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  • Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour

    Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour

    Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. Meet @Nagoya Port Garden Pier 10:30
    • 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and tour the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower 10:30～12:20・・Move to Nagoya Castle by subway
    • 3. Move to Tokugawaen and tour Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) 12:20～13:10・・Move to Tokugawaen by taxi
    • 4. Move to Oasis 21 and tour the area around Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and the Oasis 21 shopping area 13:10～14:00・・Move to Oasis 21 by taxi
    • 5. Move to Nagoya Port and disband 14:00～14:30・・Move to Nagoya Port Garden Pier by subway

    What Is a Private Nagoya Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen The guests were visitors from North America. We used elevators as much as possible throughout the tour to accommodate their needs. During the itinerary, the only stairs used were the stairs leading up from the subway Nagoya Castle Station and one location within Tokugawaen; for all other places involving ascents and descents, we used elevators. Among the sites we visited, the guests particularly liked Tokugawaen and greatly enjoyed feeding the carp in the pond. They were also very pleased with the varied combination of the itinerary, which included Nagoya Castle, Tokugawaen (a Japanese garden), and the Oasis 21 area and the Mirai Tower area in the center of the city.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNagoya Port～Nagoya Castle270JPY
    Section 2SubwaySakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Nagoya Port270JPY
    Total540JPY

    Tour Report by Todd

    Hello, guests of JGA tours, I’m Takao (Todd) Miura, a national licensed guide of Japan.
    I have experiences as a professional guide over 5 years. The themes in which I’m well versed include castles, Japaneses landscape gardens, museums, festivals, and traditinal Japanese arts and crafts.
    Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture, where I live, have many attractive sites to visit. I would like to introduce you to the most popular sites and spots in this area.
    I really wish to have a very nice time with you as a guide of your tour in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.

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    Feb 16, 2026
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    The Nagoya walking tour was great!
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    Oct 2, 2025
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    Nagoya with Todd Miura
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    Todd Was A Fabulous Guide
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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. 8:00　Meet up＠Hotel Tokyo
    • 2. 8:20　Breakfast＠Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3. 9:15　＠Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 4. 11:00　＠Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens
    • 5. 12:15　＠Happo-en (Lunch break, garden stroll)
    • 6. 13:50　Disband＠Hibiya Station

    What Is a 6-Hour Private Tokyo Tour of Japanese Gardens and Tsukiji Market Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest's initial request was to visit Tsukiji Market plus three gardens — Hamarikyu, Rikugien, and Koishikawa Korakuen — within a 6-hour tour. Because the guest was elderly, we had agreed in advance to decide the day's itinerary within a feasible range, taking into account the weather and the guest's condition on the day. When we met, the guest was still active and prominent. In earlier years the guest had played American football. The guest had extensive experience visiting Japan and mentioned having an office not far from a hotel. However, the guest was always busy with work, and this time had added an extra day after finishing business to devote to this tour. The purpose was to visit several Japanese gardens as a reference for creating a garden at the guest's home in North America. Originally from North America, the guest now lives at homes in North America depending on the season. The garden at one home was already complete, and the guest had a specific wish to reference the layout of Japanese gardens when creating the garden at another home. After enjoying a breakfast of salmon and tuna rice bowls at Tsukiji Market, we first visited Hamarikyu Gardens, where the guest enthusiastically observed the three-hundred-year-old pine and other trees and flowers. The guest had never been here before and was delighted, but for the personal garden plan wished to see a somewhat smaller-sized garden. Since both of the originally planned gardens were large and required time to reach, I suggested nearby, somewhat smaller options — Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens and the garden at Happoen, which displays wonderful bonsai — and the guest very much wanted to visit them. In the end, the guest was very pleased with both gardens. At Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens, the guest was moved by the rock arrangements and took many photos. The guest also commented on the beauty of the recreation of the Xihu causeway. Furthermore, when I mentioned the surrounding high-rise buildings that did not exist in the Edo period, the guest preferred a Japanese garden with modern high-rises as borrowed scenery. We accessed Happoen by taxi, and the facility, which had just reopened after renovation on October 1, was a first experience even for me as a guide. It had changed greatly. After a light lunch, we strolled through the garden. The carp in the pond were overwhelmingly large nishikigoi. We strolled while carefully observing the strolling-style garden, which uses the elevation of the land to enjoy waterfalls and ponds. It was also a great surprise to see two groups of Western guests taking commemorative photos in kimono. We could see that a wedding reception was being held inside the Kochuan building, and the guest was surprised, remarking, "So they hold these even on weekdays." The guest also admired the splendid bonsai and was very satisfied, saying, "Thank you for recommending this." The guest seemed full of ideas about the garden layout and how well Japanese trees might grow in the Florida-like climate.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Hibiya Station～Tsukiji Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassToei Oedo Line Shiodome Station～Daimon Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassToei Mita Line Shirokanedai Station～Hibiya Station0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

