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  • Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Visited a mont-bell shop

    Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Visited a mont-bell shop

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 AM – Meet at the cruise dock
    • →Take a taxi to Shukkeien Garden
    • 10:30 AM – Visit Shukkeien Garden
    • →Take a bus to Peace Memorial Park
    • 12:00AM – Visit Peace Memorial Park & Peace Memorial Museum
    • 1:40PM – Okonomiyaki Lunch
    • 2:30PM –Visited a mont-bell shop
    • 3:15PM-End of the tour at a taxi stand

    Title: What's a Private Cruise-Port Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Oceania who arrived at Ujina Port in Hiroshima aboard a cruise ship. I met them at the port and we took a taxi to Shukkeien Garden. At Shukkeien Garden, they repeatedly said how beautiful it was and took many photos of the scenery and the carp. They were also very interested in history, and at the Peace Memorial Park they asked many questions. In the basement of the Rest House, they read Mr. Nomura's memoir with great attention. The museum was unfortunately extremely crowded, so after checking their wishes, we visited only the Main Building and skipped the East Building. After the tour, I sent them photos of the main exhibits in the East Building. They really enjoyed the okonomiyaki for lunch and said the traditional Japanese atmosphere of the restaurant was wonderful. They mentioned that they sometimes make okonomiyaki at home in Oceania, but said the authentic version was indeed delicious. The plan had been to finish after lunch, but as Japan was hotter than they expected, they wanted to buy some shorts. They had gone to a clothing store the day before but did not find anything to their liking, so I took them to another outdoor clothing store. They purchased two items, and I guided them to the taxi stand and saw them off, ending the tour. During the tour they showed me many photos of their grandchildren, and I showed them photos of my children as well. We talked a lot about family, and it was a warm and pleasant tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusIn front of Shukkeien Garden～In front of the Atomic Bomb Dome240JPY
    Total240JPY

    Tour Report by Mari

    Hello. My name is Mari.
    I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.

    I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
    After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.

    Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
    I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.

    Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
    I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
    Look forward to meeting you.

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    Jul 27, 2026
    Jen_S21
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    The highlight of our trip!
    Mari was an excellent…

    Jul 26, 2026
    Celine B
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    A faire
    Une belle visite, bcp d’émotions.
    Mari a été…

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 22, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tochomae Station & Shinjuku Station

    Tokyo in One Day: Tochomae Station & Shinjuku Station

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meeting point: Hotel Premier Grand
    • 9:10 Depart Tochomae Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • Ueno-okachimachi
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 9:40 Arrive Ueno Station
    • Ueno Ueno Station Ekitabi Concierge
    • 9:50 Depart Ueno Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 10:00 Arrive Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Sensoji Temple
    • Asakusa Shrine
    • Nakamise Shopping Street
    • 11:00 Depart Asakusa Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Nihombashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
    • 11:20 Arrive Otemachi Station
    • Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • Nijubashi Bridge
    • 12:20 Depart Otemachi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • 13:00 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
    • Harajuku Meiji Shrine
    • Break: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
    • Takeshita Street
    • 14:00 Depart Meiji-jingumae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • Omotesando Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 14:10 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • 14:40 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (JR Yamanote Line)
    • 15:00 Arrive Shinjuku Station
    • 15:00 Disband: Shinjuku Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, Harajuku, and Shibuya The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. This was about a three-week trip to Japan. They were staying in Tokyo for a few days, then planning to travel around Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki before returning to Tokyo and heading home. For the next day, they had planned a day trip to Mount Fuji. The day before, they had explored the Shinjuku east exit and the Kabukicho area. It was a tour under light rain. First, since they wanted to buy a Suica card, we went to the travel concierge at Ueno Station. After this, we went to Asakusa. As always, it was very crowded. Starting from in front of Kaminarimon Gate, I explained about "Sensoji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo," "what the five-story pagoda is for," "what Buddhism is," and "the difference between Buddhism and Shinto." We took commemorative photos at Kaminarimon, in front of the five-story pagoda, and at various other spots, and strolled slowly along the Nakamise shopping street. There were questions such as "What are Japan's main religions?", "How many Buddhists are there in Japan?", "Besides Buddhism, what other religions do people believe in?", and "Are there Catholics in Japan?" We then moved to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. I explained about "Japanese history from the Edo period to the Meiji period," "the Meiji Restoration," "why Edo Castle became the Imperial Palace," and "the Tokyo air raids." There were questions and comments such as "What happened to the shogun and samurai after the Meiji Restoration?", "Does the current Emperor of Japan hold any political power?", and "The pine trees are beautiful and wonderful." After that, we moved to Harajuku. I explained about "Shinto," "torii gates," "Emperor Meiji," "why sake barrels are displayed," and "why wine barrels are displayed." There were questions such as "What kind of religion is Shinto?", "It is completely different from Sensoji Temple," and "How do Buddhism and Shinto differ?" We took a break at Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu. From here, we moved to Shibuya. We actually crossed the scramble crossing, and there were questions such as "Why do so many people gather here?" and "Why did it become famous?" We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. There were comments and questions such as "Japanese people are all quiet and polite," "There are no homeless people to be seen in the city; nowadays the guests' hometown is also full of homeless people," "The city is clean and there is no litter on the ground," and "Why are there no trash cans on the streets?" I saw them off at Shinjuku Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTochomae～Ueno-okachimachi220JPY
    Section 2OtherUeno-okachimachi～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa～Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 5TrainOtemachi (Tokyo)～Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 6TrainMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 7TrainShibuya～Shinjuku170JPY
    Total1,320JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Kagoshima in One Day: JR Sengan-en & Terukuni Shrine and Goromon Gate

