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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 11:00 Miyajima
    • 14:00 Lunch
    • 16:00 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 18:00 Disband at Hiroshima Station

    Title: What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from Europe. This trip to Japan was planned as a gift for the group. Based on advance communication, one member preferred to skip the Peace Memorial Museum, so I adjusted the itinerary accordingly. I also introduced a recently opened restaurant on Miyajima that could accommodate the group's dietary needs, where they enjoyed a vegan mapo tofu dish and appeared very satisfied. At Daishoin Temple, I guided them through the kaidan-meguri (a walk through a dark passage beneath the altar), during which one member briefly became separated from the group. Fortunately, we were able to reunite right away without any trouble, which was a relief.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima~Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi~Nishi-Hiroshima330JPY
    Section 3BusNishi-Hiroshima Station (Koi)/Bon Bus~Atomic Bomb Dome240JPY
    Section 4BusAtomic Bomb Dome~Hiroshima240JPY
    Total1,230JPY

    Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
    But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
    I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
    I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
    I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
    Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
    Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.

    Jun 1, 2026
    John_W
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    A top day with a top guide
    My wife…

    May 27, 2026
    Annabelle_C
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima in a day
    Yuji was a great communicator…

    May 12, 2026
    satishp656
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
    Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…

    May 10, 2026
    StephanieB6076
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Incredible Experience
    We had an incredible experience visiting Hiroshima…

  • Tokyo: eyoko & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo: eyoko & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel Gracery Asakusa
    • 9:40 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Senso-ji Temple, etc.
    • 10:20 Ameyoko
    • 11:30 Shibuya Hachiko, Crossing
    • 11:50 Lunch @ Tenka Sushi
    • 12:30 Center Street, etc.
    • 13:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 14:10 Takeshita Street, Omotesando
    • 15:00 Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 16:20 Isetan, Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai, Kabukicho
    • 17:20 Dismissal @ Shinjuku West Exit Station

    What Is an 8-Hour Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe on their first day in Japan. One suitcase could not be collected at the airport and was to be delivered to the hotel the following day, which caused some concern, but the tour proceeded as planned. Although it was a long day of eight hours, the guests remained energetic throughout and seemed delighted to confirm the many places they had researched in advance. They recorded the names of the places and shops so that they could return on their own later. Lunch at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant was a first-time experience, and they enjoyed wasabi-free salmon, shrimp, squid, a California roll, beer, and mango pudding with great satisfaction. Since we had walked quite a lot before reaching Shinjuku Gyoen, I suggested a rest inside the garden, where they enjoyed Japanese tea and sweets. They were amazed at the size of each district. They asked many questions about things they were curious about regarding Japan. We were able to cover many places efficiently, so I believe they were very satisfied. I explained how to return to the hotel by subway, handed them a note, and concluded the tour.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa~Ueno180JPY
    Section 2SubwayUeno-hirokoji~Shibuya210JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 4SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Shinjuku-sanchome180JPY
    Total720JPY

    Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
    I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
    My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
    I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
    Please let me know what interests you.
    I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
    Looking forward to meeting you!!

    Jul 21, 2026
    Z222TCshannonr
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
    Our wonderful guide,…

    Jul 9, 2026
    cronima2
    Perfectly guided day
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    We had an amazing day with…

    Jul 3, 2026
    johnoD792VT
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Lovely Guide!
    Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…

    Jul 3, 2026
    71nidhim
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Imperial Palace

    Tokyo in One Day: Imperial Palace

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Hotel
    • 9:30 @Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi, Ueno Park
    • 12:00 @Imperial Palace
    • 13:30 @Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
    • 15:00 Disband @Ikebukuro Station

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo's Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I had the pleasure of guiding a tour of Tokyo for guests visiting from Europe. The guests had already completed a two-week cruise tour and wished to enjoy their free time in Tokyo before returning home the following day. Since they had already visited many sightseeing spots across the country, I showed them the morning atmosphere of Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi. They were very pleased to be able to stroll through ordinary Japanese residential neighborhoods, which they could not experience on the cruise tour. After that, they explored the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIkebukuro~Nippori180JPY
    Section 2TrainUeno~Tokyo170JPY
    Section 3OtherOtemachi~Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 4OtherShibuya~Ikebukuro180JPY
    Total740JPY

