Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

AM 09:50 Start from Hotel Granvia
Transfer by bus to Kiyomizu-dera
AM 10:15-12:00 Sightseeing from Yasaka Pagoda to Kiyomizu-dera
PM 12:00-13:00 Lunch at Sannenzaka, sightseeing in the Gion area
Transfer by train to Nijo Castle
PM 13:30 -14:30 Sightseeing at Nijo Castle
Transfer by train to Fushimi Inari
PM 15:00-15:30 Sightseeing at Fushimi Inari, end of tour

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Body: The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America, and it had been a long time since some of them had last visited Japan. They traveled by connecting trains from the Shin-Imamiya area in Osaka to Kyoto to join the tour, and our meeting took place about 17 minutes after the scheduled start time. It was unfortunate that we were unable to view the interior of the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle, but the guests enjoyed Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari. At these sites, some of the guests drew omikuji fortunes and tried the Omokaru-ishi stone and the Benkei staff, which they enjoyed. Since we went over time at the inner shrine of Fushimi Inari, I explained the return route via the Y-shaped junction, and the tour concluded.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Kyoto Station Front／Kyoto City Bus～Kiyomizu-michi／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 2	Train	Gion-Shijo～Sanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)	180JPY
Section 3	Subway	Sanjo Keihan～Nijojo-mae	220JPY
Section 4	Subway	Nijojo-mae～Kyoto	230JPY
Section 5	Train	Kyoto～Inari	150JPY
Total			1,010JPY

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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Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:30 Meet at Nol Kyoto Sanjo, departure ➡ Guided tour of the surrounding area on foot (Nishiki Market, etc.) ➡ By taxi to Kinkaku-ji (11:30~12:20) ➡ By taxi to Ryoan-ji (12:40-13:30) ➡ By taxi to Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge, after arrival guided tour of the surrounding area on foot ➡ Soba lunch (14:40-15:10) ➡ Tenryu-ji garden → Bamboo forest → Kameyama Park → Katsura River (15:20~16:30) ➡ By the Katsura River, see off the guest departing by taxi, end (16:30)

What Is a Private Kyoto Taxi Tour of the Western Area Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a family from North America who love Japan. It was their second visit to Kyoto, and since they had explored the Higashiyama area on their first trip, this time they wanted to see the western part of the city. During our prior communication, we arranged to travel entirely by taxi. By late December, the number of tourists had decreased at every site we visited, which made sightseeing comfortable and taking photos easy. Along the way, whenever they spotted an appealing bakery they would immediately buy and enjoy some bread, and they thoroughly enjoyed food throughout the day with ice cream and coffee as well.

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Tour Report by Emi

Hello! I’m Emi (meaning “smile” or “laugh” in Japanese) , born, raised, and living in Osaka for more than half a century. I’ve been working as a government-licensed tour guide since 2018 after early retirement from a company. My favorite things are hiking, cooking, eating, laughing, learning different cultures, jazz, playing the chromatic harmonica, etc.
I’ll provide you with a few suggested itineraries first, but of course I’ll be happy to provide you with a flexible itinerary according to your preferences and requests and to help you enjoy your stay in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, etc. I can also offer a tour visiting not only popular destinations but also hidden or less-crowded places.
I’m looking forward to meeting and guiding you!!

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Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima

Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:20 meeting with your guide in the central gate of the JR Hiroshima station
(I will be there with your name board.)
10:30〜11:40 transfer from Hiroshima to Miyajima island through JR train and JR ferry
12:00〜14:30 Miyajima (Itsukushima shrine, lunch, Omotesando shoping street)
14:30〜15:30 transfer from Miyajima island to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park through JR ferry, JR train and Hiroden tram)
15:30〜18:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Atomic Bomb Dome, Children's Peace Monument,
Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum)
18:30 End of the Tour at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Asia and Europe, who had arrived in Hiroshima separately the day before the tour and met up together. We exchanged emails several times in advance, and I created the itinerary according to their wishes. For most of the group, it was their first visit to Japan. Blessed with clear weather, they thoroughly enjoyed the Miyajima and Hiroshima tour. They were delighted with the tempura they ate in Miyajima, finding it delicious. At the Peace Memorial Park, in addition to sharing the account of the atomic bombing that I had heard from my grandfather, I explained in considerable detail why Hiroshima became the site of the bombing and why it happened on August 6, 1945. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, some of the guests seemed quite shocked by the exhibits. Overall, I believe it turned out to be a very good tour.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi	420JPY
Section 2	Other	Miyajimaguchi Port～Miyajima	100JPY
Section 3	Train	Miyajimaguchi～Yokogawa (Hiroshima Prefecture)	330JPY
Section 4	Other	Yokogawa Station～Atomic Bomb Dome▶️	220JPY
Total			1,070JPY

Tour Report by Taki

My name is Takashi Koizumi. I work as a nationally licensed tour guide, based in Tokyo. Please allow me to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan. I obtained an MA in Peace Studies at University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, UK. I worked in war-torn areas in the former-Yugoslavia, including Croatia, Macedonia, and Kosovo for 15 years between 1996and 2011, engaging in peacemaking and inter-ethnic reconciliation issues through the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. I worked in the Tohoku region affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake for four years from 2012 and 2016, engaging in a long-term NGO recovery program.

In 2019, I changed my career, starting to work as a licensed tour guide registered in Tokyo Metropolis. Since then, I have covered more than 180 one-day tours and 21 long tours lasting for more than 10 days. Regions where I have worked cover large parts of Japanese archipelago, including Tokyo, Kamakura, Hokkaido, Atami, Fuji, Hakone, Nagano, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Okayama, Kurashiki, Marugame and Fukuoka.

As an excellent tour guide for international tourists, I have a deep understanding and knowledge of religion, culture, and history in Japan. I pride myself on being able to provide you with a comprehensive and engaging experience that highlights the rich tapestry of these aspects.

I tailor my tours to suit the interest and preferences of each group. By understanding your preferences through informal conversation, I curate personalized itineraries that satisfy your needs.

Through my extensive oversea experience, I am well-versed in cross-cultural communication. I am also fully aware of the challenges that international tourists often face in Japan.

Furthermore, I am committed to fostering cultural sensitivity and respect throughout the tour. I educate guests on appropriate behavior, dress codes, and etiquette when visiting religious and cultural facilities such as Buddhis temples, Shinto shrines, and Japanese gardens.

In conclusion, through my in-depth knowledge of religion, culture and history, personalized itineraries, and commitment to cultural sensitivity, you can expect unforgettable and excellent experiences that deepen your understanding and appreciation of Japan’s rich religious, cultural, and historical heritage.

I am looking forward to meeting you.

Best regards,

Takashi

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Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku area

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

13:00 Meet at the hotel
13:30 Meiji Shrine
15:00 Takeshita Street
16:20 Shinjuku area
17:00 Tour ends in Shibuya

Title: What's a Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Tokyo Like for a Multi-Generational Family? A Licensed Guide's Report Body: The guests were a group visiting from North America, spanning three generations. Based on our advance discussion, we first walked toward Meiji Shrine. Along the way, the group became interested in an event being held at Yoyogi Park and mentioned they would like to return another day to see it. At Meiji Shrine, I explained the differences between Buddhism and Shinto, the influence each has had on Japanese people and Japanese culture, and the proper way to worship. Although the group already had some partial knowledge of Japanese religion, they were pleased that everything came together into a more complete understanding. A wedding ceremony happened to be taking place within the shrine grounds, and the group was delighted to witness this rich, traditional culture. They also purchased charms and goshuincho (stamp books), saying they would like to continue collecting stamps in Kyoto, which was very well received. Afterward, on Takeshita Street, the group was amazed by aspects of the culture not seen in North America, and they expressed a wish to return to visit an animal cafe. In Shinjuku, I took them to the Godzilla statue and the 3D cat advertisement, both of which they had requested in advance. The tour concluded at Shibuya Station.