    Kagoshima in One Day: JR Sengan-en & Terukuni Shrine and Goromon Gate

    Kagoshima Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:50 Meet in front of Amu Plaza
    • 9:00 Head to JR Sengan-en
    • 9:10 Sengan-en, Satsuma Kiriko Glass Factory, Shuseikan
    • 11:20 Board the Sakurajima Ferry
    • 11:35 Lava Nagisa Park, Visitor Center, Arimura Lava Observatory (taxi used per guest request)
    • 13:45 Board the ferry
    • 14:00 Stroll around Terukuni Shrine and Goromon Gate
    • 15:00 Disband at Central Station

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Kagoshima in Kyushu Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was visiting Japan, which they love and come to once every two years. They had often been to Tokyo and Osaka, but this was their first time in Kyushu. Everywhere they went was crowded with people, so they seemed to enjoy this trip where there were fewer people and they could relax. They were also moved by how beautiful the nature was. On the other hand, today's high temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius, so they had not expected Kagoshima to be this hot, and by the later part of the day they seemed quite tired. At the end, a wedding ceremony happened to be taking place at Terukuni Shrine, and they were delighted to be able to see a Japanese-style wedding along with the bride and groom in traditional attire.

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    Tour Report by Hoshi

    I’m a national government licensed tour guide. I moved to Kagoshima from Osaka four years ago because I was amazed by its perfect blend of stunning nature beauty and rich culture. We can see the majestic Sakurajima volcano from the city, which reminds us the powerful natural forces. Kagoshima was home to major Meiji Restoration figures, so history lovers will find plenty to explore. And of course, the food is incredible—famous for Kurobuta (Berkshire pork), Satsuma-age (fried fish cakes), and Shochu (a local distilled spirit).

    I’m passionate about history and love visiting historical sites all over Japan. I also like outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and camping. Kagoshima’s natural landscape is perfect for these adventures, so there’s always something new to discover.

    I look forward to sharing wonderful Kagoshima with you and making unforgettable memories together!

