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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

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Hyatt Regency Tokyo Lobby
    • 10:30 Take a commemorative photo with the robot concierge ARISA in front of the Information Center at Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
    • 10:45 Assistance with purchasing the SUICA card exclusive to foreign travelers at Ekitabi Concierge Shinjuku Shinnan
    • 11:05 Meiji Jingu, FOREST TERRACE Meiji Jingu Shop "Mori"
    • 12:20 Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Loyal Dog Hachiko Statue
    • 13:20 Lunch at Tsukiji Outer Market "Sushisei Shinkan"
    • 15:15 Asakusa Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple
    • 16:55 Dismissal at Hotel Hyatt Regency Tokyo Lobby

    What Is a Private Summer Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests arrived in Japan from Europe. Since the temperature back home was around 22°C at this time of year, I proposed an itinerary today that would let us walk in the shade as much as possible to avoid the strong sunshine. The guests were aware that these days not only some people but a wider range of visitors use parasols in Japan. We borrowed an umbrella from the hotel concierge that could also be used as a parasol, and started the tour. In places where the sun beat down, the parasol was used very effectively. Today, using a SUICA card purchased at the station concierge, the guests bought drinks from vending machines several times to stay hydrated.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainToei Oedo Line Tochomae Station～Toei Oedo Line Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station180JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Yamanote Line Shinjuku Station～JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station150JPY
    Section 3TrainJR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station～JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station150JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station210JPY
    Section 5TrainTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station210JPY
    Section 6TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ueno-hirokoji Station180JPY
    Section 7TrainToei Oedo Line Ueno-okachimachi Station～Toei Oedo Line Tochomae Station220JPY
    Total1,300JPY

    Tour Report by Bruce

    Hello (Konnichiwa). My name is Masanori SUGANO. Most of my friends call me Bruce, so you can call me Bruce. It would be my pleasure to act as a guide for you as I have been a guide for over twenty years. I curate my tours to suit your quest for knowledge and make you laugh with Dad jokes as an ice breaker. I can add some of my experiences as seasoning since I’m a seasoned guide. I always gain a new perspective through my guests’ eyes, and that’s why I am passionate about my job.
    You can create your own itinerary, and when we meet, you can let me know what things you want to see. I am very flexible and can go off the beaten track on your request.
    Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to meeting you.
    Thank you (Arigatou-gozaimasu).

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    Aug 25, 2026
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  • Aomori in One Day: Seiryu-ji Temple arr & Aomori cruise terminal arr

    Aomori in One Day: Seiryu-ji Temple arr & Aomori cruise terminal arr

    Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Dear Monika Rhodes, Kevin＆Calista Aarts
    • Welcome to Aomori !
    • 【Aomori Tour】 24th July 2024 *3-persons
    • ～ Today's Itinerary ～
    • 9:00 At the Aomori cruise terminal. To the Seiryuji Temple by taxi.
    • 9:30 Seiryu-ji Temple arr. (Admission fee: 400 yen/one-person)
    • * Showa Daibutsu (Showa Great Buddha)
    • – the tallest bronze sitting statue of Buddha in Japan (21 meters)
    • *Five-Storied Pagoda – the 4th highest in Japan (39.5 meters)
    • *Zen Garden (Dried Landscape Garden-Sand Garden)
    • 10:30 Seiryuji Temple dept. By taxi
    • 11:00 Warrase Museum arr. (Admission fee: 620 yen/one-person)
    • This Museum introduces “Aomori Nebuta Festival – Nationally Designated Important Folk Cultural Property- diplaying the Nebuta Float made by Japanese paper, wire, and electric flouresent or Led lumps of 9 merets in width, 7 meters in depth, and 5 meters in height.
    • Workshop: Nebuta Festival drum hitting and dancing experience.
    • @Warrase Museum Hall
    • 13:30 Sannai Maruyama Archeological site -the Unesco World Cultural Heritage
    • Site- (Admission fee: 410 yen/one-person)]
    • 14:30 Sannai Maruyama Archeological site dept. By taxi
    • 15:00 At Aomori cruise terminal arr.

