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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Itsukaichi Port & Peace Memorial Park

    Hiroshima in One Day: Itsukaichi Port & Peace Memorial Park

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

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00　Itsukaichi Port
    • 8:40　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
    • 8:45　Board the ferry
    • 9:00　Arrive at Miyajima
    • 　　 Island sightseeing (Five-Story Pagoda ~ Senjokaku ~ Itsukushima Shrine ~ Daiganji Temple ~ Daishoin Temple, etc.)
    • 11:00　Board the World Heritage Sea Route
    • 11:45　Arrive at Peace Memorial Park
    • 　　　Peace Memorial Museum ~ G7 Summit Memorial Hall ~ Atomic Bomb Ruins Exhibition Hall ~ Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
    • 　　　 Atomic Bomb Dome ~ Peace Bell ~ Children's Peace Monument, etc. Tour
    • 14:30　Depart from Peace Memorial Park
    • 　　　(Stop by a pharmacy along the way)
    • 15:00　Arrive at Itsukaichi Port　Dismissal

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Tour from a Cruise Ship? A Licensed Guide's Report On the day of the tour, the guests were among the first to disembark, and I was able to meet them without any trouble. It was humid, but the weather was good. We took a taxi to Miyajima right away, and I was able to show them more places than I had originally anticipated. Since they had told me in advance that they wanted to see as much as possible, I feel I was able to do just that. After moving to the Peace Park, I had planned for lunch, but the guests said, "We don't need to eat. We want to see a lot," so we were able to go all the way to the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. I myself enjoyed our conversations very much, ranging from a family connection to the Manhattan Project, to the content of the film Oppenheimer, and even to topics such as the sports and martial arts the guests enjoy. I would be grateful if the guests were satisfied. As I also wrote in a separate email, the guests mentioned that they did not know how to leave a review, so I would appreciate it if guidance could be provided on how to do that.

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    Tour Report by Hiro

    I was an English teacher of a high school in Hiroshima.
    I retired early from my job in March in 2024.
    I might be of use to you if you’d like to get to know the present educational situation in Hiroshima.
    I had many opportunities to introduce Japanese culture when I taught Japanese in high school in America for two years.
    I can take you to the place where you can listen to music because I used to be a member of a music band.
    I like Japanese chess, fishing, skiing.
    I’m willing to do some activities with you.
    I would be most happy to help you know culture in Hiroshima.

    license, qualification
    Certified Administrative Scrivener
    English Proficiency Test Grade1
    a health(sanitation) manager license
    small boat operating license
    large size vehicle license
    standard motorcycle license
    amateur radio operator license

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    Jul 9, 2024
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    Amazing
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    Jun 30, 2024
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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Himeji Castle & Harima Kokusosha Shrine

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Himeji Castle & Harima Kokusosha Shrine

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:30 Meet @ JR Himeji Station
    • 12:00 @ Himeji Castle
    • 14:00 @ Koko-en Garden
    • 15:00 @ Harima Kokusosha Shrine
    • 16:00 Disband @ Harima Kokusosha Shrine

    What Is a Private Family Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. They moved around smoothly, but the extreme heat again required frequent breaks and hydration throughout the day. At each spot, the guests observed with great interest. In particular, one of the guests asked many quite in-depth questions. As a guide, I was also very interested to hear a lot about the guests' home region, which was somewhat unfamiliar to me. After the tour ended, I was even invited to dinner and was able to spend a very enjoyable time together.

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    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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    Sep 27, 2026
    Ross_W
    Fun with Hidden Gems
    Viator review: Osaka Hidden Gems Off the Beaten Path Tour, Licensed Guide
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    Tripadvisor review: Osaka Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Osaka Local Food & Culture Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide
    Amazing Food Tour through Osaka
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    Jul 20, 2026
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    Viator review: Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Tsutenkaku & Dotonbori

    Osaka in Half a Day: Tsutenkaku & Dotonbori

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Accommodation
    • 10:00　Tsutenkaku
    • 10:30　Osaka Castle
    • 11:30　Matsuyamachi Ren
    • 12:30　Kuromon Market ＞ Hozenji Temple
    • 13:30　Dotonbori
    • 14:30　Accommodation, assistance with shipping invoice
    • 15:00　Tour ends

