Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour

Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

1. 08:05 Meet@Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
2. 08:10 Stay@Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Outer Market
3. 10:10 Travel∶Subway, Train
4. 10:35 Stay@Toyosu Market, Breakfast@Iwasa Sushi
5. 11:55 @Disband@Seafood Wholesale Market Building

Title: What's a Private Tsukiji and Toyosu Market Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests currently live in North America and mentioned they had roots in Europe and South America. Since their accommodation was a hotel in Shinjuku, which was far from the sites we planned to visit, I suggested meeting at Tsukiji. The guests' taxi arrived a little late, but since they had contacted me in advance, we were able to meet up without any trouble. I took care to avoid any strenuous movement during the tour. As the guests wished to have a slightly later meal, I first showed them around Toyosu and then guided them to a sushi restaurant in the Wholesale Seafood Market building. After the meal, the guests wished to continue shopping in Toyosu, so we parted ways there.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Shintomicho (Tokyo)～Toyosu	180JPY
Section 2	Train	Toyosu～Shijomae	190JPY
Total			370JPY

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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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

1. 07:50 Meet up @ Minn Ueno
2. 08:00 Travel: Train
3. 08:45 Stay @ Meiji Shrine
4. 10:10 Travel: Subway
5. 10:40 Stay @ East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
6. 12:25 Travel: Subway
7. 12:55 Stay @ Senso-ji Temple
8. 14:05 Disband @ Don Quijote Asakusa Store

Title: What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like for a Family? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Asia, including younger members. They had requested that the tour focus mainly on Japanese history, as they were interested in it, and I remember that many questions came from some of the guests in particular. The tour with [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) began at Meiji Jingu Shrine, which can be entered even in the early morning. At the East Gardens, the guests all began taking photos at once, and my explanations ran longer than usual, so we ended up staying for nearly two hours. By the time the tour of Sensoji Temple was finished, six hours had already passed. Having heard that the guests were fans of Saizeriya, I finally took them to the Don Quijote building in Asakusa that houses a Saizeriya restaurant before we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Okachimachi～Harajuku	260JPY
Section 2	Subway	Meiji-jingumae～Otemachi (Tokyo)	210JPY
Section 3	Subway	Otemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa	180JPY
Total			650JPY

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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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

1. 09:50 Meet up @Hotel
2. 09:55 Travel: Subway
3. 10:40 Stay @East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
4. 12:25 Travel: Subway
5. 12:50 Stay @Asakusa
6. 13:45 Lunch @Sansada
7. 14:30 Travel: Subway
8. 15:05 Stay @Nezu Shrine
9. 15:50 Travel: Subway
10. 16:10 Disband @JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Exit

What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the East Gardens, Asakusa, and Nezu [Japan Guide Agency](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a full-day private tour of Tokyo for a group visiting Japan. Some of the guests were staying at a hotel, while others were staying at a hotel closer to Disneyland. The guests seemed to enjoy historical places, so I selected three locations to visit: the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Nezu. At the East Gardens, they showed particular interest in the seasonal plants, so we spent a longer time there. At a tempura restaurant in Asakusa, everyone ordered a set of vegetable tempura. After visiting Nezu Shrine, I had thought about showing them a little of the Yanaka area if there was time, but the guests expressed a wish to purchase Shinkansen tickets at Tokyo Station for a tour on a later day. So at the end, I took them to Tokyo Station and helped them purchase the tickets before we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Tochomae～Otemachi (Tokyo)	220JPY
Section 2	Subway	Otemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa	180JPY
Section 3	Subway	Asakusa～Ueno-hirokoji	180JPY
Section 4	Subway	Yushima～Nezu	180JPY
Section 5	Subway	Nezu～Nijubashimae	180JPY
Total			940JPY

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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Miyagi in Half a Day: Matsushima Kaigan & Sendai

Sendai & Matsushima Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

10:37 Arrive at Matsushima Kaigan
10:50 Ojima
11:40 Godaido
12:00 Zuiganji Temple
12:45 Entsuin Temple
13:32 Depart Matsushima Kaigan Station
14:09 Arrive at Sendai

I need to point out that this input contains only body text, with no title field provided. I'll process the body text according to the anonymization and translation rules and generate an appropriate title. What Is a Private Day Tour of Matsushima from Sendai Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the third time from Europe. They were deeply moved by the scenery of Matsushima, saying they had never seen such a wonderful and unique landscape, and they were impressed by its history and views as a sacred site. Since explaining Matsushima in detail makes a four-hour tour from Sendai quite tight, it would be greatly appreciated if a five-hour tour could be arranged. The guests planned to stay on in Matsushima after the tour, so I guided them to places where they could enjoy food while walking around, helped them book a cruise, and parted ways at Entsuin Temple. As the guests were from Europe, I explained about the Keicho Embassy, and they were very interested.

