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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Daitoku-ji Daisen-in

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Daitoku-ji Daisen-in

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:15 Meet at Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
    • 8:45 Yasaka Pagoda ~ Yasaka Koshindo ~ Sannenzaka
    • 9:15 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 11:00 Nijo Castle
    • 12:40 Lunch at Gontaro Kinkakuji Branch
    • 13:20 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:15 Daitoku-ji Daisen-in
    • 14:40 Disband at Daitoku-ji-mae bus stop

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Garden Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today I guided guests visiting from North America. Their trip included Tokyo, Nikko, Kyoto, and Naoshima. The guests showed a keen interest in Japanese gardens, and following my earlier advice, they had visited Katsura Imperial Villa and Ginkakuji the day before. Today the weather was clear and perfect for sightseeing, and because we started early, Kiyomizudera was not too crowded, which was fortunate. The cherry blossoms were beginning to bloom here and there, and it was very beautiful. Nijo Castle was also not too crowded thanks to good timing, and the cherry blossoms within the garden were lovely as well. Kinkakuji was relatively crowded, but since the guests were not interested in souvenirs and the tour progressed very smoothly, I added a visit to Daisenin at Daitokuji Temple. The guests were very pleased.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKyoto～Kiyomizu-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 2BusGojozaka / Kyoto City Bus～Higashiyama-sanjo (Subway Higashiyama Station) / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 3SubwayHigashiyama (Kyoto Prefecture)～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 4BusNijojo-mae / Kyoto City Bus～Kinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5BusKinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus～Daitokuji-mae / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total1,140JPY

    Tour Report by Kaeko

    Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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    Jul 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Half-day with private guide in Kyoto
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    Jul 24, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
    Family Fun Day in Kyoto with young children
    Kaeko Tanigawa was fantastic at helping us create…

    Jul 13, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Ginza

    Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Ginza

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:40 Asakusa
    • 11:50 Ueno
    • 13:00 Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Lunch
    • 14:00 Meiji Shrine
    • 15:20 Ginza
    • 16:00 Disband @ Ginza

    Title: What Can You See on a One-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Since they were starting a cruise the following day, they wished to see as much of Tokyo as possible in a single day. They were surprised by the crowds in Asakusa and Ueno, but cheered at the sight of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Since the goal of this tour was to see the cherry blossoms, this was wonderful. After the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, we bought and ate sushi and fruit sandwiches at a department store food hall. It was their first time trying a fruit sandwich, and they were very pleased. After Meiji Shrine, we visited department stores in Ginza and then parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayIidabashi～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3SubwayUeno～Shibuya210JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku160JPY
    Section 5SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Ginza180JPY
    Total1,020JPY

    Tour Report by Rumi

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

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Tokyo Tour with Rumi
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    Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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    Rumi was a wonderful…
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    Tokyo highlights
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  • Hyogo in One Day: Nunobiki Herb Garden & Nankinmachi

    Hyogo in One Day: Nunobiki Herb Garden & Nankinmachi

    Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet @ Kobe Port Terminal
    • 09:30 @ Nunobiki Herb Garden
    • 11:00 @ Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
    • 12:30 @ Sorakuen Garden
    • 13:45 @ Nankinmachi
    • 14:30 Disband @ Nankinmachi

    Title: What's a Private Kobe Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Nankinmachi The guests were from North America and were both strong walkers, so we were able to move smoothly throughout the day. At each spot, they asked many questions. They listened very attentively and with great interest to the guide's explanations. Their questions were not limited to each spot, but also included many about Japanese history, culture, and customs. At each location, they purchased various souvenirs. At a local bakery I recommended near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, they bought various sweet buns and enjoyed eating them while walking during the transfer, seeming very satisfied. At the final spot, Nankinmachi, they were delighted to find the statue of their zodiac animal, the Sheep, and were pleased. I presented them with a drawstring pouch handmade by the guide's family member, and they were very grateful. At Nankinmachi, they expressed a wish to stroll around on their own and have something to eat, so we parted ways with about 30 minutes remaining. Incidentally, since there is a free shuttle bus running from near Nankinmachi to the Kobe Port Terminal, where the cruise ship the guests were traveling on was docked, I explained this and told them the boarding location, and they commented that it was "very convenient and helpful." Both were very polite and friendly, which I appreciated. Their beautiful, clear English was easy to understand, almost like that of an excellent English teacher, which was also valuable for me as a guide.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainPort Terminal～Sannomiya210JPY
    Section 2SubwaySannomiya～Shin-Kobe210JPY
    Section 3TrainSannomiya～Maiko320JPY
    Section 4SubwayShin-Kobe～Sannomiya210JPY
    Section 5TrainMaiko～Motomachi (Hyogo Prefecture)320JPY
    Total1,270JPY