    Hello, I’m Noripy.
    I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!

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    Jul 3, 2026
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    Jun 3, 2026
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    Tokyo walking tour with Noripy. A+!
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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Sanjusangendo & Kennin-ji

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Sanjusangendo & Kennin-ji

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Meet (@Hotel Iconic)
    • 9:00-9:40 Travel (Subway; Karasuma Oike → Sanjo Keihan, Keihan Train; Keihan Sanjo → Keihan Shichijo)
    • 9:40-10:30 Sanjusangendo visit
    • 10:30-11:10 Travel (City Bus; Sanjusangendo-mae → Gojozaka)
    • 11:10-12:10 Kiyomizu-dera visit
    • 12:10-12:20 Travel (On foot; Yasaka Pagoda → Kennin-ji)
    • 12:20-13:00 Kennin-ji visit
    • 13:00 Tour ends　　　　
    • After the tour, took them to Gion (Hanamikoji, Tatsumi Bridge) and said goodbye

    What's a 4-Hour Private Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion The guests were visitors from Europe. It was their first time in Japan and in Kyoto. On a 4-hour short tour, I took them to Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kenninji Temple. After visiting Kenninji, I guided them to Gion in the same district (Hanamikoji Street and Tatsumi Bridge), where we parted ways. The weather was ideal for sightseeing, though it was warm enough to break a light sweat. The guests seemed to enjoy Sanjusangendo and Kenninji in particular. Kenninji especially had few visitors, and I think it is a recommended spot. However, it is a shame that one cannot sit on the veranda and take time to explain things there. Kiyomizu-dera was very crowded with students on school excursions, so it did not seem to leave a very good impression.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKarasuma Oike～Sanjo Keihan220JPY
    Section 2TrainSanjo Keihan～Keihan Shichijo／Princess Line180JPY
    Section 3BusHigashiyama Shichijo／Kyoto City Bus～Gojozaka／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total630JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

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

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    Jul 19, 2026
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  • Nagasaki in One Day: Dejima

    Nagasaki in One Day: Dejima

    Nagasaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at hotel
    • 10:30 Dejima
    • 11:00 View Nagasaki Kunchi at Meganebashi Bridge
    • 11:45 View Nagasaki Kunchi at City Hall
    • 12:00 Disband

    Title: What Is a Private Nagasaki Kunchi Festival Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests wanted to focus mainly on the Nagasaki Kunchi festival, so we visited the main spots of Dejima while I checked the festival navigation app to track where the performances were being held. We had planned to see two performances at the city hall, but on the way there we came across a performance touring the neighborhood, so I let the guests experience the atmosphere of the Nagasaki Kunchi festival right there. Perhaps due to the heat and humidity, which was hard to believe was October, the guests seemed worn out and returned to their hotel on their own, and we parted ways around 12:00.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherIn front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus～Nagasaki Station250JPY
    Section 2TrainNagasaki Station～Dejima150JPY
    Section 3TrainDejima～Nishihamamachi150JPY
    Section 4BusKozenmachi／Nagasaki Bus～In front of Nanko Back Gate／Nagasaki Bus250JPY
    Total800JPY

