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  • Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:10 p.m. ホテルインターゲート広島のロビーで集合
    • 12:20 p.m. 縮景園を訪問
    • 1:20 p.m. 広島城を訪問
    • 1:45 p.m. カフェ休憩
    • 2:20 p.m. 平和記念公園と平和記念資料館を訪問
    • 3:30 p.m. ツアー終了

    What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. I had visited their home region long ago, so we hit it off from the very beginning. They were involved with work related to a Japanese garden back home and were delighted by the scenery of Shukkeien Garden. Depending on the variety, some of the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and looked very beautiful, and they took many photographs. They mentioned that they had been in Japan for about a week but had not yet visited any castles, so they were very pleased to see Hiroshima Castle. At a café we stopped by along the way, they shared amusing stories about experiences back home and showed me many photos. They were also very interested in history, and at the Peace Memorial Park they asked many questions about the history of Hiroshima, the atomic bomb, and the feelings of the people of Hiroshima. Unfortunately, the museum was extremely crowded, and seeing the line, they preferred not to go in. Since we had come all this way, they viewed only the East Building, which was relatively less crowded, and following their wishes we left the museum without proceeding to the Main Building. When we said goodbye in front of the Hotel, they told me that they would love for me to visit their home region again, and that next time they would guide me around the Japanese garden. It made me very happy.

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    Tour Report by Mari

    Hello. My name is Mari.
    I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.

    I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
    After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.

    Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
    I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.

    Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
    I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
    Look forward to meeting you.

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    Sep 26, 2026
    F1357GRpaulg
    Hiroshima and Miyajima.
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    Mari was a delightful guide. We…

    Sep 29, 2026
    Matthew_T
    Do not miss this tour of Hiroshima
    Viator review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    This was fantastic. Mari…

    Sep 28, 2026
    Passport734191
    As good as it gets in Hiroshima!
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    Mari was a very…

    Jul 27, 2026
    Jen_S21
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    The highlight of our trip!
    Mari was an excellent…

  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Hotel, departure　➡︎ By Keihan Railway, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (9:40~10:30) ➡︎ By JR to Saga-Arashiyama Station　➡︎ On foot, Cafe→Tenryu-ji Temple & Garden→Bamboo Grove→Togetsukyo Bridge area (11:20~13:30) ➡︎ By taxi, Kinkaku-ji Temple (14:00~14:40) ➡︎ Guide to lunch spot, end (14:50)

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Asia. They asked whether I would come to pick them up at their hotel by car, but I explained that the tour uses walking and public transportation, including taxis. When the time came for their company's business hours to begin (a four-hour time difference), one of the guests spent much of the day working on a smartphone, saying it was a working day. In Kyoto the cherry blossoms had finally begun to bloom, and the garden at Tenryu-ji Temple was starting to look lively, but the guests did not show much interest in the blossoms. They said their greatest pleasure in Japan was food, and they showed interest in a major sushi chain restaurant they spotted from the taxi, saying they wanted to eat there later, so I gave them directions before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSanjo (Kyoto)～Fushimi Inari240JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Total480JPY

    Tour Report by Emi

    Hello! I’m Emi (meaning “smile” or “laugh” in Japanese) , born, raised, and living in Osaka for more than half a century. I’ve been working as a government-licensed tour guide since 2018 after early retirement from a company. My favorite things are hiking, cooking, eating, laughing, learning different cultures, jazz, playing the chromatic harmonica, etc.
    I’ll provide you with a few suggested itineraries first, but of course I’ll be happy to provide you with a flexible itinerary according to your preferences and requests and to help you enjoy your stay in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, etc. I can also offer a tour visiting not only popular destinations but also hidden or less-crowded places.
    I’m looking forward to meeting and guiding you!!