    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Sep 27, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN & ASAKUSA

    Tokyo in One Day: SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN & ASAKUSA

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 meet at Hotel Ikebukuro Higashiguchi
    • 9:45 1 SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN
    • 12:00 2 MEIJI JINGU SHRINE
    • 13:30 3 YANAKA
    • 14:45 4 ASAKUSA
    • 15:00 See off at Kaminari-mon

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Day Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shinjuku Gyoen, Yanaka, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa The guests were people with whom there had been very little prior communication, so there was some concern beforehand. I was able to meet them at the hotel lobby as planned. I showed them the itinerary in the lobby for the first time, and since they had already visited Shibuya, one of the planned stops, we changed that portion to Yanaka. At Shinjuku Gyoen, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the guests were delighted. At Meiji Shrine, they appreciated the solemn atmosphere and the religious background of Shinto, and purchased amulets and other items. The downtown atmosphere of Yanaka lifted their spirits even further, and they enjoyed strolling and sampling street food. Because moving around Yanaka took some time, we ended the visit to Sensoji Temple at the Kaminarimon Gate.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassIkebukuro～Shinjuku-sanchome700JPY
    Section 2Free PassShinjuku-sanchome～Meiji-jingumae ~ Sendagi ~ Asakusa0JPY
    Total700JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Welcome to Japan. I hope you are going to enjoy your stay.

    Who am I?
    I am a Licensed Guide Interpreter at an age of 61.
    I got an early retirement from 36 yrs of the employment in a Japanese financial sector.
    I hope I can attend to you with the Japanese politeness, hospitality and smile.

    What can I be expected?
    I would like to introduce the photogenic sites, the indigenous experiences
    and good Japanese local food around Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji.
    I might be able to show you the features of shrine and temple with a religious manner if you’d like.
    As a matter of fact, I don’t have a specific religion to believe, though.
    I love Japan and that’s why I started a new career as a guide.

    What do I love?
    Most of all, my family. I have a wife 56 yrs old, a son 28 yrs old and a daughter 25 yrs old.
    I like eating raw fish and sushi, buckwheat noodles and curry rice.

    How do I spend my spare time?
    I run for 5 km in the morning listening to my favorite music.
    I might have a chance to go to a studio program in the fitness club nearby once a week.

    I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Thank you.

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    Sep 21, 2026
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    A wonderful time in Tokyo
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    Apr 3, 2026
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  • Kyoto: Movement（City bus: Kiyomizu-michi & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto: Movement（City bus: Kiyomizu-michi & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Early Morning Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 7:00 Hotel Meet (＠Kiraku Kyoto）
    • 7:00-7:30 Movement（On foot; Hotel→Kiyomizu-dera）
    • 7:30-8:50 Kiyomizu-dera visit（Including Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka）
    • 8:50-9:10 Movement（City bus: Kiyomizu-michi→Higashiyama-Nanajo）
    • 9:10-10:00 Sanjusangendo visit
    • 10:00-10:15 Movement（Keihan Train; Keihan-Nanajo→Fushimi-Inari）
    • 10:15-11:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha visit
    • 11:00 Tour end　　　Said goodbye to the customer at Fushimi Inari

