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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Kokoen Garden & Egret Himeji Rooftop

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Kokoen Garden & Egret Himeji Rooftop

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:45 Meet @ JR Himeji Station
    • 10:15 @ Mt. Shosha / Engyoji Temple
    • 13:00 @ Kokoen Garden
    • 13:45 @ Himeji Castle
    • 15:30 @ Egret Himeji Rooftop
    • 16:00 Disband @ JR Himeji Station

    What's a Private Day Tour of Himeji Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from the Kansai Region The guests were a group visiting from North America, both of whom had visited Japan two or three times before and seemed to have a strong interest in the country. One of the guests had been to Himeji once before, had loved it very much, and wanted to show it to the other member of the group. The weather was unfortunately cloudy, but perhaps because of this, there were very few visitors at each spot, allowing for a relaxed and leisurely visit. The guests were delighted, noting that while clear skies are also wonderful, Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple under a cloudy sky like today's revealed a different kind of beauty. After the tour, since they were returning to their hotel in Osaka, I recommended and guided them to the Special Rapid Service (an inexpensive and convenient option without using the Shinkansen) at Himeji Station, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherMt. Shosha Ropeway Sanroku Station～Mt. Shosha Ropeway Sanjo Station1,200JPY
    Section 2OtherMt. Shosha Minibus Ropeway Station～Mani-den500JPY
    Section 3BusMt. Shosha Ropeway / Shinki Bus～In front of Himeji Castle Otemon (westbound) / Shinki Bus320JPY
    Total2,020JPY

    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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    Sep 27, 2026
    Ross_W
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    Sez042
    Tripadvisor review: Osaka Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Great experience
    Yama was great, he showed us around and explained…

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    Tripadvisor review: Osaka Local Food & Culture Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide
    Amazing Food Tour through Osaka
    We were taken…

    Jul 20, 2026
    Eric_W
    Viator review: Himeji Castle & Koko-en in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
    Castle journey worth your time!
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 0900 Hotel (3 min from JR Keiyo Line Shiomi Station) meet up
    • 0920 Tsukiji Outer Market, Kabukiza Theater, Ginza 4-chome Intersection
    • 1030 Gyoko-dori Avenue, Tatsumi Yagura Turret, short break at Starbucks, Marunouchi, Tokyo Station, help with picking up JR Pass and obtaining Shinkansen tickets
    • 1220 Asakusa, Azumabashi Bridge, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine
    • 1310 See you off to Hatchobori Station and disband

    Title: What's a Private Tokyo Family Tour with Kids Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania who had arrived the night before and were experiencing Japan for the first time. They planned to stay in Tokyo before traveling on to Nagano, Kyoto, and other destinations. For this booking, a travel agency was involved as an intermediary, which made communication quite difficult. With a push from [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), there was a response, but there was also a secondary travel agency further along the chain, so it was hard to reach the guests directly. It was only in late November, some time after the order was received in July, that I was finally able to get in touch with the guests. They did not seem very accustomed to travel and were anxious about transferring between JR lines and the subway. They had received an itinerary for after Tokyo and a JR Pass voucher from their travel agency, but were puzzled about how to convert these into actual tickets. I took them to the travel concierge at the Marunouchi North Exit of Tokyo Station, where everything was resolved. However, the reserved seats on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano were already fully booked, so we arranged for them to arrive early and line up for non-reserved seats on the day. The younger members of the group were well-behaved, so the itinerary progressed smoothly. Since they had come from the summer season in Oceania, some of the guests felt cold, so we took a short break at Starbucks for warm drinks. In Asakusa, they enjoyed melon pan, and since they wanted a stamp book, they purchased a goshuincho at a shop and received a hand-written goshuin at Asakusa Shrine, which delighted them greatly. With the rain and the temperatures not rising, and with some fatigue setting in, we decided to head back to the Hotel.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShiomi～Hatchobori (Tokyo)170JPY
    Section 2Free PassHatchobori～Tsukiji700JPY
    Section 3Free PassGinza～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
    Section 5Free PassUeno～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 6Free PassAsakusa～Hatchobori0JPY
    Total1,040JPY

    Tour Report by Ted

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

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

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

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

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

    A Sake tasting at Sake Cellar can be an option.