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Tour Report by Kimi

Hi there. My name is Akemi. Please call me Kimi. I am a local guide of Sendai, Miyagi in northern part of Japan,Tohoku. I have spent many years living overseas including the US, Germany and Australia which helped me understand different cultures and expectations of international travelers. Because of this experience, I feel comfortable communicating with any guests from various countries. I especially enjoy introducing Japanese history, traditions and local cultures, especially Tohoku, northern part of Japan.Tohoku offers beautiful scenery, interesting culture and great food. I am very easygoing and friendly and will make you feel comfortable during your stay in Japan. Looking forward to seeing you.

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Kagawa in One Day: Takamatsu Port Ferry Terminal

Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

07:30 Hotel Clement Takamatsu lobby [Meet]
on foot
07:40 Takamatsu Port Ferry Terminal
08:12 Takamatsu Port
by ferry
09:02 Miyanoura Port (Naoshima)
09:06 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
by town bus
09:20 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
“Yellow Pumpkin”
10:05 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by Benesse bus
10:12 Chichu Art Museum Bus Stop
10:15 ~11:15 Chichu Art Museum
on foot
11:30~12:15 Lee Ufan Museum & Valley Gallery
on foot
12:30~13:35 Benesse House Museum (including lunch at the café of the museum)
13:44 Benesse House Museum Bus Stop
by Benesse shuttle bus
13:46 Sugumoto Hiroshi Gallery Bus Stop
13:50~14:15 Sugimoto Hiroshi Gallery
14:27 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by town bus
14:33 Nokyomae Bus Stop
14:40~15:50 The House Art Project ((Minamidera: 14:40~15:00), just look around from the outside of Kadoya, Haisha), Ando Museum
15:56 Noukyoumae Bus Stop
by town bus (Special delivery)
16:03 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
16:05~16:20 Outdoor Artworks: “Red Pumpkin”
17:00 Miyanoura Port (Naoshima)
by ferry
18:00 Takamatsu Port
18:30 Takamatsu Orne (shopping mall) near Hotel Clement Takamatsu [Say goodbye]

Title: What's a Private Naoshima and Teshima Art Island Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting from North America on their third trip to Japan. They planned a long journey covering Osaka, Kumamoto, Takachiho Gorge, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Naoshima, Teshima, Kyoto, Hakone, and Tokyo. They were very friendly; the guests often shared jokes and asked many questions out of genuine intellectual curiosity, which made the day of guiding truly enjoyable. This time they had originally hoped to visit not only Naoshima and Teshima but also the nearby Inujima, but had to give it up due to their schedule, so I encouraged them to be sure to come again next time.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Ferry	Takamatsu Port～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture	680JPY
Section 2	Bus	Miyanoura Port / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture～Tsutsujiso / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 3	Bus	Tsutsujiso / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture～Nokyomae / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 4	Bus	Nokyomae / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 5	Ferry	Miyanoura Port (Naoshima)～Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)	680JPY
Total			1,660JPY

Tour Report by Kaji

Hello. My name is Hisao Kaji. I was born in 1945. I was raised in Takamatsu City from 3 years old. So, I have been living in Takamatsu for around 75 years. I believe I know Takamatsu City and the Kagawa prefecture area very well. If you come to Takamatsu, Kagawa I think you can enjoy your tour with me. I started a Government Licensed Guide in 2019. So, I have been a licensed guide for about 5 years. My favorite destinations are Naoshima, Teshima, Ritsurin Garden, the top of Mt. Yashima and so on. I always show you an itinerary about one month before your tour date, and I will accept any questions, other favorite places you want to visit. Communicating with you, I would like to accommodate your request for your tour. I always listen to NPR on the internet to know how the world is moving and improve my English. I like conversation based upon it with my life. I stayed in the USA for 8 months for a Power Systems Engineering Course conducted by General Electric in New York State when I was 28 years old. I sometimes talk about my memory of those days with the guests. I am very happy to guide tourists because I can see the guests become happy and enjoy themselves when I am guiding better. Nothing is more wonderful than that. I welcome your visit to Takamatsu City and Kagawa Prefecture. I believe you will have a pleasant time through my guide.

