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  • Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    June, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:15 Meet at Kamakura Station. Depart Hasedera Station by bus. Goryo Shrine. Hasedera Temple. Lunch. Kamakura Great Buddha. After sightseeing, go to Kamakura Station by bus. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. After sightseeing, take the train from Kamakura Station at 15:36 to Shinjuku. I rode along and parted ways at Yokohama Station.

    What Is a Private Kamakura History Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan for a tour, an occasion that had originally been planned for 2020 but had to be canceled due to the pandemic. Their main interest was in learning about Japanese history, and Kamakura was a fitting destination for this. We were able to discuss the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, the relationship between these religions and everyday Japanese life, and the fact that Kamakura is where the first shogun established the shogunate — including the differences between the emperor and the shogun and how these roles stand today. The guests listened with great interest. They mentioned that they would also be visiting the Kumano Kodo, and as they are very capable walkers, I am sure they will thoroughly enjoy it.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKamakura Station～Hasedera Temple200JPY
    Section 2BusHase Great Buddha～Kamakura Station200JPY
    Total400JPY

    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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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora
    • 2. 10:10 Transfer: Cable car, ropeway
    • 3. 10:50 Stay @ Owakudani
    • 4. 11:15 Transfer: Ropeway
    • 5. 12:00 Stay @ Lake Ashi: Board the pirate ship
    • 6. 12:50 Lunch @ Kinuhiki no Sato
    • 7. 13:45 Stay @ Hakone Shrine
    • 8. 14:55 Transfer: Bus
    • 9. 15:20 Stay @ Hakone-Yumoto
    • 10. 15:35 Disband @ Hakone-Yumoto

    What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Owakudani, Lake Ashi, and Hakone Shrine At the request of the guests, who were hoping for the weather to improve, the start time was pushed back by one hour, and the tour began at 10:00. Although a light rain was still falling around 10:00, by the time we arrived at Owakudani around 11:00 it had almost stopped, and miraculously we were able to see Mount Fuji. I was able to take some lovely photos for the guests, and I felt that I had accomplished one of the most important missions of this tour. The guests had arrived in Hakone the previous day and had already visited Amazake Chaya and the Old Tokaido Road, but had not yet experienced the pirate ship cruise or a visit to Hakone Shrine, so I focused on guiding them along the standard golden course as usual. Perhaps because of the morning rain, the area in front of the Peace Torii seemed less crowded than usual. At Hakone-Yumoto, the guests said they wanted to continue shopping, so I explained where to catch the Hakone Tozan Railway and ended the tour slightly earlier than planned. The guests had purchased a Hakone Free Pass the previous day, and along the way we each used our own free pass to get around.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassGora Station～Sounzan Station5,000JPY
    Section 2Free PassSounzan Station～Owakudani Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassOwakudani Station～Togendai Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTogendai Port～Motohakone Port0JPY
    Section 5Free PassMotohakone～Hakone-Yumoto0JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by Sam

    Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
    I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
    I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
    One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
    Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
    I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Making the most of a rainy day
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    Sep 25, 2026
    910lorig
    Best experience for a perfect day in Tokyo!
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    Highly recommend 👍
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    Sep 1, 2026
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    First Day In Tokyo
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  • Nagasaki in One Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden

    Nagasaki in One Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden

    Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30　Meet up @ Matsugae Terminal
    • 10:00 Atomic Bomb Museum
    • 11:00　Hypocenter Park
    • 12:00 Peace Park
    • 13:00 Urakami Cathedral
    • 14:00　Glover Garden
    • 15:30　Disband @ Matsugae Port Terminal

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were very energetic and wished to walk, so we covered more than 10,000 steps during the tour. There were no injuries and the tour ended safely. They listened with great interest to explanations about the history and current situation of Nagasaki. They were very pleasant, and I enjoyed guiding them. They enjoyed jokes and kept making everyone laugh. They did not request lunch. Public transportation was crowded with school trips and similar groups, but the guests seemed comfortable. They remarked that the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum was not as crowded as Hiroshima, which was a relief.