    Title: What's a Private Aomori Cruise Port Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from North America who were making their first trip to Japan and spent time in Aomori, the final port of call on their cruise. On this private tour with [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), we visited Seiryuji Temple, the Nebuta Museum "WA RASSE," the fresh food market in the Auga basement for lunch, and the Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site. At an apple shop in front of Aomori Station, the guests enjoyed Sun Fuji apples and apple juice, commenting on the wonderfully pure flavor. When I asked what they would like for lunch, I suggested a seafood rice bowl or Aomori niboshi (dried sardine) ramen. The guests replied that, including Hakodate the day before, they had already had seafood rice bowls at each port, and that they would prefer a lunch made with local Aomori ingredients. I proposed a boxed lunch featuring Aomori ingredients at a local Aomori eatery, and the guests were delighted at the idea of trying local Aomori food. I took them to a boxed lunch shop I often visit. The daily set lunch included freshwater clam miso soup, rice, salmon flakes, rolled omelette, cowpeas, pickled radish, chicken, macaroni salad, and more. The rice was very tasty, and the guests found everything fresh and delicious. I introduced how to eat natto, Japan's iconic national dish and a representative healthy fermented food, but as expected the answer was a firm no. When I mentioned fermented foods, the guests noted they had enjoyed yogurt that morning. The guests were very satisfied with the local flavors of Aomori.

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    Tour Report by Tomohiko

    My name is Tomohiko Kudo.
    I live in Aomori city.
    I already visited more than 30 nations so far.
    After official retirement from the public officer, I could have the Japanese Government Licensed Guide Certificate and am nowadays very pleased to guide overseas tourists all over the world.
    Did you know that the Fuji apple is not from Mt.Fuji…but is actually from Aomori Prefecture’ Fujisaki town. Aomori is proud of the biggest apple product in
    Japan. We provide 40 apple-pie restaurants to guests.
    Let’s enjoy real Japanese culture and history with me. I would enjoy with you real Samuri history, Kimono culture, local traditional festivals, castle,
    Japanese garden, temple, shrine, Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
    I often go to the local sea food and vegetable markets and eat fresh foods and would love to show you some secret, hidden restaurants that only Aomori locals know about – let’s go on an adventure together.
    If you like sushi and fresh seafood, let me introduce to Nokkedon ?
    What is it? Come to Aomori and find out! I am waiting for you.

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    Jun 2, 2025
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    Tomohiko organized our day beautifully! The car was immaculate, the driver skilled. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
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    Apr 30, 2025
    Jacqueline_F
    Great Guide, great tour
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    We experienced the wonderful sites of Aomori which…

    Dec 30, 2024
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    Warm and professional guide
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    Aug 3, 2024
    Monika R
    Fun and informative tour – great tour guide!
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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Kamakura Station & Kotokuin

    Kanagawa in One Day: Kamakura Station & Kotokuin

    Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:45　 Meet up @ Hotel Tokyu
    • 10:55　Kamakura Station
    • 11:15　Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    • 11:40　 Komachi Street
    • 12:10　Lunch @ Japanese restaurant (Komachi Street)
    • 13:30　 Hasedera Temple
    • 14:10　Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
    • 15:10　Kamakura Station
    • 16:05　Dismissal @ Hotel Tokyu

    Title: What Is a Private Kamakura Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Kamakura, they were planning to depart from Yokohama Port on a cruise tour around Japan. At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kotokuin Temple (the Great Buddha of Kamakura), the guests listened with great interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples, and took many photographs. On Komachi Street, they enjoyed shopping for souvenirs and having lunch, including seafood rice bowls. At Hasedera Temple, they appeared deeply impressed by the large Kannon statue and the view overlooking the sea. Since I responded to all of the guests' requests as they wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainMinatomirai Station～Yokohama Station200JPY
    Section 2TrainYokohama Station～Kamakura Station360JPY
    Section 3BusKamakura Station～Hachimangu Shrine200JPY
    Section 4TrainKamakura Station～Hase Station200JPY
    Section 5TrainHase Station～Kamakura Station200JPY
    Section 6TrainKamakura Station～Yokohama Station360JPY
    Section 7TrainYokohama Station～Minatomirai Station200JPY
    Total1,720JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
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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