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Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

1)10:00　　　　　Meet at the hotel, then head to Arashiyama by subway and JR
2)10:50～12:50　　Bamboo grove, Okochi Sanso Villa, Tenryu-ji Temple, then head to the restaurant by JR and bus
3)13:20～14:00　　Lunch, then head to Kinkaku-ji Temple
4)14:10～15:00　　To Kinkaku-ji Temple, then head to Nishiki Market by bus and subway
5)15:30～15:50　　To Nishiki Market, then head to Takashimaya Department Store
6)16:00　　　　　Say goodbye in front of Takashimaya Department Store

What's a Private Kyoto Garden Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market The guests were visiting Japan for the first time. They had recently acquired a home and were working on creating a garden, so they were very interested in Japanese gardens and enthusiastically viewed the gardens at Okochi Sanso Villa and Tenryu-ji Temple. For lunch, since one of the guests preferred vegetarian dishes, I chose a restaurant that also serves vegetarian cuisine, and they said the food was delicious. During the meal, I listened to their ideas for their garden design, and they mentioned they would like to plant a cherry blossom tree. At Kinkaku-ji, they were amazed to learn how much gold is used on the building. The tour was originally scheduled to end at Kinkaku-ji, but since we were making good progress, I asked what they would like to do, and they said they wanted to visit Nishiki Market. So we went to Nishiki Market, where I had them try mame daifuku. Also, since one of the guests was interested in Mario games, I took them to the Takashimaya department store, which has a Nintendo goods shop, and we said goodbye there. It seemed they enjoyed the tour.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Marutamachi (Kyoto Municipal)～Nijo	220JPY
Section 2	Train	Nijo～Saga-Arashiyama	200JPY
Section 3	Train	Saga-Arashiyama～Enmachi	180JPY
Section 4	Bus	Nishinokyo-Enmachi (JR Enmachi Station)／Kyoto City Bus～Waratenjin-mae／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 5	Bus	Kinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station)／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 6	Subway	Kitaoji～Shijo (Kyoto Municipal)	260JPY
Total			1,320JPY

Tour Report by Hiro

Nice to meet you.
My name is Hiroki Muramoto, please call me Hiro.
Hiro in Japanese means large or big. Although I’m neither large nor big, you can call me Hiro. How are you doing ?
I lived in a city nearby Kobe city. Do you know Kobe ? Kobe is famous for Kobe beef and pearl. If you have not yet had Kobe beef, you should taste the authentic Kobe beef. It is very satisfying taste. But I have recently moved to a city in Kyoto prefecture, so I can be in Kyoto city in about one hour. By the way, I am a family of four. I have a son and a daughter. My son now works in Tokyo. I sometimes go to Tokyo to see him. Tokyo is a huge city, but too crowded, so it seems not to suit me. I seem to be better suited to a small city than a big one. Where do you live in ? How many families do you have ? If you like, please tell me about them. I worked in the quality assurance department of a pharmaceutical company and visited the factories of foreign affiliated companies, so I became interested in foreign cultures and obtained a qualification as an interpreter guide in 2015.

I have been a guide for about eight years. During that time, I have guided in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Kochi and so on, although I could do little guiding work between 2020 and 2022 due to COVID-19. However, since last year, my guiding work has been back! So, I am happy to be able to meet different people again. My hobby is travelling, but sadly, I am not in a position to travel abroad easily at the moment due to the very weak yen, and I hope to travel abroad again when the situation eases a bit more.
How many countries have you been to so far ? Which countries have you liked so far? Another hobby is watching sports – baseball and football. Do you like the baseball ? Do you know Otani, Japanese baseball player ? He has joined Dodgers in Los Angeles this year. I look forward to another successful year for Otani.

