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  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 11:00 In front of the hotel　Tour start
    • Transfer　Bus　Hashibacho
    • AM 11:30-PM 12:30 Strolling around Higashi Chaya District　Utasu Shrine　Hakuichi　Gold leaf ice cream
    • Transfer　Bus　Kenrokuen-shita
    • PM 12:45 -13:45 Kutani ware shop　Kanazawa Castle Park　　Hishi Yagura　Gojukken Nagaya　Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura tour
    • Transfer　Walk　Nagamachi Samurai District　　Via Gyokusen-in, Oyama Shrine
    • PM 14:00-14:50 Nagamachi Samurai District　Shopping at cutlery shop
    • Transfer　Bus　Tour ends at Kanazawa Station

    Title: What's a Private Kanazawa Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a visitor from Europe. They had been traveling as part of a group but chose to explore independently and join the tour on their own. At the start of the tour, they mentioned that they had visited Kenrokuen Garden on their own the previous day, and that they hoped to buy craft souvenirs for their family, as well as a kitchen knife for themselves if they could find one they liked. Based on these wishes, I planned an itinerary that would let us visit shops offering those items. They found a Kutani-yaki piece they liked at a shop near Kenrokuen Garden, and at a shop in the Nagamachi district they spent about 30 minutes carefully choosing before purchasing a kitchen knife they were very happy with.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKanazawa Station／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Hashibacho／Hokuriku Railroad Bus220JPY
    Section 2BusHashibacho／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Kenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle／Hokuriku Railroad Bus220JPY
    Section 3BusKorinbo／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Kanazawa Station／Hokuriku Railroad Bus220JPY
    Total660JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
    matthewsY2654UC
    Highly recommended!
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    Yoshi is an exceptional guide where he took us…

    Sep 28, 2026
    751juergend
    Perfect day in Kanazawa
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    Yoshi was the perfect guide, very…

    Sep 27, 2026
    karen_f
    YOSHI san was incredible!
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    YOSHI met us at our…

    Sep 19, 2026
    Plumb72
    A morning in Kanazawa
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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

    • 0930 Meet at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba (1 min from Yurikamome Daiba Station)
    • 1010 Okachimachi, Ameyoko, Shogitai Monument, Hanazono Shrine, Kiyomizu Kannon-do
    • 1130 Asakusa, Azumabashi, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine
    • 1250 Otemachi, Otemon Gate, Tatsumi Yagura, Gyoko-dori Avenue, Maru Building Pine Piles, Tokyo Station
    • 1340 See off at Shimbashi Station and disband

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tour in Spring? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who had arrived in Japan for the first time the previous night. They live in different regions during different seasons and had come from one of them this time. Their connecting flight had been delayed, and the journey had taken nearly a full day, so they were somewhat tired. They mentioned they would go food hopping the following evening, and the day after that they planned to board a cruise ship from Yokohama. In our earlier conversation, the guests had expressed a wish to see cherry blossoms, but the Somei-Yoshino were less than one-third in bloom. However, the weeping cherry trees beside Keisei Station at Ueno Park and in front of the Hozomon Gate at Sensoji Temple were nearly in full bloom, which delighted the guests. Since one of the guests had some difficulty going up and down stairs, we used elevators and escalators as much as possible. The Imperial Palace was lively with the special public opening of the Inui Gate, but as a short rest was needed, we took a break beside a Starbucks. Afterward, we strolled through the Marunouchi area. The guests had also considered a walk in Ginza in the morning, but decided to rest at the hotel instead, so I saw them off at Shimbashi Station, ending the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainDaiba～Shimbashi330JPY
    Section 2TrainShimbashi～Okachimachi200JPY
    Section 3SubwayUeno～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 4SubwayAsakusa～Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 5TrainTokyo～Shimbashi160JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by Ted

    I had worked in the international business scene for over 40 years and traveled to North America and European countries over 1000 days.
    After I retired from the business, I traveled to most of the major sightseeing spots in all 47 prefectures in Japan.

