Kagawa in One Day: Takamatsu Castle & Tsutsujiso Bus

Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

07:30 Hotel lobby [Meet]
on foot
07:40 Takamatsu Port Ferry terminal (buy ferry ticket standing in line), but the tickets were already sold out.
on foot
08:00～08:40 Takamatsu Castle
on foot
08:50 Takamatsu Port Ferry terminal (buy ferry ticket standing in line)
10:14 Takamatsu Port
by ferry
11:04 Naoshima Miyanoura Port
deposit the luggage
11:26 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
by Setouchi Triennale Express Bus
11:32 Chichu Museum Bus Stop
11:45~13:45 Chichu Art Museum (lunch at the café in the museum, it was very crowded)
14:10 Chichu Art Museum Bus Stop
by Benesse bus
14:14 Benesse House Museum Bus Stop
14:20~15:25 Benesse House Museum & Outdoor Art Works (including “Yellow Pumpkin”)
15:35 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by Setouchi Triennale Express Bus
15:51 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
pick up the luggage
15:55 Miyanoura Port [Say goodbye]

Title: What's a Private Naoshima Art Island Tour Like During the Setouchi Triennale? A Licensed Guide's Report Body: The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They planned to stay in Japan and, before arriving at Naoshima, had spent time in Tokyo, along the Shimanami Kaido (where they also enjoyed some swimming), one day at Naoshima, one day in Hiroshima, one day in Hakone, and further time in Tokyo. Naoshima was extraordinarily crowded because the Setouchi Triennale, held once every three years, was underway. At Takamatsu Port the ferry tickets were sold out, which created about an hour of free time, so I improvised a short visit to nearby Takamatsu Castle, which the guests really enjoyed. The restaurants on Naoshima were also very crowded with long waiting times, so things were quite different from usual. In the end we were unable to visit the Lee Ufan Museum, the Valley Gallery, or the new Naoshima art museum, but we took our time exploring the Chichu Art Museum, the Benesse House Museum, and the outdoor artworks. The guests kindly said not to worry about it and enjoyed themselves. They were a very pleasant and kind group who always listened intently to my explanations, which made guiding them truly rewarding. I was relieved to see them board the ferry bound for Uno without being left behind, and the next day I received a message through a messaging app letting me know they had arrived safely in Hiroshima. My own ferry from Naoshima toward Takamatsu was so crowded that an extra service had been added, but I too managed to board without being left behind and finished the tour with a sense of relief.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Ferry	Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	680JPY
Section 2	Bus	Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Chichu Art Museum / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	300JPY
Section 3	Bus	Tsutsujiso / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	300JPY
Section 4	Ferry	Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)	680JPY
Total			1,960JPY

Tour Report by Kaji

Hello. My name is Hisao Kaji. I was born in 1945. I was raised in Takamatsu City from 3 years old. So, I have been living in Takamatsu for around 75 years. I believe I know Takamatsu City and the Kagawa prefecture area very well. If you come to Takamatsu, Kagawa I think you can enjoy your tour with me. I started a Government Licensed Guide in 2019. So, I have been a licensed guide for about 5 years. My favorite destinations are Naoshima, Teshima, Ritsurin Garden, the top of Mt. Yashima and so on. I always show you an itinerary about one month before your tour date, and I will accept any questions, other favorite places you want to visit. Communicating with you, I would like to accommodate your request for your tour. I always listen to NPR on the internet to know how the world is moving and improve my English. I like conversation based upon it with my life. I stayed in the USA for 8 months for a Power Systems Engineering Course conducted by General Electric in New York State when I was 28 years old. I sometimes talk about my memory of those days with the guests. I am very happy to guide tourists because I can see the guests become happy and enjoy themselves when I am guiding better. Nothing is more wonderful than that. I welcome your visit to Takamatsu City and Kagawa Prefecture. I believe you will have a pleasant time through my guide.

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Nara in One Day: JR) Nara Station & Okonomiyaki Okaru

Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:50 (JR) Nara Station (Start of Guided Tour)
I'll be at the ticket gate trying to be as conspicuous as possible.
(taxi 1200y)
9:00-30 Ukigumo-enchi in Nara Deer Park
We will be in the park almost to the end of tour
9:40- Todaiji Temple (UNESCO World Heritage)
9:40-50 Todaiji's Nandaimon (South Great Gate)
(walk 5 minutes)
10:00-30 Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall
(walk 5 minutes)
10:40-50 Todaiji's Shoro Bell Tower
(walk 5 minutes)
11:00-30 Todaiji's Nigatsudo Hall
lunch at Emado-chaya? Noodles/Sweets
(walk 10 minutes)
11:40-50 at the foot of Wakakusayama Hill:
former katana sword manufacturer's shop
(They no more produce katana because of strict regulations.)
(walk 10 minutes)
12:00-13:00 Kasuga-taisha Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage)
entrance 700 yen
(walk 10 minutes)
13:30 Ukimido
(walk 10 minutes)
14:00 Okonomiyaki Okaru
14:30-15:00 Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum (End of Tour)

# What Is a Private Nara Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting from South America. They kindly taught me the exact pronunciation of their names. I received many questions, such as "Why has the Japanese yen become so weak? Thanks to that we can afford to travel here." The guests also shared their impressions, saying, "In Nara you can really understand the history of Buddhism and Shinto — we didn't get that feeling in Kyoto."