    • 9:30 Hotel-10:20 Meiji Shrine-11:30 Harajuku Takeshita Street-12:15 Shibuya Scramble Crossing-13:15 Tsukiji Outer Market-14:15 Imperial Palace East Gardens-15:40 Pokemon Center, dismissal

    What Is a Private Family Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji The guests were a group visiting from North America. When explaining Japanese history, I presented an origami samurai helmet, an essential element for illustrating the samurai tradition, as a gift to one of the guests. We started at Meiji Shrine as our first stop. Because everyone in the group had obtained a SUICA card as I had requested before their arrival in Japan, we were able to move around smoothly. The guests were eager to try many hands-on experiences. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, they purchased a nakiri knife made using traditional Japanese methods. They thoroughly enjoyed the shopping as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainEbisu～Yoyogi167JPY
    Section 2BusJingumae 1-chome～Shibuya Station West Exit210JPY
    Section 3SubwayShibuya～Tsukiji286JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji～Otemachi178JPY
    Section 5SubwayOtemachi～Nihonbashi178JPY
    Total1,019JPY

    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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    Our 4-hour Tokyo walking tour was fantastic! Michio…

    Oct 24, 2025
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — Outstanding Tour with Michio and Nobuhiko!
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    Oct 11, 2025
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    We enjoyed our time in Tokyo with Michio our tour guide.
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    Oct 10, 2025
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    Sushi for breakfast at 630am? Yes please!!
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Tsutenkaku

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Tsutenkaku

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:20　 Meet at Shin-Osaka Station
    • 14:00　Osaka Castle
    • 15:30　Osaka Tenmangu Shrine　Tenjin Festival　Watch the land procession
    • 　　　Yakiniku restaurant
    • 17:30　Tsutenkaku
    • 18:00　Disband at Shin-Osaka Station

    What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like During the Tenjin Festival? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who had come from Kyoto and were staying in Nagoya, so the tour began after leaving their luggage at Shin-Osaka. Since it happened to be the day of the Tenjin Festival, I wanted them to experience the festival, so we went to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. They became hungry, so we looked for a restaurant, but only a yakiniku (grilled meat) place was open, and we ended up having a meal in the early evening, which left us short on time and unable to visit Dotonbori. Because it was hot, I suggested the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, but the guests wanted to see Osaka Castle, so we went there, although they did not seem very interested in the castle. It felt like the plans shifted around a bit, but I believe the guests were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShin-Osaka～Tanimachi 4-chome820JPY
    Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Minamimorimachi0JPY
    Section 3SubwayMinamimorimachi～Ebisucho0JPY
    Section 4SubwayDobutsuen-mae～Shin-Osaka0JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by Mimmy

    Bye bye smart phone!! Let’s enjoy Japan without bothering to check up your phone all the time with not AI but a local guide like me. Hi, my name is Mimmy. You may think this sounds like a kitten’s name.
    I use this nickname because it sounds cute and easy to remember. However,
    I actually look rounded, a middle aged woman more like a yellow character of M&Mchocolate, which reminds you of my name easily when you see me.
    I was born in Osaka, went to school in Kobe, went to work in Kyoto and married but still live in Osaka. I am a local, native Osakan. My 3 children are all grown up and live separately except one son. Now I live with one son and a husband in suburbs of the Osaka city.
    I like travelling, walking around the town and anything new.
    I got my guide license in 2017 and started guiding after that. I wasn’t able to work during Covid period but start guiding in 2022 again. I guide Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe and have experienced more than100 tours including bus tours.
    I would like to tell you about the itineraries I usually have in each area.
    In Osaka, we usually go to Osaka castle, Shinsekai and Dotonbori Namba area.
    I think most important part you should see is Dotonbori Namba in Osaka.
    This place is vibrant , energetic, full of 3D signs and different from any other place in Japan.
    In Kyoto, we cannot see all famous sightseeing spots in one day.
    It will be better to visit each area respectively. I recommend guests who come to Kyoto first time to visit East area, Kiyomizu Temple>Sannenzaka>Ninenzaka>Ishibeikouji>Yasaka shrine> Gion area. This area has an atmosphere of traditional old Kyoto. The most Kyoto like places which suit Kimono. You can rent Kimono in a lot of places around here.
    The second place I recommend you is West area: Golden temple and Arashiyama area where Bamboo forest , Tenryuji temple, mountains and a river. There are several nice gardens in this area. If you want to enjoy the nature quietly, you
    should come here when it is not crowded (Winter is the most quiet)
    In Nara which used to be a capital even older than Kyoto, we visit Todaiji Temple where a huge Buddha is sitting inside of one of the largest wooden hall and you can play with deer everywhere in Nara. Naramachi: a small town in this area is a local place where small interesting shops are.
    In Kobe, a port city, you can visit Japanese Sake breweries, Herb garden and the top of Mt.Rokko for viewing Kobe city. A small China town is there, too.

