Kagawa in One Day: Miyanoura Port Bus

Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

11:25 Miyanoura Port [Meet]
11:30 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
by town bus (Special Delivery Bus)
11:40 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
11:45 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by Benesse shuttle bus
11:52 Chichu Art Museum Bus Stop
12:00~13:15 Chichu Art Museum
13:20~13:35 A light lunch at the Ticket Center of the museum (The guests did not want to have a normal lunch)
13:40 Chichu Art Museum Bus Stop
by Benesse shuttle bus
13:42 Lee Ufan Museum Bus Stop
13:45~14:15 Lee Ufan Museum and Valley Gallery
on foot
14:30~15:35 Benesse House Museum and Outdoor Art Works (including “Yellow Pumpkin”)
on foot
15:45 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by town bus (Special Delivery Bus)
15:55 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
15:55 Miyanoura Port [Say goodbye]

What Is a Private Naoshima Art Island Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. On the day of the tour, they got off at the wrong station on the JR line traveling from Okayama to Uno, and because of the ferry connection, the start of the tour was delayed by about two hours. As soon as we met, they apologized. During that time I waited at the Naoshima ferry terminal and spent the time reviewing materials. As a result of the delay, we ended up skipping the Art House Project that had originally been planned. Fortunately, the Chichu Art Museum, which had a fixed reservation time, did not need to be changed. After the Chichu Art Museum, we were able to proceed according to the original itinerary. This was their first visit to Japan, staying in March. Their destinations included Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto, Naoshima, and back to Tokyo. During our conversation, they mentioned that a proposal had taken place at Mount Fuji, so I understood that a proposal had been made during their trip to Hakone. When I offered congratulations, they were delighted. It was a fresh experience to have the opportunity to guide them, and it seemed that the guests thoroughly enjoyed Naoshima.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Miyanoura Port／Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Tsutsujiso／Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 2	Bus	Tsutsujiso／Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Miyanoura Port／Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Total			200JPY

Tour Report by Kaji

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

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Osaka: Osaka Castle & Sumiyoshi Taisha

Osaka Instagram Spots Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meet at Osaka Port
10:00 Osaka Castle
12:15 Lunch at Chibo in Dotonbori
14:10 Sumiyoshi Taisha
15:00 Disband at the entrance of Sumiyoshi Taisha

What's a Private Day Tour of Osaka from a Cruise Ship Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today I guided a group who arrived by cruise ship. They had already visited destinations in Asia as well as Tokyo, Nagasaki, Shimizu, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. They were interested in culture and history and listened very attentively to my explanations. Although it was not yet peak season, I was surprised at how crowded both Osaka Castle and Dotonbori were. They enjoyed the okonomiyaki we had for lunch. Afterwards we headed to Sumiyoshi Taisha, which was not too crowded and was very pleasant. It was a rather chilly day, but I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Osaka Port～Tanimachi 4-chome	290JPY
Section 2	Subway	Tanimachi 4-chome～Namba (Subway)	240JPY
Section 3	Train	Namba (Nankai Line)～Sumiyoshi Taisha	240JPY
Total			770JPY

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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Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

AM 08:30 Tour starts from the hotel
Transfer by train to Sagano Arashiyama
AM 09:15 -10:40 Visit the bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple garden
Transfer by train & bus to Kinkaku-ji Temple
AM 11:20-PM 12:10 Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple
Transfer by bus and train, tour ends in front of the hotel PM 12:50

What Is a Private Family Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Until the day of the tour I had been concerned because I could not reach them by email or messaging app, but since the meeting point had been provided in detail, I decided to go straight to the meeting place. We met up without any trouble, and after confirming their preferred destinations for the tour, we got started. One of the guests seemed to have some knowledge of Buddhism. Taking into account the places the guests planned to visit on their own in the afternoon, I had been thinking about where to end the tour, but it was quite cold that day and they wanted to go to a ramen shop near their hotel, so I guided them there and the tour concluded.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Kyoto City Hall～Nijo	220JPY
Section 2	Train	Nijo～Saga-Arashiyama	200JPY
Section 3	Train	Saga-Arashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho	250JPY
Section 4	Bus	Kitano-Hakubaicho／Kyoto City Bus～Kinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 5	Bus	Kinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station)／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 6	Subway	Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station)／Kyoto City Bus～Kyoto City Hall	260JPY
Total			1,390JPY