    Title: What's an Early-Morning Private Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Fushimi Inari The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of the guests had been to Japan several times before and were quite familiar with Kyoto, while others were visiting Kyoto for the first time. It was a 4-hour tour starting early at 7:00, during which I took them to Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Because it was still early morning, Kiyomizu-dera was not very crowded, and the guests were able to drink from the Otowa Waterfall. The cherry blossoms were about 30 to 50 percent in bloom, which made for the perfect timing. At Sanjusangen-do, some of the guests seemed especially interested, as they had experience with archery. By the time we reached Fushimi Inari, it was already extremely crowded. Some of the guests had previously visited Kiyomizu-dera and Sanjusangen-do, but this was their first visit to Fushimi Inari, and even though it was very crowded, they commented that Fushimi Inari was their favorite. The rest of the guests also said that Fushimi Inari was the highlight.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKiyomizu-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Higashiyama-Nanajo／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 2TrainShichijo-Keihan-mae／Kyoto City Bus～Fushimi Inari180JPY
    Total410JPY

    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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    Aug 4, 2026
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    Jul 19, 2026
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    Jul 16, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel in Asakusa ~ 10:07 Tour of the old shopping street underground at Asakusa Tobu Station – 10:20 Photo shoot on the banks of the Sumida River with Skytree and the Asahi Beer headquarters in the background –
    • 10:36 From Asakusa via Kanda to 10:53 Tokyo Station. Shinkansen platform. Daimaru underground shopping mall, Tokyo Station Building, KITTE Building 6th floor observation terrace ~ East Gardens of the Imperial Palace ~
    • Imperial Palace Inui Street public visit ~ Exited partway through Kikyo Gate – 14:00 Imperial Palace Nijubashi ~ 14:20 Ginza 4-chome ~ 14:30 Guided to LION underground at Ginza Station for lunch.
    • Disbanded at the entrance.

    Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Asakusa, Tokyo Station, and the Imperial Palace Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. We met at a hotel in Asakusa. As one of the most photogenic spots in Tokyo, we first visited the old shopping arcade beneath the Asakusa Tobu Station, then took photos along the Sumida River with the Skytree and the Asahi Beer headquarters in the background. At Tokyo Station, after showing them the platform for the Shinkansen to Kyoto, we visited the food section in the basement of a department store, where they purchased an assortment of strawberries and various fruits. Moving to the Marunouchi side, we took photos in front of the Tokyo Station building, then went up to the observation deck on the 6th floor of the KITTE building. As the guests wished, we visited the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace from the Otemon Gate. Since the Inui Street of the Imperial Palace happened to be open to the public, we entered, but as it led in the opposite direction, we decided to turn back partway and were escorted out by an Imperial Household Agency staff member through the Kikyomon Gate. We then viewed the Nijubashi double bridge of the Imperial Palace. We took a taxi to Ginza 4-chome, where I explained about Ginza and suggested visiting Itoya to buy stationery as a souvenir. For lunch, I guided them to LION in the station basement before we parted ways. Although it rained all day and the weather was poor, the weeping cherry blossoms both inside the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and along the outer moat were beautiful, and the guests were very satisfied. After we parted, I had lunch alone at a ramen shop. I had planned to give the guests an SD card with many photos I had taken with my camera, but realized I had forgotten to hand it over. Although an hour had passed, I returned to LION and looked inside the restaurant, where I found they were still dining, so I presented the SD card containing the photos. They tried to pay for the cost of the SD card, but I declined, saying it was Japanese hospitality. For Kyoto, I had suggested that they visit Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa Station / Taito Ward, Tokyo～Kanda (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 2TrainKanda (Tokyo)～Tokyo160JPY
    Total340JPY

    Tour Report by Akey

    Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
    I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.