    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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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Rikako was a great guide. She…

    Jun 16, 2026
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    Apr 12, 2026
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    Really good day out with a local guide, very informative about…

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  • Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour

    Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour

    Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hakone-Yumoto Station platform. 10:11 Hakone Tozan train ~ 10:46 Chokoku-no-Mori Station. Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum. 11:45 Lunch at the Hakone Open-Air Museum restaurant.
    • 12:15 Walk to Hotel 12:33: Enjoy the open-air bath at [Mori-no-Yu]. 13:32 Kowakien ~ Kowakidani Station. 13:43 Kowakidani Station ~ 1:49 Gora Station.
    • 14:03 Gora Station ~ Sounzan. 14:40 Sounzan ~ Owakudani. 15:10 Owakudani ~ Kojiri. 15:50 Kojiri ~ Hakonemachi Port. 16:38 Hakonemachi Port ~ 17:03 Hakone-Yumoto Station.
    • 17:17 Hakone-Yumoto Station ~ 17:31 Odawara Station. After purchasing Shinkansen tickets to Tokyo Station at JR Odawara Station, disband at 17:40. The customer boards the Kodama No. 734 departing at 17:44 and arriving at Tokyo Station at 16:18.

    Can You Do a Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Hakone with Onsen? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest came to Japan from North America. Since they wanted to enjoy nature outside the city, we chose Hakone, and because they hoped to experience an onsen, I arranged a plan that included the open-air bath "Mori no Yu" at Kowakuen in Hakone. There was a chance of rain, so I prepared umbrellas and raincoats, but they turned out to be unnecessary. After thoroughly enjoying the Hakone Open-Air Museum, the guest enjoyed the open-air bath at Kowakuen. At Owakudani, Mount Fuji was visible, and the guest was impressed by the active volcanic activity. Because a schedule change meant they wanted to return to Tokyo by around 18:00, we suddenly had to check bus and Shinkansen times, and it was no longer possible to guide at a relaxed pace. We skipped the visit to Hakone Shrine and adjusted the plan so we could return to Tokyo one hour earlier. Fortunately, we found a bus going directly to Hakone-Yumoto, so the timing worked out well. Both the ropeway and the sightseeing cruise had increased in price by 500 yen each starting in October. At Owakudani, we purchased black eggs for 500 yen, and I also gave the guest a Mount Fuji glass I had brought along. For the bus from Hakone Port to Hakone-Yumoto, a receipt was not needed before, so I did not obtain a receipt. The bus was crowded, and I guided under a very tight schedule where taking too long to board or alight could mean missing the train, all in line with the guest's request. Since you cannot return to Hakone-Yumoto without taking the bus, I believe a receipt is unnecessary. I hope you understand the circumstances, as it was not possible to spend extra time boarding and alighting when the buses were crowded with tourists.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherHakone-Yumoto～Chokoku-no-Mori460JPY
    Section 2BusKowakien / Hakone Tozan Bus～Kowakidani Station / Hakone Tozan Bus220JPY
    Section 3OtherGora～Sounzan430JPY
    Section 4OtherSounzan～Kojiri2,000JPY
    Section 5OtherHakonemachi / Izuhakone Bus～Hakone-Yumoto1,210JPY
    Section 6TrainHakone-Yumoto～Odawara360JPY
    Total4,680JPY

    Tour Report by Akey

    Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
    I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.

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    Incredible day in Hakone
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    Mar 30, 2025
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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

    • Meet at Asakusa at 9:00 AM. Places to visit: around 10:00 Shibuya Station, see the Scramble Crossing, around 11:00 Gotokuji, around 13:30 Shibuya Station, see the Hachiko Statue, cross the Scramble Crossing, around 14:00 Meiji Shrine, around 15:30 Harajuku Station, around 15:50 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory, around 16:45 Takanawa Gateway, NEWoMan 28th floor observation deck. Disband at Takanawa Gateway Station at 17:00. (Since the guest wishes to visit as many places as possible, they requested a simple lunch, so lunch will be a light meal from a convenience store in Harajuku.)

