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  • Kyoto in One Day: Fushimiinari by Subway and JR train & Hilton Kyoto

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimiinari by Subway and JR train & Hilton Kyoto

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:30 Hilton Kyoto, 416 Shimomaruyacho Nakagyo Ward
    • 12:00 Fushimiinari by Subway and JR train
    • 13:45 Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi
    • Sannenzaka by walking
    • Yasaka-no-to by walking
    • Gion area by walking
    • 16:20 Kinkakuji (500) by taxi
    • 17:22 Bamboo path by taxi
    • 18:20 Hilton　Kyoto
    • 　　End of the tour

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came from North America, visiting Kyoto after touring Tokyo and Hakone. They mentioned that they had neither a transportation IC card such as SUICA nor any cash, so I decided to cover any cash payments needed during the tour and settle up at the end. We ended up spending quite a lot of time at the shops around Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Since it would have felt awkward to cut a destination just because of time, especially after they had come all the way to Kyoto, we continued on to the final stop, the bamboo grove, by which time it had grown dark. At the end I had intended to settle the amounts I had covered back at their hotel, but they had no means of withdrawing cash, so we settled up by having the hotel front desk exchange dollars. Their reactions were somewhat reserved overall, but I took plenty of photos for them, so I believe they enjoyed the day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSanjo (Kyoto)～Fushimiinari240JPY
    Total240JPY

    Tour Report by Kazz

    I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!

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    Sep 25, 2026
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    Sep 21, 2026
    Laura_K
    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
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    Aug 27, 2026
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    Worth it
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    Aug 10, 2026
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  • Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①　10:00　Meet at Kintetsu Nara Station
    • ②　10:05　Itinerary explanation
    • ③　10:15　Naramachi (Nigiwai no Ie, Koshindo, etc.)
    • ④　12:00　Gangoji Temple
    • ⑤　13:45　Lunch
    • ⑥　15:00　Todaiji Temple
    • ⑦　16:20　Disband at Kintetsu Nara Station

    What's a Private Guided Tour of Nara and Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, traveling from Tokyo to Kamakura, Kyoto, and Nara, with a plan to head to Hiroshima the next day. They mentioned they would return from Hiroshima to Tokyo to take part in the Tokyo International Marathon and complete the full 42 km. They had run marathons in more than a dozen places around the world and had finally won the lottery for the Tokyo Marathon this time. The guests were cheerful and wonderful listeners. Starting from Japanese roots, we covered the history of Nara, the stories of ancient clans, the history of relocating the capital, the difference between emperors and shoguns, why Tokugawa Yoshinobu returned political power, Buddhism and Shinto, the difference between visiting a temple and visiting a shrine, Pure Land Buddhism and its schools, the difference between Pure Land and Zen, feng shui, Nyorai and Bosatsu, Jizo Bosatsu, Onmyodo, what Zen is, wabi-sabi, Hina dolls, Obon, ikebana, and stone lanterns. They were all classic questions, but before I knew it I was talking through every one of them, and related questions kept coming one after another. Over lunch, the conversation moved from kaiseki cuisine to the gut microbiome and Blue Zones, and while eating persimmon-leaf sushi we talked about Japan as a country of longevity. They were truly attentive listeners. As usual, I taught them "ookini," and they were delighted, trying it out everywhere. When they asked whether "doumo ookini" was a correct way to use it, I said it sounded a bit odd and that they did not need to add "doumo," and they laughed heartily again, saying "I see!" — that was the kind of lively mood we had. They were genuinely cheerful and thoroughly enjoying their trip. It made me think that this is truly how travel should be. I heard they run a short-term rental business, and today a message arrived from a customer, which was giving them some trouble. We had actually planned to visit Kasuga Taisha as well, but the conversation went on and on, and in the end we could not make it there, which I felt sorry about. Still, I said, "My head is completely empty now," and we all laughed together as we parted ways. They said they abstain from alcohol the day before a marathon, so right about now they must be somewhere in Hiroshima happily gulping down the beer they love.

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    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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    Jul 29, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto highlights with Kazu.
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Fantastic tour guide
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    Jun 23, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: AKIHABARA & TOKYO STATION

    Tokyo in Half a Day: AKIHABARA & TOKYO STATION

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 meet at 18F Lobby in THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA
    • 10:30 1 AKIHABARA
    • 11:15　2 KAPPABASHI
    • 12:00 3 THE IMPERIAL PALACE
    • 12:45　4 TOKYO STATION
    • 13:00　See off at Maru-biru
    • The rain continued, and the guest expressed a wish to finish early and return to the hotel.
    • All transportation was arranged by the guest via Uber.
    • Also, due to the bad weather, the guest did not take a single photo.

    Title: What Happens on a Rainy-Day Private Tour in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Akihabara and Shibuya Although the guests had agreed to the proposed itinerary in advance, after the briefing at the hotel where I met them on the day, they requested a change to an itinerary less affected by the rain. We reached a consensus around Akihabara and Shibuya, but there were further adjustments along the way, resulting in the tour route described above. Despite my pointing out the hotel's loanable umbrellas when we departed, some of the guests did not bring one, and as a result got quite wet with only a hooded jacket, leading to the decision to return to the hotel early. No photos were taken during the itinerary, so I have attached an image of the hotel taken before the meeting.