    What's a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market The guests today were a group visiting from North America. At Miraiza Osaka-jo, they enjoyed trying throwing shuriken, and at Kuromon Market they had niku-maki onigiri (meat-wrapped rice balls) and fruit mochi. It was very hot and challenging, but along the way we managed by having ice cream and buying drinks. Recently I have been handing out cooling towels during tours. On the way back, the guests asked me to explain how to send their luggage, so we went to a nearby convenience store to ask about the timing and other details. I helped by filling out the shipping form and calling their next accommodation. The tour ended after they kindly gave me payment for the extended time, a tip, and a souvenir.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassEbisucho～Tanimachi 4-chome820JPY
    Section 2Free PassOsaka Business Park～Matsuyamachi0JPY
    Section 3Free PassMatsuyamachi～Nipponbashi0JPY
    Section 4Free PassNamba～Dobutsuen-mae0JPY
    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
    Jennie_N
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    Viator review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Mar 15, 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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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 12:00 Meet at Tully's Cafe inside Kyoto Station Avanti
    • 2. 13:00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 3. 15:00 Ginkaku-ji Temple
    • 4. 16:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 5. 18:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 6. 19:10 Disband (inside Kyoto Station)

    Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Kyoto Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a family visiting from North America who had a strong interest in Japanese history, culture, and food. Their first trip to Japan had been postponed for some time and was finally realized on this occasion. Unfortunately, the day was extremely hot throughout, and although everyone worked up quite a sweat, the guests asked thoughtful questions on fundamental topics such as the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto in Japan and the connection between the shogunate and samurai governance. They also requested family photos at each of the sightseeing spots we visited. Due to time constraints, after returning to Kyoto Station, which had been our starting point, we exchanged smiles and handshakes on the spot and said our goodbyes.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassKyoto～Kitaoji1,100JPY
    Section 2Free PassKitaoji Bus Terminal～Kinkaku-ji-michi0JPY
    Section 3Free PassKinkaku-ji-michi～Kitaoji Bus Terminal0JPY
    Section 4Free PassKitaoji Bus Terminal～Ginkaku-ji-michi0JPY
    Section 5Free PassGinkaku-ji-mae～Okazaki Park / Zoo-mae0JPY
    Section 6Free PassHigashiyama Yasui～Tofuku-ji0JPY
    Section 7TrainInari～Kyoto150JPY
    Total1,250JPY

    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
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 30, 2026
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    Jun 16, 2025
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    Amazing Kyoto
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Nonomiya Shrine & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto in One Day: Nonomiya Shrine & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Hotel Kyoto Nijo
    • 9:15～10:15　Travel (on foot, JR Nijo→Saga-Arashiyama, on foot)
    • 10:15～11:30　Nonomiya Shrine→Arashiyama Bamboo Grove→Kameyama Park→Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 11:30～13:00　Arashiyama Monkey Park
    • 13:00～14:30　Travel (on foot, Keifuku Electric Railroad, Hankyu Railway, Keihan Railway)
    • 14:30～15:00　Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 15:00　Dismissal @Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like for a Group of Students? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from the Middle East, in Japan for a graduation trip. During the transfers they spent time on their smartphones, but they were fundamentally polite. Since this was my first time attending to guests from the Middle East, when I asked about education and family life in their home region, they kindly explained things to me. Some of the guests also told me about the aspects of Japan they liked compared with where they live. As this was my first time guiding a group of this kind, it was a refreshing and enjoyable experience. The pace was leisurely all the way to the Arashiyama Monkey Park. Some in the group walked slowly, one guest's IC card could not be used and a ticket had to be purchased at a cash machine, and along the way they enjoyed ice cream and matcha lattes and bought souvenirs at various points. Since the tour was scheduled to end at 15:00, I mentioned at the Monkey Park that I wanted to arrive at Fushimi Inari by 14:00. One of the guests who acted as the leader told the others to hurry, but in the end we arrived at Fushimi Inari Taisha at 14:30. When I explained that walking through the Senbon Torii as well would take about an hour and asked what they would like to do, they seemed tired from the heat, so I suggested visiting only the main hall. When I then asked what they would like to do next, they said they wanted to take a taxi back to the hotel. As luck would have it, two taxis stopped right in front of the large torii gate, so we said our goodbyes there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNijo～Saga-Arashiyama200JPY
    Section 2TrainArashiyama～Omiya250JPY
    Section 3TrainOmiya～Kyoto-Kawaramachi170JPY
    Section 4TrainGion-Shijo～Fushimi-Inari220JPY
    Total840JPY