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    Jul 17, 2026
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    Sep 18, 2025
    L9831WKjenniferb
    4 hour Kyoto tour with English speaking guide
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    Aug 15, 2025
    SuperGC68
    Great value
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    Jul 4, 2025
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    Delightful day with Emi
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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Open-Air Museum & Hakone Shrine

    Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Open-Air Museum & Hakone Shrine

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:42 Depart Sengoku Kogen Bus Stop (Hakone Tozan Bus)
    • 10:50 Arrive at The Hakone Open-Air Museum
    • 11:55 Depart The Hakone Open-Air Museum (via Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone Cable Car, and Hakone Ropeway)
    • 12:58 Arrive at Owakudani
    • 13:16 Depart Owakudani (Hakone Ropeway)
    • 13:29 Arrive at Togendai
    • 13:55 Depart Togendai (Hakone Sightseeing Cruise)
    • 14:25 Arrive at Moto-Hakone Port
    • 14:40 Arrive at Hakone Shrine
    • 15:30 Disband at Moto-Hakone Port

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting from North America. After visiting family stationed in Okinawa, they had traveled through Hiroshima, Osaka, and Kyoto before this tour. They had arrived at their accommodation the previous day, and when I asked whether they had come by taxi from Odawara, they told me they had taken a bus all the way to Sengoku Kogen. They were also making full use of the rail IC card they had loaded onto their phone, so I initially wondered whether a guide was even necessary, but I understood that they had hired a guide in order to get around efficiently. Although the weather was unfortunately poor, we covered all of the planned locations that day without even stopping for lunch, and I believe the goal of touring efficiently was achieved.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara～Odawara6,000JPY
    Total6,000JPY

    Tour Report by Ichiro

    Having taught at a national university with many international students, I have experience in intercultural communications. I hope you can enjoy my talk on Japanese culture and history. I am a novice as a guide, but having traveled around the world, I think I know what foreign travelers expect of a tour guide. One of the most impressive tour guides I have met is a lady in Chennai who told me everything about the Indian culture and history – from Hindu gods to how the British brought ice from North America to Madras and kept it all through the summer for their cold drinks. I hope to become an impressive guide like her.

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    Oct 20, 2025
    GlobeTrotting155867
    Hakone tour
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    Mar 19, 2025
    Kpldcols
    Time well spent in Hakone
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    Our guide (Ichiro) was friendly, knowledgeable,…

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya Crossing

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya Crossing

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meet at Century Southern Tower
    • 11:00 Imperial Palace, Inui-dori
    • 12:30 Meiji Shrine, break at Mori no Terrace
    • 14:00 Shibuya Crossing
    • 14:30 Disperse at Shinjuku Station South Exit

    What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya The guests were visitors from Europe. Since it was a week when the Imperial Palace was open to the public, we were able to walk through from the Sakashita-mon Gate to the Inui-mon Gate. They were amazed by the height of the stone walls of the former Edo Castle and the scale of the moats. The cherry blossoms were about thirty percent in bloom. As light rain began to fall, we skipped the East Gardens and headed to Meiji Shrine. The guests enjoyed the solemn atmosphere of Meiji Shrine and took a leisurely stroll. They stopped in front of the signboards displaying waka poems by the Emperor and Empress, taking their time to appreciate the meaning. One of the waka by Emperor Meiji conveyed the importance of learning, and the guests, who had a background in education, were deeply moved by its message. They mentioned that they had taught haiku in class before, and I was surprised to learn that Japanese culture is used as teaching material in Europe as well. Afterward, we took a break over coffee at a cafe and headed to Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. The Shibuya Crossing in the rain was beautiful with its colorful umbrellas. I took them to the second floor of the Mark City connecting passage, where they were able to take photos from above. Since it was raining and they wanted to return to their hotel, I saw them to the south exit of Shinjuku Station, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Tokyo260JPY
    Section 2SubwayTakebashi～Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku～Shibuya160JPY
    Total630JPY

    Tour Report by YUMI

    I’m YUMI. Japan is full of history, nature and culture. I would like to talk about them from many aspects. When you have some questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. There’re many off the beaten paths in Japan. If you want to walk in a hidden local area, I’ll tailor the special course as you wish.
    Experiencing new foods is also one of many intriguing things during your trip. I would recommend anything from street foods such as Ramen, Yakitori to authentic Sushi or elegant courses. My policy is to cherish your feelings and time. Let’s enjoy talking and walking with me!