    My guide is starting from a brief history of the site where I am going to guide. I usually add a briefing about Japanese culture based on religions, such as Shinto Shrine and Buddhist temples. A geographic background behind the history is also important.
    My course includes 4 to 5 (in 6 hours) sites from the following depending on where I will pick the guests up;
    – Senso ji Temple
    – Kappabashi Kitchenware Market
    – Tokyo Skytree
    – Ueno Park
    – Nezu Shrine
    – Imperial Palace outer park
    – Tokyo Central Station, Marunouchi historic district
    – Tsukiji Fish Market
    – Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
    – Ginza
    – Odaiba
    – Hama Rikyu Garden
    – Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
    – Roppongi
    – Meiji Shrine
    – Harajuku & Takeshita Street
    – Shibuya
    – and Any of your interest.

    I am happy to introduce Japanese Manga/Anime cultures such as Akihabara, Nakano Broadway and Ghibli related sites.
    Travelling along the JR central line where guests can stopover at major animation studios (it is not accepted to visit the inside). The majority of animation studios such as TMS Entertainment, SUNRISE, A1 Pictures etc. are located in this area. Suginami Animation museum, Studio Ghibli and Ghibli Museum are also located.
    Guests can feel old houses in the Spirited Away scene in the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

    I can also provide a pilgrimage to the sacred place (shooting location) for the Shinkai Makoto animation movies such as Your name, Weathering with you, and Suzume.

    Another interesting feature is to visit authentic Japanese style pub meals such as Yakitori, Karaage, and Sushi etc.
    Asakusa Hoppy Street, Ameyoko Street, Yurakucho, Shimbashi, Shinjuku Golden gai, Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho are nice to visit.

    A Sake tasting at Sake Cellar can be an option.

    In addition to the above, I am available in the neighboring cities.

    Kawagoe is an old town developed in the 17th century. It has very close relationship with the Edo central government. Kawagoe castle ruins, Kitain temple and 500 Buddha statues will welcome the guests.
    These areas are renovated and provide an old days atmosphere.
    Japanese style sweets food stands will fascinate the guests.
    Kawagoe is about 1 – 1.5 train trip from Tokyo.

    Kamakura is the first Samurai worriers government established in the late 12th century.
    The Buddhism are introduced to Japan in the 6th century, and flourished at Nara and Kyoto later. A newer Buddhism sect such as Zen has well developed at Kamakura area.
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Gigantic Buddha statue at Kotokuin Temple and the flower temple Hasedera Temple are must-see.
    Kamakura is about 1 – 1.5 train trip from Tokyo.

    I am also happy to develop any other site the guests have interest.

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    Sep 24, 2026
    Leslie_R
    Good tour on first day
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    Ted, our guide was…

    Jul 2, 2026
    Susan M
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    Family fun in Tokyo.
    A wonderful day. Ted customized our tour…

    Jun 26, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Educational with kind, generous guide
    My teenage sons and I learned…

    Jun 14, 2026
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    Can’t believe all that we got to see in 6 hours
    We…

  • Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens & Ginza

    Tokyo in One Day: East Gardens & Ginza

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 10:40 East Gardens
    • 12:30 Lunch @ Asakusa Gonpachi & Sensoji Temple & Asakusa Shrine
    • 14:10 Ueno
    • 15:20 Ginza (Intersection)
    • 16:00 Disband @ Shibuya

    What Can You See on a Private Cherry Blossom Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe, and their main goal for this visit was to see the cherry blossoms. I first took them to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. I had explained in advance that you cannot view the palace up close the way you can at other famous palaces abroad, but since only the ruins of the castle keep remain, they seemed a little disappointed. Even so, they took many photos in the Ninomaru Garden and enjoyed themselves. After that, we went to Senso-ji Temple, where they selected and purchased various jinbei (traditional summer garments) as gifts at the Nakamise shopping street. We walked along the row of cherry trees in Ueno Park, then saw the Ginza crossing, and parted ways at the Hotel in Shibuya.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShibuya～Otemachi (Tokyo)210JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 4SubwayUeno～Ginza180JPY
    Section 5SubwayGinza～Shibuya210JPY
    Total1,070JPY