    Tour Report by Satoko

    I am a 54-year-old woman, living in Kyoto for nearly 40 years. I got the license in 2001. Since then, I worked as an interpreter or a translator in several companies, secretary at universities, and now work for a company on weekdays at the international dept.I do guiding job only weekend now. I started full swing guiding career after COVID-19 pandemic. I have gotten good review from many of my guests. I love my hometown, Kyoto which has a lot of interesting and historical sites to see. Particularly, I am native to Arashiyama which is famous for bamboo forest. So, I know a lot of places where you can relax yourself around this area. Other than that, Kyoto has many attractive sites which surely interest you.Also, I like meeting many people from different cultural background. I am very happy if I learn about your culture as well. Let’s enjoy exploring around Kyoto!

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    May 18, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Sep 21, 2025
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    Super tour of Kyoto
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    Jun 16, 2025
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    Highly recommend
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    May 18, 2025
    Steve J
    A relaxing, enjoyable visit to Arashiyama.
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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

    • Itsukaichi Station ~ Miyajima ~ Shopping ~ Peace Memorial Park ~ Itsukaichi Station

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report On Miyajima, the guests thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and took many photographs. They were very fond of the deer and even took pictures together with them. They were also very taken with the Great Torii Gate and spent a considerable amount of time taking numerous photos of it. It was a shame that, because it was high tide, we were unable to walk close to the gate. At Itsukushima Shrine, we viewed it from the outside with an explanation, and the guests were very satisfied after enjoying grilled oysters. At the Peace Memorial Park, they saw the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Tower of Memorial to Mobilized Students, the Children's Peace Monument, the basement of the Rest House, and the Cenotaph, and they were deeply moved. Overall, the guests were satisfied with the tour.

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    Tour Report by Ray

    I have been a tour guide for 5 years. I always make an effort to behave as a guide with the spirit of Omotenashi, Japanese hospitality, which contains the attitude to entertain not only guests, but also myself. I specialize in art tour in Naoshima, Teshima, Inujima islands, where I have extensive knowledge about modern art. Additionally, I excel in providing historical context at popular tourist destinations like Kurashiki, Okayama, and Takamatsu.I will tailor your tour to your satisfaction , considering your priority, interest, taste. I do my best to provide as many explanations as possible based on your preferences. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you.

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    May 4, 2025
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    Sensaciónal
    Tripadvisor review: Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Muy buena experiencia
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    May 15, 2024
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    Excellent Naoshima Rei!
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:40 Meet at Ginyu. By bus to Sounzan. Ropeway. Owakudani. Superb view of Mt. Fuji. By ropeway to Togendai. 10:45 Pirate ship
    • Motohakone 11:25 Stroll around the area. 12:10 By special bus to Kowakudani. Via mountain railway. Hakone Open-Air Museum. After entering, in front of the restaurant. The customer offered that they would act on their own and return to the hotel afterward. Disbanded at pm 1:00