    Hi friends, I’m Seky, a tour guide in Tokyo, but I cover all over Japan, namely from Hokkaido to Kyushu. I have lived overseas for more than 15 years in total, such as US, UK, Singapore and others, and enjoyed local culture there. Back in Japan, I wish I could help travelers to Japan enjoy Japanese culture, and this is why I became a tour guide.
    In Tokyo, my favorite places are Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa, and if you are interested in fish market, I’d love to take you to the world largest Tuna auction and/or if you are sports lovers, I’ll go to ball games (baseball) too.

    May 8, 2025
    J
    jeanne_c
    Sell was very…
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sell was very knowledgeable and willing to talk…

    Mar 2, 2025
    Joe_F
    Excellent Custom Tokyo Tour
    Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour, customized to my interests, Edo period…

    Mar 1, 2025
    R2911ISjoef
    Excellent Custom Tours, Great Guides, Reasonable Prices.
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour with a friendly…

    Oct 27, 2024
    Jennifer_G
    Great day touring Tokyo !
    Viator review: Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
    We had…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel - 8:45 Ueno (Assistance with purchasing Shinkansen tickets) - 9:15 Nippori Yanaka Sendagi ー 10:30 East Gardens - 11:40 Meiji Shrine ー 12:30 Lunch ー 13:30 Shibuya ー 14:20 Hamamatsucho ー 14:45 Shiba Rikyu Dismissal
    • 14

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I received this assignment the day before and immediately began exchanging messages via a messaging app, learning about the background and the guests' wishes, and then created an itinerary that respected the previous guide's recommendations while adjusting the time allocation. Since the guests enjoyed gardens, I included the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden. I recommended the Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden with several things in mind: the guests had asked me to show them the way to teamLab Planets and Borderless, which they wanted to visit the next day, how to spend the time from 2:30, and ease of returning to the Hotel. The guests were very pleased with the local atmosphere of Yanaka, the gardens of the East Gardens, and the solemn air flowing through Meiji Shrine. We crossed the famous intersection in Shibuya and then went straight to Hamamatsucho. In front of the Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden, I explained the way to Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Azabudai Hills, the station, how to get back from Kamiyacho to Tawaramachi, and as an option the way back from Daimon, before we said goodbye. At first the guests said that explanations of history and religion could be kept light, but they seemed to have studied about Japan and were quite knowledgeable. I was glad that they showed great interest when listening to my explanations.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTawaramachi (Tokyo)~Nippori330JPY
    Section 2SubwaySendagi~Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 3SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)~Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 4SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Shibuya180JPY
    Section 5TrainShibuya~Hamamatsucho210JPY
    Total1,110JPY

    Hello, I’m Hizuru.
    I have a passion for sharing my knowledge and love for Japan with visitors from all over the world.
    After teaching English and Japanese to Elementary school and Junior high school students for about 15
    years, I got the National License of Guide and Interpreter in 2014 which allowed me to officially guide
    tourists around Japan.
    I have guided many tourists around Tokyo and its vicinities, helping them to discover the hidden gems of the
    city and learn about its rich history and traditions.
    Whether you’re interested in visiting historical landmarks, trying delicious Japanese cuisine, or experiencing
    the vibrant pop culture scene, I can tailor a tour suit your interests.
    My experience as a teacher greatly helped me in this role as I was able to efficiently communicate and engage
    with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
    I am dedicated to providing an unforgettable and insightful experience for all my guests.
    I look forward to welcoming you to in and around Tokyo and sharing the wonders of Japan with you.

