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  • Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Tenryu-ji

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Tenryu-ji

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 08:00 Meet at JR Kyoto Station
    • 08:40 to 09:20 Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 09:40 to 10:20 Kiyomizu-dera
    • 10:30 to 10:40 Yasaka Pagoda
    • 11:00 to 11:30 Yasaka Shrine and Gion
    • 11:40 to 12:15 Nishiki Market & Lunch (Conveyor Belt Sushi)
    • 12:45 to 13:00 Sagano Bamboo Grove
    • 13:00 to 13:20 Tenryu-ji
    • 14:00 Dismissal at JR Kyoto Station
    • 1

    What Can You See on a Private Cruise Port Day Trip in Kyoto? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting from North America. They had arrived at Osaka Port by cruise ship, and it was a time-limited tour because they had to return to the ship by 5:00 p.m. When heading to our first spot, Fushimi Inari, the JR train was delayed by about 30 minutes, so we stumbled right from the start. The guests said they still wanted to visit all the planned spots on schedule even if the trains were delayed, so by using taxis for the parts that would have taken too long, we managed to visit all the planned spots. I am glad it worked out.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2BusKiyomizu-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Gion／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 3BusGion／Kyoto City Bus～Shijo Kawaramachi／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 4TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Kyoto240JPY
    Total850JPY

    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
    shannono1010
    Haru is a Rock Star
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    Dec 29, 2024
    Ali O
    Amazing!
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    Haru was amazing on our tour of Nara. He was…

    Dec 4, 2024
    D5658ZEjohnr
    Trip to some of the Kyoto sites on our visit to Japan.
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    Dec 3, 2024
    Charlie_Jane00
    Kyoto Tour
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    Haru was a well organised and very informative guide. He…

  • Kanagawa in One Day: Owakudani to Togendai

    Kanagawa in One Day: Owakudani to Togendai

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:05 Take the hotel shuttle bus to Gora Station
    • 10:45 From Gora, pass through Sounzan Station to Owakudani
    • 11:45 From Owakudani to Togendai
    • 12:40 Take the Hakone Pirate Ship to Hakonemachi Port
    • 14:00 After lunch, pass through the Hakone Checkpoint to the Old Tokaido Road
    • 16:00 Arrive at Amazake Chaya, disband on-site

    What's a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The instructions listed the meeting point as one accommodation, but the group was actually staying at a different accommodation. I got in touch via a messaging app and things worked out, but I reflected that I should have reconfirmed the meeting point in advance. Unfortunately the weather was poor and Mount Fuji was not visible, but we were able to follow almost the entire planned itinerary, and I believe the guests were satisfied. The guests were a group visiting from Europe. We were able to enjoy the tour and complete the schedule largely as intended. After this, the group planned to return to Tokyo before continuing on to sightseeing in Kyoto.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara～Odawara6,000JPY
    Total6,000JPY

    Tour Report by Ichiro

    Having taught at a national university with many international students, I have experience in intercultural communications. I hope you can enjoy my talk on Japanese culture and history. I am a novice as a guide, but having traveled around the world, I think I know what foreign travelers expect of a tour guide. One of the most impressive tour guides I have met is a lady in Chennai who told me everything about the Indian culture and history – from Hindu gods to how the British brought ice from North America to Madras and kept it all through the summer for their cold drinks. I hope to become an impressive guide like her.