    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
    Darrin_T
    Tokyo Tour with Rumi
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    Local tour guide Rumi took…

    Sep 29, 2026
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    Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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    Our guide was Rumi…

    Sep 25, 2026
    Frances_K
    Rumi was a wonderful…
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    Rumi was a wonderful guide that provided…

    Sep 19, 2026
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    Tokyo highlights
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    Rumi was very…

  • Kobe Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kobe Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kobe Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 08:30 Meet @ Kobe Port Terminal
    • 2. 08:50 @ Kobe Harborland
    • 3. 09:20 @ Sorakuen Garden
    • 4. 10:05 @ Kitanocho Ijinkan Street
    • 5. 10:35 @ Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Ropeway Sanroku Station
    • 6. 11:05 @ Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
    • 7. 12:40 Lunch @ Kura Sushi Kasuganomichi Branch
    • 8. 13:30 Disband @ Kobe Port Terminal

    What Can You See on a Private Kobe Tour Before a Cruise Departure? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. The tour was originally planned from 9:00 to 15:00, but because the guests' cruise ship was departing at 15:00, we changed the schedule to run from 8:30 to 14:00. Also, since many facilities open only after 9:00, we started the tour from Kobe Harborland. The weather was lovely that day, and we pleasantly toured Harborland, Sorakuen Garden, and the Kitano Ijinkan foreign residences district, then went to the base station of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway. However, there was a long line of people waiting for the elevator here. The guests said, "We don't want to wait long, so let's go somewhere else," so we headed to our next destination, the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. The guests learned in detail about the sake brewing process, enjoyed a tasting that included junmai daiginjo sake, and purchased the Japanese sake they wanted as well as a gift for family. It was just about lunchtime. The guests said, "We'd like to eat sushi and sashimi," so we went to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant and had a meal. The guests enjoyed their meal here. There was a plan to go shopping afterward, but the guests wished to return to the cruise ship, so we headed back to the port terminal and ended the tour a little early. The guests were very pleased.

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    Tour Report by Norio

    Hello, my name is Norio Oki, a Government-Certified Tour Guide in Japan.
    I specialize in guiding visitors through the beautiful and historic regions of Himeji and Kobe.

    My expertise includes Japanese history, traditional culture, castles, and sake. I enjoy sharing not only facts, but also the stories and spirit behind each place.

    In Himeji, I offer guided tours of Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, and Nadagiku Sake Brewery.
    In Kobe, I guide guests through the Nada Sake Breweries area, Mt. Rokko, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Harborland, Meriken Park, the Kitano District, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and the lively Motomachi Shopping Street.

    Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or local experiences, I will create a personalized tour tailored to your interests.

    If you’re planning to visit Himeji or Kobe, I would be delighted to be your guide.
    I look forward to meeting you soon!

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Kobe 4hr guided tour
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    Norio pickup us up ontime &…

    Sep 17, 2026
    jacquelinecI8863UY
    No rush beautiful walking tour.
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    We had a wonderful time. Norio…

    Sep 15, 2026
    niy679
    Kobe day trip
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    We had an amazing tour with Norio. He…

    Jul 7, 2026
    77guye
    The best way to experience Himeji Castle
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    What a great way to…

  • Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Kyoto Imperial Palace Garden

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Kyoto Imperial Palace Garden

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 7:15-8:10 @ Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 8:45-10:00 @ Sagano Arashiyama
    • 10:30-11:30 @ Nijo Castle
    • 11:45-12:45 @ Kyoto Imperial Palace Garden
    • 13:00 Dismissal @ Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Store