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    Tour Report by Masa

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

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

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

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

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

    I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Thank you.

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    Sep 21, 2026
    judygU2038FZ
    A wonderful time in Tokyo
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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Our tour guide, Masa, was wonderful. The tour…

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Mar 30, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:15 Meet at Kyoto Station　10:00 Board the bus at Arashiyama Nonomiya　10:25 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple　11:00 Stroll around Sagano　11:40 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　　12:50 Lunch (Sushi)
    • 13:35 Kinkaku-ji Temple　　15:00 Fushimi Inari　15:50 Tour ends at Fushimi Inari

    What Does a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Look Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They were all bright and cheerful. To match the bus schedule for Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, I moved up the meeting time at Kyoto Station by 15 minutes. As usual, the bus was full of foreign visitors, and most of them got off at the Otagi-dera-mae stop. In front of the many Buddhist statues, they happily took photos. From April, the admission fee for Otagi Nenbutsu-ji will be raised to 1,000 yen, with free entry for those aged 10 and under. Even so, I thought foreign visitors would still come. After that, we walked to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Everyone was a strong walker and had no trouble at all, and they even did some shopping along the way. By the time we reached the lunch spot after the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, we were about 20 minutes behind schedule. After that, the travel from Kinkaku-ji to Fushimi Inari took a little more time than expected, and we ended up going past the planned finishing time of 15:15. The photo was taken at Otagi Nenbutsu-ji.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 2BusNonomiya／Kyoto Bus～Atagodera-mae／Kyoto Bus230JPY
    Section 3TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Enmachi180JPY
    Section 4BusEnmachi～Kinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5OtherKinkakuji-michi～Enmachi230JPY
    Section 6TrainEnmachi～Inari200JPY
    Total1,310JPY

    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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    Sep 28, 2026
    Miguel_E
    Amazing Service
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    Sep 27, 2026
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    TrailBlazer47194
    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
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    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
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    Aug 7, 2026
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    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
    We had…

  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • PM 12:10 Tour starts in front of the Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center
    • Travel by bus to Hashiba-cho
    • PM 12:40 -13:40 Stroll through Higashi Chaya District, visit Shima and Kanpaku Sakuda (gold leaf)
    • Travel by bus to Kenrokuen
    • PM 14:00- 14:45 Visit Kenrokuen
    • PM 14:45-15:45 Visit Kanazawa Castle Park – Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
    • Travel on foot to the Nagamachi Samurai District area, where the tour ends PM 16:00

    Title: Can You See Kanazawa in 4 Hours on a Cruise Ship Stop? A Licensed Guide's Private Tour Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They had previously visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and other parts of Japan, but this was their first time on the Sea of Japan side, traveling on a cruise ship that called at Kanazawa Port for the first time this year. Because of the cruise ship's shuttle bus schedule, the tour started about 10 minutes late. Since they wished to see as many sightseeing spots as possible within a short four-hour window, I recommended a taxi, but as they preferred to keep costs lower, we used public buses instead. In the end, they explored the Nagamachi samurai district area on their own, but I believe they were able to fully enjoy the charms of Kanazawa.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKanazawa Station／Hokutetsu Bus～Hashiba-cho／Hokutetsu Bus220JPY
    Section 2BusHashiba-cho／Hokutetsu Bus～Kenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle／Hokutetsu Bus220JPY
    Total440JPY

    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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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Perfect day in Kanazawa
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    Sep 27, 2026
    karen_f
    YOSHI san was incredible!
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    Sep 19, 2026
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    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet at hotel　　11:30 Nijo Castle　　12:45 Fushimi Inari　　13:30 Short break (lunch)　14:30 Sanjusangendo　16:00 Drop off at hotel and end tour

    # What Is a Private Family Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo, and Fushimi Inari The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. It rained steadily from the morning, which was unfortunate weather. One of the guests mainly translated my explanations into their own language for the others. Some of the guests seemed to understand most of it, though it was difficult for others. Some of the guests liked soccer, and lunch was lively with talk about Japanese players (Ueda, Watanabe) who belong to soccer clubs in their region. One of the guests also knew Shinji Ono, who had played there in the past, and showed me a photo from when he recently visited. One of the guests was going to take part in the Tokyo Marathon the following week, and the rest of the group would act as support. Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo were good because you can go inside, but Fushimi Inari was outdoors, which made sightseeing a bit difficult. Even so, everyone managed to try the "Omokaru-ishi" (the wishing stone), which was nice. As I also noted in the actual tour time section, after Sanjusangendo they requested to return to the hotel once before heading out for dinner. I saw them off at the hotel and ended the tour about one hour early. The photo was taken in the garden of Sanjusangendo.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto City Hall～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 2SubwayNijojo-mae～Sanjo Keihan220JPY
    Section 3OtherSanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)～Fushimi Inari240JPY
    Section 4OtherFushimi Inari～Tofukuji180JPY
    Section 5BusTofukuji～Higashiyama Shichijo / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 6TrainShichijo～Sanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)180JPY
    Total1,270JPY