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    Jun 6, 2026
    Michelle0309
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    Off the tourist track in Tokyo
    We had such a lovely time…

    May 25, 2026
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    May 20, 2026
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    May 14, 2026
    Robert_L
    Excellent tour with our outstanding guide, Yumi
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Kuromon Market

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Kuromon Market

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel Keihan Namba Grande Meet
    • 10:20 Osaka Castle
    • 12:05 Kuromon Market
    • 12:40 Dotonbori – Lunch at Sushiro
    • 13:30 Disband in front of Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

    What's a Private One-Day Osaka Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were visitors from North America, on a trip to Japan. They had traveled through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara, and today was their final day. Japan has reportedly become a popular travel destination for visitors from that region in recent years. Osaka Castle was somewhat crowded, but not overly so, and the cherry blossoms were just beginning to bloom, which was lovely. We visited Kuromon Market, but as expected, they had already been to Nishiki Market in Kyoto, so we took a quick look around and then headed to Dotonbori. The streets were quite crowded, but when I took them to the Sushiro Nakaza branch, it was not busy at all, and they were delighted that they could eat a lot for a very reasonable price. I believe they enjoyed themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNamba (Subway)～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Nipponbashi (Osaka)190JPY
    Total430JPY

    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
    135ulrikh
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Half-day with private guide in Kyoto
    We spent half a day…

    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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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Kyoto Private Tour
    Kaeko was absolutely amazing from start…

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
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  • Hiraizumi Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hiraizumi Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hiraizumi Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Chusonji Temple Parking Lot No. 1　9:15 Chusonji Temple Lotus Pond　9:30 Sankozo Museum　10:00 Konjikido (Golden Hall)　10:20 Kyozo (Sutra Repository)　10:25 Basho Statue　10:30 Old Covering Hall　10:45 Noh Stage and Hakusan Shrine　11:00 Benzaiten Hall　11:05 Old Bell Tower　11:10 Mineyakushido Hall　11:20 Main Hall　11:35 Higashi Observation Deck　11:45 Benkeido Hall　12:10 Lunch (Yume no Kaze)　12:55 Motsuji Temple Parking Lot　13:00 Motsuji Temple Front Gate　13:05 Nitobe Inazo Haiku Monument　13:10 Basho Haiku Monument　13:15 Incense Burner　13:20 Main Hall　13:25 Oizumi ga Ike Pond　13:30 Iris Garden・Kaisando Hall　13:35 Kajoji Temple Ruins　13:40 Enryuji Temple Ruins　13:45 Yarimizu Stream Ruins　13:50 Jogyodo Hall　13:55 Bell Tower　14:25 Takkoku no Iwaya　14:30 Bishamondo Hall　14:40 Cliff-Carved Buddha　14:45 Gama ga Ike Pond・Benten Hall　14:50 Himemachi Fudoson　14:55 Kondo (Main Hall)　15:00 End of Guide

    Title: What Is a Private Hiraizumi World Heritage Temple Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji Body: The guests were experienced travelers who had visited many places in Japan and abroad, with a deep knowledge of sightseeing, history, and culture, and a strong spirit of inquiry. They seemed especially interested in Japanese temples and shrines. At Chuson-ji's Sankozo treasure hall, they asked about the meaning of the mudra of the joroku Buddha statue, the actual number of hands on the standing Thousand-Armed Kannon statue, the meaning of the founding prayer document of Chuson-ji, the reasons for the Genji conquest of Hiraizumi, the types and differences among Buddhist statues such as Nyorai, Kannon, and Jizo, the reasons for its registration as a World Heritage Site, the reasons for the founding of Motsu-ji, the water source of the channels in the Pure Land garden, and the concept of mappo (the age of the Dharma's decline). At the Sankozo, they carefully appreciated national treasures such as the mother-of-pearl inlay work, the sutras written in alternating gold and silver characters, and the mandala paintings. They joined their hands in prayer for a while before the golden Shaka Nyorai in the main hall of Chuson-ji, the Monju Bosatsu in the sutra repository, and the Bishamonten statue at Takkoku no Iwaya. At the Mineyakushi-do of Chuson-ji, they purchased a protective charm said to bring benefits for preventing eye ailments. Inside the former covering hall, they carefully watched a video recording of the major restoration of the Golden Hall carried out in the Showa era. At Hakusan Shrine, after viewing the Noh stage, they passed through the shrine's chinowa reed ring and worshipped at the small shrine of their own zodiac animal at the shrine dedicated to the twelve zodiac guardian deities. They seemed to find the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism difficult to grasp — for example, that the principal image of the Benkei-do, the Shogun Jizo, is regarded as one and the same as Atago Gongen, and also the deity Matarajin in the Jogyo-do of Motsu-ji. They showed strong interest in the theory (one of several) that Matsuo Basho was a ninja. One of the guests was deeply interested in plants and looked up the names of the flowers blooming here and there using a smartphone app. They were amazed by the story of the Chuson-ji lotus, which bloomed in 1998 for the first time in 800 years. For lunch, one of the guests was fond of udon, but unfortunately the udon restaurant was closed for its regular holiday, so I guided them to a mochi cuisine restaurant, which was well received. They were surprised when I explained that the Hiraizumi and Ichinoseki regions have 300 kinds of mochi dishes. The weather was fine and perfect for traveling that day, and the guests seemed to fully enjoy the experience of the World Heritage temples of the Michinoku region. It was a fulfilling day, and the many questions from the guests also gave me a chance to reaffirm my own knowledge.