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    Oct 20, 2025
    GlobeTrotting155867
    Hakone tour
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    Ichiro was a fantastic guide who was very flexible…

    Mar 19, 2025
    Kpldcols
    Time well spent in Hakone
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    Our guide (Ichiro) was friendly, knowledgeable,…

  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel – 11:00 Fukagawa Fudoudou – 11:50 Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine – 12:45 Tsukiji Outer Market – 13:20 Tsukiji Lunch – 14:20 Disband at Ginza

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fukagawa, Tsukiji, and Sushi The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. This was the second day of an approximately ten-day stay in Japan, including the Kansai region, and they said they were no longer feeling any jet lag. Since they wanted an exciting experience, we started at the Fudo temple in Fukagawa. They were startled by the thunderous drums and conch shell of the "Goma fire ritual," but were absolutely delighted. Next, at the Tsukiji Outer Market, we visited four knife shops, and they enjoyed authentic sushi at a long-established sushi restaurant with a hundred years of history. After the meal, we took a break at a coffee shop while listening to the Beatles, allowing them to savor Tokyo at a relaxed pace.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOdaiba～Monzen-nakacho550JPY
    Section 2SubwayMonzen-nakacho～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 3BusTsukiji 3-chome / Toei Bus～Ginza 4-chome / Toei Bus210JPY
    Total940JPY

    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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    Oct 11, 2025
    GoPlaces52694049181
    We enjoyed our time in Tokyo with Michio our tour guide.
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    We…

    Oct 10, 2025
    PiscesV
    Sushi for breakfast at 630am? Yes please!!
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera

    Kyoto Top 4 Sights in 1 Day Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel Meet(@Hotel)
    • 9:30-10:15 Travel (Subway; Karasuma Oike→Sanjo Keihan, Keihan Line; Keihan Sanjo→Fushimi Inari Taisha)
    • 10:15-11:10 Fushimi Inari visit
    • 11:10-11:40 Travel (Keihan Line; Fushimi Inari→Keihan Shichijo)
    • 11:40- 13:00 Kiyomizu-dera visit
    • 13:00-13:40 Travel (Taxi; Gion→Restaurant/CoCo Hana near Kinkaku-ji)
    • 13:40-14:30 Lunch (@CoCo Hana)
    • 14:30 Tour ends after lunch (The customer requested to return to the hotel by 15:00 due to their next appointment, so the tour ended early)

    What Can You See on a Private Kyoto Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera The guests were a group visiting from North America. I took them to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera. We had originally planned to visit Kinkaku-ji after lunch, but because of a following appointment they wanted to return to their hotel by 15:00, so after lunch they took a taxi back to the hotel. Initially the guests had requested a Kyoto Top 4 Sights 6-hour tour, wishing to visit Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama (including lunch), but I explained that realistically it was not possible to visit all of these within 6 hours including lunch, and we agreed to proceed with a tour excluding Arashiyama. In the end, due to the following appointment, we visited only two locations. Also, one of the guests found Kiyomizu-dera too demanding because of its many slopes and stairs, so they waited partway through. Both Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera had entered the tourist season and were very crowded, so an early morning tour is better in order to fully enjoy the experience.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKarasuma Oike～Sanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)220JPY
    Section 2TrainSanjo Keihan～Fushimi Inari240JPY
    Total460JPY

    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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    Jul 19, 2026
    Wander35832177180
    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
    Abby_M
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    Excellent tour. Highly recommend
    Michi our guide was excellent!…

    Jul 13, 2026
    Javier P
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    Kyoto gems
    Michi was incredibly courteous and informative.…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Excellent Tour and Guide
    Michi was an excellent tour guide! He…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • Meet the guest at Hachiko at 9:30 → Move to the Imperial Palace 9:30~10:00 → Stroll around the Imperial Palace 10:00~11:00 → Move to Asakusa 11:00~11:30 → Stroll around Senso-ji Temple 11:30~12:45 → Move to Tsukishima 12:45~13:15 → Enjoy monjayaki in Tsukishima 13:15~14:30 → Move to Shibuya 14:30~15:00 → Experience the Shibuya Crossing and disband 15:00~15:30