    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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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Amazing Service
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    TrailBlazer47194
    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
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    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
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    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo in One Day: Asakusa & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
    • 9:25 Went to the front of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, but it was closed today. Called a car at the Hotel but waited a little, departed at 9:50
    • 10:10 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
    • 11:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:45 Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 14:10 Disband at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

    What Is a Private Car Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The weather was very nice and warm, and traffic was light, so the car tour proceeded smoothly. The first planned stop was the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, and although I thought I had confirmed the opening days, when we arrived at the gate it was closed, so we lost some time. The next stop was Asakusa, which effectively became the first place we visited. At Asakusa, the guests first bought some snacks and enjoyed them. The next stop was Meiji Shrine, but here some of the guests found walking difficult and stayed to rest at a rest area with another member of the group. At Shinjuku Gyoen, part of the group used a wheelchair to get around, but the garden was so crowded that they could not even buy drinks, and since they wanted to return to the hotel early to have a meal, I saw them off at the hotel a bit earlier than planned, ending the tour.

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    Tour Report by Koba

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    Jul 5, 2026
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  • Kyoto Early Morning Customized Tour

    Kyoto Early Morning Customized Tour

    Kyoto Early Morning Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 08:00 Tour starts from the hotel
    • Travel by train to Sagano Arashiyama
    • AM 08:40- 10:00 Bamboo grove tour, Tenryu-ji Temple garden tour
    • Travel by train and bus to Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • AM 10:40-PM 11:30 Kinkaku-ji Temple tour
    • Travel by bus and train to Shijo
    • PM 12:10 Tour ends at Nishiki Market

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like in Early Spring? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. In Tokyo they had attended a wedding of an acquaintance, but they mentioned having had some difficulty navigating the public transportation. I asked about the places in Kyoto that they had planned to visit on their own, and I made a point of showing them how to get to as many of those places as possible during the tour. The weather was fine, and plum blossoms were beginning to open here and there. The cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed, but the guests enjoyed the early spring atmosphere of Kyoto. At the end of the tour, I took them to Nishiki Market, and before we finished I made sure to advise them that some shops there set high, tourist-oriented prices.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShijo (Kyoto Municipal)～Nijo220JPY
    Section 2TrainNijo～Saga-Arashiyama200JPY
    Section 3TrainArashiyama (Keifuku Line)～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 4BusKitano-Hakubaicho / Kyoto City Bus～Kinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5BusKinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus～Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station) / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 6SubwayKitaoji～Shijo (Kyoto Municipal)260JPY
    Total1,390JPY

    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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    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
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    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet at Andaz Tokyo
    • 9:00 Tsukiji
    • 10:15 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
    • 11:35 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 12:45 Snack @Seven Palace Building
    • 13:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 14:10 Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 14:20 Disband at Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Title: What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The weather was cloudy throughout the day, but there was no rain, and it was pleasantly mild, making for a nice day for the tour. We met on the ground floor of the Hotel, and when I asked about transportation, the guests wanted to buy a 72-hour subway pass, so I guided them through purchasing it online, and we started. At Tsukiji, they saw the market, ate fried food in the outer market area, took many photos, and seemed very satisfied. After finishing Asakusa, at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, plum blossoms were in bloom along with a few cherry blossoms, and they took many photos. After eating a snack on a subway bench, we proceeded to Meiji Shrine and Takeshita Street, and when the time came, the guests said, "We will shop here and head back on our own," so the tour ended. I received a tip.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToranomon Hills～Tsukiji700JPY
    Section 2Free PassTsukiji～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Takebashi0JPY
    Section 4Free PassOtemachi～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Total700JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

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    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    February, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 10:00 Tour starts from the hotel
    • Transfer by railway to Fushimi Inari
    • AM 10:40- PM12:00 Fushimi Inari sightseeing
    • Transfer by railway and bus to Kiyomizu-dera via Yasaka Pagoda
    • PM 12:30- PM 14:00 Kiyomizu-dera sightseeing
    • Transfer on foot to Gion
    • PM 14:20- 15:00 Kennin-ji sightseeing
    • PM 15:00 -16:00 Guide through Gion, Gion Shirakawa, and Shinbashi, tour ends at Sanjo

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America on a trip to Japan. One of them had visited Kyoto once about 20 years ago but seemed to remember very little of it. Their requests were Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, the Yasaka Pagoda, and Gion, but since they also wanted to see a rock garden, we decided to stop by Kennin-ji, which they greatly enjoyed. Photography seemed to be a shared interest, and they each photographed whatever caught their eye using an old analog camera. It was interesting to see how the subjects they chose to capture differed from one another.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto City Hall～Kyoto260JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 3TrainFushimi Inari～Tofukuji180JPY
    Section 4BusTofukuji／Kyoto City Bus～Kiyomizu-michi／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total820JPY

    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
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    Highly recommended!
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