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    Tour Report by Norah

    How are you doing?
    I am Noriko Takahashi. Please call me Norah. I am a government licensed guide interpreter/ a happy housewife who likes shopping, eating nice food, traveling, and studying history.
    Many thanks for considering Nagasaki as one of your destinations. Nagasaki is immensely popular among the Japanese as well as international travelers. Nagasaki means Naga — long, saki — peninsula. Can you guess why this small peninsula attracts so many people? Is it because of its fascinating history, landscapes, festivals, food, or unique culture? Let me help you find the answer. Let us explore Nagasaki off the beaten path, while enjoying local restaurants, and hearing stories that are never found in the guidebooks!
    See you soon!

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    Jul 18, 2025
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    Great tour guide
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  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①　10:00　Meet at Hotel Sanjo Omiya　－　Travel by Subway Tozai Line & JR Line
    • ② 10:45　Heiseiin (Jizo Bodhisattva)
    • ③　11:00　Stroll through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nonomiya Shrine
    • ④　11:40　Okochi Sanso Villa
    • ⑤　12:30　Stroll through Kameyama Park & Togetsukyo Bridge
    • ⑥　13:20　Lunch (Arashiyama)
    • ⑦　14:00　Tenryuji Temple
    • ⑧　15:00　Saga Daikakuji Temple
    • ⑨　16:15　Disband at Hankyu Arashiyama Station

    What Can You See on a Private Walking Tour of Arashiyama in Kyoto? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a very friendly and kind group visiting from North America. Following their wishes, we strolled through the sights of Arashiyama in Kyoto. They were greatly moved by the bamboo grove, of course, as well as Okochi Sanso Villa, Kameyama Park, and the beautiful scenery and nature seen from the Togetsukyo Bridge. I also introduced the sightseeing train, the Hozugawa River boat ride, museums, the Gozan no Okuribi fire festival, cormorant fishing, Suminokura Ryoi, and the memorial monument dedicated to Zhou Enlai. The guests said they would definitely like to return to Arashiyama once more next year, stay overnight here, and fully enjoy the autumn foliage or cherry blossoms. I also introduced Senkoji, a small temple with a long history located halfway up the mountainside of Arashiyama, which is wonderful for autumn foliage. They asked in great detail how to get there, so they may visit again the next day. As a note for information, at Okochi Sanso Villa, the admission fee used to include a service of matcha and Japanese sweets at the tea house, but this service has already been discontinued, so anyone who has not visited for a while should be aware of this.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSubway Tozai Line Nijojomae～JR Nijo220JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Nijo～Saga-Arashiyama200JPY
    Total420JPY

    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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    Jul 29, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto highlights with Kazu.
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Fantastic tour guide
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    Jun 23, 2026
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    Viator review: Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
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  • Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 08:30 Meet up @ Osaka Port (Tempozan)
    • 2. 09:10 Sightseeing @ Osaka Castle
    • 3. 10:45 Sightseeing @ Dotonbori & Kuromon Market
    • 4. 12:00 Lunch @ Hozenji Yokocho (Japanese restaurant "Kigawa")
    • 5. 14:00 Dismissal @ Osaka Port (Tempozan)

    **Title:** What's a Private Cruise Port Day Tour of Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Kuromon Market The guests were a group visiting from North America, traveling by cruise ship and enjoying sightseeing at each port of call. Although each had their own personality, they were a cheerful and friendly group. Their main requests were: "We want to make the most of our limited time on shore to enjoy sightseeing. We're happy to use taxis if needed. For meals, we'd like to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine rather than chain restaurants." Based on these wishes, the itinerary was set as (1) Osaka Castle, (2) Dotonbori and lunch, and (3) Kuromon Market. For lunch, I reserved a traditional Japanese restaurant in Dotonbori. However, when we met at Tempozan on the day, the guests said, "The cruise ship's schedule has changed, and we need to be back by 2:00 PM," so a partial change to the itinerary was required. First, we traveled to Osaka Castle by two taxis and got off near Otemon Gate, the closest point to the castle keep. We also shortened the visit to the keep, wrapping it up in about 45 minutes. Since Dotonbori was only about 15 minutes away with one transfer, we used the subway. In Dotonbori, after explaining about the Minami district of Osaka, we strolled around while enjoying takoyaki. At times, the guests even had fun trying a shooting gallery game. Since the reserved restaurant opened at noon, we moved up the visit to Kuromon Market, which had originally been planned for after lunch (about a 15-minute walk from Dotonbori). As it was still before noon and not too crowded, we were able to enjoy a leisurely stroll and some shopping. Finally came the highlight everyone had been looking forward to: an authentic Japanese lunch at the traditional restaurant. It was a small, intimate place with about 12 seats on each of its two floors, but it had a calm atmosphere, and above all, the appeal was that from the counter seats you could see everything the chef was preparing. The guests repeatedly exclaimed, "Wonderful!" and "Amazing!" and asked so many questions that I was kept busy answering them. The guests were truly satisfied with tasting authentic Japanese cuisine. In guiding, the question is always "How can I make the guests satisfied within limited time?" This time, even amid a sudden reduction in available time, I believe we achieved maximum satisfaction with the cooperation of the guests. It was a very pleasant tour to guide.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTemmabashi～Nippombashi240JPY
    Section 2SubwayNippombashi～Osaka Port290JPY
    Total530JPY