    What Is a Private Full-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tsukishima Today's guests were visitors from North America. They mentioned that they had chosen this time of year to escape the heat back home. We first visited the Imperial Palace, where the guests showed interest in my explanation of the shachihoko ornaments. They were also captivated by the beauty of the Japanese garden. Next, we moved to Asakusa, and they remarked that, unlike the Imperial Palace, it was full of energy and liveliness. At Nakamise, they sampled ningyo-yaki and said it was simple and delicious. After that, we moved to Tsukishima and experienced monjayaki. They especially enjoyed the seafood monja, saying it paired very well with beer, and cheerfully enjoyed a couple of drinks each. Since all the other customers were locals, they were satisfied, remarking that it must be a delicious hidden gem. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guides lead private full-day tours of Tokyo covering the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tsukishima for guests visiting Japan.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShibuya～Otemachi (Tokyo)210JPY
    Section 2TrainOtemachi (Tokyo)～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Tsukishima220JPY
    Section 4TrainTsukishima～Shibuya320JPY
    Total1,040JPY

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    Oct 14, 2025
    Randi R
    Amazing tour of Tokyo with Yuji
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    Sep 30, 2025
    K6530TRangelor
    Great tour.
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    Our guide Yuji was excellent. He was very punctual and…

    Sep 19, 2025
    belindaf2022
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    Sep 8, 2025
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet at the hotel (Hilton Kyoto)
    • 2. 9:15 Guide to Nijo Castle
    • 3. 11:30 Guide to Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 4. 13:30 Guide to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 5. 14:15 Guide to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 6. 15:00 Disband @ hotel

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests today were an older group visiting from North America. One of them had visited Japan eight years earlier and had planned this trip wanting to share Japan with the group. After confirming the itinerary at the hotel, they had hoped to visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, but unfortunately it was closed that day, so we had to give up on that visit. We therefore went directly to Nijo Castle. While guiding through Nijo Castle, one of the guests had already read the novel "Shogun" and asked many questions throughout the tour. In particular, I took time to slowly explain the complex society of the Edo period with the Shogun at its top, the politics of the late Edo period, and the restoration of imperial rule. From Nijo Castle we moved to Kinkaku-ji, where I explained the relationship between the Ashikaga Shogun Yoshimitsu and Kinkaku-ji, and I was surprised that one of the guests already knew about the burning of Kinkaku-ji. After Kinkaku-ji, we moved to Kiyomizu-dera, but traffic was heavy and the journey took a long time. At Kiyomizu-dera they showed interest in the historical background of its construction, but due to time constraints we skipped touring the grounds and moved on to Fushimi Inari Taisha, where, again because of time, I guided them through the main hall and the Senbon Torii before returning to the hotel. Although it was sightseeing under time constraints overall, I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.

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    Tour Report by Toshi

    After a rather long teaching experience at Japanese college, I converted my career about 6 years ago into working as a tour guide for the tourists visiting Japan.
    As my career overseas, I’ve been in the UN and the Japanese Embassy, all in the USA, totaling more than 6 years.
    And then I had made a big change in my career from a diplomat to an academic researcher. For that career to achieve, I studied abroad and won a doctorate degree in linguistics from Indiana University and landed a teaching position at college in Japan.
    With all these interesting and exciting experiences I’ve made myself ready to enrich your tour and make it both enjoyable and worthwhile.

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    Apr 26, 2026
    39ferdinandr
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    Exceptional and entertaining
    Great tour better the tour guide Toshi.

    Apr 9, 2026
    X1429XKclaudiam
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    Sehr zu empfehlen
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    Jun 28, 2025
    WilliamAlfonso_R
    Toshi is a very eloquent, knowledgeable, and diligent tour guide.
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    Best Tour Guide!
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  • Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Market

    Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Market

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 5:00 Hotel
    • 5:30-7:10 Toyosu Market
    • 7:30-8:00 Tsukiji Market

    Meeting Point Confusion and a Tsukiji Food Tour: A Licensed Guide's Report in Tokyo I headed to the Hotel that the guests mentioned instead of the Hotel arranged the previous day, but it was under renovation. I should have discussed the details more thoroughly. Also, since the guests had personally applied to visit a facility on the second floor, a passport was required, but this was only mentioned just before 5:00, and one of the guests had left it in the room. I was glad we double-checked before the taxi departed. During the tour, the guests especially enjoyed the sushi. We ended by going around Tsukiji, highlighting points that would be useful for a future visit.