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

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

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

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

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    Sep 24, 2026
    Leslie_R
    Good tour on first day
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Ted, our guide was…

    Jul 2, 2026
    Susan M
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Family fun in Tokyo.
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    Jun 26, 2026
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    Educational with kind, generous guide
    My teenage sons and I learned…

    Jun 14, 2026
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    Can’t believe all that we got to see in 6 hours
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Hotel Okura Tokyo
    • 9:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:00 Takeshita Street (Mameshiba Cafe)
    • 12:50 Lunch at Sushisei
    • 13:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 14:30 End at Hotel

    What's a Private Family-Friendly Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of the group were visiting Japan for the second time, while others were on their first visit. Although there are Japanese restaurants where they live, they had wanted to try authentic dishes at local establishments in Japan. It was unfortunately rainy, but the guests said Meiji Shrine was the biggest highlight of the day. The Mameshiba (dog) café was especially enjoyable for the group as well. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, I took them to Sushisei, a place I always bring guests to, and they liked it very much. The staff kindly cut the sushi pieces in half so they would be easier to eat. We had originally planned to visit Asakusa at the end, but since the group had another appointment at 14:30, we decided to skip it. Guiding such a calm, smiling group felt like a Christmas present to me, and this tour truly made my day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToranomon Hills～Meiji-jingumae Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Tsukiji0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTsukiji～Tameike-sanno0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by AYAKA

    Hello! My name is Ayaka.
    I originally come from Osaka, but now live in Saitama . I have a 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.
    My hobbies are cooking, baking sweets, playing the piano and watching movies.

    On weekdays, I work as a part-time English teacher at a boys’ junior high school and a high school. Since 2023, I have started working as a tour guide on weekends and long vacations. It is mainly private tours for small groups.

    I strongly believe that it is my calling to tell the greatest points of Japan to many foreigners. Through my guiding, I will do my best to give you as good an impression of Japan as possible.

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    Mar 28, 2026
    Destination424937
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Japan
    Ayaka was knowledgeable and she took us to some historical highlights of Tokyo .

    Mar 19, 2035
    L9685HWdianan
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    Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
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    Oct 10, 2025
    Maxkerry
    Great day in Tokyo
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    Oct 4, 2025
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    Private tour of Tokyo with Ayaka of Japan Guide Agency
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera & Ryoan-ji

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera & Ryoan-ji

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Meet (@Seikoro Ryokan )
    • 9:00-9:20 Travel (on foot; Hotel → Kiyomizu-dera)
    • 9:20-10:30 Visit Kiyomizu-dera
    • 10:30-11:10 Travel (Keihan train; Gion-Shijo → Keihan-Sanjo, Subway; Sanjo-Keihan → Nijojo-mae)
    • 11:10-12:10 Visit Nijo Castle
    • 12:10-12:45 Travel (City bus; Nijojo-mae → Wara Tenjin)
    • 12:45-13:35 Lunch (CoCo Kana・near Kinkaku-ji)
    • 13:35-14:20 Visit Kinkaku-ji
    • 14:20-14:30 Travel (Taxi; Kinkaku-ji → Ryoan-ji)
    • 14:30-15:00 Visit Ryoan-ji
    • 15:00 Tour End　　　
    • 　After the tour ended, we took the guests by taxi to the Gion Maiko (tea ceremony experience) they had reserved, confirmed their reservation, and then
    • 　said goodbye

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like for a Family Group? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. The booking had been cancelled early in the morning the previous day due to a payment issue, but it was later reinstated. The guests were completely unaware that it had been cancelled, but fortunately I received a message via a messaging app on the previous afternoon, which allowed the booking to be revived. I was able to re-book the restaurant that had once been cancelled, and we were able to start the tour as originally planned. However, during the tour, an unplanned request came up to visit Ryoanji Temple. The schedule was already tight, and since the guests had a tea ceremony experience reserved in Gion from 16:00, I asked them to agree to switch to a taxi partway through, added the visit to Ryoanji, and kept things moving so we would be in time for the tea ceremony experience. I took them to Kiyomizu-dera Temple (including Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, the Yasaka Pagoda, and Koshin-do), Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Ryoanji Temple. The guests said that Kinkaku-ji and Japanese architectural features (such as cliff-style construction and decorative gable pendants) left a strong impression on them.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGion-Shijo～Sanjo-Keihan180JPY
    Section 2SubwaySanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 3BusNijojo-mae～Wara Tenjin-mae／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total630JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

    My name is (Mr.)Michiharu Aioi and I worked at Electronic Manufacturing Company (Panasonic) for more than 40 years in charge of overseas sales.
    I learned a lot in these 40 years and now I would like to contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding with foreign countries being involved in tourism busines utilizing my long experience in my previous company. I will do my best to make each trip very fruitful for each foreign visitor.
    As for my language ability, in addition to English, I can speak Spanish which I used in my job and I can communicate with Chinese people with intermediate level. Finally It is my great pleasure if my activity could work in the mutual understang with foreign visitors. Thanks a Lot !