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Tour Focused on Mt. Fuji Views Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Yesterday the guests traveled on their own from Hakone-Yumoto Station by bus to their accommodation using their smartphone, and in general they move around freely with their smartphone once a destination is set. The guests' top priority was seeing Mt. Fuji. My role was to plan a route that combined their other desired destinations with the right places and timing to view Mt. Fuji, and to arrange things so they could be seated on the bus, taking into account the morning and afternoon weather conditions of the day, the day of the week, the number of other travelers, and the flow of movement. As a result, we took the route described above, the guests were satisfied, and by the time we reached the Hakone Open-Air Museum they said they now understood the route to Miyanoshita and could manage the rest on their own with their smartphone, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Odawara Station5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Aug 24, 2026
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    Aug 6, 2026
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
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  • Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. ​4:45 Meet @ Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
    • 2. 5:15 @ Toyosu Market (Tuna Auction Viewing, etc.)
    • 3. 7:04 @ Shijomae Station Bus Stop (Toei Bus Shi 01)
    • 4. 7:20 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5. 8:00 Dismissal @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    Title: What's an Early-Morning Toyosu Fish Market and Tsukiji Private Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Because the meeting hotel was near Haneda Airport and it takes about 30 minutes by taxi to Toyosu, the group gathered in the hotel lobby at 4:45 in the early morning to depart. We headed straight to the wholesale building and first secured a window with a good view of the frozen tuna auction area. With 15 minutes remaining before the start, I split the guests into pairs and had them take turns going back and forth to the inner window where fresh tuna could be seen. Until 5:30, I explained the tuna auction methods and the reasons for the relocation from Tsukiji while we waited for the main event. Once the auction began, the guests watched intently for about 45 minutes, exchanging questions and answers, and then we toured the intermediate wholesalers' building. After that, we took a bus to the Tsukiji Outer Market. This morning we were lucky to see a 145 kg fresh tuna being cut up at a seafood shop. During the stroll, the guests bought beans and enjoyed fresh seafood, and before long it was time to part ways. The guests said they would continue to wander around on their own.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusShijomae Station～Tsukiji Rokuchome210JPY
    Total210JPY

    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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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Buy tickets at Ikebukuro Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Buy tickets at Ikebukuro Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
    • 10:30 Buy tickets at Ikebukuro Station
    • 11:10 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:10 Asakusa
    • 13:30 Disband at Asakusa

    Title: What Is a Private Half-Day Asakusa Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Due to the very hot weather and the guests' request to visit only Asakusa, I guided them with plenty of time to spare. Since the transfer from Ikebukuro to Asakusa passes through Otemachi, I suggested viewing the Imperial Palace from indoors. I also asked about their upcoming plans, and learned that they were heading to Kiso-Fukushima but had not yet purchased tickets, and that they would be in Tokyo for a few days and wished to have a subway pass. Therefore, we purchased JR tickets and a 72-hour Tokyo subway pass at Ikebukuro Station before heading to Otemachi. I guided them inside the Palace Building, but as the guests wished to enter the East Gardens, I took them to the rest area inside and had their pamphlet stamped. As expected, Asakusa was quite hot, but I lent them a parasol to help them cope. Since the guests planned to have lunch on their own, we parted ways near the Nakamise shopping street.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIkebukuro～Otemachi209JPY
    Section 2TrainOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Total387JPY

    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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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku station & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku station & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Shinjuku station
    • 10:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:00 Shibuya Crossing, Hachi-ko dog statue
    • 12:50 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    • 13: 20 Shinjuku Kabukicho.

    Questions and Comments Received During a Private Guided Tour in Japan: A Licensed Guide's Report 1. We were worried about how to find you. We saw your signboard. 2. When did the samurai gain real power? Why? 3. What’s the story behind the dog statue? 4. You put trash in your bag and take it home? 5. You put in 45 hours of overtime per month? 6. Japanese college students take out education loans and carry a certain amount of debt when they graduate and start working for a company. They are discouraged from getting married? Much the same in North America. 7. Do you think Japanese people are pessimistic or optimistic about the future? 8. Public transportation in North America is much dirtier now. 9. You can buy such air-conditioned clothing at Uniqlo? It has a wearable fan that works with two batteries and is very light. 10. We are calling it a day early today. A great day, thank you for answering all the questions. I can’t ask local people these things.

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    Tour Report by Hideaki

    Hello, welcome to Japan you all.

    I’m a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter.
    I enjoy showing travelers both the new and old of central Honshu, primarily Tokyo and Kanagawa, ranging from Meiji Shrine, Edo Castle, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Ginza Sky Farmstead, Shibuya Zebra Crossings, Yokohama, Kamakura, to Hakone, not to mention Mt. Fuji, and sharing views with my guests on Japanese homes and their surroundings, Japan’s labor productivity and labor market, among others.

    I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture.

    I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest.
    I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education service, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo.
    I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with immigration VISA applications.

    My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua Italiano.
    Let’s enjoy touring together, shall we?

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