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  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

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

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:05 Arriving at Hiroshima station
    • 2. 11:10 Arriving in Miyajima Island
    • 3. 13:00 Visiting Itsukushima Shrine and Daiganji Temple
    • 4. 13:45 Having lunch at Yamaichi-Bekkan Restaurant
    • 5. 15:10 Arriving at the A-bomb dome tram stop
    • 6. 16:10 Visiting Peace Memorial Park, including the A-bomb dome
    • 7. 17:10 Visiting the Museum
    • 8. 17:30 Goodbye in front of the hotel

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time and said they wanted to experience various forms of transportation, so we used the train, the JR train, and the ferry. First, the guests were deeply impressed by the scenery of Miyajima and the shinden-zukuri architecture of Itsukushima Shrine, which dates back to the 12th century. They also seemed to enjoy the Miyajima Great Buddha at Daiganji Temple. At the Peace Memorial Park, the guests showed great interest in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, the reality of the damage, and the city's reconstruction, and they said that all world leaders should visit Hiroshima, which made me very happy. For the meal, I guided the group to a sushi set at a local restaurant and recommended the anago (conger eel) rice dish. The guests were very pleased, saying it was the most delicious meal they had had since coming to Japan.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainChudenmae～Hiroshima Station240JPY
    Section 2OtherJR Hiroshima Station～JR Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 3TrainHiroden Miyajimaguchi～A-bomb Dome Mae240JPY
    Total900JPY

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    Apr 13, 2026
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    Apr 11, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Oct 26, 2025
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    Great Hiroshima experience
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 25, 2025
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    Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • Stroll around Asakusa
    • 10:30 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 11:00 Meiji Shrine
    • 　　Short break @ Cafe
    • 12:30 Takeshita Street
    • 13:00 Disband @ Harajuku Crossing

    What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. They had arrived only the previous evening, but they showed no signs of jet lag and were in very good spirits. They enjoyed Japanese food in general; the night before they had eaten wagyu beef, and today they had a reservation for a sushi dinner. They did not seem particularly interested in anime, so we skipped Akihabara, but they told me they planned to visit all of the other main sightseeing spots in Tokyo. As luck would have it, at Meiji Shrine we saw many children celebrating Shichi-Go-San. There were also babies visiting for their first shrine blessing, and the guests were delighted to see the mothers dressed in kimono.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa～Shibuya260JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Total410JPY

    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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    Jun 29, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Jun 27, 2026
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    Jun 15, 2026
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  • Niigata Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour

    Niigata Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour

    Niigata Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up => 9:30 Hokuyo Cultural Museum (40 min) =>11:05 Tsubame City Industrial Museum (Tsubame City) (60 min)=>12:30 Teradomari Fish Market Street (30 min) =>13:30 Yahiko Shrine (15 min)=>14:00 Photographing haza wood in the rice fields after harvest=>14:45 Hotel

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Niigata's Kitakata Museum, Tsubame, and Yahiko Shrine Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The day started under cloudy skies, but the weather gradually improved into the afternoon. At the Northern Culture Museum, I advised the guests on how to appreciate the garden, and they took photos accordingly. They walked through every part of the large historic wealthy farmer's residence and were amazed by the luxurious tableware and the menu cards from wedding banquets. At the Tsubame Industrial Museum, the guests tried a tumbler-making experience using the tsuiki copperware technique, concentrating on their work for about 30 minutes. They ended up with a design they liked very much and were very pleased with it. At the Teradomari Fish Market Street, I showed the guests many kinds of seafood, but since they had eaten a large breakfast, lunch turned into snacks such as ice cream. I bought local "kuri okowa dango" and sasa dango for them to enjoy in the car, but aside from one okowa dango eaten by one of the guests, they kept them as a souvenir for the Hotel. At Yahiko Shrine, they were impressed by the unique way of worship, with two bows, four claps, and one bow, as well as the recently changed style of purifying the hands at the water pavilion. After completing their worship, we left the shrine with time to spare, so I thought it would be nice for them to photograph the rice drying racks. As we drove through the rice fields, the racks at the usual spot were in the middle of being taken down, which was a bit disappointing, but we luckily found another set of racks nearby and they were able to capture the traditional and nostalgic scene of hasakake rice drying. Because including Yahiko Shrine in the itinerary during this season (October–November) means anticipating crowds, it is hard to fit in many stops, but since the time at the Tsubame Industrial Museum was entirely taken up by the making experience, I felt it is a facility well worth exploring thoroughly with about an hour and a half.