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kyoto Imperial Palace The guests were a group visiting from North America. To avoid crowds as much as possible, we began with a stroll around Fushimi Inari. Since the guests were students, I mentioned that the auxiliary shrine, Higashimaru Shrine, is dedicated to the deity of academics, and the whole group offered their prayers there. At Nonomiya Shrine in Arashiyama, which is known for blessings related to safe childbirth and children, one of the guests dedicated an ema votive plaque and received a goshuin stamp. Originally, the plan was to explore Nijo Castle and then Gion, but since the guests had already visited Gion on a separate tour the previous day, they said they would rather go to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. So we changed our plans on the spot and headed to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Konoe cherry blossoms at Kyoto Gyoen were in full bloom, which delighted the guests greatly, but unfortunately the Kyoto Imperial Palace itself was closed, and we were unable to view the interior. Even though it was a sudden change, it was a painful mistake to have taken them there without checking the viewing status, and I deeply regret it. After strolling through Kyoto Gyoen, the guests asked me to recommend a tea house where they could drink matcha, so I guided them to a nearby traditional Japanese confectionery tea room, Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo, and we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGojo (Kyoto Municipal)～Kyoto220JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 3TrainInari～Sagano Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 4TrainSagano Arashiyama～Nijo200JPY
    Section 5SubwayNijo～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 6SubwayNijojo-mae～Imadegawa220JPY
    Total1,250JPY

    Tour Report by Kaz

    Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

    My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

    I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

    I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
    I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

    I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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    May 19, 2026
    498stephenq
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    An enjoyable visit
    Really enjoyed our visit with Kaz. Friendly, informative, and…

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Kyoto morning tour with Kaz
    Kaz (Kazuhiro) guided my family in historic…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Great Historical Perspective
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    Yoshida was excellent, he had a great knowledge of…

    Sep 29, 2025
    Jea L
    Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kaz
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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. 11:00 Meet at Hilton Tokyo
    • 2. 11:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 13:30 Imperial Palace Outer Garden & East Garden
    • 4. 15:00 Lunch @ Otemachi
    • 5. 16:15 Asakusa
    • 6. 17:10 Disband @ Asakusa

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa Body: We met as scheduled at the Hotel in Shinjuku slightly before the meeting time. The morning rain had mostly cleared, and we headed to JR Shinjuku Station. When we tried to buy a Suica together at the ticket machine, the guest was not quite sure, but it turned out they had already purchased 3,000 yen of Mobile Suica on their phone, so we used that and started the tour. At Meiji Shrine, the guest repeatedly praised the atmosphere surrounded by forest, made a proper prayer, bought an omamori charm, and also bought an ema plaque to write a wish. Fortunately there was a wedding taking place, and they were very pleased to be able to take photos up close. At the Imperial Palace, we went aiming for the "Inui Street" walkthrough, where early-blooming cherry blossoms were out, and the guest happily took photos. Likewise at the East Gardens, they were very satisfied with the fully-bloomed early cherry blossoms and took photos. Because we started late, we had a late lunch, but at Otemachi they had katsu curry and katsudon, nearly finishing both and enjoying them very much. For our final stop in Asakusa, we were a bit short on time and had to move quickly, but they enjoyed the view of the Sumida River from Azumabashi Bridge (the cherry blossoms here were not yet out) and the view of the Asahi Beer headquarters, then went from Kaminarimon Gate through Nakamise to the main hall of Sensoji Temple, which I believe they found satisfying. On the way back, the guest wanted to stop by Akihabara. The official tour had already concluded, but since taking the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Suehirocho matched my own way home, we rode together and parted inside the train at Suehirocho Station. I handed over a printed set of directions for the route from Suehirocho back to the Hotel in Shinjuku, and the guest seemed reassured as they headed off to Akihabara.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Harajuku160JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae210JPY
    Section 3SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa290JPY
    Total660JPY

    Tour Report by Mac

    Hello, I’m Masaaki Kurata. I have been conducting walking tours in Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka and the East Garden of Imperial Palace since I joined an English guide volunteer club in 2016. I worked for 2 U.S. based companies in Tokyo for 41 years and retired in 2023. I developed good communication skills with people from other countries in my long career in those 2 companies. I was born in the suburb of Tokyo and I’m familiar with Tokyo pretty much. Since I retired and do not work for a company any longer, I can be flexible in making itineraries. I really want to make tourists happy by making fun and interesting communication.