    Tour Report by Nori

    Hi, everyone! I’m Norifumi Kamon, a government registered guide interpreter. Please call me “Nori”, or “Kamon-san”.
    Let me introdece myself. I was born on April 17th in 1952 in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu island. I used to be an English teacher of Osaka Prefectural high school. When I retired from a teacher ten years ago, I decided to get a professional guide license. I wanted to play a role of the bridge between Japanese people and the people from all over the world as a second life of mine. After two years efforts, I finally got the guide license. Since then, I have guided several handreds of foreign people mainly in Kyoto and Nara for about five years except Corona Pandemic period. Almost all the tourists were deeply impressed by the beauty of nature, traditoin, culture, and art of Japan. I can surely help you enjoy and be satisfied with the sightseeing in Japan. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

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    Aug 10, 2026
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    Highlights of Kyoto.
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  • Osaka: Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo & Kinkakuji

    Osaka: Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo & Kinkakuji

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Sagano Tour with Licensed Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo
    • (Shijo – Kyoto (subway) Kyoto – Inari (JR train))
    • 09:30 Fushimiinari (0)　
    • (Inari – Kyoto – SagaArashiyama (JR train))
    • 11:10 Gioji by taxi
    • Lunch(Sensen)
    • Sagano Bamboo Path
    • Tenryuji (500+300) by walking
    • Arashiyama Togetsukyo by walking
    • (Arashiyama – Kitanohakubaicho (Randen train))
    • ( Kitanohakubaicho – Kinkakujimichi (bus))
    • 14:30 Kinkakuji (500)
    • 15:30 Shijo (subway)　　
    • 　　 End of the tour

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour by Public Transport Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania. Since they preferred to avoid using taxis as much as possible, I planned an itinerary that made effective use of public transportation. To make the best use of our time, we used a taxi twice: once from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station to Gioji Temple, and once from Kinkakuji Temple at the end to Kitaoji Station, the nearest subway station. Feeling it would be a shame to visit only crowded spots such as Fushimi Inari and the Sagano Bamboo Grove, I guided them to the relatively quiet Gioji Temple and along peaceful little paths leading to the bamboo grove, which they greatly appreciated.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShijo～Kyoto220JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 3TrainInari～Saga Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 4TrainRanden Arashiyama～Kitanohakubaicho250JPY
    Section 5BusKitanohakubaicho～Kinkakujimichi230JPY
    Section 6SubwayKitaoji～Shijo260JPY
    Total1,350JPY

    Tour Report by Kazz

    I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!

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    Sep 25, 2026
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    Sep 21, 2026
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    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
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    Aug 27, 2026
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    Worth it
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    Aug 10, 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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:45 Meet at The Blossom Hibiya
    • 2. 10:30 Asakusa
    • 3. 11:45 Yanaka
    • 4. 12:15 Nezu
    • 5. 12:45 Lunch (Nezu Matsuyoshi)
    • 6. 14:15 Meiji Shrine
    • 7. 15:00 Takeshita Street
    • 8. 15:45 Disband at Meiji-jingumae Station entrance