    Now I bet you want to leave home to explore somewhere else you do not know.
    Not only going to somewhere else, we can help you to do several experiences: making tea, making Japanese sweet, making Takoyaki(food), wearing Kimono, making food samples, attending a tea ceremony, throwing Shriken like Ninja, Using bow and arrow like Samurai, , , ,
    I am very happy indeed if I can help you find things impressive enough and have once in a life time experience during our tour.
    I am looking forward to sharing a good time with you.

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    Mar 24, 2025
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    Mar 12, 2025
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    Amazing time in Osaka with Mimmy
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    Oct 30, 2024
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    Great choice if you have limited time in Kyoto
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku Station & Matcha House

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku Station & Matcha House

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Hotel Kyushu
    • 9:20 Shinjuku Station
    • 9:30 Harajuku Station
    • Meiji Shrine guided tour
    • 10:20 Harajuku Station
    • 10:30 Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Scramble Square, Hachiko
    • 11:30 Shibuya Station
    • 11:40 Harajuku Station
    • 11:50 Matcha House
    • 12-20 Takeshita Street, Ura-Harajuku
    • 13:00 Disband @Shibuya Station

    Title: What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Harajuku The guests were visitors from North America, and they had come to Japan to celebrate a milestone. Ahead of the tour, I received plenty of information about the interests of one of the guests, which helped me prepare. After strolling through Meiji Shrine, we headed to Shibuya to see the famous scramble crossing, which had been one of their requests. We then went to Shibuya Scramble Square, where we took a quick look at fashion accessories and cosmetics so that they could return later if they wished. After stopping by the Hachiko statue, we went back to Harajuku. Since the guests were fond of matcha, we took a break at a café, and they were delighted with the high-quality matcha. After checking the location of a cat café they had requested, we walked along Takeshita Street and then to the Ura-Harajuku area, which is well known for its selection of vintage clothing. The guests purchased the clothes they had been looking for and seemed very satisfied. As they planned to return to Shibuya, we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku Station～Harajuku Station150JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku Station～Shibuya Station150JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya Station～Harajuku Station150JPY
    Section 4SubwayMeiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station180JPY
    Total630JPY

    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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    Sep 17, 2025
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    Wonderful 6 hour Tokyo tour with Lily in September
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    A wonderful day tour of Tokyo in September
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Lily is the best. Highly recommended
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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

    • Hiroshima Station – Hiroshima Peace Park ➖ Nishi-Hiroshima Station – Miyajima ➖ Hiroshima Station

    Can You Do an Afternoon Private Tour of Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Interestingly, the tour started at 2:00 in the afternoon. In addition, the group had requested to visit both the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. For this 4.5-hour tour, I asked the guests to have lunch beforehand on the bullet train, and unlike usual, at the Peace Memorial Park we passed by everything except the Atomic Bomb Dome and the museum, then moved on quickly to Miyajima. There was a series of very tight transfers, and keeping to the schedule while ensuring everyone's safety was quite thrilling. What impressed me greatly was that, while we were all walking on the sandy area in front of Itsukushima Shrine at low tide, one of the guests picked up an empty bottle that had been discarded. Even Japanese people tend to walk past such things, so this may well have been the first time I had seen such a sight. For some reason, my Carp spirit was fired up as well, and, not wanting to be outdone, I ended up picking up plenty of plastic bottles myself. With this kind of spirit, let's all move the earth together!