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    Tour Report by Patsy

    Hello, my name is Mutsuko Watanabe. I am a professional government-certified guide- interpreter with eight years of experience, originally from the beautiful prefecture of Niigata. While Niigata holds a special place in my heart with its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality, I am passionate about showcasing the beauty of not only my hometown but also other fascinating destinations across Japan.
    It is my greatest joy to help visitors discover the charm, history, and traditions of this amazing country in an engaging and enjoyable way. Whether it’s savoring local delicacies, exploring hidden gems, or learning about Japan’s deep cultural heritage, I am here to make your trip unforgettable.
    I look forward to welcoming you to Japan and creating wonderful memories together!

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    Oct 17, 2025
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    A great place to visit.
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:24 Meet, luggage delivery support 10:00 Hakone Yumoto by bus 10:40 Hakone Yumoto, Hakone Shrine Red Torii Gate 11:30 Checkpoint, Maruyama Yosegi, shopping, Donburi Chaya lunch
    • Hakone Checkpoint, after strolling the old cedar avenue, Hakonemachi Port 13:25 Pirate Ship 14:00 Togendai, Hakone Ropeway, very crowded, Owakudani, Sounzan 15:25 by cable car
    • Disband at Naka-Gora 15:32, explanation of how to get to the hotel given to the customer in advance and acknowledged

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from Lake Ashi to Owakudani The guests were an elegant group who came across as refined, with one always smiling as a gentleman and another with a graceful manner. They found the ordinary scenery fascinating and took many photos, and we headed for Motohakone as quickly as possible in pursuit of Mount Fuji. Fortunately, we were just able to get a sense of Mount Fuji. We photographed the red torii gate from nearby, where there was a very long line. At the Maruyama marquetry demonstration, even the quiet member of the group laughed, and they did some shopping for their grandchildren. On the pirate ship they thoroughly enjoyed the natural scenery, and after a long wait in line for the ropeway we were finally able to board. Mount Fuji was hidden, but the steam and volcanic fumes at Owakudani served well as a substitute. They purchased black eggs. We parted ways at Naka-Gora Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

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

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
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  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 09:00 Hotel　Tour Start
    • Travel　Bus　Hashibacho
    • AM 09:30-10:30 Higashi Chaya District　　Utasu Shrine
    • Travel　Bus　Kenrokuen-shita
    • AM 11:00-11:40 Kenrokuen Garden Tour
    • AM 11:40-PM 12:20 Kanazawa Castle Park　Tour of Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, and Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
    • Travel　On foot　Nagamachi Samurai District Area　via Gyokusen-in and Oyama Shrine
    • PM 12:40-13:00 Nagamachi Samurai District　Tour of the Takada Family Residence and Ashigaru Museum　Tour End

    Title: What Can You See in a 4-Hour Private Kanazawa Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. At the request of a local travel agency, the plan was to introduce Higashi Chaya District, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the Nagamachi district all within four hours, so before starting I explained that the tour would proceed by highlighting recommended spots at each location. Since the plan assumed the guests would revisit places they found interesting on their own in the afternoon, they purchased a 1-DAY PASS. They mentioned they would return to Higashi Chaya District and Kenrokuen Garden again in the afternoon. Although it was a four-hour tour, the guests enjoyed it very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKanazawa Station／Hokuriku Railway Bus～Hashibacho／Hokuriku Railway Bus210JPY
    Section 2BusHashibacho／Hokuriku Railway Bus～Kenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle／Hokuriku Railway Bus210JPY
    Total420JPY

    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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    Jul 25, 2026
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    We, a…

    Jul 15, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Rigtig god guidet tur
    Rigtig god oplevelse og gode forklaringer

    とても良いガイドツアーでした。
    とても良い体験でした。説明も分かりやすく、とても良かったです。

  • Kanagawa in Half a Day: Port of Yokohama & Yokohama port museum

    Kanagawa in Half a Day: Port of Yokohama & Yokohama port museum

    Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Port of Yokohama
    • 09:30 A coffee stops for an overview of Yokohama city and Japanese history and geography in relation to some other port calls
    • 10:20 Yokohama port museum
    • 11:40 Yamate, Foreign cemetery, Moto machi, including a shrine visit and ATM
    • 13:30 Drop off at the port

