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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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet up at Hundered Stay Shinjuku
    • 2. 11:00 Nezu Shrine ~ Yanaka Ginza
    • 3. 12:30 Shibamata Taishakuten
    • 4. 14:00 Lunch (Tsurukameya)
    • 5. 15:00 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple)
    • 6. 15:50 Ueno (Guide to Ueno Park and Ameya Yokocho)
    • 7. 16:10 Disband at Ueno

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo's Historic East Side Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Following the guest's advance request, I focused the tour on the historic areas on the east side of Tokyo. Although it was the guest's first visit to Japan, they had studied Japanese history and culture, and listened to my explanations with great enthusiasm. The guest also asked so many questions that we did not have quite enough time to fully explore Ueno as originally planned. Since the guest had requested udon for lunch, I took them to a restaurant in Asakusa, and they were delighted, saying it was very delicious. Overall, I believe the guest was satisfied with the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYakuendai～Okubo826JPY
    Section 2TrainOkubo～Nezu356JPY
    Section 3TrainNippori～Shibamata272JPY
    Section 4TrainShibamata～Asakusa377JPY
    Section 5SubwayAsakusa～Ueno178JPY
    Section 6TrainKeisei Ueno～Yakuendai617JPY
    Total2,626JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

    Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
    I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
    Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
    Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
    A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
    I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
    I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
    Nobu

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    Jun 2, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great Tokyo day trip!
    We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…

    May 25, 2026
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    Nobu was an excellent and…
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    May 24, 2026
    Diane D
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
    Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Awesome!
    It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…

  • Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour

    Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour

    Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. ​7:00 Meet @ Yurikamome Shijomae Station ticket gate
    • 2. 7:05 @ Toyosu Market
    • 3. 8:00 @ Breakfast (Bentomi Sushi)
    • 4. 9:20 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5. 11:00 Disband @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    What Is a Private Toyosu Market and Tsukiji Walking Tour Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report At 7:00, I met the guests at the ticket gate of Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line and used the map in front of the station to explain an overview of Toyosu Market. When I asked whether they were ready to walk a long distance since we would be going back and forth inside the market, they gave a bright and confident reply: "We walk 20,000 steps every day, so we'll be fine!" While touring Toyosu Market, I explained the tuna auction process and the reasons for the relocation from Tsukiji. Next, we moved to the wholesale market building, briefly toured the first-floor shops, and then had a sushi breakfast. I guided the guests to a sushi restaurant I had learned about during training, where they thoroughly enjoyed fresh sushi and were very satisfied. After that, we moved to Tsukiji. Strolling through the outer market, the guests greatly enjoyed a food tour with sweets and fresh oysters, as well as souvenir shopping for kitchen knives and Japanese tableware. When I explained the meaning of the phrase "sake is the best of all medicines" written on a large, purely Japanese-style sake flask, the guests were delighted and happily bought it. The weather was fine, and it was a walking tour that the guests were very satisfied with.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShijomae (Yurikamome)～Toyosu (Yurikamome)189JPY
    Section 2Free PassToyosu (Metro)～Shintomicho (Metro)0JPY
    Total189JPY

    Tour Report by goreilo

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

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

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    Jul 10, 2026
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    Fabulous and unique experience
    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 28, 2026
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    My family including…

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    Amazing Guide, Incredible Experience
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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: ＠ Nijo Castle

    Kyoto in Half a Day: ＠ Nijo Castle

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9：15　Meet ＠ Hotel Grand Pia Kyoto
    • 10:00 　＠ Nijo Castle
    • 11：00　＠ Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 12：00　＠ Ryoan-ji Temple
    • 13：00　Disband ＠ in front of Doshisha University

    What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle and Ryoan-ji The guests were quite knowledgeable about Japan and asked eagerly about its history and culture. We had in-depth conversations about the film SHOGUN and old folk tales they had heard long ago, and it was a truly enjoyable time for me as a guide as well. The guests were deeply impressed by the fusuma paintings and decorations in the Ninomaru Palace of Nijo Castle, and they listened attentively to even the finest details of my guiding. Ryoan-ji had fewer visitors than the other two sightseeing spots, so the guests were able to enjoy its relaxed atmosphere. At the end, the guests wished to visit Doshisha University, where one of them had studied for a short two-month program the previous year, and we said our goodbyes in front of the university entrance.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Nijojo-mae260JPY
    Total260JPY

    Tour Report by Tomoko

    I was born and raised in Osaka and now I live in Nara where the history of Japan began, so I am familiar with historic sites such as shrines, temples, castles, traditional wooden townhouses, and so on. I like to guide historic and cultural places such as Kyoto, Nara, Koyasan, Himeji which were designated as world heritage sites. I am a trainee of chado, tea ceremony so I am knowledgeable about Japanese traditional culture related to zen.
    I also like to introduce Japanese food culture in Nishiki in Kyoto or Doubonbori in Osaka. I have guided Nishiki and Kuromon market many times and many guests enjoy a food tour with me.
    I try to make you feel comfortable and enjoyable during the tour. I hope you’ll have a great time with me and enjoy Japan!