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    Mar 30, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Ueno Park

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Ueno Park

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up with the guest at the hotel
    • 9:50 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:30 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Main Hall
    • 12:50 Ueno Park
    • 13:00 Tour ends

    What Is a Private Tokyo Tour of Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Ueno Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from North America. They contacted me the day before the tour, and we pushed back the start time by one hour. At Meiji Shrine, I began with an overview of Japanese history, the difference between Buddhism and Shinto, and the history of Meiji Shrine, and while walking I explained the torii gate, the sake barrels, and the masugata layout, before we offered prayers at the main hall. The guests showed great interest in the customs and rituals observed at shrines. In Asakusa, from the rooftop of the culture and tourism center, I explained the townscape and the history of Asakusa. Afterward, walking from Kaminarimon Gate through the Nakamise shopping street, the guests enjoyed eating Japanese sweets such as kinako dango and arare, and drew omikuji fortunes. After praying at the main hall, we moved to Ueno Park, viewed the cherry blossoms, and concluded the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHibiya～Meiji-jingumae180JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Asakusa260JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Total620JPY

    Tour Report by Shigeru

    I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
    I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
    Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
    The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
    Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
    Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
    You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
    Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Great day in Tokyo
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    Shingeru was great and very…

    Sep 23, 2026
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    Tokyo walking tour
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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

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00　Meet up @ Hotel Tokyo
    • 2. 9:40　@ Zojoji Temple
    • 3.10:00　@ Tokyo Tower
    • 4.10:30　@ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 5.10:50　@ Imperial Palace Inui Street (stroll through)
    • 6.11:20　@ East Gardens
    • 7.12:00　@ Tokyo Station (Station Square, Marunouchi side of the station building)
    • 8.12:40　Lunch @ Tsukiji Market
    • 9.14:00　@ Meiji Shrine
    • 10.15:00　@ Roppongi (The National Art Center)
    • 11. 15:30　Disband @ Roppongi Station Oedo Line Platform

    What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like Before a Japan Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. The day after the tour, they were going to enjoy an approximately two-week cruise around Japan departing from the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal. They mentioned that this would likely be their first and last Tokyo tour, but they were remarkably strong walkers. After strolling from the Sakuradamon Gate of the Imperial Palace to the Nijubashi Bridge and the Main Gate, I explained about the Inui Street passage of the Imperial Palace, which had not originally been planned. The guests showed strong interest and expressed a wish to see it, so they experienced a stroll along Inui Street. They took many photos. They mentioned having a large garden at home and were very knowledgeable about plants and trees. After that, we passed through the East Gardens and returned to Tokyo Station, which was the originally planned route. For lunch, as originally requested, we headed to the Tsukiji Market and tried sushi at a sushi restaurant. However, since they could not eat large amounts, they ordered shrimp, tuna, and salmon roe rolls à la carte and enjoyed them. They seemed to find the food very delicious. After lunch, since it was judged that the Tokyo Skytree could not be seen from Asakusa due to the weather, we skipped Asakusa and went to Roppongi. After viewing the National Art Center, I guided them to the boarding platform of the Toei Oedo Subway Line, which returns to the Hotel without any transfers, and we said goodbye. When I told them to please come to Japan again, they said that the jet lag becomes harder as one gets older. The day after the tour, they sent me a thank-you email saying they had not expected to see so much in such a short time, which made it a rewarding tour for me as a guide.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToei Oedo Line Shiodome Station～Daimon Station1,100JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station～Kasumigaseki Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station～Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassOedo Line Tsukijishijo Station～Yoyogi Station0JPY
    Section 5TrainYoyogi～Harajuku160JPY
    Section 6Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station～Nogizaka Station0JPY
    Total1,260JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

    Hello, I’m Noripy.
    I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!

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  • Hyogo in One Day: Kobe Port Terminal & Nankinmachi

    Hyogo in One Day: Kobe Port Terminal & Nankinmachi

    Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Kobe Port Terminal
    • 9:30-10:00 Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    • 10:30-11:30 Nunobiki Herb Garden
    • 12:00-13:00 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    • 13:30-14:30 Earthquake Memorial Park
    • 15:00 Nankinmachi (Chinatown)
    • Tour ends