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    Jun 5, 2026
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    Extraordinary submersion into Japanese history and culture~
    What an extraordinary 6 hr…

    Apr 27, 2026
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    Mac was a very good tour…
    Mac was a very good tour…

    Apr 23, 2026
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    Exceptional Private Guide – Discovering the Hidden Side of Tokyo
    We had…

    Apr 2, 2026
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    Highly recommended tour
    Excellent friendly guidance from Mac. He greeted us at…

  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera & Chishaku-in

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera & Chishaku-in

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel Meet(@Resol Kyoto)
    • 8:30-9:20 Transfer (City Bus; Gojo → Gojozaka)
    • 9:20-10:40 Kiyomizu-dera visit (including Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Koshin-do, Yasaka Pagoda)
    • 10:40-11:00 Yasaka Shrine visit
    • 11:00-11:30 Transfer (City Bus; in front of Yasaka Shrine → Keihan Shichijo)
    • 11:30-12:20 Lunch (@VegOut / near Keihan Shichijo)
    • 12:20-12:30 Transfer (on foot; restaurant → Sanjusangendo)
    • 12:30-13:20 Sanjusangendo visit
    • 13:20-13:30 Transfer (on foot; Sanjusangendo → Chishaku-in)
    • 13:30-14:30 Chishaku-in visit
    • 14:30 Tour end We parted with the guests in front of Chishaku-in.

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Temple Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, and Chishaku-in The guests were visitors from Oceania, and it was their first time in Japan. They were very interested in Japanese architecture. I guided them to Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, and Chishaku-in. I made an effort to explain as much as I could about Japanese architecture, including the cliff-hanging construction of Kiyomizu-dera and the earthquake-resistant structure of Sanjusangendo. Among the highlights, one of the guests was most impressed by the cliff-hanging construction of Kiyomizu-dera, while another was most struck by the 1,001 statues of Kannon at Sanjusangendo.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusGojo (Kyoto Municipal)～Gojozaka / Kyoto Municipal Bus230JPY
    Section 2BusGion / Kyoto Bus～Keihan Shichijo / Queen Line230JPY
    Total460JPY

    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
    Elie_S
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Wonderful and informative walking tour with Michi
    We had a lovely…

    Jul 19, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Kyoto temple tour
    Our Kyoto guided tour (Aioi Michiharu) was a…

    Jul 16, 2026
    Abby_M
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour. Highly recommend
    Michi our guide was excellent!…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto gems
    Michi was incredibly courteous and informative.…

  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Mount Shosha / Engyoji & Food court inside Himeji

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Mount Shosha / Engyoji & Food court inside Himeji

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet @ JR Himeji Station
    • 10:30 @ Mount Shosha / Engyoji Temple
    • 12:45 @ Koko-en Garden
    • 13:15 @ Himeji Castle (from the outside only)
    • 14:00 @ Food court inside Himeji Station

    Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Himeji and Mount Shosha Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Body: The guests were visitors from North America. Since walking was difficult for one of them, we proceeded at a relaxed pace throughout the day. At Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha, some of the guests waited at spots that involved stairs rather than climbing them. They were very interested in visiting the buildings that served as a major filming location for the Hollywood film "The Last Samurai," starring Tom Cruise. They also showed great interest in the autographed cards of Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe displayed at the ropeway station. I shared some episodes from the time of filming, which they greatly enjoyed. Unfortunately, due to the walking condition and the extra time we spent at our first stop, Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha, we were only able to stay about 15 minutes at Himeji Castle. They said they would very much like to visit again. After the tour, the guests wished to have a light meal before heading to Okayama, so I recommended "Ekisoba," a Himeji specialty (Chinese-style noodles in Japanese dashi), at the food court inside Himeji Station, where we parted ways. When I presented one of the guests with a handmade drawstring pouch made by [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide's sister, they were very interested and delighted. The guests kindly said, "When you visit San Francisco, I will guide you for free," which was a warm and heartwarming remark that made me very happy. Today's driver was very polite and friendly, both in driving and in manner, and was also very knowledgeable about the local area.

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    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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  • Tokyo in One Day: Hamarikyu Gardens & Tokyo Tower

    Tokyo in One Day: Hamarikyu Gardens & Tokyo Tower

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　 Meet up @ Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
    • 09:40　Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 11:00　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:20　Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho
    • 13:30　Tokyo Tower
    • 15:15　Disband @ Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Hamarikyu, Meiji Shrine, and Tokyo Tower The guests were a group from Europe, visiting Japan for the second time. They had come to Japan as part of a five-month round-the-world cruise tour. At Hamarikyu Gardens, unfortunately the cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed much, but the guests seemed impressed by the beautiful Japanese garden. At Meiji Shrine, they listened with great interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples, as well as about Emperor Meiji and the Meiji Restoration. At Tokyo Tower, they appeared impressed by the magnificent views of Tokyo. Since the guests indicated that lunch was not needed, we did not set aside time for lunch. As I accommodated the guests' wishes throughout, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTokyo International Cruise Terminal～Shiodome330JPY
    Section 2SubwayShiodome～Yoyogi220JPY
    Section 3TrainYoyogi～Harajuku160JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku160JPY
    Section 5SubwayShinjuku～Kamiyacho290JPY
    Section 6SubwayKamiyacho～Shimbashi180JPY
    Section 7TrainShimbashi～Tokyo International Cruise Terminal330JPY
    Total1,670JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Nezu Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Nezu Shrine

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    March, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • Meet at Hotel at 8:00 (hotel change)
    • 9:00 Nezu Shrine
    • 10:30 Shibamata Taishakuten, Suikeien Garden. Kusa dango on the approach path
    • 12:30 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine. Lunch is katsudon
    • 14:00 Disband at Sumida Park

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Tokyo's Nezu, Shibamata, and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The private tour departed from Shinjuku at 8:00. Since I was concerned about the rush hour, I avoided the Chuo Line and instead used the Toei Shinjuku Line and the Chiyoda Line to reach Nezu. I was glad the trains were not crowded. Because it was early in the morning, Nezu Shrine had almost no visitors, and the guests were able to enjoy the quiet atmosphere. We then headed to Shibamata Taishakuten by bus from Kanamachi. I think it was a good experience to ride a local bus with no other tourists. It was my first time guiding at Taishakuten, so I felt nervous, but the guests were able to take their time admiring the wonderful carvings of the Nitenmon Gate and the main hall. At Suikeien Garden, they immersed themselves in the serene atmosphere of the Japanese garden. It was great to see both a temple and a garden in Shibamata. Asakusa, in complete contrast to Shibamata Taishakuten, was very crowded, which seemed to surprise them. However, they said it was good to experience both. For lunch, they enjoyed katsudon at a local restaurant in Asakusa. On the way back, we visited Sumida Park, but the cherry blossoms were only about ten percent in bloom. From there, I introduced the bridge connecting to the Skytree, and the tour came to an end.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku～Nezu370JPY
    Section 2SubwayNezu～Keisei Kanamachi420JPY
    Section 3BusKeisei Kanamachi～Shibamata Taishakuten / Keisei Bus230JPY
    Section 4TrainShibamata～Asakusa380JPY
    Total1,400JPY

    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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