By the way, what interests you in Japan? Food, history, scenery ? As far as tourist attractions are concerned, famous places are too crowded. If you like, I also would like to show you some less crowded places. Are you interested in experiencing something ? If you want to experience something, I can suggest an experience plan for you. If so, please contact me as early as possible. As for food, what kind of food do you like? There are many kinds of delicious food. Of course, you can get good food in fine restaurants, but you can also get good food in downtown restaurants. If you like alcohol, why don’t you try Japanese sake? It can range from light and fragrant to rich in flavor, so you’re sure to find a Japanese sake you like.

My motto is “Be content with life.” However, I find myself complaining all the time. If you like, please tell me your motto. I want to treat all guests who visit Japan with the spirit of “Treasure every encounter” and guide them so that they can enjoy themselves and have good memories of Japan.
You only live once (YOLO). So, I also want to enjoy it with you.

I look forward to meeting you.
Best regard.

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Osaka in One Day: Arashiyama & Nijo Castle

Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

08:00 Meeting point: Citadines Namba Osaka
08:15 Travel to Kyoto (Arashiyama) by private car
09:30 Sightseeing ①: Stroll around Arashiyama
10:00 Sightseeing ②: Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
10:40 Change into kimono at "Kyoto Kimono Rental MOCOMOCO (Arashiyama Main Store)"
11:25 Travel to the site by private car
11:50 Sightseeing ③: Visit Nijo Castle
11:50 Lunch/Break (Ramen "Yokozuna")
13:35 Travel to Fushimi Inari by private car
14:00 Sightseeing ④: Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ⇒ Return kimono at "Kyoto Kimono Rental MOCOMOCO (Fushimi Inari Store)"
14:45 Travel to hotel (Osaka Namba) by private car
16:00 Arrive at hotel. Tour ends, disband

Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour from Osaka Like, Including a Kimono Experience? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests this time were a group visiting Japan from Europe for sightseeing. Regarding the destinations, communication was handled not directly with the guests but through a travel agency, and the itinerary had initially been confirmed as "Arashiyama (bamboo grove ⇒ Tenryu-ji Temple) ⇒ Kinkaku-ji ⇒ Nijo Castle ⇒ lunch ⇒ Fushimi Inari." However, since it was also necessary to confirm the guests' own wishes, I contacted them directly via the messaging app designated by the travel agency one week before the tour. Their reply mentioned that, after doing some research, they would also like to try a kimono experience. I explained to them that since the tour departed from and returned to Osaka, the actual tour time was only about six hours, and that adding a kimono experience would require about one hour for selecting the kimono and getting dressed, so one of the destinations would have to be cancelled — and I asked how they would like to proceed. The guests replied that they would like to cancel Kinkaku-ji, so the final plan became "four destinations plus a kimono experience." On the day of the tour, although it was somewhat cloudy, it was neither too cold nor too hot, making for comfortable tour weather. After enjoying the Arashiyama bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple, they changed into traditional clothing for the long-awaited kimono experience. The kimono suited both of them remarkably well, and they looked very pleased. Dressed in traditional attire, they visited Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Taisha, and their kimono looked wonderful at each location (see photos). The guests had a strong interest in Japanese culture and history, and some of the guests were studying Japanese and Chinese. In the taxi on the way there, they listened attentively to my explanations (on Japanese religion, samurai government, and the imperial system) and asked many questions. Also, during our conversation over lunch, some of the guests mentioned wanting to study design and urban planning in Japan in the future. It turned out to be an enjoyable tour with a close and friendly group.

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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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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine & Guide to Yokozuna Tonkatsu Tanaka

Tokyo Customized Tour & Sumo Show Lunch with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

09:00 Meet up at the hotel
09:40 Visit Meiji Shrine
11:00 Tour the Tokyo National Museum
12:50 Guide to Yokozuna Tonkatsu Tanaka
13:00 Take photos in front of the restaurant and disband