    Oct 14, 2025
    vanessajK6787GS
    Great day out and about in Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Hizuru was an absolute delight.…

    May 23, 2025
    Inspire25413313092
    Tokyo walking tour 2025
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sally did a great job putting together a…

    May 3, 2025
    davidfZ3537PI
    Great tour with Hizuru!
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great private tour with Hizuru! Prior to the…

    Apr 17, 2025
    Sharon_F
    Sampling of everything in one day!
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great sampling of lots of different…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9.00 Hotel ANA Continental→9.20 Tsukiji→11.00 Asakusa, lunch→13.10 Shinjuku Gyoen→14.30 Meiji Shrine→15.40 Omotesando

    What Can You See on a Culture Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Europe who have run a construction business for many decades. They mentioned they had once worked on a building at a university. They had arrived two days earlier by plane, but due to lost baggage, they had no clothes other than what they were wearing, which was a concern given that today the first cold wintry wind of the season was forecast. The group now has children and grandchildren. Because it was Culture Day, we were able to enjoy a variety of seasonal cultural events. At Sensoji Temple we saw the White Heron Dance, at Shinjuku Gyoen we saw a chrysanthemum exhibition, and at Meiji Shrine we saw a lion dance and biwa lute performance as part of the autumn grand festival. A family funeral was being held at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. At Shinjuku Gyoen, when I explained that the Italian Garden had never come to be because of the Russo-Japanese War, one of the guests asked, "What was the cause of the Russo-Japanese War?" and I answered that it was a dispute over interests on the continent. Then I was asked about the Pacific War, and I explained that it was because Japan sought to colonize Asia. Since the group planned to visit the Nezu Museum after the tour, I took them to Omotesando and we parted ways there. They said they would visit the Tokyo National Museum the next day, then travel by ship to Kobe on Wednesday to sightsee in Osaka, stop at Hiroshima, and head to Korea. I recommended that they visit Kyoto next time.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTameike-Sanno Station / Minato-ku, Tokyo~Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa~Asakusabashi180JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusabashi~Sendagaya180JPY
    Section 5SubwayShinjuku-sanchome~Meiji-jingumae180JPY
    Section 6SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Omotesando180JPY
    Total1,190JPY

    I have been working as a tour guide once a week since the autumein 2024. I got 5 star ratings from 32 individuals or groups succesively.
    Previously, I have been working with grain business for 43 years. I was sent to a subsidiary office in New Orleans for three years.
    I love Japanese history, culture and nature and want as many viaitors as possible to know the good and beautiful things about Japan. There’s a Zen teaching that I hold dear. That is ‘Ichi-go ichie’, which means ’Treasure every encounter as it may not come again’. Looking forward to see you!

    Jul 4, 2026
    317roxaneh
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great time in Tokyo!
    We had a great day with Lance! He…

    Jul 1, 2026
    Voyager795644
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tokyo private family tour
    Our family of 5 (kids age 8, 10,…

    Jun 26, 2026
    Leslie_B
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Market, temples, Nature, and a great guide
    This tour is amazing and…

    Jun 17, 2026
    JKing275
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Tour of Tokyo
    Our guide, Lance was exceptional! He immediately contacted me…

  • Tokyo: Hilton Tokyo & Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station

    Tokyo: Hilton Tokyo & Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting point: Hilton Tokyo
    • 10:00 Hilton Tokyo
    • (Minibus)
    • 10:20 Shibuya Shibuya Sky
    • Scramble Crossing
    • 11:00 Depart Shibuya
    • (Minibus)
    • 12:00 Arrive at Tokyo Skytree
    • Asakusa Tokyo Skytree Tokyo Skytree
    • 13:30 Depart Tokyo Skytree
    • (Minibus)
    • 14:00 Arrive at Asakusa
    • Asakusa Sensoji Temple
    • Nakamise Shopping Street
    • 15:30 Depart Asakusa
    • (Minibus)
    • 11:20 Arrive at Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station
    • Shinjuku Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 12:30 Depart Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station
    • (Minibus)
    • 12:40 Arrive at Hilton Tokyo
    • 17:00 Dismissal: Hilton Tokyo