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Gotokuji, Shibuya Crossing, and Takanawa Gateway The guests were a group visiting from North America. They were touring Japan by cruise ship, but the voyage from Hakodate to Tokyo was delayed due to the effects of a typhoon. As a result, the group traveled by Shinkansen from Hakodate to Tokyo in October, and the Tokyo sightseeing took place the following day in October. Some of the guests had been to Japan before, while for others it was their first visit. The beckoning cats (maneki-neko) at Gotokuji Temple, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and the view from the 28th floor of Newoman at Takanawa Gateway were especially well received. The timing at the 28th floor of Newoman coincided beautifully with a lovely sunset (photo). The guests commented that they had a wonderful time.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainAsakusa～Shibuya260JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Miyanosaka340JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyanosaka～Shibuya340JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku150JPY
    Section 6TrainShinjuku～Takanawa Gateway210JPY
    Total1,450JPY

    Tour Report by Naoki

    English / Guide in English and German / Guiding areas are in Tokyo, Yokohama and my home town Okayama. (Since I’m based in Tokyo, I might not be able to guide in Okayama, depending on the timing.) My profile in German follows!
    First of all, thank you very much for your taking time to have a look at my profile. My name is Naoki Shimono. Naoki would be fine. I’m a certified tour guide in English and German. After long years of work at Japanese electronics manufacturer, always in charge of international marketing, I’m focusing on tour guide and interpreter. As of now, I did tour guide more than 50 times in English and more than 50 times in German. Not only in Tokyo but also other cities, such as Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hakodate, Niigata, Shimizu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Naha etc. It is always a big pleasure for me to show around Japan to guests from abroad. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Japan!

    Deutsch / Reiseleiter auf Deutsch und Englisch / In Tokio und Yokohama sowie in meiner Heimatstadt Okayama. (Da ich in Tokio ansässig bin, kann ich je nach Zeitpunkt möglicherweise nicht in Okayama als Reiseleiter tätig sein.)
    Zunächst einmal vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, mein Profil anzusehen. Mein Name ist Naoki Shimono. Naoki wäre schön. Ich bin zertifizierter Reiseleiter in Englisch und Deutsch. Nach langjähriger Tätigkeit bei einem japanischen Elektronikhersteller, wo ich stets für das internationale Marketing verantwortlich war, konzentriere ich mich nun auf die Reiseleitung und Dolmetschertätigkeit. Bisher habe ich über 50 Mal auf Englisch und über 50 Mal auf Deutsch als Reiseleiter gearbeitet. Nicht nur in Tokio, sondern auch in anderen Städten wie Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hakodate, Niigata, Shimizu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Naha usw. Es ist mir immer eine große Freude, Gästen aus dem Ausland Japan zu zeigen. Ich freue mich darauf, Sie in Japan zu sehen!

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    Oct 16, 2025
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    Highly recommend!
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet at Hotel Wing International Premium Tokyo Yotsuya
    • 2. 9:45 Ueno Park
    • 3. 10:45 Yanaka
    • 4. 12:00 Asakusa
    • 5. 13:00 Dismiss at Asakusa (Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street)