What Is a Private Tokyo Tour of Meiji Shrine and the Tokyo National Museum Like? A Licensed Guide's Report 1. The tour and the guests' reactions The guests were visitors from North America who came to Japan. At Meiji Shrine, they were delighted by the sacred atmosphere of the approach path. Because of the spring grand festival, a traditional stage and large taiko drums had been set up on the plaza in front of the main hall, so they were able to enjoy a lively atmosphere different from usual. We happened to come across a procession of a bride and groom heading to a wedding, along with their family and friends, and the guests were moved by the white bridal kimono. The guests also wrote their prayers on an ema votive tablet and were pleased, saying, "What a wonderful experience." Due to time constraints, we could stay at the Tokyo National Museum for only a little under an hour. Since the guests were interested in samurai culture and Buddhism, we focused mainly on those exhibits, and they were satisfied. They told me, "We'll save the rest for our next visit to Japan," which was a relief to hear. 2. Other notes and remarks The guests' hotel was in the Kudanshita area, close to Yasukuni Shrine. As it was a public holiday, right-wing and left-wing demonstrators were expected to appear around Yasukuni Shrine, and there was a heavy security presence with more than ten Metropolitan Police riot vehicles closing off the Kudanshita intersection. I explained the situation to the guests and advised them that if the security measures were still in place after the tour, they should stay inside the hotel as much as possible and go out only after the security had been lifted.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kudanshita～Meiji-jingumae	210JPY
Section 2	Train	Harajuku～Ueno	260JPY
Section 3	Train	Ueno～Morishita (Tokyo)	290JPY
Total			760JPY

Tour Report by Toru

Hello, I am Toru, a certified National Guide. I have been guiding since 2017, primarily in the Tokyo area, which includes Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama. To make your stay in Japan unforgettable, I always discuss a tour plan with my guests via email before their arrival. Please share your preferences, including the places you’d like to visit and the experiences you’d like to try during your stay in Tokyo. If this is your first visit to Japan, I’m excited to help make your time in Tokyo even more enjoyable by suggesting sample itineraries and offering travel tips.

For more information about me, please visit my profile site.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/hello-welcome-to-japan/
For your reference, please feel free to visit my blog, which features popular sightseeing spots and interesting experiences.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/

I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Shibuya Station

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

8:30 Meeting place: BELLUSTAR TOKYO, Hotel
8:40 Hotel
(on foot)
Shinjuku Station・Ekitabi Concierge
8:50 Shinjuku Station
9:10 Depart Shinjuku Station
(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Akasaka-mitsuke Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
9:50 Arrive Asakusa Station
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa Shrine
Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
10:30 Depart Asakusa Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
10:40 Arrive Tawaramachi Station
Tawaramachi Kappabashi Kitchenware Street
11:30 Depart Tawaramachi Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Omotesando Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
12:10 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
Harajuku Meiji Jingu Shrine
Rest: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
Takeshita Street
13:30 Depart Meiji-jingumae Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
Omotesando Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
13:50 Arrive Shibuya Station
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Hachiko Statue
14:15 Depart Shibuya Station
(JR Yamanote Line)
14:30 Arrive Shinjuku Station
14:30 Dismissal: Shinjuku Station