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome220JPY
    Section 2BusHiroshima Peace Park～Nishi-Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Section 3TrainNishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Section 4TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Hiroshima Station440JPY
    Total1,210JPY

    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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    Jun 1, 2026
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    May 27, 2026
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    Hiroshima in a day
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    May 12, 2026
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    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
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    May 10, 2026
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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Konchi-in Temple & Nijo Castle

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Konchi-in Temple & Nijo Castle

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel by Hotel
    • 10:15 – 11:15 Konchi-in Temple
    • 11:30 – 12:00 Nanzen-ji Suirokaku Aqueduct
    • (Travel by taxi)
    • 12:15 – 13:30 Nijo Castle
    • 13:45 – 14:15 Lunch at Cafe Tirol
    • 14:30 Disband at JR Nijo Station

    Can You Do a Private Walking Tour of Kyoto's Nanzenji and Nijo Castle? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. Although there was no reply to my advance messages, we met successfully at the hotel. We first walked to Konchi-in at Nanzenji Temple. The guests were able to view the interior of the Hojo, the Hasso-seki tea room, and the Crane and Turtle Garden almost entirely to themselves, and they observed everything with great enthusiasm. As it was extremely hot again today, after seeing the Suirokaku aqueduct we took a taxi to comfortably visit the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle in cooler conditions. In the afternoon, the guests planned to head to the Sagano Bamboo Grove, so on the way to walking to JR Nijo Station we had lunch together at a long-established café. Everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time and appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed sightseeing in Kyoto.

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    Tour Report by SAM

    Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
    I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

    Certification
    Certified Travel Services Manager
    Authorized Tour Conductor
    Kyoto Expert Certification

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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine & Dotonbori

    Osaka in Half a Day: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine & Dotonbori

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet @ Citadines Namba Osaka
    • 09:45 @ Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
    • 11:15 @ Namba, Doguyasuji
    • 12:00 @ Dotonbori
    • 12:45 Disband @ Daimaru Department Store Shinsaibashi Branch

    What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Sumiyoshi Taisha, Doguyasuji, and Dotonbori The guests were visitors who moved smoothly and had no trouble walking throughout the tour. One of them had friends in Japan and seemed to be very fond of the country, which made the guiding experience enjoyable. The guests listened very earnestly and with great interest to the explanations. At Sumiyoshi Taisha, they prayed sincerely and picked up the popular "Go-Dai-Riki" pebbles, and purchased amulet pouches along with many other charms. At Doguyasuji, they were greatly surprised by the food samples that looked exactly like real food. In Dotonbori, they enjoyed the popular Turkish-performance soft serve ice cream (today served by a Japanese assistant). At Shinsaibashi, they said they would continue exploring on their own, and we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNamba～Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine240JPY
    Section 2TrainSumiyoshi Taisha Shrine～Namba240JPY
    Total480JPY

    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 in Half a Day: Nijo Castle & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Nijo Castle & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hyatt Place Kyoto Meeting Point
    • 9:00 Nijo Castle
    • 10:30 Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • 12:15 Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 12:50 Fushimi Inari Taisha Rest Area Dismissal

    **Title:** What's a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji **Body:** The guests were a group visiting from North America. Since one member of the group tired easily when walking, I judged that we should avoid overexertion, so I changed the plan from Kiyomizu-dera Temple to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. At Nijo Castle, one of the guests purchased a beautiful wallet and a keychain. Everyone in the group seemed particularly impressed by the beauty of Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion). As it was relatively uncrowded, we were able to take our time exploring. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine was also less crowded than usual, so we were able to walk leisurely through the Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates). The only disappointment was that, even though we used the elevator, one of the guests had to stop before the Senbon Torii and waited at the rest area. We were lucky that although it was hot, the sky was somewhat cloudy, which made the heat more bearable.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayMarutamachi～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Total220JPY

    Tour Report by Kaeko

    Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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