    Can You Do a Private One-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Yanaka, and Harajuku The guests were visitors from North America. They had arrived in Japan two days earlier and were planning a stay of around ten days, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and other areas. At the time the guide request was confirmed, no accommodation had been given, but as soon as we began communicating they let me know the name of their Hotel, and we arranged to meet there. The pickup was originally scheduled for 10:00, but as I arrived early and was looking over my materials, one of the guests suddenly said hello to me about 15 minutes ahead of time. They had come down to the front desk early to exchange money and spotted me there. As a result, we started earlier than planned, at 9:45. I guided them to Asakusa, Yanaka, Nezu, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street. It was raining lightly when the tour started, but fortunately it had mostly stopped by late morning. Asakusa was quite crowded with school excursion students, but everywhere else we were able to get around comfortably. Many of the places were traditional, and at each one the guests took lots of photos and videos and enjoyed themselves. At the end, after seeing Takeshita Street, they wanted to explore the Omotesando area on their own, so I explained how to get back to their Hotel and we parted ways near the entrance of Meiji-jingumae Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShimbashi～Asakusa209JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno178JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Nippori146JPY
    Section 4SubwayNezu～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Total742JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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    Sep 29, 2026
    S77OGjoyh
    Excellent Guided walking tour of temple, shrine and outdoor food market Tokyo
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    Sep 16, 2026
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    10/10 tour with Haruhiko Yokota
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    Jul 13, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Park & Miyajima

    Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Park & Miyajima

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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet up @ Hiroshima Station
    • 11:30 Peace Park
    • 12:00 Atomic Bomb Museum
    • 12:50 Okonomiyaki lunch
    • 14:45 Miyajima
    • 18:00 Disband @ Hiroshima Station

    What Is a Private Guided Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had wonderful smiles throughout the day. This tour appeared to be part of a Japan sightseeing plan arranged by a local travel agency. Since the guests did not seem very keen on the heavy content of the Peace Memorial Park and the museum, we wrapped up that portion early. By a stroke of luck, the museum was unusually quiet that day, which allowed us to avoid the typical heavy crowds. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the okonomiyaki and finished every bite. At Miyajima, their smiles grew and they took lots of photos and had a great time. Because they had stopped by Miyajima with no prior knowledge at all, everything was a surprise and they were deeply impressed. They also enjoyed a lemon soda and a gin and tonic. Along the way, whenever I asked questions about Europe, they seemed very happy, so I asked plenty. It was enjoyable for me too, as I got to hear many interesting stories.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit～Kamiyacho220JPY
    Section 2TrainHondori Station～Shin-Hakushima Station190JPY
    Section 3TrainShin-Hakushima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Section 4TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total1,160JPY

    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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    Morning 6h walking tour
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    Apr 20, 2026
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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

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet up @Hotel Kyoto Shijo
    • 2. 10:30 Kyoto Station
    • 3. 11:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 4. 13:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 5. 15:30 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 6. 16:30 Disband @Subway Shijo Station

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like for a Group? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests today were a group visiting Japan from North America. They gathered at the Hotel a little later than the scheduled time, and after greetings we confirmed the day's itinerary. Since they were staying in Kyoto and Osaka for several days, we moved to Kyoto Station to purchase SUICA cards for everyone in the group, and then took a city bus from Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Light rain had already begun to fall, but I led them from Yasaka Pagoda toward Kiyomizu-dera. Today too the area was so crowded with sightseeing travelers that it was hard to move, and it took surprisingly long to reach Kiyomizu-dera. After guiding them through Kiyomizu-dera, they had a little karaage as a snack to keep their energy up, and we used the bus and train to move to our next destination, Fushimi Inari. After explaining Shinto at the main hall, we visited together, passed through the thousand torii gates, made our way down, and then took the train and bus from Fushimi Inari Station to Kinkaku-ji Temple. By the time we arrived at Kinkaku-ji it was already close to 4:00, so I guided them quickly at a brisk pace to finish at Kinkaku-ji, and then saw the guests off by bus and subway to Shijo Station near the Hotel. It was already 4:45 by then, and I concluded the day's guiding duties there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShijo Station～Kyoto Station220JPY
    Section 2BusKyoto Station～Kiyomizuzaka Station230JPY
    Section 3BusKiyomizuzaka Station～Tofukuji-mae230JPY
    Section 4TrainTofukuji Station～Inari Station150JPY
    Section 5TrainInari Station～Enmachi Station200JPY
    Section 6BusNishinokyo Enmachi Station～Kinkakuji-michi Station230JPY
    Section 7BusKinkakuji-michi Station～Kitaoji Bus Terminal Station230JPY
    Section 8SubwayKitaoji Bus Terminal Station～Shijo Station260JPY
    Total1,750JPY

    Tour Report by Toshi

    After a rather long teaching experience at Japanese college, I converted my career about 6 years ago into working as a tour guide for the tourists visiting Japan.
    As my career overseas, I’ve been in the UN and the Japanese Embassy, all in the USA, totaling more than 6 years.
    And then I had made a big change in my career from a diplomat to an academic researcher. For that career to achieve, I studied abroad and won a doctorate degree in linguistics from Indiana University and landed a teaching position at college in Japan.
    With all these interesting and exciting experiences I’ve made myself ready to enrich your tour and make it both enjoyable and worthwhile.