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    Tour Report by ISAO

    Hello , my name is Isao.
    I like cooking and eating while drinking wine and listening to the rock music sometime classical music, too.
    I am a tour guide mainly around Tokyo. I have experience as an E-bike tour guide( Imperial palace, Tokyo station, Asakusa, Sumida river, Ningyocho, Odaiba area, Tsukishima Monja street ) and a food tour. I like to eat local Japanese food and drink many kind of alcohol.
    Besides Tokyo, I also recommend Kamakura and Kawagoe where I was borne.
    I will do my best to help you make good memories of Japan.
    I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

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    May 21, 2026
    Anne_A
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    Enjoyable tour of the local markets and…

    May 18, 2026
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    An unforgettable Tokyo food and culture experience…

    May 7, 2026
    Susan C
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    Highly recommended tuna auction tour
    Iseo…

    Oct 25, 2025
    TravelYes8
    Highly recommended the Toyosu Tuna Auction tour with Isao!
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  • Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour

    Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour

    Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet the guests at Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple→Explore Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple 9:00-9:20→Move to Tsukiji Market 9:20-9:25→Explore Tsukiji Market 9:25-10:00→Sushi lunch at Tsukiji 10:00-10:45→Move to Asakusa 10:45-11:15→Explore Senso-ji Temple 11:15-12:15→Move to Kappabashi 12:15-12:25→Explore Kappabashi 12:25-12:50→Move to Shibuya and disband 12:50-13:20

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Kappabashi Today's guests were visitors from North America. We met at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, where I explained how this stone-built temple differs from other temples. Next, we walked to Tsukiji Market and strolled around, where the guests were surprised by the large number of foreign tourists. After having lunch at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, we headed to Asakusa. I explained the Kaminarimon Gate and its large red lantern at Sensoji Temple, and we strolled along Nakamise. The guests tried ningyo-yaki and a strawberry treat, and they enjoyed drawing omikuji fortunes. Finally, we moved on to Kappabashi, where they purchased plastic food samples as souvenirs, and then we made our way to Shibuya, their next destination, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTsukiji～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 2TrainAsakusa～Tawaramachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 3TrainTawaramachi (Tokyo)～Shibuya260JPY
    Total650JPY

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    Oct 14, 2025
    Randi R
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    Sep 30, 2025
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    Great tour.
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    Sep 19, 2025
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  • Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka in One Day: Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00　Depart Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
    • 9:39 Board JR train from Hakata Station bound for Nogata
    • 10:00 Arrive Kido Nanzoin
    • 11:16 Depart JR Kido Nanzoin Station
    • 11:40 Arrive JR Hakata Station　JR Hakata Station Observation Deck
    • 12:12 Board subway Nanakuma Line bound for Hashimoto
    • 12:42 Arrive subway Hashimoto Station
    • 13:00 Konoha Mall Hashimoto　Lunch at Ten, a rice flour tempura specialty restaurant
    • 13:50 Depart subway Hashimoto Station
    • 13:53 Arrive subway Jiromaru Station
    • 13:56 Board Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Station from Jiromaru bus stop　
    • 14:15 Get off at Fukuoka Tower Minamiguchi bus stop　Tour Fukuoka Tower
    • 14:45 Board Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Station from Fukuoka Tower Minamiguchi bus stop
    • 14:50 Get off at Nishitetsu Momochi Ramp Mae bus stop
    • 14:55 Walk from Hotel to Fukuoka PayPay Dome.
    • 15:15 Disband at Fukuoka PayPay Dome