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    Tour Report by Hitoshi

    My name is Hitoshi Ohata. I’ve been an interpreter and guide for about six years since I retired. I live in Takizawa City which is at the foot of Mt. Iwate, the highest mountain in Iwate Prefecture. My hobby is playing table tennis once a week. I’m not a competitive player, I’m just having fun. I also play go, a board game. The main guides are a guide to Hiraizumi’s cultural heritage and a guide to cruise ship tours in Aomori and Iwate Prefecture. I’ve experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, so I can talk about things like that. I try to convey Japanese culture and society to people overseas in an easy-to-understand way as much as possible.

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    Jul 19, 2025
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    Sep 16, 2024
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    Hitoshi Ohata hat uns eine interessante Führung gegeben. Er hat viel Erfahrung und geht auf individuelle Wünsche ein.
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Nintendo

    Tokyo in One Day: Nintendo

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:45 Guests disembark, immediately head to Tsurumi Station by taxi.
    • 14:50 Board the Keihin-Tohoku Line from Tsurumi Station and arrive at Tokyo Station.
    • 15:05 Stroll along Inui-dori, which is being specially opened to the public, from the Inui Gate of the Imperial Palace.
    • 15:30 Exit from Hanzomon Gate, then enter the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace via the Kitahanebashi Gate and stroll.
    • 16:10 Exit from Otemon Gate and head to Akihabara by taxi.
    • 16:30 After arriving at Akihabara, spend about an hour visiting Pokemon card shops.
    • 17:30 Take the subway from Akihabara to Shibuya. (Due to rain, we canceled the planned Tokyo Tower sightseeing and decided to go to the official Nintendo store in Shibuya.)
    • 18:30 Arrive at Shibuya, experience actually crossing the Scramble Crossing.
    • 18:50 Arrive at Nintendo, shopping
    • 19:20 Finished shopping, decided to return to the ship.
    • 19:55 Arrive at Tsurumi Station, put guests in a taxi and disband.

    Title: What's a Private Cruise-Port Day Tour of Tokyo Like, from Yokohama to the Imperial Palace? A Licensed Guide's Report The tour was for the group. One member of the party chose to stay near Yokohama for sightseeing rather than continuing to Tokyo, and did not disembark. Although it was unfortunately rainy, I believe the guests enjoyed strolling through both the Inui-dori Avenue and the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. (I am not sure whether this was a joke or an actual expression, but they said it was "lucky weather" — meaning that although the rain was a slight inconvenience, fewer visitors came, so it was less crowded and therefore lucky.) They were moved by how beautiful the Imperial Palace was. The group also seemed very satisfied with Akihabara and Shibuya.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTsurumi～Tokyo440JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Tsurumi440JPY
    Section 3OtherAkihabara～Shibuya210JPY
    Total1,090JPY

    Tour Report by Toshi

    I have worked as a diplomat for 48 years until last year(2024), so I think I am good at explaining anything about Japan in English. Though I’m a novice as tour guide, l promise that I will make detailed and thorough preparations for guiding you and to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. I myself like to experience various means of transportation and interested in local culture, history and food. You may be a bit concerned about my age(71 years old), but I am quite fit for work. Just to prove this I wish to say that I played 5 rounds of golf this summer month of August, 2025.