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like With a Licensed Guide? A Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from Europe. It was everyone's first visit to Japan. This time it was about a two-week trip to Japan. After arriving at Narita, they immediately flew to Kobe Airport. They traveled around Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa and other areas, and this morning flew back to Narita Airport, then arrived at the Hotel by taxi. This morning they arrived at Narita Airport from Kansai Airport and went to the Hotel by taxi. Everyone seemed a little tired. The tour took place under cloudy skies. First, we went to Shibuya Sky, which they had strongly requested to visit. Due to traffic restrictions for Halloween, I had difficulty finding a place to park. I waited at the exit of Shibuya Sky. Although it was cloudy, the guests said, "It was great to see the whole panorama of Tokyo." From here we went to Tokyo Skytree. Here too, I waited at the exit. After more time had passed than expected, we finally met up at the exit. They commented, "We enjoyed the beautiful view." From here we moved to Asakusa. As always, it was very crowded. We started from in front of Kaminarimon Gate. I explained about "Senso-ji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo," "what the five-story pagoda is for," "what Buddhism is," and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." We took commemorative photos at Kaminarimon, in front of the five-story pagoda, and at various other spots, and slowly strolled through the Nakamise shopping street. The guests asked, "What are the main religions in Japan?" "How many Buddhists are there in Japan?" "Besides Buddhism, what other religions do people follow?" and mentioned, "My family also visits temples when they return to Asia." We moved to Shinjuku Gyoen. The group leader said, "I love Japanese gardens" and "I would really like to make one in my own garden, so I want to use this as a reference," and was absorbed in taking photos here and there. They said, "My current garden at home is a lovely Victorian-era garden, but I would like to change it into a Japanese garden." During our stroll it began to rain, and we hurried to the bus. We had planned to head to Harajuku after this, but the guests said, "We have a dinner appointment with an acquaintance in Tokyo from 18:00," and "We have an early-morning Mount Fuji tour planned for tomorrow, so we would like to return to the Hotel now," so we returned to the Hotel. They also made comments and asked questions such as, "The city is so clean and there is no litter on the ground," and "Why are there no trash cans in the city?" I saw them off at the entrance of the Hotel, and we parted ways.

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

    Jul 21, 2026
    Christelle_G
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour guide
    Masa san is extremely knowledgeable and…

    Jul 1, 2026
    97TexAg
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Amazing day in Tokyo
    Masa was our tour guide. Masa was an…

    Jun 2, 2026
    Tagare S
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour and guide!
    This is a great tour, and our…

    Jun 1, 2026
    Lisa_A
    Viator review: Private Tokyo Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
    Adler Family Tour
    Our tour with Masa was…

  • Hokkaido in One Day: Goryokaku Tower & Hakodate Morning Market

    Hokkaido in One Day: Goryokaku Tower & Hakodate Morning Market

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:20 Meet at hotel
    • 9:45 Goryokaku Tower
    • 10:25 Goryokaku Park
    • 11:50 Hakodate Morning Market Lunch
    • 13:30 Board bus to Mount Hakodate summit
    • 13:55 Arrive at Mount Hakodate summit
    • 14:20 Board bus to Hakodate Station
    • 14:50 Hakodate Morning Market
    • 15:20 Board streetcar to Yunokawa Onsen
    • 15:45 Arrive at hotel, tour ends

    Title: What Is a Private Hakodate Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan from North America. Since the Mount Hakodate Ropeway was closed for scheduled maintenance during this period, I discussed the alternatives with the guests and we used the Mount Hakodate climbing bus instead. According to the timetable, there would be only about 20 minutes between arrival and the return bus, so I thought the time at the summit would be short, but because it was very windy during this season, it would not have been possible to stay long anyway, so it turned out to be just the right amount of time. After taking many photos at the summit, we came back down the mountain with the same driver, the same bus, and the same group of travelers. I had guided Hakodate tours on three consecutive occasions in late October and early November, and today the weather was the best of them all, with a magnificent view from Mount Hakodate. The photo was taken at Goryokaku Tower.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassHakodate Station~Hakodate Station600JPY
    Section 2OtherHakodate Station~Mount Hakodate summit700JPY
    Section 3OtherMount Hakodate summit~Hakodate Station700JPY
    Total2,000JPY

    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.