    Title: What's a Private Fukuoka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nanzoin Temple and Fukuoka Tower The guests enjoyed the natural surroundings of Nanzoin Temple in Kido and the view of Fukuoka city from Fukuoka Tower. They seemed especially fond of animals and insects, often taking photos of spiders, butterflies, cats, and more. Because they could only eat gluten-free meals, choosing a restaurant was a bit challenging. I had received information from the Tokyo guide in advance and researched beforehand, but some places listed as open on Google turned out to be closed on Mondays when I called, and others were far from our route. After the tour, the guests planned to experience teamLab near Fukuoka Dome, so we intended to part ways in that area. For this reason, although it took a little time, I chose a gluten-free restaurant near Hashimoto Station on the subway line. The guests were satisfied to be able to enjoy a chicken set meal and rice-flour udon.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusNishitetsu Grand Hotel Mae／Nishitetsu Bus～Ekimae Itchome／Nishitetsu Bus260JPY
    Section 2TrainHakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus～Kido Nanzoin Mae450JPY
    Section 3TrainKido Nanzoin Mae～Hakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus450JPY
    Section 4SubwayHakata～Hashimoto (Fukuoka Prefecture)340JPY
    Section 5SubwayHashimoto (Fukuoka Prefecture)～Jiromaru210JPY
    Section 6BusJiromaru／Nishitetsu Bus～Fukuoka Tower Minamiguchi／Nishitetsu Bus320JPY
    Section 7BusFukuoka Tower Minamiguchi／Nishitetsu Bus～Momochi Ramp Guchi／Nishitetsu Bus210JPY
    Total2,240JPY

    Tour Report by Sasuke

    Hello, my nickname is Sasuke. I have been working as a National Government Licensed Guide since 2006. I was born and raised in Fukuoka city. I also work as a teacher. Recently my work as a grandmother has become busier and busier. What I like about being a guide is that I talk to people from different countries, get exposed to different ideas, and grow as a person. I would be happy to help make your trip more enjoyable. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to fulfill your request as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you.

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    Jul 8, 2026
    jdtudor
    Great day!
    Viator review: Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This is a great way to see…

    Oct 8, 2025
    jacquiwinn62
    A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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    Oct 3, 2025
    Raeanne101184
    City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
    Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Sasuke showed…

    Sep 4, 2025
    mareen589
    Great 6 hour Tour of Fukuoka
    Tripadvisor review: Fukuoka Full-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Our tour was 6 hours…

  • Nagasaki in One Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden

    Nagasaki in One Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden

    Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at the hotel
    • 10:20 Atomic Bomb Museum
    • 11:40 Peace Park & Hypocenter Park
    • 13:00 Lunch at Stadium City
    • 14:30 Glover Garden
    • 15:30 Disband at Shinchi Chinatown

    What Is a Private Nagasaki Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Atomic Bomb Museum, Stadium City, and Glover Garden The guest was a visitor from Europe. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, they viewed each exhibit slowly and listened carefully to my family's account of the atomic bombing experience. As the conversation went on, I learned that the guest was a football fan, so we decided to have lunch at Stadium City. Since the guest wanted to try champon, they were delighted with the experience of enjoying champon while watching football. As we were both football fans, the conversation was lively. At Glover Garden, the guest fully enjoyed the scenery.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainStadium City South～Atomic Bomb Museum150JPY
    Section 2TrainPeace Park～Stadium City North150JPY
    Section 3OtherStadium City South～Ishibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture)150JPY
    Section 4TrainIshibashi (Nagasaki Prefecture)～Shinchi Chinatown150JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Coco

    Hello, I’m Rikako, but please call me Coco. It would be my absolute pleasure to show you around my hometown of Nagasaki. Having performed in the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival in my childhood, I developed a deep interest in history and cultural exchange. This motivated me to become a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter during my university years. Since then, I have gained valuable experience—from assisting ambassadors at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony to handling a wide variety of tours, including private and coach tours, site inspections, international conference support, and VIP hospitality.
    Explaining about Nagasaki’s history and culture is the most important to me. It is not only about this. I would love to provide genuine care so that your time in Nagasaki remains in your heart forever.
    I’m truly looking forward to guiding you in Nagasaki 🙂

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