buildings and historical sites in the World Heritage area, so I thought some of the guests might get bored, and I offered to change the plan to a national park instead. However, they said the original course was fine. As I had expected, in the latter half some of the guests seemed less interested, and with the heat they lost some energy, so I asked whether they would like to end the tour early, but they wanted to continue as planned. I was a little concerned about fatigue since there was an event the following day, but the guests did not seem worried at all. I lent them the cooling packs I had brought, took them to shaded and cooler spots as often as possible, and made sure they stayed hydrated, and we managed to complete the planned course to the end. During short breaks, some of the guests played games to refresh themselves. I realized it would be good for me to prepare some material that everyone in the group can enjoy as well. One of the guests was very keen on taking photos. They took many photos themselves, and at every location I also took group photos as requested. This guest was very particular about how the photos turned out, and if the location, angle, brightness, or people appearing in the background were not to their liking, we would retake them many times. (Given how crowded it was, this was to some extent unavoidable.) I gradually came to understand their preferences, so by the latter half I was no longer asked to retake photos. Normally during my tours I communicate a lot with the guests and become friendly with them, but this time, while riding the bus or during lunch, the guests were talking quickly among themselves while showing each other their phones, so it was hard to join their conversation. Still, they seemed to be enjoying themselves, so I left them to it. Since I had heard they liked ramen and gyoza, I took them to a restaurant with a variety of choices. Their conversation was very fast-paced, so it was challenging to keep up with the rhythm, but they listened seriously to my explanations at both Rinnoji Temple and Toshogu Shrine, and they said of the grandeur of the imperial villa buildings, "I really love this atmosphere!" At the end, when I asked whether they had enjoyed themselves, they were delighted and said it had been very fun and thanked me, which reassured me.

    Click here for more details: Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusNishi-Sando-mae～Kanmangafuchi Abyss200JPY
    Section 2BusKanmangafuchi Abyss～Tamozawa Imperial Villa-mae200JPY
    Section 3BusTamozawa Imperial Villa-mae～JR Nikko Station350JPY
    Total750JPY

    Tour Report by Yumi

    Hello! My name is Yumi. The Nikko area, Nasu area, in Tochigi Prefecture, and Aizu and Shirakawa area in Fukushima prefecture, where I will be guiding you, are not only surrounded by beautiful nature in all four seasons but are also full of historical attractions. Nikko, in particular, is a great place to learn about the culture and history that has shaped Japan to this day. In order for you to truly enjoy your day, I am flexible to your wishes and will prepare your day to be a great day. Because I am a local guide, you will surely see some sights that are not in the guidebooks. Is local food one of your favorite parts of your trip? I am also a sushi-making instructor for foreigners, so food is one of my specialties. I am also a certified sake navigator. Why don’t you come and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with me?

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @ Sunroute Plaza
    • 9:15 Shinjuku Station
    • 9:20 Harajuku Station
    • 9:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 10:35 Meiji-jingumae Station
    • 11:05 Nezu Station
    • Nezu Shrine
    • 11:35 Nezu Station
    • ↓
    • 11:40 Sendagi Station
    • Yanaka Ginza
    • 12:50 Nippori Station
    • 13:00 Ueno Station
    • 13:10 Asakusa Station
    • Tourist Center, Nakamise, lunch ramen
    • 15:00 Disband @ Kaminari Issa

    Can You Do a Private Day Trip in Tokyo to Nezu, Yanaka, and Asakusa? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting from Europe. They had been very much looking forward to their trip to Japan, and because they wanted to see beautiful places, we exchanged messages many times beforehand about where to go. Just before the tour, we changed the plan from the Imperial Palace to Nezu and Yanaka. Since they had wished for places that did not feel too touristy, they were very pleased with this. For lunch in Asakusa, they said they preferred somewhere that locals would go, so we chose ramen. Together with the matcha ice cream after visiting the main hall of Sensoji Temple, they seemed very satisfied.

    Click here for more details: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae Station～Nezu Station210JPY
    Section 3SubwayNezu Station～Sendagi Station180JPY
    Section 4TrainNippori Station～Ueno Station150JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno Station～Asakusa Station180JPY
    Total870JPY

    Tour Report by Lily

    Hi there! Thank you so much for hitting my page!
    I’m Yuriko, but please call me Lily!
    I’m a qualified guide and interpreter, proud to be awarded as one of the finalists of Japan guide awards 2025.

    I have conducted over 100 tours a year since March 2024, with more than 90% of my clients awarding a five-star rating.

    I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I’ve always explored places seeking new things and love to share them with you.

    I was born and raised in Tokyo(for over 40 years!) but used to live in the U.S. for a couple of years as a child.
    I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.

    I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
    The following is my contact information:
    lilyjapanguide@gmail.com

    I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!

    Request Booking

    Sep 17, 2025
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