    Title: What's a 4-Hour Private Walking Tour of Ueno, Yanaka, and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had arrived in Japan the day before and were spending several days in Tokyo as part of a longer stay in Japan. The meeting point was initially undecided, but while discussing the itinerary it was confirmed to be the Hotel in the Yotsuya area. Since this was a 4-hour tour, we skipped lunch and I guided them through Ueno Park, Yanaka, and Asakusa. One of the guests was posting travel photos and videos to a social media account and was actively taking photos and videos at each spot. Another guest enjoyed embroidery and textiles as a hobby, and browsed shops selling such items intently in Yanaka and Asakusa. In Asakusa, they wanted to visit a shop dealing in secondhand kimono, so at the end I guided them to a shop in the Shin-Nakamise shopping street. I explained how to get back to the Hotel, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayYotsuya-sanchome～Ueno-hirokoji210JPY
    Section 2TrainUeno～Nippori150JPY
    Section 3TrainNippori～Ueno150JPY
    Section 4SubwayUeno～Asakusa180JPY
    Total690JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Haru is an excellent guide in Tokyo
    Haru (Haruhiko…

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Jul 9, 2026
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    An incredible walking tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 30, 2026
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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Ujina Port

    Hiroshima in One Day: Ujina Port

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

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Ujina Port → Take a taxi to Hiroshima Castle → 8:30 to 11:00 stroll through Hiroshima Castle Keep + Shukkeien Garden → 11:00 to 12:30 Peace Memorial Park (Atomic Bomb Dome, Sadako Sasaki Statue, and Museum) → 12:30 lunch at Okonomimura (two people return to the ferry) → 13:30 to Miyajima via the World Heritage Sea Route → Board the 15:00 ferry to Ujina Port and arrive at 15:22, shop at the terminal, and finish at 16:02

    What Can You See on a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report On this occasion, I guided a group visiting from North America. At the request of one of the guests, we visited Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, where the group was deeply impressed by the stonework and the structure of the castle keep, as well as the pine trees at Shukkeien Garden in connection with an interest in bonsai. We were fortunate to be joined by a volunteer guide at Shukkeien Garden, which allowed me to provide an even more in-depth experience. As some of the guests appeared tired from a long journey, after having lunch at Okonomi-mura they decided to head back to the ferry, so I arranged a taxi from Hondori to Ujina Port, where we parted ways. I then continued on to Miyajima with the remaining guests. Since the morning walk had run long, we were a little pressed for time, and because the cruise ship boarding time was fixed at 16:30, we could not stay very long. Even so, we were able to do some essential sightseeing, taking photos of the Great Torii Gate and purchasing a beautiful chopstick set as a souvenir.

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    Tour Report by HAYATO

    Hi there! Let’s Discover True Hiroshima Together!

    Hey! I’m HAYATO, and I’m super excited to be your guide in Hiroshima! With about 20 years of living in this amazing place, I can’t wait to share all its hidden treasures, fun stories, and unique culture with you.

    Whether you’re into beautiful sights, tasty local food, or fascinating history, I’m here to make sure you have a great time. Together, we’ll uncover both the well-known spots and the little secrets that make Hiroshima truly special.

    Let’s make some unforgettable memories while having lots of fun! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’d like to chat about what we can do together.

    Can’t wait to meet you!

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    Apr 13, 2026
    Robin_S
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    Great educational tour!
    Hayato to was a terrific guide.…

    Apr 9, 2026
    bonoc2026
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Thank you Hayato!
    The tour was amazing, or tour…

    Mar 9, 2026
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    Oct 7, 2025
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Sanjusangendo Temple & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

    Kyoto in One Day: Sanjusangendo Temple & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:30　Meet at Hotel
    • 11:35　Itinerary explanation and about Kyoto's history
    • 12:00　Sanjusangendo Temple
    • 13:20　Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:30　Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • 15:00　Tenryu-ji Temple Garden
    • 15:30　Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 16:45　Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 17:50　Disband at Hotel