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Tour Report by Atsushi

Hello and welcome to Tokyo!

I have been working for business with American companies for many years. I have many experiences guiding customers from around the world in Japan and taking Japanese customers to the USA and Europe.

I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter, and I want to introduce the unique gigantic city of Tokyo and the traditional Japanese culture, which is not shown in the guidebooks, to people worldwide who are interested in it. In addition, I want to introduce various Japanese foods you can enjoy only in Japan.
Unique experiences such as the Sumo Training Viewing and Tea Ceremony are optionally available.
Depending on your preference and itinerary, I can guide you in Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone so that you can enjoy your time in Japan.

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Tokyo: Reception for the special & Advance explanation of the auction

Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

05:00 Meet at the main gate of Toyosu Market (fresh fish)
05:05 Reception for the special tour
05:15 Advance explanation of the auction
05:45 Watch the fresh tuna auction up close from the special viewing floor
06:16 Sushi breakfast at a sushi restaurant inside Toyosu Market
07:10

Title: What Is a Private Toyosu Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Market Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a family group visiting Japan, with some members residing in Oceania and others in North America. In their emails before the tour, they had requested a special viewing to observe the tuna auction up close, so I introduced them to the Tokyo lottery application website and had them apply as a party of five including myself as the guide. They won the lottery, so they were able to enjoy the powerful auction from a distance of about two meters. The sight of a large number of glistening fresh tuna lined up was spectacular, and the guests were deeply impressed. At the general fish market on the opposite side of the auction area, large quantities of yellowtail were being sold in preparation for New Year, and when I explained that yellowtail, a fish known for changing names as it grows, is welcomed at New Year, they found the concept of such fish fascinating. After the auction viewing, I guided them to a sushi restaurant inside the market, where they enjoyed a sushi breakfast. Each member of the group enjoyed different options, such as an all-tuna set, a themed omakase, and the restaurant's recommended sushi. One of the guests who had the all-tuna set was delighted, saying it was the most delicious tuna they had ever tasted. At a wholesaler in the Tsukiji Outer Market, a TV crew happened to be filming the butchering of a tuna, and the guests were able to watch a fresh tuna of around 200 kilograms being cut. At a shop dealing in dried goods for making dashi stock, they sampled the dashi and purchased packs of the dashi they liked. The Tokyo special auction viewing website has a confusing structure, and the guests tried to apply many times. On each occasion, I explained the process by email, and they were able to successfully complete the lottery application. Because they won after all that effort, they shared the winning email with me with great excitement and looked forward to viewing the auction. Thanks to this, I feel it was good that I was able to build a good relationship with the guests before the tour. Since I have experienced the special viewing several times in the past, they thanked me and said that my help with the advance application and the explanations on the day were greatly appreciated. Also, since visitors are guided to the special viewing area in order of arrival on the day, I proposed meeting at Toyosu Market at 5:00 when the reception opens, and the guests kindly cooperated, so we were able to secure the very best pole position, which they were pleased with.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Toyosu Market / Toei Bus～Tsukiji 6-chome / Toei Bus	210JPY
Total			210JPY

Tour Report by Toru

Hello, I am Toru, a certified National Guide. I have been guiding since 2017, primarily in the Tokyo area, which includes Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama. To make your stay in Japan unforgettable, I always discuss a tour plan with my guests via email before their arrival. Please share your preferences, including the places you’d like to visit and the experiences you’d like to try during your stay in Tokyo. If this is your first visit to Japan, I’m excited to help make your time in Tokyo even more enjoyable by suggesting sample itineraries and offering travel tips.

