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  • Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:00 Meeting at Hotel Tokyo
    • 2. 10:15 Nezu Shrine
    • 3. 11:30 The National Art Center, Tokyo
    • 4. 12:20 Mori Museum
    • 5. 13:50 Asakusa (Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple)
    • 6. 15:40 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing)
    • 7. 16:10 Meiji Shrine
    • 8. 17:00 Dismissal at Harajuku

    Title: What Is a Rainy-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the National Art Center and Mori Museum The guests were a group from North America, visiting Japan for a trip. Since the booking was made through a travel agency, detailed information had apparently not been passed on to me, and because it rained in the morning, the guests asked to visit an indoor museum, so we headed to the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Mori Museum in the morning on short notice. In the afternoon the rain cleared, so we returned to the originally planned route and continued the tour. At the end, one of the guests quietly said to me, "Thank you for guiding us so patiently today. It was a lot of fun." I felt relieved to hear it. I could only wish the group lasting happiness.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Nezu180JPY
    Section 2SubwayRoppongi～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Shibuya260JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Total800JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

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

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    Jun 2, 2026
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    May 25, 2026
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    May 24, 2026
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    Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
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    Apr 28, 2026
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  • Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & On foot; Escort to Gion and end

    Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & On foot; Escort to Gion and end

    Kyoto Instagram Spots Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:00 Hotel Meet (Hotel Kyoto)
    • 12:00-12:50 Travel (Subway; Kyoto Station→Shijo Karasuma, Hankyu Train; Karasuma→Arashiyama)
    • 12:50-14:00 Arashiyama Stroll & Visit (Togetsukyo Bridge, Kameyama Park, Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Kimono Forest)
    • 14:00-15:10 Travel (Keifuku Train; Arashiyama→Randen Tenjingawa, Tozai Line; Uzumasa Tenjingawa→Sanjo Keihan, Keihan Train; Sanjo Keihan→Kiyomizu-Gojo)
    • 15:10-16:20 Kiyomizu-dera Temple Visit
    • 16:20-16:40 Travel (Keihan Train; Kiyomizu-Gojo→Fushimi Inari)
    • 16:40-17:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
    • 17:30- 17:50 Travel (Fushimi Inari→Gion-Shijo)
    • 17:50-18:00 On foot; Escort to Gion and end tour
    • 　　　　　　(The customer mentioned they would have dinner in Gion)

    What Does a Private Kyoto Day Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari The guests were visitors from North America. It was their first time in Japan and in Kyoto. The tour started at 12:00, and I took them to Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha, finally guiding them to Gion as a place for dinner before parting ways. Compared to a few days earlier, it was not so cold, and although the travel time took a while, I think it was a very comfortable tour in terms of weather. However, the walking distance was quite long (about 25,000 steps), so the guests may have been quite tired. The guests mentioned that Kiyomizu-dera and the bamboo grove in Arashiyama were among their favorites.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto～Shijo (Kyoto Municipal)220JPY
    Section 2TrainKarasuma～Arashiyama (Hankyu Line)240JPY
    Section 3TrainArashiyama (Keifuku Line)～Randen Tenjingawa250JPY
    Section 4SubwayUzumasa Tenjingawa～Sanjo Keihan260JPY
    Section 5TrainSanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)～Kiyomizu-Gojo180JPY
    Section 6TrainKiyomizu-Gojo～Gion-Shijo180JPY
    Total1,330JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

    My name is (Mr.)Michiharu Aioi and I worked at Electronic Manufacturing Company (Panasonic) for more than 40 years in charge of overseas sales.
    I learned a lot in these 40 years and now I would like to contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding with foreign countries being involved in tourism busines utilizing my long experience in my previous company. I will do my best to make each trip very fruitful for each foreign visitor.
    As for my language ability, in addition to English, I can speak Spanish which I used in my job and I can communicate with Chinese people with intermediate level. Finally It is my great pleasure if my activity could work in the mutual understang with foreign visitors. Thanks a Lot !

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    Jul 19, 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

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 09:00 Start at hotel
    • Transfer by subway to Asakusa
    • AM 09:30-11:00 Visit Sensoji Temple
    • Transfer by subway to Meiji-jingumae
    • AM 11:40-PM12:40 Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Transfer by JR to Shibuya
    • PM 12:50 – 14:30 Hachiko, Shibuya Crossing, lunch at Shibuya Yokocho, from Center Street to PARCO, Nintendo Shop
    • Tour ends at PARCO with guest's consent.

