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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

    • Aioi Ryokan – Miyajima – Hiroshima Peace Park – Atomic Bomb Dome

    What Is a Private Miyajima Tour Like in the Rain? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. On this day at Miyajima, we encountered a sudden downpour. Fortunately, it eased to a light rain in about 20 minutes, so we were able to wait it out at Itsukushima Shrine. Starting today, the staircase route at Daishoin Temple has reopened, as the water leak repairs have been completed. Guiding through the dim passages while reciting the Heart Sutra from memory really heightens the spiritual atmosphere all at once. One of the guests mentioned an interest in Buddhism and remarked that the concept of emptiness might be explainable at the quantum level. I had no idea what that meant, and my mind went completely empty.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIn front of the Atomic Bomb Dome～Nishi-Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Section 2TrainNishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 4BusNishi-Hiroshima Station～Hiroshima Peace Park220JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    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
    John_W
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    May 27, 2026
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    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima in a day
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    May 12, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
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    May 10, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka in Half a Day: Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet up @W Osaka
    • 10:30-12:00 @Osaka Castle, Hokoku Shrine
    • 12:45-13:15 @Shitennoji Temple
    • 14:15-15:00 @Kuromon Market, Hozenji Temple
    • 15:15 Disband @Dotonbori

    What's a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who had just arrived at Kansai Airport the previous evening. Although it was a hot and humid day, they showed no signs of jet lag and walked around energetically while drinking plenty of bottled water. They mentioned that when their family had traveled to Japan over thirty years ago, everything had been very expensive due to the strong yen, so they were happy to be visiting now with a weaker yen. They planned to visit Japan across several trips, and this time they focused on the Kansai and Kanto regions, staying for two weeks. They cheerfully shared their well-researched itinerary, holding their newly purchased ICOCA cards: staying two nights in Arashiyama and two nights in Gion while strolling around Kyoto, taking a day trip to Nara from Osaka, and then spending a week in Tokyo. It was a very pleasant journey together.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayUmeda～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka190JPY
    Section 3SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Nippombashi190JPY
    Total620JPY

    Tour Report by Sachiko

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

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    Sep 26, 2026
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  • Tochigi in One Day: Light meal @ Bakery Senba & Futarasan Shrine

    Tochigi in One Day: Light meal @ Bakery Senba & Futarasan Shrine

    Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30　Meet up @ JR Nikko Station
    • 9:40　Light meal @ Bakery Senba
    • 9:57　Board the bus @ JR Nikko Station～Shinkyo
    • 10:05　Shinkyo Bridge
    • 10:20　Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo
    • 11:00　Toshogu Shrine
    • 12:20　Futarasan Shrine
    • 12:50　Put the guests in a taxi and disband @ Toshogu Shrine taxi stand

    Title: What Is a Private Half-Day Cultural Tour of Nikko Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Europe. This time, all the advance communication was handled through a travel agency in Europe, so I did not know what the guests would be like until the day itself. According to the agency, the tour was to be a maximum of three to four hours, I was asked to make a lunch reservation at a mountain restaurant for 1:00 p.m., to arrange a taxi to take them there, and I was told that I did not need to join them for the meal or wait until they finished eating, so we parted ways relatively early. I had been a little anxious beforehand because I did not know what the guests would be like, but when I met them they were a very friendly and warm group, so even though our time together was short, we were able to spend it pleasantly and got along very well. The guests said they wanted to learn more about Japanese culture, so I explained Buddhism, Shinto, the Edo period, and the shogun as carefully as I could. They listened very attentively and had many questions. Toshogu Shrine has something connected to Europe, and when I told them about it, they were delighted and said, "We didn't know that!" Since it was very hot and standing to listen was tiring, I made an effort to keep things comfortable by taking them to cool spots from time to time and handing out cooling packs. As I was not going to accompany them to the restaurant, I called the establishment in advance to explain that the guests were from overseas and did not speak Japanese, and to ask them to call a taxi after the meal. Just in case, I also gave the guests a copy of the English menu of the restaurant they had requested, the phone number of the taxi company for the return trip, and a note written in Japanese saying "Please take me to JR Nikko Station" to show the driver. They seemed to be experienced travelers so I was sure they would be fine, but I went the extra mile to do my best. After the tour ended, I also reported to the travel agency in Europe, with whom I had been in contact, that everything had finished without any problems.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusJR Nikko Station～Shinkyo220JPY
    Total220JPY