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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Kanagawa in Half a Day: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine & Kotokuin

Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

11:20　Meet up @ JR Kamakura Station East Exit
11:50　Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
12:25　Komachi Street
12:50　Lunch @ Minemoto Komachi Street Branch (soba restaurant)
14:10　Hasedera Temple
14:50　Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
15:40　Dismissal @ JR Kamakura Station West Exit

Title: What's a Private Day Trip to Kamakura Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, and it was their first time in Japan. After sightseeing in Tokyo and Kamakura, they were planning to go on a cruise tour lasting 13 days starting in March. At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, they listened with great interest to the historical explanations about the differences between shrines and temples, as well as the Kamakura Shogunate. On Komachi-dori Street, they showed interest in the souvenir shops and enjoyed a soba lunch. At Hasedera Temple, they seemed impressed by the large statue of Kannon and the beautiful view of Sagami Bay from the observation deck. At Kotoku-in, they were amazed by the enormous Great Buddha. I responded to the guests' requests as they wished, so I believe they were satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Kamakura Station (East Exit) / Keikyu Bus～Hachimangu / Keikyu Bus	200JPY
Section 2	Train	Kamakura～Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)	200JPY
Section 3	Train	Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)～Kamakura	200JPY
Total			600JPY

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 Customized Private Tour by Car

Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

1. 9:30　Meet up＠Hotel Premier Tokyo Ginza
2. 10:00　From the car window＠National Diet Building, Jingu Gaien (tree-lined avenue, Seitoku Memorial Picture Gallery, New National Stadium)
3. 10:30　＠Meiji Shrine
4. 11:50　＠Shibuya Scramble Crossing
5. 12:20　＠Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
6. 13:00　From the car window＠Tokyo Station (Marunouchi side)
7. 13:40　Lunch＠Aoi Marushin (Asakusa)
8. 14:20　＠Sensoji Temple (Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street)
9. 14:40　Cafe break＠Starbucks Coffee
10.　15:35　Dismissal＠Hotel Premier Tokyo Ginza

Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for a Multi-Generational Group With Limited Mobility? A Licensed Guide's Report Body: The guests were a group visiting from Europe, arriving in Japan for the first time as the final destination of a cruise. Their itinerary had taken them through Asia, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea, before reaching the Port of Osaka (from which they also visited Kyoto) and finally the Port of Tokyo, after which they were scheduled to return home two days later. The members of the group all lived near one another back home. At Meiji Shrine, some of the guests happened to run into a relative who was traveling in Japan for two months, and there was a joyful surprise as they took commemorative photos together. Of the six participants on this tour, three used walking canes, and one relied on canes in both hands, using a step to board and alight from the vehicle, walking at nearly one-fifth of the usual pace. At pedestrian crossings, we could not cross in one go, so wherever there was a central island, we paused there to rest. The group was warm and considerate toward one another throughout the tour. At the same time, some of the guests were eager to see as much as possible, so at certain locations we split into two smaller groups. After paying respects at the main hall of Meiji Shrine, while I guided the more active guests to the sake barrels and the second torii gate, the others headed ahead to the parking area and browsed for souvenirs at the shop there. At Senso-ji, while the group with limited mobility took a coffee break at the Starbucks near Kaminarimon Gate, I guided the two more active guests to see the main hall and the five-story pagoda. For lunch, I recommended Aoi Marushin near Kaminarimon in Asakusa, as a place where the group could all sit together and avoid using stairs. Everyone ordered the premium tempura set, and even the eldest guest ate heartily. From the vehicle, the guests were able to see various sights including the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Meanwhile, some of the guests gathered information for the remaining two days they would spend in Tokyo. Based on their interests, I answered questions about a sushi restaurant, Shinjuku Gyoen for cherry blossom viewing, and a visit to Mishima to see Mount Fuji combined with a shinkansen experience.