**What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like in the Rain? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Kappabashi, Harajuku, and Shibuya** The guests were a group visiting from North America. All were visiting Japan for the first time. This was an 11-day trip to Japan. After staying in Tokyo, they planned to visit Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, then return to Tokyo before flying home. They had arrived at Haneda Airport the previous night and taken a taxi to their hotel. The previous evening, they enjoyed a teppanyaki dinner in Kabukicho. They planned to visit "teamLab Borderless" the next day. Today, they wanted to learn "how to use the trains and the transportation network within Tokyo." They also said, "If any cherry blossoms remain, we would like to see them." It was a tour conducted in torrential rain and strong wind. First, since they said "we would like to buy a Welcome Suica Card," we went to the Ekitabi Concierge at Shinjuku Station. After that, we moved to Asakusa. We started from the front of Kaminarimon Gate. I explained "Sensoji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo," "what the five-story pagoda is for," "what Buddhism is," and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." We took commemorative photos at Kaminarimon and various other spots. We slowly strolled through the crowded Nakamise shopping street. There were questions such as "What is the main religion in Japan?" "How many Buddhists are there in Japan?" and "Besides Buddhism, what other religions do people believe in?" There was also a question: "We see many women wearing kimono within the temple grounds despite the rain—why is that? Are they all Japanese?" As a souvenir for themselves, they purchased a "traffic safety amulet." We moved to Kappabashi Kitchenware Street. We entered various shops and looked around, and in the end they purchased one kitchen knife. They said "we would like to buy tableware too, but our luggage would become too heavy," and decided against it. We moved to Harajuku. Here the rain stopped and the sun came out. Meiji Shrine was full of tourists. I explained "about Shinto," "about the torii gate," "about Emperor Meiji," "why the sake barrels are displayed," and "why the wine barrels are displayed." There were questions such as "What kind of religion is Shinto?" and "How does Buddhism differ from Shinto?" We took a short break at Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu. We moved to Shibuya. We actually crossed the Scramble Square. There were questions such as "About how many people cross here?" and "Why did it become so famous?" We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. There were comments and questions such as "The city is so clean and there is no litter on the ground," "There are no trash cans in the streets—why is that?" "Everyone is quiet on the trains," and "There are vending machines everywhere." I saw them off at Shinjuku Station, where we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Other	Shinjuku (Tokyo Metro)～Asakusa Station	260JPY
Section 2	Train	Asakusa～Tawaramachi (Tokyo)	180JPY
Section 3	Train	Tawaramachi (Tokyo)～Meiji-jingumae	260JPY
Section 4	Train	Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya	180JPY
Section 5	Train	Shibuya～Shinjuku	200JPY
Total			1,080JPY

Tour Report by Masa

Guiding career:
Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
Self-introduction:
In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
I am a certified CPA in the United States.
In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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Kanagawa in Half a Day: Nihon-odori Station

Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

April, 2026

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meeting place: Hyatt Regency Yokohama
10:10 Depart Nihon-odori Station
(Minatomirai Line)
10:30 Arrive Yokohama Station
Yokohama Yokohama Takashimaya
11:00 Depart Yokohama Station
(Minatomirai Line)
11:15 Arrive Minatomirai Station
Minatomirai PACIFICO Yokohama
Red Brick Warehouse
Break: cafe
12:30 Depart Minatomirai Station
(Minatomirai Line)
12:40 Arrive Motomachi-Chukagai Station
Motomachi Motomachi Shopping Street
Yokohama Chinatown
13:15 Depart Motomachi-Chukagai Station
(Minatomirai Line)
14:00 Arrive Nihon-odori Station
14:00 Disband: Hyatt Regency Yokohama

Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Yokohama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Before their arrival in Japan, they had flown into Haneda Airport on a direct flight the previous night and taken a taxi to their hotel in Yokohama. They had dined at the hotel and rested early because they were tired. This visit to Japan was centered on a round-Japan cruise departing from Yokohama Port starting the next day. The guests mentioned that they enjoy cruise travel together and take a cruise every year. Today, as a way to warm up, they requested a relaxed walk around Yokohama to enjoy the atmosphere. The tour took place under clear skies and warm, almost hot weather, though a strong wind was blowing. First, the guests wanted to shop at a department store, so we started at a department store near Yokohama Station, where they purchased a T-shirt and a pair of trousers. After that, we headed to the Minatomirai district and strolled slowly along the seaside promenade. One of the guests enjoyed photography and took time to take pictures here and there. We also walked leisurely through the Red Brick Warehouse and took a short break at a café inside. Next, we walked through the Motomachi shopping street and on to Chinatown, where the guests took photos at Kanteibyo Temple. There were many groups of students, apparently on a school trip, enjoying street food, so it was crowded. The guests remarked that while there is also a Chinatown where they live, it is not nearly as large as this one. They made several comments and asked questions, such as: "It is so quiet inside the trains—no one is speaking loudly." "The streets are clean and there is no litter." "There are no homeless people here. Why is that? Where we live, homelessness has become a major issue." I saw the guests off at the entrance of their hotel, and we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Nihon-odori～Yokohama	230JPY
Section 2	Train	Yokohama～Minatomirai	200JPY
Section 3	Train	Minatomirai～Motomachi-Chukagai	200JPY
Section 4	Train	Motomachi-Chukagai～Nihon-odori	200JPY
Total			830JPY

Tour Report by Masa

Guiding career:
Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
Self-introduction:
In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
I am a certified CPA in the United States.
In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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