    What Is a Private Kobe Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Sake Museum, Herb Garden, and Nankinmachi The guests were a delightful group visiting from North America. When we could not find the Hanshin train and switched to a taxi, they were very generous about it, and even when the taxi driver mistakenly took a wrong route, they kindly laughed it off, which made me feel truly apologetic. At the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, they listened attentively to the explanations and purchased a happi coat, sake, and a bag, and at the Nunobiki Herb Garden they enjoyed ice cream. We walked from the ropeway exit to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where they took photos and had a wonderful time. The taxi driver mistakenly took us to the earthquake memorial museum at Hat Kobe, which made for a detour, but they bought souvenirs for their grandchild at Harborland, then returned to Nankinmachi, where I introduced them to an old record shop and showed them the departure point for the shuttle bus before concluding the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainPort Terminal～Sannomiya210JPY
    Section 2BusKamomelia (Kobe Port Sightseeing Boat Terminal)／Shinki Bus～Nankinmachi East Gate (Motomachi Shopping Street)／Shinki Bus440JPY
    Total650JPY

    Tour Report by Harumi

    Hello, my name is Harumi, and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I have been actively involved in volunteer activities for many years, sharing my passion for Japanese culture and history. As a kimono dressing instructor, I can provide hands-on kimono experiences and guide tours. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of sumo wrestling, making my tours ideal for those interested in this fascinating sport. I am also well-versed in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Jūdenken) and can introduce historical townscapes dating back to the Edo period. If you are interested, I would be happy to show you around the sake brewing process in the Nada region.

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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Daikoku Pier

    Kanagawa in One Day: Daikoku Pier

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama by Car with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 14:40 Depart from Daikoku Pier – Highway traffic jam – 16:15 Asakusa Sensoji Temple – 17:55 Ginza 3-chome – 18:30 Shibuya Scramble Square Building 12F
    • Dinner with lobster course dinner at TEPPAN-YAKI 10 SHIBUYA. 20:00 View the night scenery from the Shibuya Sky observation floor.
    • 20:55-22:00 Daikoku Pier.

    What Is a Private Cruise Port Tour from Daikoku Pier to Asakusa and Shibuya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The cruise ship had docked early that day. Disembarkation began around 13:20. The guide schedule was set to start at 14:30, but the bus from Tsurumi Station to Daikoku Pier runs only once an hour, and while I was searching for the boarding point, I missed it and ended up having to pay an extra 3,400 yen in taxi fare. The tour was scheduled to begin at 14:30, but I arrived at Daikoku Pier at 13:10. Disembarkation started at 13:20. I waited at the passenger exit for over an hour, holding the folding fan I had attached to an email beforehand as a marker, but even past 14:30 I could not meet them. At 14:40, someone from another travel agency called my mobile phone to say the guests were waiting, and they were in fact waiting very close by. I first presented the group with four Mount Fuji glasses as souvenirs (cost 5,976 yen). Due to traffic congestion on the expressway, the planned visits to Ueno Park and Asakusa could not both be completed, so I changed the plan to Sensoji Temple only. In the rain, since one of the guests was using a cane and it would have been very difficult to walk through Ueno Park, having them buy an umbrella at Nakamise and focusing solely on Sensoji Temple, where the cherry blossoms were in bloom, turned out to be the right decision. Since this was the group's first visit to Japan, on the way to Shibuya we stopped along Ginza Street to take commemorative photos, and for dinner they enjoyed the lobster course they had chosen in advance at TEPPAN YAKI 10 SHIBUYA on the 12th floor of the Shibuya Scramble Square building. It was truly wonderful cuisine, and all of the guests took photos of the dishes and were very satisfied. Because of the rain, the rooftop of Shibuya Sky was closed, so they enjoyed the night view from the 46th floor. I tried to guide them to the Scramble Crossing, but due to the rain they wished to return to the ship. Since there is no easy transport from Daikoku Pier to JR Tsurumi Station, with their understanding I had them take the car from Shibuya, and I concluded the guiding. Osanbashi Pier has good transport access, but Daikoku Pier is very inconvenient, and getting into Tokyo involves expressway congestion, so starting in the afternoon only allows visiting one location. Also, with a large cruise ship of over 100,000 tons, there are many disembarking passengers, disembarkation takes a long time and is irregular, so meeting the guests can be difficult in some cases even when holding a marker.

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    Tour Report by Akey

    Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
    I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.

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