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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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Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meet. After the explanation of Kamakura, depart Minato Mirai at 9:34, arrive at Hase at 10:21. Sightseeing at Goryo Shrine, Hasedera Temple, and the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Depart Hase at 13:23 and arrive at Yokohama at 14:02.
Since the Minato Mirai Line is suspended due to a power outage, board a taxi at Yokohama Station. Dismissed at 14:30.

What Is a Private Kamakura Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report At the start, the guests listened with great interest and enthusiasm to explanations about Kamakura, the shogun, the emperor, Buddhism, and Shinto. Along the Enoden railway line on the way to Goryo Shrine, I introduced a spot where residents cross the tracks to reach the entrances of their homes, which surprised the guests. At Goryo Shrine, we practiced the proper way to pay respects. At Hasedera Temple, the guests admired the compactly arranged garden, and at the Great Buddha they were satisfied by its impressive size. Since they did not have a meal, I assume they may not have been feeling their best, but they responded cheerfully throughout. When we arrived in Yokohama, we encountered a service suspension on the Minatomirai Line due to a power outage. Regrettably, the guests had to return by taxi.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Minato Mirai～Yokohama	200JPY
Section 2	Train	Yokohama～Kamakura	360JPY
Section 3	Train	Kamakura City Hall/Enoden Bus～Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)	200JPY
Section 4	Train	Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)～Kamakura	200JPY
Section 5	Train	Kamakura～Yokohama	360JPY
Total			1,320JPY

Tour Report by Hiro

I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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Osaka in One Day: Osaka Castle & Shinsaibashi

Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meet at Tempozan Passenger Terminal
10:45 at Osaka Castle (exterior only)
12:30 at Sumiyoshi Taisha
13:45 at Kuromon Market
14:45 at Dotonbori
15:30 at Shinsaibashi
16:15 Dismiss at Osaka Metro Hommachi Station

What Is a Private Osaka Tour to Sumiyoshi Taisha and Kuromon Market Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were from Oceania and moved around smoothly throughout the day. One of the guests had visited Japan several times before, and the guests took many photos at each spot. At Sumiyoshi Taisha, the guests experienced offering a prayer, picked up the small stones from the popular "Go-Dai-Riki" spot, and purchased a small amulet pouch. At Kuromon Market, the guests enjoyed sampling takoyaki, fatty tuna (toro), Japanese pickles, and sake. I presented a handmade drawstring pouch made by my sister, which the guests were very pleased to receive. Note) While heading to Sumiyoshi Taisha on the Nankai train, due to my carelessness (I was operating my mobile phone), we rode past by two stations, which inconvenienced the guests, and I felt very sorry about it. I will be sure to pay closer attention in the future.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Osaka Port～Morinomiya	290JPY
Section 2	Train	Morinomiya～Shin-Imamiya	180JPY
Section 3	Train	Shin-Imamiya～Sumiyoshi Taisha	240JPY
Section 4	Train	Sumiyoshi Taisha～Namba (Nankai Line)	240JPY
Section 5	Subway	Shinsaibashi～Hommachi	190JPY
Total			1,140JPY

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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Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

9:30 Meet at hotel　10:15 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　11:25 Kinkaku-ji Temple　12:30 Lunch (Sushi)　13:40 Kiyomizu-dera Temple　14:50 Gion　15:30 Tour ends

Can You Do a Private Family Tour of Kyoto and Arashiyama? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They completed the tour without any difficulty, staying with me throughout the day even as the younger members of the group were energetic and often moving around. They were easy to guide, gathering quickly whenever it was time to take photos. The photo was taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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Tour Report by KAZU

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

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Tokyo: Hilton Tokyo & Kiyosumi Garden

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March, 2026

Tour Itinerary

8:30 Hilton Tokyo
9:00 Omoide Yokocho, Godzilla Head, Don Quijote
9:30 Coffee break at "VERVE COFFEE ROASTER" at Shinjuku New South Exit
10:00 Self-photo shooting at "Photoism Harajuku Takeshita Street Store" on Takeshita Street
11:00 Loyal Dog Hachiko, Shibuya Scramble Crossing
11:45 Coffee break at "PARK STAND TOKYO Kiyosumi-Shirakawa" in front of Kiyosumi Park
12:20 Kiyosumi Garden
13:10 Strolling around Kuramae Station (touring general goods stores). Helping purchase a "chasen (tea whisk)" at "Mizukiya Baba Shoten"
14:10 Lunch at "Tsukiji Sushisei Shinkan"
15:00 Helping purchase sencha and matcha at "Jugetsudo Ginza Kabuki Store"
15:40 In front of "Kabukiza Tower," telling the taxi driver the guest's desired destination "The National Art Center, Tokyo," and dispersing.