    Jul 24, 2026
    Trail65429092687
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Kyoto Tour
    Kazua Sumi is a very accomplished guide.He has deep…

    Jul 23, 2026
    489caelinp
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Kyoto Guided Tour
    My friend and I had a great experience…

    Jul 16, 2026
    margaretsM7923ON
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Great way to see Kyoto
    Wonderful tour and exceptional guide.

    Jul 9, 2026
    Sandra_B
    Kazuo was great and…
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Kazuo was great and provided…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Nippon TV Large Clock & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo in One Day: Nippon TV Large Clock & Sensoji Temple

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel
    • 8:50 Nippon TV Large Clock
    • 9:15 Tsukiji (however, hardly went around inside the market)
    • 10:30 Tokyo Station (watching Yosakoi dance)
    • 11:20 Imperial Palace (up to Wadakura Gate and Ote Gate, did not enter the East Gardens)
    • 12:00 Asakusa Kentucky Fried Chicken
    • 12:30 Azuma Bridge
    • 12:45 Sensoji Temple (Kaminarimon Gate, Kurodaya Main Store, Kaminari Issa and other Nakamise shops)
    • 14:40 Hotel

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like Before a Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji and Asakusa The guests were a friendly group of visitors from North America who had a warm, cheerful, and easygoing atmosphere. They were very free-spirited throughout the day, which made for a lively and busy tour. When we met, they mentioned that they would be boarding a cruise ship in the evening and wanted to return to their Hotel by 14:30, but they did not know which of the three terminals they would be departing from. They asked if I could accompany them, but since I have no knowledge of Yokohama Port, I explained that I would not be able to be of help there and instead recommended they take a taxi and allow about an hour for the trip. In our prior communication, the request had been to "visit as many places as possible," and in the morning meeting on the day, the plan was to first go to Tsukiji, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, and then Asakusa. However, since one of the guests could not tolerate the smell of fish, we ended up visiting only Namiyoke Shrine and Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, aside from a brief stop at the main branch of Sushizanmai on the way back. The guests listened attentively to the stories about the temple and shrine, and since they were especially interested in Buddhism, they enjoyed it very much. As for the next destination, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, we went as far as the Otemon Gate, but for some reason they said they did not need to see the garden, so we headed on to Asakusa. That said, they took many photos around the Imperial Palace area (for some reason they were especially fond of the willow trees), so there is no doubt they were enjoying themselves. Today I was more of a photographer than a guide, taking commemorative photos over a dozen times, and I only had to retake one, which personally pleased me (as I am really not good at taking photos). As a lucky coincidence, a Yosakoi dance was being held on Miyuki-dori, and everyone enjoyed watching the dancing. One of the guests asked a woman in a kimono who was taking part why her facial skin was so beautiful, and when she answered that she had grown up in Toyama, a snowy region, they were deeply impressed, which was amusing. At the meeting, they had said they would not need lunch today, but in Asakusa they suddenly said they wanted to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken, so we had lunch there. Given the timing, it was fortunate that we had not gone to the East Gardens. In addition, in Asakusa they stopped at many shops along the way, so it took over an hour just to get from Kaminarimon Gate to Hozomon Gate, and we ran out of time for the main hall and had to turn back. Since the guests had requested Japanese washi paper and matcha powder, we stopped at Kurodaya and the Nakamise-dori branch of Kaminari Issa (the staff there are very pleasant, so I recommend it), where they were able to purchase what they wanted and were delighted. Before arriving at the Hotel, I was asked to confirm the cruise ship terminal, but the voucher only listed Yokohama Port, so in the end I called Yokohama Port myself, confirmed it was Osanbashi Pier, and passed that on. However, after arriving at the Hotel, rather than picking up their stored luggage and immediately getting into a taxi, they said they would "have some tea first before going" and invited me to join them. Since I was concerned about them being late for boarding, I said goodbye to the group there. It was a fun day, but also a tough and whirlwind one. I hope they enjoy their cruise trip around Japan.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTsukiji~Tokyo180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)~Asakusa180JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa~Shimbashi220JPY
    Total580JPY