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

    Osaka in Half a Day: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine & Disband @ Dotonbori

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:30: Meet up @ Hotel Nikko Osaka
    • 14:00: Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
    • 15:45: Umeda Sky Building
    • 16:30: Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori
    • 17:00: Disband @ Dotonbori

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Osaka's Dotonbori Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. As some members had difficulty walking, we proceeded at a slow pace, and at a couple of spots part of the group waited near the entrance while the rest went partway in. Some of the guests showed great interest in each spot, while others seemed to focus mainly on getting through the itinerary, and a few were absorbed in their phones throughout. At the final stop in Dotonbori, some of the guests said they were too tired to keep walking, so we ended the tour a little earlier than planned. I felt somewhat apologetic about the pace given the walking involved. After the tour, I sent some photos, and the reply I received said they were sorry for ending early and that they had enjoyed the tour, which reassured me. I had explained beforehand that the tour would involve walking and many stairs, but it seems this had not been fully understood.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinsaibashi～Namba190JPY
    Section 2TrainNamba～Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine240JPY
    Section 3TrainSumiyoshi Taisha Shrine～Namba240JPY
    Section 4SubwayNamba～Umeda240JPY
    Section 5SubwayUmeda～Shinsaibashi240JPY
    Total1,150JPY

    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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    Jul 25, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Lunch & Meiji Shrine & Harajuku

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Lunch & Meiji Shrine & Harajuku

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Conrad
    • 10:15 Tsukiji Lunch
    • 11:30 Asakusa
    • 13:00 Ginza
    • 14:00 Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
    • 16:00 Disband @Harajuku

    What Is a Private Family-Friendly Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Harajuku, and More The guests were a group from North America. Some of the group had visited Japan before, so they wanted to show the others temples, shrines, and modern spots around Tokyo. At Tsukiji, the group enjoyed sampling street food as they walked around. The group liked Harajuku very much and mentioned that after the tour they wanted to have Jangara ramen and then explore the area again. They were surprised by how crowded every place was and by how clean the town was. Since there was not enough time to exchange the Japan Rail Pass, I explained that they should bring their passports so they could exchange it the next day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShiodome～Tsukiji Market178JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Ginza178JPY
    Section 3TrainGinza～Meiji-jingumae178JPY
    Total534JPY

    Tour Report by Rumi

    Hello,
    I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
    I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
    I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
    Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
    What interests you about Tokyo?
    What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
    I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
    My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
    It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
    I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
    I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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    Jun 29, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: JR Hiroshima Station & Mt. Misen Ropeway Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: JR Hiroshima Station & Mt. Misen Ropeway Station

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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30　Meet up　＠Hotel
    • 9:45　JR Hiroshima Station
    • 10:45　Miyajima
    • 11:00　Lunch "Yaki Kaki no Hayashi"
    • 12:00　Itsukushima Shrine
    • 13:00　Daishoin Temple
    • 14:00　Mt. Misen Ropeway Station
    • 15:30　Miyajima Ferry Terminal
    • 16:00　JR Miyajimaguchi
    • 16:30　JR Hiroshima Station
    • 16:35　Disband＠Hiroshima Station

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from South America, and they were very cheerful and often shared jokes throughout the tour. Today the walking pace was slow, so we adjusted the plan accordingly. Originally, the plan was to visit the Great Torii Gate of Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine, then return to the city to see Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden. However, after we met, the guests said they had seen a website showing how beautiful Daishoin Temple was and wanted to visit there. Also, on the train heading to Miyajima, when I handed over a map of the island, the guests said they wanted to take the ropeway up Mount Misen to enjoy the view from the mountain as well. As a result, the day became a full day of sightseeing in Miyajima. Since the walking pace was slow, the guests suggested using a taxi on Miyajima, so I called a taxi company, but I found out that recently there is only one taxi available on the island. Nevertheless, by combining walking and the taxi, we were able to complete the Miyajima tour just as the guests had hoped. For lunch, they enjoyed fresh oysters very much. The guests kindly told me that it had been a very fulfilling day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Hiroshima Station～JR Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Miyajima Station～JR Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total840JPY

    Tour Report by Sachi

    Welcome to Hiroshima! I have been guiding mainly Hiroshima City and Miyajima Island. As for Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome and other memorial monuments in the Memorial Peace Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkei-en garden and so on. As to Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Daiganji, Daishoin Temple, Five-storied Pagoda, Senjyo-kaku, and some other places on the Island. It is my great pleasure to guide you who have come to Hiroshima all the way from overseas. I will try to accommodate the guest’s needs. Thank you for visiting Hiroshima.