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    Aug 4, 2026
    Elie_S
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Wonderful and informative walking tour with Michi
    We had a lovely…

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

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

    Jul 13, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Hotel
    • 09:00~10:15 Pass below Tokyo Tower, in front of Zojoji Temple, the Kasumigaseki government district, and the front of the National Diet Building, then circle halfway around the Imperial Palace clockwise, get off at Hirakawa Gate, and stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
    • 11:00 Exit through Otemon Gate and head to Akihabara.
    • 11:30~13:00 At Akihabara, split into groups of several people each and shop, play games, etc., according to their interests. The guide attends to the elderly couple.
    • 13:10 Gather and board at the same place where we got off. Head to Asakusa.
    • 13:35 Arrived at Asakusa for a late lunch, after which we planned to see Sensoji Temple, but the rain got a little heavier. After much discussion within the group, we ultimately decided to return to the hotel in Shibuya.
    • 13:35~15:00 Since we had a little time to spare, we returned to Shibuya from Nihonbashi via Ginza. It being year-end and also Christmas Eve, there was traffic congestion, and we arrived at the hotel at exactly 15:00 and disbanded.

    Private Tokyo Group Tour Report: What Is a Rainy-Day Walking Tour of the Imperial Palace and Asakusa Like? It was rainy and cold all day. The guests had walked about 10 km around Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, and other spots on their first day in Tokyo, so after finishing the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, some of the guests told the group leader that they did not want to walk any further in the rain. (From my perspective as a local, it was not much rain at all.) When we arrived in Asakusa in the afternoon, the rain grew a little stronger, and one or two of the guests strongly insisted on returning to the hotel, so in the end everyone followed. The group as a whole did not particularly voice any complaints, but I could not tell the overall level of satisfaction. As for giving up on Asakusa so easily, they mentioned that after their trip to Kyoto they would return to Tokyo again and had booked a hotel close to Asakusa for that time, so perhaps they felt they would have another chance to visit. I also think the sudden drop in temperature compared to the previous days played a part. In addition, I keenly realized that it is not easy to bring together the opinions of a group spanning several generations.

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    Tour Report by Toshi

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

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    Apr 16, 2026
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    Oct 25, 2025
    Julia_G
    Tokyo gardens and museums.
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Toshi is an excellent guide. He crafted a…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Manohar_S
    Superb must see
    Viator review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Very scenic and beautiful trip… Mr Toshi…

    Oct 7, 2025
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    Lots of walking. We are…
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN & GOTOKU-JI

    Tokyo in Half a Day: SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN & GOTOKU-JI

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet at Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo PREMIER
    • 10:00 1 SHINJUKU GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN
    • 11:30 2 MEIJI JINGU SHRINE
    • 13:00 3 GOTOKU-JI
    • 14:00 See off at Shimokitazawa Station

    What Is a Private Tokyo Tour with a Licensed Guide Like? A Guide's Report The booking was made by a member of the group, who visited Japan for the first time with the rest of the guests from North America, and planned to continue to Kyoto and Nara the following day. They chose destinations close to their accommodation, having already enjoyed the more distant sights the day before. When I shared my own experience of living in North America, they told me they had graduated from a top-tier university there, so our conversations were engaging and thoughtful. At Shinjuku Gyoen and Gotokuji, when I explained the relationship between the Tokugawa family and the feudal lords, they showed great interest and asked one question after another.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku-sanchome～Meiji-jingumae180JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Gotokuji330JPY
    Section 3TrainGotokuji～Shimokitazawa140JPY
    Total650JPY

    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
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    We had such a…

    Jul 21, 2026
    Sandra_U
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Individualized Tour!
    Our tour guide, Masa, was wonderful. The tour…

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had a great tour even…
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    Mar 30, 2026
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    6 hour Guided Tour of Tokyo
    We booked the 6…

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya & Asakusa

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet @ Hotel
    • 10:00 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing & Parco 6th Floor)
    • 11:40 Asakusa (Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
    • 13:30 Disband @ Yoroiya Ramen

    Title: What Can You Do on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Covering Shibuya and Asakusa? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Since they wanted to see places the younger members of the group would enjoy, I first took them to Shibuya. We crossed the Scramble Crossing and went to the 6th floor of Parco, where they browsed anime goods they liked. After that, we went to Asakusa at the group's request, where they enjoyed shopping along Nakamise as well as dango and ningyo-yaki. They listened attentively to explanations such as the difference between shrines and temples, and showed great interest in Japanese culture. Unfortunately it was rainy and cold, so I took them to a ramen shop before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayRoppongi～Shibuya330JPY
    Section 2SubwayShibuya～Asakusa260JPY
    Total590JPY