    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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    Aug 24, 2026
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    Apr 7, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Market & Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Market & Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:15 Meet at Hilton Odaiba
    • 8:50 Tsukiji Market
    • 9:55 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 11:00 Lunch at Kinki Palace Building
    • 12:20 Asakusa
    • 12:50 Tokyo Skytree
    • 14:00 Disband at Tokyo Skytree Town

    What Does a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Look Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were staying at a hotel, and came from there by taxi to Odaiba, where we met just after 8:15. At the strong request of one of the guests, Tokyo Skytree was added to the list of destinations. We had also planned to visit Meiji Shrine, but there was not enough time, so the tour ended at Skytree. Since they wanted to avoid the heat as much as possible, in addition to public transportation we used taxis from Tsukiji to the Imperial Palace and from Asakusa to Skytree. At Tsukiji, they showed interest in cooking tools and purchased a bamboo rolling mat for making sushi. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they took their time, resting at the rest areas along the way. They had lunch at a sushi restaurant in the basement of a hotel. Asakusa was also very hot, so we headed to Skytree early. At Skytree, they enjoyed the sights in a cool environment, but there was considerable smog toward Mount Fuji, so unfortunately there was no clear view. We parted ways at Skytree Town.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOdaiba～Shiodome325JPY
    Section 2TrainShiodome～Tsukiji Market178JPY
    Section 3TrainOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Total681JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Jul 9, 2026
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    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
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    Jul 5, 2026
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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-9:00 Fukagawa Fudodo-10:00 Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine-11:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens-12:20 Lunch-13:10 Tsukiji Outer Market-14:30 Yoyogi/Dismissal

    Title: What Can You See on a First-Day Private Tokyo Tour with a Licensed Guide? This was the first day of a two-week private Japan tour for guests visiting from North America, arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/). Because the meeting time was 8:30 in the morning, I chose Fukagawa Fudodo as a place we could visit right away. We arrived a little before the goma fire ritual began, and the guests were startled by the thunderous sound of the taiko drums as we experienced the full ceremony from the start. Next we visited Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, and when I explained that it is the birthplace of modern grand sumo, the guests mentioned that they would be watching sumo at the Nagoya tournament on a later day. After the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, we headed to visit Meiji Jingu and got off at Yoyogi Station on the Toei Oedo subway line. Just as we were about to exit the ticket gate, one of the guests realized that an iPhone had been left on the train. When we asked a station attendant to look for it, it turned out to be at Tochomae Station. The guests were delighted that the iPhone was safely returned, and we parted ways on that happy note.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyobashi～Monzen-nakacho178JPY
    Section 2BusFudodo-mae～Tokyo Station210JPY
    Section 3SubwayOtemachi～Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji Market～Yoyogi220JPY
    Total786JPY

    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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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 08:45 Meet at the lobby on the 38th floor of the Hotel. Since the guests had chosen the places they wanted to visit, we decided to follow that plan. Since the mother, Ms. Shew, had injured the sole of her left foot before the tour, we loaded a wheelchair that had been reserved in advance at the hotel into the taxi and departed. At each place visited, driver Ogawa kindly assisted by unloading and loading the wheelchair.
    • 09:20 Arrived at Sensoji Temple. Entered through the Nitenmon Gate and guided them to Asakusa Shrine, the main hall of Sensoji Temple, Nakamise-dori, and Kaminarimon Gate. Along the way, they purchased a parasol for the mother at Nakamise.
    • 10:30 Arrived at Nezu Shrine, then crossed the main street to guide them through the old streets of Yanaka. Walked and strolled for 35 minutes until 11:05.
    • 11:25 Visited the Nijubashi Bridge of the Imperial Palace, and explained the Imperial Palace and the imperial system.
    • 12:40 Arrived at the Tsukiji Outer Market, and after guiding them around the market for about 15 minutes, had lunch at Sushizanmai Main Store. Since they had walked in the heat, we took just under an hour for lunch.
    • 14:00 Arrived at Meiji Shrine. Driver Ogawa offered to the entrance guard, "Since the guest uses a wheelchair, I would like to drive up to the Kagura Hall," and the guard kindly accommodated this, so we were able to enter directly from the Kagura Hall to the main hall, which was very helpful. After finishing the guided tour of Meiji Shrine, we headed to the Hotel.
    • 15:10 Escorted them to the Hotel front desk (38th floor) and concluded.

    Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Car Tour With a Wheelchair User Like? A Licensed Guide's Report On this vehicle-included tour, there were no out-of-pocket expenses for the guide. The assigned driver was extremely attentive and considerate, and the guests were very pleased. One of the guests used a wheelchair at every location visited, so I paid close attention to safety throughout. Moving around Tokyo by wheelchair made me realize just how many roads have significant steps and level differences. At places with considerable steps, another member of the group was fortunately present, so the guide and one other person assisted with the wheelchair as we proceeded, and the guests were very satisfied. As it was an extremely hot day with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees, I used a fan to send a breeze toward the guest in the wheelchair as much as possible, which seemed to be appreciated. The guests arrived at Haneda Airport at 4:20 a.m. after a 14-hour flight from North America, then took a taxi to their accommodation and rested in the lobby before starting the tour. I was concerned about the extreme heat as well as jet lag, but both guests were very energetic, and the tour concluded without any issues. I also heard that on this visit to Japan, the group planned to board a cruise ship from Yokohama, stopping at Kobe, Hiroshima, Busan, Hakodate, and Aomori, enjoying a 12-day cruise. Regarding the attached photo taken at Nijubashi Bridge, permission was granted for its use only on the strict condition that no names be disclosed. This concludes my report.

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    Tour Report by MINORUASAI

    I acquired national guide license in 2014, and I have been doing guide work full fledged since 2016. In my career before starting guide work, I was a business man and made more than 1,000 business trips both abroad and in Japan, and that experience is my foundation as a guide because I came to know so many places both abroad and in Japan. I have been taking care of both group and individual tourists, and the number of foreign guests I have taken care is close to 2,500 so far. I am based in Tokyo, but I can cover guide work in many prefectures throughout Japan. When I take care of foreign guests, my major concern is to listen attentively to them, find out what they want to know and do in Japan, and give them appropriate guiding in accordance with what I heard from my guests. I would like to provide tailor made tour as much as possible for every precious guest who kindly chose Japan as the tour destination.

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  • Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:30 Meet up @Hotel Kyoto
    • 2. 9:40 @Nara
    • 3. 10:00 @Nara Park
    • 4. 10:30 @Himuro Shrine
    • 5. 11:15 @Todai-ji Temple
    • 6. 13:00 @Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    • 7. 14:00 Lunch @Hiraso
    • 8. 15:00 @Naramachi
    • 9. 15:40 Disband @JR Nara Station

    What Is a Private Day Trip from Kyoto to Nara Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were interested in Japanese otaku culture as well as temples and shrines. On the train between Kyoto and Nara, I asked them about what they had seen and enjoyed in Tokyo, what they were expecting in Nara, and what kinds of food they wanted to try. When I mentioned kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf sushi), they said they would love to try it, so I took them to my top recommendation, Hiraso. Unfortunately, the chef who prepares the rolled dishes was not available, so we could not order the menu item they wanted, but the head chef specially arranged an assortment of kakinoha-zushi beautifully on a large platter for us. It looked lovely, and the guests said it was delicious and finished it in no time. When I asked for their impressions at the end of the tour, they happily told me that the kakinoha-zushi and the bustling traditional townhouse in Naramachi were especially wonderful. They also thanked me for a meaningful day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Nara720JPY
    Section 2BusKasuga Taisha Shrine～Kintetsu Nara250JPY
    Total970JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Kokoen Garden

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Kokoen Garden

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 (changed) Meet at Himeji Station
    • 11:40 Walk through the shopping street to Himeji Castle, taking a break at Egret Himeji on the way
    • 13:00 Kokoen Garden
    • 14:30 Himeji Station, disband

    Because the heat and humidity can be very draining, the group took a break at the air-conditioned Egret Himeji, enjoying some ice cream and resting for a while. The guests were very interested in Japanese history. Since some of the guests preferred to wait at the base of the castle keep, I guided them to a cool spot. It was a shaded area with a nice breeze and a place to sit leaning against a wall, so the rest of the group could climb up to the top of the keep with peace of mind. Even in the hot and humid weather, I believe they were able to enjoy the experience as much as possible.