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    Apr 16, 2026
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    Oct 25, 2025
    Julia_G
    Tokyo gardens and museums.
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    Superb must see
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    Very scenic and beautiful trip… Mr Toshi…

    Oct 7, 2025
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    Lots of walking. We are…
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meet at Hakone Yumoto Kajikaso→Bus→11:30 Hakone Glass Forest Museum→12:30 Lunch at Togendai→14:00 Owakudani→15:30 Togendai→Pirate Ship→Motohakone→Bus→16:45 Say goodbye at Hakone Yumoto Station
    • 16:15

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Hakone Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report We met at an inn near Hakone-Yumoto Station, and our first stop was the Hakone Museum of Glass. The guests, visiting from North America, enthusiastically took photos at many photo spots. The highlight of the day was Owakudani, which we visited after lunch. For the photos, the guests stripped down to their T-shirts, and on my cue as the guide, everyone jumped at the same time. Everyone seemed thrilled with the dynamic photos. Unfortunately, Mount Fuji was not visible that day, but we shared a big laugh as I suggested we go to a spot where Mount Fuji can be seen on a clear day and imagine it in our minds. It was a lively Hakone tour from start to finish.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Hakone Yumoto Station6,000JPY
    Section 2Free PassHakone Yumoto Station～Hakone Glass Forest Museum0JPY
    Section 3Free PassHakone Glass Forest Museum～Togendai0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTogendai～Owakudani0JPY
    Section 5Free PassOwakudani～Togendai0JPY
    Section 6Free PassTogendai～Motohakone Port0JPY
    Section 7Free PassMotohakone～Hakone Yumoto0JPY
    Total6,000JPY

    Tour Report by Kaz

    My name is Kazunori Honma, I live in Odawara city near Hakone facing Pacific Ocean, so I am familiar with Mt. Fuji and Hakone area. In particular, nature, history, culture and food in the region are my specialty. I know a lot of Shinto shrines, temples, and hiking trails. Plus, I love art, so I am able to guide you to a wide variety of art museums in Mt. Fuji and Hakone area. If you are an art lover, you will be able to spend a fulfilling time with me.
    I thoroughly make preparations for your interests and needs to satisfy you with all my effort in advance. I’m sure you will definitely be happy with spending a day with me.

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    Sep 25, 2026
    scottrE3713WR
    Great Mt. Fuji experience!
    Tripadvisor review: Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    Kaz was amazing! Great communication before…

    Aug 27, 2026
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    Great Day in Shimizu
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    Jun 4, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Port Pick-Up: Shizuoka Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Great views of Mt Fuji and local tea
    We had…

    May 28, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: JR Hiroshima Station & JR Ferry

    Hiroshima in One Day: JR Hiroshima Station & JR Ferry

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

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Pick up at hotel
    • 8:21 JR Hiroshima Station
    • 8:49 JR Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 9:10-9:20 JR Ferry
    • Arrive at Miyajima
    • Lunch, Itsukushima Shrine, Omotesando Shopping Street, and more
    • 13:10-15:45 Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum via World Heritage Sea Route
    • 15:45-16:00 Travel by taxi
    • 16:00 Disband at Hiroshima Station

    Title: What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. The day was full of rain and cold, a complete change from the spring-like weather of just a couple of days earlier, so on Miyajima I chose an itinerary that did not require much walking and selected places that are not usually visited, which they enjoyed. After arriving at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum via the World Heritage Sea Route from Miyajima, since one of the guests had already experienced this facility and wished for the other to experience it as a learning opportunity, we ended up allotting more visiting time here than usual.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima～Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 2JGA Pre-Approved FeeMiyajima Port～Peace Park1,200JPY
    Section 3TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Total2,040JPY