    Tour Report by Rumi

    Hello,
    I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
    I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
    I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
    Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
    What interests you about Tokyo?
    What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
    I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
    My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
    It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
    I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
    I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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    Sep 29, 2026
    Darrin_T
    Tokyo Tour with Rumi
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    Local tour guide Rumi took…

    Sep 29, 2026
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    Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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    Sep 25, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.9:00 Meet up @ The Prince Gallery Tokyo
    • 2.9:30 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3.10:40 @ Asakusa
    • 4.12:30 Lunch @ Sushizanmai in front of Shibuya Tokyu Main Store
    • 5.13:20 @ Shibuya Crossing
    • 6.13:40 @ Takeshita Street
    • 7.15:00 @ Omotesando

    Title: What's a Private Family Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, Shibuya, and Harajuku The guests were a family visiting from North America. They planned to go skiing in Niseko the following week. Tsukiji was less crowded than expected. Although I had been advised to keep guiding to a minimum there, the itinerary had already been set, so I explained this to the guests and proceeded. One of the guests tried wagyu beef and was delighted by how delicious it was. The guests enjoyed strawberry candy, and the family bought strawberries as well as tableware and chopsticks. At Asakusa, they drew omikuji fortunes and were happy that everyone received good luck. After visiting the temple, we had sushi in Shibuya, which they said was very delicious. Afterward, they wanted to purchase Labubu and Sonny Angel character goods on Takeshita Street, so I took them to a shop where they were able to buy them. After enjoying sweets in Harajuku and visiting a mini pig café, the guests mentioned there was a vintage shop they wanted to visit in Omotesando, so I guided them there, explained how to get back to their hotel, and ended the tour. The weather was lovely, making it a great day for a walking tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainAkasaka-mitsuke～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Shibuya260JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Total880JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

    Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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  • Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
    • 8:40 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 9:40 Sannenzaka ~ Yasaka Pagoda ~ Yasaka Koshindo
    • 10:45 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 11:40 Lunch at Doi Katsuman Kinkaku-ji Branch
    • 13:10 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Walk ~ Tenryu-ji Temple Garden
    • 14:00 Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikoji Street
    • 14:30 Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama Today's guests were a group visiting from Europe. Since it was the start of the winter holidays, I had expected large crowds, but surprisingly none of the sites were very busy, which was fortunate. Kiyomizu-dera was relatively quiet, so we were able to explore at a relaxed pace. On Sannenzaka, the guests bought a Kiyomizu-yaki plate as a souvenir. One of the guests had wanted to see the Yasaka Pagoda and was delighted to see it. Kinkaku-ji was also relatively uncrowded, and we were able to take beautiful photos. For lunch, at the guests' request, we went to an eel restaurant, and they were very pleased. They mentioned that eel is also eaten in their home region, and we had a lively conversation about their local cuisine. Afterward, the bamboo grove in Arashiyama was especially beautiful, with the greenery glistening after the rain had cleared. I believe the guests thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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    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 in Half a Day: Fushimi Inari & Gion

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Fushimi Inari & Gion

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel Meet-up
    • 9:10 Fushimi Inari
    • 10:10 Sanjusangendo
    • 11:10 Kiyomizu-dera
    • 12:10 Gion
    • 12:30 Shijo Station Disband

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Walking Tour Like for a Solo Traveler? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a solo traveler from Europe who had visited Kyoto two years earlier. This was the first day of a stay in Kyoto lasting about a week. The guest tended to be reserved and usually travels alone. When I offered to take some photos, the guest said they did not need pictures of themselves, but took many photos to share on social media for family and friends. The guest planned to spend the time spontaneously, without any fixed itinerary. We parted after I let them know they could contact me anytime if they ran into any trouble during their stay.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Shichijo180JPY
    Section 3BusMuseum Sanjusangendo-mae / Kyoto City Bus～Kiyomizu-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 4BusKiyomizu-michi / Kyoto City Bus～Gion / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total790JPY

    Tour Report by Naoki

    I am Naoki Nakatani. I live in Osaka.
    I started tour guide from 2023 after 40 years
    work experience in Japanese manufacturing company. I am currently teaching Japanese as volunteer staff to foreign residents who live in my community. I have 11 and half years work experience in overseas office and I had interacted with people of foreign countries for a long time enjoying business and friendship with them. My guide experience is still short but I will provide my best service to the guests. I am in a position to prepare the itinerary if guests request and to send any information for the guest to make plan before visit to Japan.

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