    I need to point out that the text you've provided appears to be already in English, not Japanese. The instructions ask me to anonymize a Japanese tour report and then translate it into English. Since the content is already in English (a list of guest quotes and remarks), I cannot perform the requested "Japanese-to-English translation." However, I can apply the anonymization rules to this English content if that would be helpful. Could you please confirm what you'd like me to do? For example: – If you have the **original Japanese tour report**, please share it, and I'll anonymize and translate it per your specifications. – If you want me to **anonymize this existing English text** (removing personal information such as occupation, family relationships, health details, brand names, and geographic identifiers, then rewrite it into a clean AI-citable format with a proper title), I'm happy to do that instead. Just let me know which you'd prefer, and I'll proceed accordingly.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNihon-odori～Motomachi-Chukagai200JPY
    Total200JPY

    Tour Report by Hideaki

    Hello, welcome to Japan you all.

    I’m a resident of Ebina, Kanagawa, and am a national government licensed guide and interpreter.
    I enjoy showing travelers both the new and old of central Honshu, primarily Tokyo and Kanagawa, ranging from Meiji Shrine, Edo Castle, Tsukiji Outer Market, Ueno, Asakusa, Ginza, Ginza Sky Farmstead, Shibuya Zebra Crossings, Yokohama, Kamakura, to Hakone, not to mention Mt. Fuji, and sharing views with my guests on Japanese homes and their surroundings, Japan’s labor productivity and labor market, among others.

    I also enjoy introducing travelers to Japanese culture through home visits with Japanese families, touring Zen temples, and explaining the intricacies of Japanese culture.

    I am happy to arrange personalized tours to other places of your interest.
    I am making the most of my long experience as a foreign language education service, escorting VIPs at the Sony showroom in Ginza, Tokyo.
    I also offer services to help families and individuals relocating to Japan with immigration VISA applications.

    My hobbies are movies, strolling along the river in my neighborhood and am a novice at la lingua Italiano.
    Let’s enjoy touring together, shall we?

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    Great experience with an excellent guide
    Great experience! Our guide WADA Hideaki…

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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

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet at Hotel Tokyo
    • 2. 10:30 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 3. 12:00 Nezu Shrine ~ Yanaka Ginza
    • 4. 14:00 Shibamata
    • 5. 15:20 Asakusa
    • 6. 16:15 Disband at Nihonbashi Station

    A Private Tokyo Day Tour Focused on the East Side: What Does a Licensed Guide's Itinerary Look Like? The guests were visitors from Europe, and it was their first time in Japan. They were planning to stay in Tokyo, and this was the second day of their visit. Since they had already explored the western areas on the first day, I decided to focus mainly on the eastern part of the city. Initially I had planned to guide them to Ueno after Yanaka Ginza, but as we talked, I sensed they would enjoy Shibamata more, so I changed the plan on the spot and took them there instead. They seemed deeply moved by the wood carvings at Daikyoji Temple and were very pleased. One of the guests appeared to have studied a great deal about Japan before the trip and listened attentively, nodding along in agreement with the explanations.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShimbashi～Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Nezu180JPY
    Section 3TrainNippori～Shibamata280JPY
    Section 4TrainShibamata～Asakusa380JPY
    Section 5SubwayAsakusa～Nihonbashi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Total1,200JPY

    Tour Report by Nobu

    Hi, I am Nobu, a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English).
    I have been an English guide in Tokyo area since January 2017.
    Tokyo is a wonderful city, and you may enjoy this city by yourselves.
    Even so, I recommend you go around with a guide, especially if it is your first time visit to Tokyo.
    A good guide will help you to understand about Tokyo and Japan as well as how to use convenient but complicated public transportations more effectively.
    I am glad if I can help you to make your tour more enjoyable.
    I am looking forward to meeting you in Tokyo soon!
    Nobu

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    Jun 2, 2026
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    Great Tokyo day trip!
    We had a wonderfull day with Nobu! He…

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    Nobu was an excellent and…
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    May 24, 2026
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    Pleasant Intro to Tokyo
    Nobu was an experienced and informative guide.…

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Awesome!
    It was our first visit to Japan. Nobu was very knowledgeable…