For more information about me, please visit my profile site.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/hello-welcome-to-japan/
For your reference, please feel free to visit my blog, which features popular sightseeing spots and interesting experiences.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/

I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Osaka in One Day: Kuromon Market & Dotonbori

Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meet @ Mercure Tokyu Syat Osaka Namba
10:30 @ Kuromon Market
12:00 @ Osaka Castle (exterior only)
13:45 @ Umeda Sky Building
15:30 @ Dotonbori
16:15 Dismissal @ Dotonbori

What's a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America, and all of them were very good walkers, so the tour itself proceeded smoothly. All of them seemed to enjoy taking photos, frequently pressing the shutter not only at sightseeing spots but also to capture the scenes of the city. Everyone listened attentively and with great interest to the guide's explanations, and I received many questions. At Kuromon Market, one of the guests took a great liking to "black bean tea" and purchased a large amount as souvenirs. At the souvenir shop in "Miraiza," attached to Osaka Castle, some of the guests also purchased a large number of souvenirs. I presented handmade drawstring pouches made by the guide's sister to some of the guests, who were delighted. Everyone wished to have ramen for a late lunch, so I guided them to a ramen shop in the Sennichimae shopping street near Dotonbori, also known as "Ramen Street," where we parted ways. One of the guests today was very cheerful, and we enjoyed exchanging jokes, which made for a fun and lively tour.

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Tour Report by Yama

Dear my guests,

This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
explanation for these three foods.

1) Tako-yaki
Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
2) Okonomi-yaki
This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
3) Kushi-katsu
Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
that you like them very much.

I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
Yama

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market

Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

05:00 Meet at the hotel
05:30 Watch the tuna auction at Toyosu Market
06:00 Sushi breakfast at a sushi restaurant inside Toyosu Market
07:00 Stroll through Tsukiji Outer Market
08:00 Disband at Tsukiji Outer Market

Title: What's a Private Tokyo Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Market Morning Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report 1. The tour and the guest's reactions The guest was a visitor from North America who came to Tokyo to enjoy watching the tuna auction before returning home, after traveling on their own to Hiroshima, the Kansai region, Kanazawa, and Shirakawa-go. The guest often visits fish markets back home and was looking forward to seeing how Japanese fish markets differ. The guest was amazed at how the tuna auction proceeded swiftly and without delay, and was impressed to learn that the tuna lined up on the floor are auctioned off five days a week, every day. For breakfast at a sushi restaurant after the auction, the guest enjoyed the chef's recommended nigiri sushi and was delighted at how different both the taste and the price were compared to home. In particular, the guest mentioned that real wasabi is expensive back home and that a fake wasabi made from horseradish with green coloring is common, so they were moved by the freshly grated wasabi. At Tsukiji Market, the guest very much enjoyed strolling through the intermediate wholesaler shops and was happy to be able to see a truly Japanese-style fish market. Finally, the guest took away some yakitori from Toritoh and cheerfully said they would bring it back to the Hotel to have for lunch. 2. Other impressions and notes The guest was very friendly, and I also enjoyed chatting about many things during the tour. The guest was a big fan of the Blue Jays baseball team and said it was frustrating that they lost the World Series to the Dodgers, the team of Shohei Ohtani. When I shared stories about Ohtani's high school days and how the Fighters accepted his two-way play, the guest listened with great interest, and we had an enjoyable conversation throughout the tour. Thanks to Ohtani! (laughs)

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Toyosu Market / Toei Bus～Tsukiji 6-chome / Toei Bus	210JPY
Total			210JPY

Tour Report by Toru

Hello, I am Toru, a certified National Guide. I have been guiding since 2017, primarily in the Tokyo area, which includes Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama. To make your stay in Japan unforgettable, I always discuss a tour plan with my guests via email before their arrival. Please share your preferences, including the places you’d like to visit and the experiences you’d like to try during your stay in Tokyo. If this is your first visit to Japan, I’m excited to help make your time in Tokyo even more enjoyable by suggesting sample itineraries and offering travel tips.