    Tour Report by Hiroshi

    Welcome to Hiroshima.
    My name is Hiroshi Tsuji, a licensed guide based in Hiroshima and Miyajima. My family has been connected to Miyajima for more than 300 years, and I am pleased to share the history, culture, and daily life of this unique island with visitors from around the world. Please feel free to call me Hiroshi.
    With a background in outdoor sports—including rock climbing, scuba diving, and long-distance triathlons—I have completed several Ironman races abroad. I studied in Kyoto and later worked in management at a publicly listed company, which allowed me to live in many different regions of Japan and develop a deeper understanding of the country’s diverse culture and history.
    In Hiroshima, I guide guests through the Peace Memorial Park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, and share perspectives on the history of Hiroshima and modern Japan.
    In Miyajima, I introduce Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen, the island’s beautiful scenery, and its local cuisine. As someone whose family has been connected to Miyajima for generations, I also enjoy sharing local insights and experiences that offer a more personal connection to the island’s culture and way of life.
    I look forward to welcoming you to Hiroshima and Miyajima.
    Hiroshi

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Otemachi Station & Sakuradamon Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Otemachi Station & Sakuradamon Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:00 Hotel, Ginza-itchome Station
    • 12:30 Arrive at Sakuradamon Station, tour the Imperial Palace
    • 13:15 Arrive at Otemachi Station
    • 14:00 Arrive at Asakusa Station, sightseeing (Sumida River embankment, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple)
    • 15:00 Arrive at Asakusa Station
    • 15:30 Arrive at Meiji-jingumae Station, sightseeing (Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street)
    • 16:40 Arrive at Harajuku Station
    • 16:50 Arrive at Shibuya Station, sightseeing (Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
    • 17:10 Disband
    • 12:50 Arrive at Sakuradamon Station
    • 13:10 Arrive at Higashi-ginza Station, to the hotel

    Title: What Can You See on a One-Day Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Harajuku, and Shibuya Body: [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private one-day Tokyo tour for a group visiting Japan from Oceania. The first destination was the Imperial Palace, where I explained not only structural features such as the moats and stone walls but also its history as the former Edo Castle and its present role as the Imperial Palace. The guests seemed deeply impressed by its historical transformation and its scenery. Afterwards, we traveled by subway to Asakusa. Since the cherry blossoms along the Sumida River embankment were not yet in full bloom, we prioritized visiting Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street, and Senso-ji Temple, allowing the guests to experience a traditional Japanese atmosphere. We then continued by subway toward Harajuku. The guests were struck by the contrast between the solemn atmosphere of Meiji Shrine and the lively, youthful energy of Takeshita Street. Next, we moved on to Shibuya to see the Scramble Crossing and the Hachiko statue. They appeared especially moved by the story of Hachiko, who continued to wait for his master. The guests mentioned that the rain had grown heavier and that they were tired, having arrived at Haneda Airport early that morning. They requested to have a meal at a restaurant and return to their hotel early. With their agreement, we concluded the tour earlier than originally planned. Although it was their first day of sightseeing in Japan, the guests showed strong interest in each site, and overall they appeared very satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGinza-itchome～Sakuradamon180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Shibuya160JPY
    Total780JPY

    Tour Report by Toshi

    Self-Background

    During my university years, I lived in a dormitory for four years and had the opportunity to live with many international students.
    Of course, we spoke English.
    After graduating from university, I started working as an English teacher at a junior high school.
    I was able to have a fun teaching life while interacting with many students. During that time, I continued to study English on my own and obtained the pre-1st grade English proficiency test.
    After that, I worked for the Board of Education as a supervisor in charge of English education, and then managed a school as a vice principal, and later principal.
    After retiring from teaching, I took the TOEIC (L&R) and achieved my highest score of 945.
    I also obtained a license as a national guide-interpreter, and began working as a guide for overseas visitors in English.
    Currently, I guide tourists to several places around the country.
    Many customers have told me that I am a good guide, saying that my guidance is easy to understand and that I have a lot of knowledge about sightseeing spots and history.
    Furthermore, I will continue to improve my skills and make efforts to give you a better experience in Japan, so please come and enjoy your trip in Japan with me.

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