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    Apr 26, 2026
    39ferdinandr
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Exceptional and entertaining
    Great tour better the tour guide Toshi.

    Apr 9, 2026
    X1429XKclaudiam
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sehr zu empfehlen
    Wir haben als Familie diese 6-stundige Tour durch Kyoto…

    Jun 28, 2025
    WilliamAlfonso_R
    Toshi is a very eloquent, knowledgeable, and diligent tour guide.
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    Best Tour Guide!
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Stay & Osaka Castle

    Osaka in Half a Day: Stay & Osaka Castle

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30　Meet up
    • 9:30～10:00　Move to Dotonbori. Umeda-Namba 240 yen
    • 10:00～10:30　Stay.
    • 10:30～11:35　Move while guiding around to Kuromon Market. Guide around Kuromon Market, Ota Road, etc.
    • 11:35～12:05　Move to Osaka Castle.　
    • Nipponbashi-Tanimachi 9-chome-Tanimachi 4-chome　190 yen
    • 12:05～12:30　Stay outside Osaka Castle.
    • 12:30～13:10　Move to the nearest station to the hotel. Tanimachi 4-chome-Higashi-Umeda　240 yen
    • 13:10～13:10　Disband

    Title: What's a Private Half-Day Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Since I knew the guests were heading to Tokyo on the 3:30 bullet train, I went to the hotel early. Perhaps because it was the end of the month, the Wi-Fi was not working, so I could not send a message via the messaging app to let them know I had arrived early, and I waited in the lobby. As the meeting time approached, I checked with the hotel staff and learned that the guests had already checked out. I borrowed the hotel's Wi-Fi to send an email, found out they were waiting somewhere in the lobby, and managed to meet the guests, who were seated toward the back, right at the appointed time. They told me they had a reservation to take a taxi to Shin-Osaka after 2:00. They had already visited Shitennoji by taxi on the day they arrived in Osaka, and since the Umeda Sky Building was near the hotel, they had visited it on their own as well. After guiding them around Dotonbori and the Nipponbashi area, we decided to go to Osaka Castle since they had not been there yet. I was not entirely confident, as I am still not very familiar with Osaka and the Wi-Fi was unavailable, but I had done a preliminary site visit, so I quickly changed the plan and we went to Osaka Castle. They wanted to have a meal somewhere close to the hotel, so I chose Higashi-Umeda on the Tanimachi Line, thinking they could get back quickly, but in reality it was far from the hotel (more than a 20-minute walk), and I regretted not using the Midosuji Line instead. The guests said it was fine, as they would have a meal near the station and return to the hotel by taxi, so we parted ways there. This time nothing went according to plan, and it was a nerve-wracking tour in Osaka, where I have less experience. At the very least, I was able to make sure the guests would be in time for their bullet train.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainUmeda～Namba240JPY
    Section 2TrainNipponbashi (via Tanimachi 9-chome)～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 3TrainTanimachi 4-chome～Higashi-Umeda240JPY
    Total670JPY

    Tour Report by Yuki

    Hi! I’m an official English guide in Wakayama prefecture. I’m also a national guide as well. I’d like to expand my guide area to help tourists.
    The town of Osaka offers a different atmosphere than Tokyo. I like both exciting Osaka and nature-filled Wakayama Prefecture.
    If you stay in Osaka for 3 days, you can go to Koyasan for one day, or even for a day trip, so I recommend sightseeing at Koyasan.
    If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, the nature of Koyasan will relax you.
    I will introduce you to the unique culture, history and must-see sights.

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    Aug 17, 2026
    yasmintX6792FN
    Great trip
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    A Great Tour of Kyoto
    The tour was both very informative and…

    May 28, 2026
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    Amazing day in Koyasan with Miyuki
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