For more information about me, please visit my profile site.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/hello-welcome-to-japan/
For your reference, please feel free to visit my blog, which features popular sightseeing spots and interesting experiences.
https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/

I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Sep 25, 2026
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Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Yanaka Ginza

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

09:00　Meet at Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
09:10　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
09:30　Meiji Shrine
10:50　Tsukiji Market
12:00　Senso-ji Temple
13:10　Yanaka Ginza
13:15　Disband at Yanaka Ginza

Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Yanaka Ginza The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to continue on to Nagano, Kyoto, and Osaka. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At Tsukiji Market, they showed great interest in the many shops of the outer market. At Sensoji Temple, they listened with interest to explanations about the differences between temples and shrines, as well as the Kaminarimon Gate. At Yanaka Ginza, the guests mentioned that they wanted to take their time shopping and dining on their own, so we parted ways there. Since I accommodated the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Shibuya～Harajuku	150JPY
Section 2	Subway	Meiji-jingumae～Tsukiji	210JPY
Section 3	Subway	Tsukiji～Asakusa	210JPY
Section 4	Subway	Asakusa～Ueno	180JPY
Section 5	Train	Ueno～Nippori	150JPY
Total			900JPY

Tour Report by Seizo

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

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Higly recommend
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Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
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Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
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Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

5:00 Hotel－5:30 Toyosu Market-8:00 Disband at Toyosu

Title: What Is a Private Toyosu Market Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. Their itinerary included a 10-day trip that would also take them to Hakone and the Kansai region. Because the group was fairly large, it was sometimes difficult to give explanations about the market to everyone at once, but we made our way from the wholesale building where the tuna auctions are held to the intermediate wholesalers' building. In the professional-goods area, everyone stopped to taste miso samples. In the restaurant area, the guests split up according to their own preferences, some choosing Western-style dishes and others sushi, and enjoyed their breakfast.

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Tour Report by Michio

Welcome to Japan. My name is Michio, your tour guide in Tokyo and Japan. I was born and grown up in Tokyo, and still living in western suburb of Tokyo with my wife, except for 10 years outside of Japan travelling and living in 60 countries. So I might have visited your country and still remember a few words.
Japan has unique history, nature and culture, and there are plenty of secrets and wonders behind them such as food culture, Zen and Ninja.
So please explore and discover the hidden and most beautiful part of Japan together. Let’s experience!

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Oct 25, 2025
Carla_G
Our 4-hour Tokyo walking…
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Our 4-hour Tokyo walking tour was fantastic! Michio…

Oct 24, 2025
410trishab
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — Outstanding Tour with Michio and Nobuhiko!
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We enjoyed our time in Tokyo with Michio our tour guide.
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We…

Oct 10, 2025
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Sushi for breakfast at 630am? Yes please!!
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Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

December, 2025

Tour Itinerary

08:45 Meet at JR Kyoto Station
09:15 to 10:15 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
10:40 to 11:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
12:15 to 13;00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
13:05 to 13:20 Lunch at Seven Eleven Eat-In Corner
13:40 to 14:30 Kyoto Imperial Palace
14:45 Dismissal at Ninjya ＆Samurai Muesum

Title: What Is a Private Family Day Tour in Japan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting from Europe. Besides the guests seen in the photo, some of the guests were not feeling well because the Japanese climate did not agree with them, so they rested in the car and did not take part in the tour very much. When it came to deciding what to have for lunch, there was some discussion among the group about their differing food preferences, but in the end they settled on sandwiches and snacks from a convenience store.

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Tour Report by Haru

Personal data
Born in : May 1st, 1957
Hobby : Visiting scenic places,
historic spots, Japanese
gardens and old townscape
Former career : Worked for electric
company and engaged in
international sales for
about 40 years.
Travel history in the former career :
Visited about 20 countries about 200 times

Career as guide interpreter
Acquisition of guide license : 2016
Career of guide : 8 years
Genre of my specialty :
Japanese historic structures such as
temple, shrine, castle and garden.
Area of guide : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka &
Himeji

Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

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Dec 30, 2024
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Haru is a Rock Star
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Amazing!
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Trip to some of the Kyoto sites on our visit to Japan.
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Kyoto Tour
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Haru was a well organised and very informative guide. He…

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