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari The guests came from North America and traveled from Tokyo to Kyoto. Originally they had planned to explore Kyoto today and return to Tokyo the same day, but the cruise ship departing from Tokyo for Nagasaki tomorrow suddenly canceled its Nagasaki route due to Typhoon No. 22, so they decided to stay in Kyoto until tomorrow evening and asked me to come to their hotel on short notice. Tomorrow the ship will depart Tokyo bound for Singapore and tour Southeast Asia again, which sounds enviable. Rather than detailed explanations of history, politics, religion, and folklore, the guests were the type who wanted to take in beautiful, distinctly Japanese, indescribably exotic scenery with their eyes and savor the lingering impression, so long lectures were unnecessary, and they listened with sparkling eyes to the brief explanations that helped them soak up the atmosphere. Today, by chance, a pleasantly strong breeze blew through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, rustling the leaves, and the sun setting in the west filtered through the trees, allowing them to take very beautiful photos and videos, which made them extremely happy. The scenery from Togetsukyo Bridge was crystal clear and beautiful, and the overwhelming Thousand-Armed Kannon of Sanjusangendo, the gorgeous view of the golden pavilion floating on the pond at Kinkaku-ji, and the Senbon Torii of Fushimi Inari faintly emerging in the dim twilight as the day began to darken — they simply looked at these, captured them in photos, occasionally asked a few questions, and were moved. That was the feel of it, and during the tour they ate only a single mitarashi dango while moving entirely by train and on foot. They were impressed by my energy, but the guests' stamina was quite remarkable as well. I was very happy when they said "Great day!" as we parted.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShichijo～Sanjo (Kyoto Prefecture)180JPY
    Section 2TrainSanjo Keihan～Nijo220JPY
    Section 3TrainEnmachi～Saga-Arashiyama180JPY
    Section 4TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Inari240JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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    Jul 29, 2026
    James_G
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto highlights with Kazu.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Fantastic tour guide
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Jun 23, 2026
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    Highly recommended when in Kyoto
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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

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
    • 10:40 Shinjuku 3DCAT, Omoide Yokocho, Pachinko Parlor, Godzilla Head, Don Quijote
    • 11:30 Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street
    • 12:50 Loyal Dog Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 14:00 Lunch "Tsukiji Sushiko Shinkan"
    • 15:10 Asakusa Nakamise Street, Nadebotoke (Stroking Buddha)
    • 16:35 Disband near Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya and Tsukiji The guests arrived in Japan from North America the previous day. They planned to stay in Tokyo for a while before visiting Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Osaka, and then returning home. The guests had created a bucket list for this trip, and today's tour brought two of those items to life: crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and enjoying an "omakase" course at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji. The biggest item on the bucket list for this trip was to visit a temple in Shizuoka, and the guests were scheduled to head to Shizuoka the next day. They kindly showed me several photographs taken about seventy years ago in front of a large tree within the temple grounds. The plan for the next day was to take photographs in front of that same tree in remembrance. Wishing that their bucket list would come true, we parted ways in front of the Hotel.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIidabashi～Shinjuku170JPY
    Section 2TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku～Shibuya150JPY
    Section 4SubwayShibuya～Tsukiji210JPY
    Section 5SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 7TrainUeno～Iidabashi170JPY
    Total1,240JPY

    Tour Report by Bruce

    Hello (Konnichiwa). My name is Masanori SUGANO. Most of my friends call me Bruce, so you can call me Bruce. It would be my pleasure to act as a guide for you as I have been a guide for over twenty years. I curate my tours to suit your quest for knowledge and make you laugh with Dad jokes as an ice breaker. I can add some of my experiences as seasoning since I’m a seasoned guide. I always gain a new perspective through my guests’ eyes, and that’s why I am passionate about my job.
    You can create your own itinerary, and when we meet, you can let me know what things you want to see. I am very flexible and can go off the beaten track on your request.
    Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to meeting you.
    Thank you (Arigatou-gozaimasu).

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    Jul 2, 2026
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    Great Tokyo tour with Bruce!
    We booked a 6 hour…

    Jun 12, 2026
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    Amazing experience
    Bruce was an amazing guide. He taught us some essential…

    May 27, 2026
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    Great tour of Tokyo with Bruce!
    My son and I had a…

    May 24, 2026
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    Day out in Tokyo
    I enjoyed a solo guided tour of Tokyo…