    Nice to meet you. I am delighted to introduce myself. My nickname is Danda. I live in Saitama prefecture next to Tokyo, but I was brought up in Kanazawa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. My favorite things are bonsai and hiking. Also, I have been a big fun of history and sumo since my childhood. As for the guide, I have enjoyed making communication with foreign visitors since 2019. I have taken more than 30 private groups to not only major scenic spots but also their favorite places such as tea ceremony, maid cafe, sumo tournament, bonsai village, fire ritual and so on. I can arrange the original tour based on your requests and curiosity. It will be only for you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you.

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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Nijo Castle & Yasaka Shrine

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Nijo Castle & Yasaka Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Meet (@Mimaru Kyoto Nijo Castle)
    • 9:00-9:15 Travel (on foot; Hotel → Nijo Castle)
    • 9:15-10:30 Visit Nijo Castle
    • 10:30-11:20 Travel (Subway; Nijojo-mae → Sanjo Keihan, Keihan Train; Keihan Sanjo → Kiyomizu-Gojo)
    • 11:20-12:40 Visit Kiyomizu-dera (including Yasaka Pagoda, Koshin-do, Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka)
    • 12:40-13:00 Visit Yasaka Shrine
    • 13:00 Tour ends. After the tour, we took them to Gion and said goodbye.

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion The guests were a group visiting from Europe, and it was their first time in Japan. I took them to Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Yasaka Shrine. It rained during the tour, so we ended up getting wet along the way. At Yasaka Shrine, a bugaku dance was being dedicated at just the right moment, and they were able to watch it for a little while (it was the dedication of "Kocho"). After the tour, I took them to Gion (Hanamikoji and Gion Shirakawa) before saying goodbye. Both of them said that Nijo Castle left the strongest impression on them.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNijojo-mae~Sanjo Keihan220JPY
    Section 2TrainKeihan Sanjo~Kiyomizu-Gojo180JPY
    Total400JPY

    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 !

    Jul 19, 2026
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    Our Kyoto guided tour (Aioi Michiharu) was a…

    Jul 16, 2026
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    Michi our guide was excellent!…

    Jul 13, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Tsukiji Market & Asakusa

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Tsukiji Market & Asakusa

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet up @ Shin-Okubo Station front
    • 11:30 Tsukiji Market
    • 12:40 Ginza
    • 13:40 Asakusa (Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Nishi-Sando, UNIQLO)
    • 15:00 Disband @ UNIQLO

    Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Tsukiji, Ginza, and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Europe. Since they were staying at a private lodging in Shin-Okubo, we arranged to meet at Shin-Okubo Station. As they had already explored Shibuya and Shinjuku the previous day, they requested to visit Tsukiji, Ginza, and Asakusa. At Tsukiji, they enjoyed tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) and wagyu beef, and purchased wasabi sesame as a souvenir. They were amazed by the crowds and the variety of food. Afterward, we headed to Ginza, where we visited the food floor of the Mitsukoshi department store and saw the Ginza intersection. They cheerfully discussed what kind of bento box would be best to enjoy on the Shinkansen to Kyoto. In Asakusa, we went to Uniqlo to look at T-shirts as souvenirs, and that is where we said our goodbyes.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShin-Okubo~Yoyogi150JPY
    Section 2SubwayYoyogi~Tsukiji Market220JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukiji~Ginza180JPY
    Section 4SubwayGinza~Asakusa210JPY
    Total760JPY

    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.

    Jun 29, 2026
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    My family had an excellent…

    Jun 15, 2026
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