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    Jun 25, 2026
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  • Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour

    Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour

    Mt. Koya Sacred Sites in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet at Koyasan Kongobuji Parking Lot　11:10 Koyasan University Campus　Dr. Ambedkar Statue　11:20 Lunch @ Chuo Shokudo Sanbo　12:00 Kongobuji Temple　13:00 Danjo Garan
    • 14:00　Okunoin　15:30 Koyasan Daimon Gate　16:20 Nyonindo　16:40 Disband at Rengejoin Temple Lodging

    Title: What Is a 6-Hour Private Walking Tour of Koyasan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report After meeting up, the guests said they were hungry, so we headed to a shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) restaurant. After lunch, I took plenty of time to guide them through Kongobuji Temple, the head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Buddhism. The guests had a deep interest in Japanese religion and listened attentively to my explanations all the way through. They also asked questions such as the differences between esoteric Buddhism and other Buddhist denominations, which made me reflect on how I could explain these topics more clearly in the future. I believe they were also delighted with our stroll around Okunoin, as we were blessed with good weather. This was a 6-hour local guiding tour, so I also showed them the Daimon Gate and Nyonindo of Koyasan. It was the first time I had taken a photo of guests at the Koyasan Daimon Gate. Since the guests kindly gave their consent for promotional use, I am sending the guest photo.

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    Tour Report by naka

    I have guiding experience for 6 years. The name of my web site is “gururin kansai” which means to go around Kansai district.
    Kansai district includes Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Wakayama (Koyasan).
    I provide more than 2,000 sightseeing spots information in Japanese, English and Chinese.
    In 2021 I walked through four pilgrims loads in Koya and Kumano area.
    I also have the license of official guide of Kongobuji temple and world heritage master of Wakayama Prefecture.
    I would like to engage in the guide in English at Wakayama prefecture (Koyasan) and neighboring area.

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    Jun 3, 2026
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    Opening your heart to the wonders of Japan.
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto → Tenryu-ji Temple → Sagano Bamboo Forest → Kinkaku-ji Temple → Kifune Shrine → Ota Shrine (Rabbit-ear Iris) / Kamigamo Shrine Shake-machi District (from the car) → Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (lunch) → Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Sannenzaka / Ninenzaka → Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

    What's a Private Full-Day Kyoto World Heritage Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a cheerful and refined group visiting from North America. They had arrived in Kyoto from Tokyo the day before and were experiencing Japan for the first time. On this private full-day tour, we visited three of Kyoto's most popular World Heritage sites, along with Kifune Shrine surrounded by fresh green foliage. Blessed with fine weather, the guests enjoyed the refreshing greenery and happily took photos at each stop, taking in the beautiful scenery. Since they planned to stay in Japan for a few more days, I shared information about other sightseeing spots in Kyoto, as well as candidate destinations such as Nara, Hiroshima, Hakone, and Nikko.

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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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  • Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:00 Meet up @JR Nara Station
    • 2.10:30@Nara Park
    • 3.11:00＠Himuro Shrine
    • 4.11:30＠Todai-ji Temple
    • 5.13:10 Lunch＠Hirasou
    • 6.14:10@Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie
    • 7.15:00＠Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    • 8.16:00　Disband＠JR Nara Station

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Nara Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kasuga Taisha and Local Cuisine The guests were a very cheerful group. They listened sincerely to everything I explained, and since they had said they wanted to try something unique to Nara for lunch, I took them to my top recommendation, Hiraso. Because we went without a reservation, we waited about 20 minutes, but during the wait they looked over the English menu and decided on their order in advance. What they actually ordered was a very large platter of assorted sushi and a set menu featuring kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf sushi). They were delighted, repeatedly saying how delicious it was. Although they seemed a little tired, I trusted their reply that they were fine, and we headed to Kasuga Taisha. The English spelling of Mt. Mikasa happened to match the name of today's guests. They were very pleased, and at the end of the tour they said they were amazed and had a wonderful time thanks to such a big surprise.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKasuga Taisha Shrine～JR Nara Station250JPY
    Total250JPY

    Tour Report by YUKA

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

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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:30　Hotel
    • 2. 9:00 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    • 3. 9:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 4.11:00 Sensoji Temple, Nakamise
    • 5. 12:30 Imperial Palace Outer Garden
    • 6. 13:30 Lunch @ Numazu Uogashi Sushi
    • 7. 14:30 Tokyo Station　After helping with getting tomorrow's tickets, disband

    **Title:** What's a Private Tsukiji Food Walking Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report **Body:** Although I felt some concern because there had been no reply from the guests before we met, they had carefully read the messages I sent, and they told me they had been looking forward to the food walking in Tsukiji. In Tsukiji, the guests enjoyed sampling food and showed great interest in Japanese fish and ingredients. They had a wonderful time, bought plenty of souvenirs, and were very pleased. It was a hot day, but we walked a great deal while talking about cultural differences and other topics. On the way back, we booked their Narita Express tickets for the following day together before parting ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTokyo～Tsukiji324JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Otemachi286JPY
    Total896JPY

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