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    Tour Report by Chiyuki

    Hello, I am a tour guide, Chiyuki. If I write my name in Japanese, it means one thousand happiness. Please call me Chiyuki. I am looking forward to seeing you.
    I have been guiding many visitors from all parts of the world since I became a tour guide.
    I hope Japan can attract many people with beautiful scenery, culture, historical buildings, food and so on. What are you interested in?
    And I couldn’t be happier if I can help you to create memories of a wonderful trip.
    I will make my best effort to satisfy my guests. See you soon. Thank you very much. Chiyuki

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    Aug 9, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Jingu Shrine & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Jingu Shrine & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 9:40 Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
    • 10:10 Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • 11:20 Imperial Palace
    • 12:30 Lunch @ Sushizanmai Asakusa Kaminarimon Branch
    • 13:10 Sensoji Temple
    • 13:50 Disband @ Hotel

    What Is a Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from Meiji Shrine to Asakusa The guests were a group from North America visiting Japan for the first time. They planned to see Mount Fuji and Kyoto after sightseeing in Tokyo. They seemed impressed by the solemn tranquility of Meiji Shrine, which contrasted with the lively atmosphere of Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to explanations about the Meiji Restoration and the Emperor. As they enjoy Japanese cuisine, they had sushi for lunch. In Asakusa, they showed interest in the bustling atmosphere of Kaminarimon and Nakamise Street. Since they had another appointment in the afternoon and could not spend enough time there today, they said they would like to visit Nakamise Street again another day to shop at a more leisurely pace. I responded according to the guests' wishes, so I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa～Shibuya600JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4SubwayYurakucho～Asakusa0JPY
    Total750JPY

    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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    Seizo was a tremendously fabulous…

    Sep 11, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Museum

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Atomic Bomb Museum

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

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet@Hotel Hiroshima
    • 10:40 Miyajima
    • 12:10 Lunch@Akushu Restaurant
    • 15:00 Peace Park
    • 15:40 Atomic Bomb Museum
    • 17:00 Disperse@Hotel Hiroshima

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were very warm and pleasant throughout the tour, which was a trip to Japan celebrating a graduation. We had lunch at a restaurant offering an allergy-friendly menu, and everything went smoothly and was greatly appreciated. On Miyajima, one of the guests loved the lemon soda so much that they ordered another. At the Peace Memorial Park, the guests were moved to tears. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, they viewed the exhibits with great attention, reading through all of the explanatory text. They shared with me that it had been a wonderful tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKencho-mae～Shin-Hakushima190JPY
    Section 2TrainShin-Hakushima～Miyajimaguchi330JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi～Yokogawa330JPY
    Section 4TrainYokogawa～Genbaku Dome-mae220JPY
    Total1,070JPY

    Tour Report by Yuko

    Hello! My name is Yuko, and I am delighted to be your guide.

    I currently work as a tour guide in both Tokyo and Hiroshima, two cities that represent very different yet equally fascinating sides of Japan. This unique perspective allows me to share not only famous landmarks, but also the culture, history, and everyday life that make each place special.

    I truly believe that guiding is my calling. For every tour, I focus on creating a personal, authentic, and memorable experience tailored to your interests. Whether we explore Tokyo’s vibrant neighborhoods or Hiroshima’s rich history and warm local culture, I want you to leave with a deeper understanding of Japan and meaningful memories of your journey.

    I enjoy meeting travelers from around the world and helping them discover hidden stories and local perspectives that are often missed in guidebooks.

    Once you have booked a tour with me, please feel free to reach out via email or WhatsApp so I can send you a suggested itinerary. I look forward to meeting you!

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