    Title: What Is a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya The guests were on their first family trip to Japan, visiting from Oceania. During the tour, I also guided them on how to transfer between subway lines and how to check exits. Unfortunately it was a cold, rainy day, and since the guests' socks got wet at Senso-ji Temple, we stopped to purchase new socks along the way. By the time we visited Meiji Shrine the rain had stopped, and we happened to be able to see many portable shrines as well as marching drums and flutes for the Kigensai Festival, which the guests greatly enjoyed. In Shibuya, since the guests were interested in anime and games, after lunch I guided them past MAGNET and MODI and took them to the Nintendo Shop in PARCO. With about 30 minutes still remaining, and with the guests' agreement, we ended the tour. They said they planned to enjoy shopping in the afternoon.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKayabacho～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku～Shibuya150JPY
    Total700JPY

    Tour Report by YOSHI

    Hello , My name is Hideharu Yoshino . Just call me” Yoshi” .
    I have been involved with many foreign Business partners through my business life for 38 years ,
    Based on my work experience , I would like to try my best to make you comfortale and Happy fruitful times during your stay in Japan .
    Not only giving you basic tourist information about famous sightseeing spot , also I would enjoy to give you the back ground inofrmation in my word.
    ” Once in a lifetime encounter ” Let’s enjoy with me Miracle time to be picked up from 6 billion in somewhere Japan!

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    Jul 25, 2026
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    とても良いガイドツアーでした。
    とても良い体験でした。説明も分かりやすく、とても良かったです。

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:00 Meet at Conrad Tokyo
    • 2. 11:55 Shibamata (Taishakuten Temple, Yamamoto-tei)
    • 3. 13:20 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple)
    • 4. 15:00 Harajuku (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street, Harajuku Street)
    • 5. 16:30 Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing)
    • 6. 17:10 Dismissal at Conrad Tokyo

    What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like with Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shibamata? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who came to Japan for the first time. In addition to Asakusa, Harajuku, and Shibuya, they expressed a wish to visit places that retain Japan's historical and cultural elements, so I guided them to Shibamata, which they enjoyed very much. While in Shibamata, I explained the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" film series, and when I told them that although the lead actor passed away 30 years ago, fans still visit this place to this day, they seemed to love it and asked me to take a photo of them together with the statue of Tora-san. It was their first day after arriving in Japan, but the weather was fine, and I believe they were able to fully enjoy themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi～Shibamata420JPY
    Section 2TrainShibamata～Asakusa380JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 4SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 5SubwayShibuya～Shimbashi180JPY
    Total1,420JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

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

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    Jun 2, 2026
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    May 25, 2026
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    May 24, 2026
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    Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
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    Apr 28, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet at Hotel Groove Shinjuku
    • 9:35 Asakusa (Skytree photos)
    • 10:55 Ueno Toshogu Shrine
    • 11:35 Akihabara
    • 11:55 Tokyo Station, explain the route to the Hokuriku Shinkansen
    • 12:30 Tsukiji, lunch
    • 14:00 Meiji Shrine
    • 14:50 Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 14:50 Disband at the entrance of Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Can You Do a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo by Public Transport? A Licensed Guide's Report It was a busy day, but the weather was good and the tour went smoothly. We started by purchasing a 24-hour subway pass at Shinjuku Station. At Asakusa, the guests showed interest in various shops. There were many questions about religion. At Ueno Toshogu Shrine, they were amazed by its magnificence. At Tokyo Station, since the guests were heading to Nagano the next day, I showed them the Shinkansen platforms and related information. I guided them at a fish market shop in Tsukiji, but there were announcements telling guides not to stop, which was somewhat unpleasant. We bought a pack of tekkamaki at a shop and ate it on the rooftop, which was very well received. I thought it was a great value at 1,000 yen. We visited Meiji Shrine, and as time was up, the tour ended at the entrance of Takeshita Street. Tip received.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShinjuku～Asakusa700JPY
    Section 2Free PassAsakusa～Ueno0JPY
    Section 3Free PassUeno～Suehirocho0JPY
    Section 4TrainAkihabara～Tokyo150JPY
    Section 5Free PassTokyo～Tsukiji0JPY
    Section 6Free PassTsukiji～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Total850JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Jul 9, 2026
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  • Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Gion

    Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Gion

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet at The Blossom Kyoto
    • 09:20 to 10:10 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 10:30 to 11:15 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 11:50 to 12:30 Lunch at Tenkaippin
    • 12:40 to 13:30 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:00 to 14:40 Gion
    • 15:00 Disband at Nishiki Market

    What's a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting from North America. It had been drizzling since morning, but since we traveled by car, the rain was not much of a concern and we were able to carry out the tour smoothly. The guests live in a region with many Japanese restaurants, and they especially love ramen. To enjoy their ramen, they had purchased chopsticks engraved with their own names. At their request, we parted ways at Nishiki Market at the end of the tour. They mentioned they would be heading to Osaka the next day.

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    Tour Report by Haru

    Personal data
    Born in : May 1st, 1957
    Hobby : Visiting scenic places,
    historic spots, Japanese
    gardens and old townscape
    Former career : Worked for electric
    company and engaged in
    international sales for
    about 40 years.
    Travel history in the former career :
    Visited about 20 countries about 200 times

    Career as guide interpreter
    Acquisition of guide license : 2016
    Career of guide : 8 years
    Genre of my specialty :
    Japanese historic structures such as
    temple, shrine, castle and garden.
    Area of guide : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka &
    Himeji

    Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Kitano Ijinkan & Hakutsuru Sake Brewery

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Kitano Ijinkan & Hakutsuru Sake Brewery

    Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meet up @ JR Shin-Kobe Station
    • 10:45 @ Kitano Ijinkan District (Moegi House, Weathercock House)
    • 12:30 @ Meriken Park (Earthquake Memorial Park)
    • 14:00 @ Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    • 15:30 Disband @ Kobe Steak "Miyabi"

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Kobe Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report from Japan Guide Agency Body: [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guides led a private tour of Kobe for guests visiting from Asia. One of the guests enjoyed photography and frequently took pictures not only at the main sightseeing spots but also throughout the streets. Because some of the guests grew a little tired and needed frequent restroom breaks, the tour ran considerably over the planned time. The guests listened attentively to the guide's explanations at each spot and asked many thoughtful, in-depth questions. On the way to the Kitano Ijinkan district at the start, one of the guests spotted a café displaying a national flag, and upon inquiring, learned that the owner was from the same region, leading to a fond and nostalgic conversation. In the Kitano Ijinkan area, the guests were delighted to try a soft-serve ice cream that had been reported as "the best in Japan." They were also very interested in the nearby Starbucks, which occupies a Meiji-era former residence designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property and features a logo different from the standard one. The guests had been looking forward to the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, and they explored it with great interest. They also enjoyed the tasting and purchased many souvenirs. I presented them with a handmade drawstring pouch made by my sister, which they were very pleased to receive. For a late lunch, the guests wished to try Kobe beef, so I guided them to a restaurant I recommended, where we parted ways. The guests planned to watch a football match at Noevir Stadium Kobe afterward, so I explained the route. Both were very pleasant, and they warmly invited me to join them for the meal. They also expressed a strong wish to visit Himeji next time and said they would like to request me as their guide, which I found very gratifying.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSumiyoshi (Hyogo Prefecture, Hanshin Line)～Sannomiya200JPY
    Total200JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

    This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
    I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
    real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
    if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

    Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
    that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
    and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
    foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
    Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
    explanation for these three foods.

    1) Tako-yaki
    Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
    octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
    2) Okonomi-yaki
    This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
    Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
    3) Kushi-katsu
    Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
    ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

    Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
    that you like them very much.

    I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
    and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
    great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

    Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
    Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
    Yama

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    Jul 25, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel meet-up　10:30 Fushimi Inari　12:00 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　　13:15 Lunch (soba restaurant near Kinkaku-ji) 13:55 Kinkaku-ji　15:10 Higashiyama area
    • 16:00 Guide to Yasaka Shrine and end of tour

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came to Japan from North America. They were very enthusiastic about taking photographs. Some of the guests were particular about how their photos were taken, which took quite a bit of time. The guests chatted a great deal, which made it tricky to find the right moment to introduce each site. After Kinkaku-ji, we were running quite short on time, so we used a taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Nishioji-Oike subway station, and from Higashiyama-Sanjo to Kiyomizu-michi. Thanks to this, we finished the tour on schedule. Unlike the previous day, it was a warm day, but some snow still remained in parts of Arashiyama and around Kinkaku-ji. Photos were taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherSanjo Keihan～Fushimi Inari240JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 3TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Enmachi180JPY
    Section 4BusEnmachi～Kinkaku-ji-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5OtherNishioji Oike～Higashiyama260JPY
    Total1,150JPY