What Is a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting from North America. After visiting Kyoto, they arrived in Tokyo the previous day and planned to return home the day after next. Since one of the guests was recovering and doing rehabilitation, this was arranged as a walking tour, so I made an effort to use elevators and escalators as much as possible during the guiding. As the guests wished to avoid famous tourist spots, I received a list of their preferred destinations and organized the itinerary to follow their wishes as closely as possible. Because one of the guests loves Japanese cafés, I introduced recommended cafés near the places we visited, and we took coffee breaks at two cafés.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Tochomae～Shinjuku West Exit	180JPY
Section 2	Train	Shinjuku～Harajuku	150JPY
Section 3	Train	Harajuku～Shibuya	150JPY
Section 4	Train	Shibuya～Kiyosumi-Shirakawa	210JPY
Section 5	Train	Kiyosumi-Shirakawa～Kuramae	180JPY
Section 6	Train	Kuramae～Tsukiji Market	220JPY
Total			1,090JPY

Tour Report by Bruce

Hello (Konnichiwa). My name is Masanori SUGANO. Most of my friends call me Bruce, so you can call me Bruce. It would be my pleasure to act as a guide for you as I have been a guide for over twenty years. I curate my tours to suit your quest for knowledge and make you laugh with Dad jokes as an ice breaker. I can add some of my experiences as seasoning since I’m a seasoned guide. I always gain a new perspective through my guests’ eyes, and that’s why I am passionate about my job.
You can create your own itinerary, and when we meet, you can let me know what things you want to see. I am very flexible and can go off the beaten track on your request.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to meeting you.
Thank you (Arigatou-gozaimasu).

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Tour Itinerary

1000 Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Springs (12 min from Ginza Line Tawaramachi Station) Meeting
1100 Tsukiji Outer Market
1155 Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Tatsumi Yagura Turret, Gyoko-dori Avenue, Marunouchi Building Pine Pilings, Tokyo Station
1255 Shinjuku Gyoen
1420 Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine Visit
1550 Shibuya, Hachiko Statue, Scramble Crossing
1610 Dismissal after crossing the Scramble Crossing

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who had arrived in Japan for the first time the previous night. The accommodation specified was a hotel, but the address listed corresponded to a nearby annex of the same hotel, which caused some confusion. Just before departure this morning, I received a message from the guests saying they were not sure which one it was (this may have been due to inconsistent data on the booking platform). I first went to the former and checked at the front desk, but there was no check-in record under the name. I went to the latter and asked at the front desk as well, with the same result. While I was puzzling over this, a message came in saying they were on their way, so I went over and was able to meet them at the main building. The check-in had been made under the name of one of the party, and it did not appear in the booking information. The guests told me that the night before, they had been dropped off by an arranged car at Kaminarimon and had struggled to find their way to the hotel. They would be in Tokyo for a few days, and since they had signed up for various events in the city and had many places they wanted to visit, I explained the differences between the subway and JR lines and how to ride them. Next week they would move on to Disney Resort, after which they planned to board a cruise ship. They had hoped to see cherry blossoms, but the Kawazu cherry blossoms within Sensoji Temple had already turned to leaves. Even so, the Yoko cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen were about thirty percent in bloom, which delighted them. Today they had signed up for sushi and a sake tasting in Aoyama, so I gave them some materials I had on hand about the brewing methods, classifications, and flavors of sake. Until that time, they planned to go shopping in Shibuya.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Asakusa～Tsukiji	210JPY
Section 2	Subway	Tsukiji～Nijubashimae	180JPY
Section 3	Subway	Tokyo～Shinjuku-gyoemmae	210JPY
Section 4	Train	Sendagaya～Harajuku	150JPY
Section 5	Train	Harajuku～Shibuya	150JPY
Total			900JPY

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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