    Tour Report by KAZU

    I was born and grew up in Kyoto and now live near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I used to be a schoolteacher of English and welcome a lot of students from foreign countries. I really enjoyed showing them around Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima. I have been a professional tour guide for about 8 years. I always try to let my guests learn Japanese traditional and modern culture. Since I was born in Kyoto, I know a lot about its culture and people. I myself enjoyed several sports, such as soccer, judo, and marathon when I was young. I’m much interested in baseball and sumo. My motto as a tour guide is to let my guests learn about our tradition and culture precisely and really enjoy themselves. I strongly hope you will enjoy the tour in Japan with me.

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    Jul 24, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Great way to see Kyoto
    Wonderful tour and exceptional guide.

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Kazuo was great and…
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  • Hokkaido in One Day: Odori Park & Shiroi Koibito Park

    Hokkaido in One Day: Odori Park & Shiroi Koibito Park

    Sapporo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:55 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 9:10 Odori Park
    • 9:25 Former Hokkaido Government Office
    • 11:05 Sapporo Clock Tower
    • 11:20 Odori Park (TV Tower Area)
    • 11:30 Nijo Market
    • 11:45 Tanukikoji
    • 12:10 Lunch @ Aburiya Bisse
    • 13:25 Shiroi Koibito Park
    • 15:05 Dismissal @ Susukino (Snow Festival: Ice Sculpture Exhibition Venue)

    What Is a Private Winter Tour of Sapporo Like During the Snow Festival? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. At the time, the Snow Festival was being held mainly around Odori Park, and this Sapporo tour was arranged with that event in mind. Since the guests could visit the Snow Festival venue at Odori Park on their own later, I guided them to other sightseeing spots in central Sapporo. When I asked about their lunch preference, they said that since they had come all the way to Japan, they wanted Japanese food, so I tried to make a reservation at a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. During the Snow Festival, many tourists visit the area, so I expected dining spots to be quite crowded, but perhaps because this restaurant was not so well known among tourists, we were able to dine at the time we hoped for. Finally, I took the guests to Susukino, another venue of the Snow Festival, and guided them to the ice sculpture exhibition held there, bringing the tour to a close.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOdori～Miyanosawa290JPY
    Section 2SubwayMiyanosawa～Susukino290JPY
    Total580JPY

    Tour Report by Tom

    I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have been a resident of Sapporo for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in guiding tourists around the scenic spots of Hokkaido, primarily focusing on Sapporo. Even before becoming a licensed interpreter guide, I engaged in volunteer activities to assist and guide foreigners, providing me with valuable opportunities to delve into the rich culture and history of Hokkaido.
    Hokkaido is renowned for its exceptional culinary scene, and I am well-versed in gourmet information. I believe I can offer an excellent experience by guiding individuals through the highly acclaimed food experiences that Hokkaido has to offer.

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    Apr 22, 2026
    Agent PT A
    Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
    Tom was kind…

    Feb 10, 2026
    Alan_C
    Very enjoyable and well…
    Viator review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our…

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
    Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    Great experience!
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:00 Meet at Via Inn Shinjuku
    • 2. 09:30 Shibuya (Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing)
    • 3. 10:20 Asakusa (Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple)
    • 4. 12:10 Tokyo Tower
    • 5. 13:05 Disband at Akabanebashi Station

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya and Asakusa The guests came from Oceania and had traveled around Kyoto, Nara, Sendai, and Nikko, spending their final week in Japan in Tokyo. I had received advance information that their goals for the day were to meet Hachiko in Shibuya and take a photo together, and to enjoy matcha ice cream at a tea house in Asakusa. Both were accomplished, so I believe they were very satisfied. In contrast to the rainy conditions of the previous day, we were blessed with wonderful weather, and I believe the guests were able to fully enjoy the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku-sanchome～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 2SubwayShibuya～Asakusa260JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Akabanebashi220JPY
    Total660JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

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

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

    May 25, 2026
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    May 24, 2026
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    Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
    Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…

    Apr 28, 2026
    GrandTour57165664797
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Awesome!
    It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…