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Tour Report by Junichi

Hello! Thank you for choosing Nara! I bet you’ll love Nara. I specialize in Nara because Nara is the unique place where in one day you can cover the history and religions of Japan from the ancient times to the post war era while enjoying rambling in the UNESCO World Heritage park, having communication with lovely deer, surrounded with the beautiful nature.
I grew up in Nara, went university in Kyoto, enjoyed teaching at high schools and a university in Osaka. The three former capitals of Japan are home to me.
After retiring from teaching I began guiding so that I can meet various people from various corners of the world with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Each time I guide, I find it hugely rewarding because I learn a lot from my guests sharing the history, culture and all that I know about Nara, Kyoto and Osaka.
I used to be a marathon runner, mountain climber and skier though I am not much of them anymore.
What I especially recommend is to stay in Nara a couple of days and enjoy communicating with friendly deer while visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nara in early morning, temples and shrines at night are well worth experiencing.

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Apr 11, 2026
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????? Absolutely Outstanding ? Junichi Made Our Nara Day Unforgettable!
We had the pleasure of touring Nara with Junichi today, and he was simply phenomenal from the very first moment! Warm, welcoming, and a true professional, Junichi made us feel instantly at ease. His genuine enthusiasm and excellent English made every part of the day enjoyable and easy to follow.
Junichi’s knowledge is encyclopedic, yet he explains everything in such a clear, engaging, and understandable way. At Kofuku-ji Temple, he brought the history and significance of the site to life with fascinating details. We then enjoyed a relaxing lunch together before heading to Nara Park, where we had the delightful experience of feeding the famous bowing deer ? such a fun and memorable moment!
What really stood out was how flexible and attentive Junichi was. When we felt a bit pressed for time, he smoothly adjusted the itinerary and took us to a wonderful sake tasting facility instead of the next temple. We sampled several excellent sakes and couldn’t resist taking some home with us! From there, he led us to an incredible traditional kitchen knife shop run by an artisan whose family has been crafting blades for 750 years (originally making samurai swords). The craftsmanship was breathtaking, and we ended up purchasing a beautiful knife.
Later, Junichi took us to see an original Japanese merchant’s house, which was a real eye-opener ? the minimalistic lifestyle and beautiful architecture were fascinating.
The entire day was perfectly paced, insightful, and filled with wonderful surprises. Junichi’s caring attitude, deep knowledge, and ability to adapt made this one of the best private tour experiences we’ve ever had. We are so grateful we got to spend the day with him.
If you’re visiting Nara, do yourself a favor and book with Junichi ? you won’t regret it! He’s an absolute gem.
Highly, highly recommended ? 5 stars without hesitation!

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Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

900 Hilton Odaiba ⇒ 920-1030 Tsukiji ⇒ 1050-1130 Asakusa ⇒ 1150-1240 Yanaka & Nezu ⇒ 1330 Hilton Odaiba

What Is a Private Taxi Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Yanaka The guests were a group visiting from North America. They arrived by plane and had made a round trip to Mount Fuji the previous day. Tonight they were scheduled to board a cruise ship from Odaiba, bound for Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other destinations. We had arranged to meet on the first floor of the Hotel, but what I thought was the first floor was actually the second floor, so even though one of the guests contacted me to say they had arrived, I could not find them and got a little flustered — but another guest came to look for me. At Tsukiji, we were treated to a skewer of grilled wagyu sirloin at a shop. At Namiyoke Shrine, when I explained that the female lion head wore ohaguro (blackened teeth), one of the guests asked me about the ingredients of ohaguro 💦 (it is iron and tannin). In Asakusa, one of the guests bought two caps with the character for "dragon" written on them. When I was about to explain the Ako Roshi (the loyal retainers) at Kannonji Temple in Yanaka, the guests already knew about the Ako Roshi. The conversation turned to Japanese politics, and I mentioned that with the major defeat of the Liberal Democratic Party, Japan might see its first female prime minister. Since we could see the Fuji Television building in Odaiba where the Hotel was located, I talked about how the company president had been dismissed over a cover-up of a celebrity scandal. Today was a private chartered taxi tour, but the roads were congested all day, so it became a rather rushed tour.

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Tour Report by Lance

I have been working as a tour guide once a week since 2024.
I grew up in Osaka and studied in Kyoto,
I have been working for the lvestock division of the national organization of agricultural cooperatives.
Japan depends on imports for most of its livestock feed ingredients.
I visited 10 countries on business and stayed in New Orleans working for a subsidiary company for 3 years.
I visited 10 other countries with my wife for sightseeing.
I also started writing Haiku, Japanese traditional poem, after retiring.
One of my favorite is ” Bundled up, you are like a Matryoshka.”
Looking forward to see you!

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Tokyo in Half a Day: Cafe chi-zu & Nezu Shrine

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:20 Hotel Century Southern Tower
11:00 Okachimachi Ameyoko, Saigo Takamori Statue, Kiyomizu Kannondo, Toshogu Shrine
12:10 Yanaka Cemetery, Yanaka Ginza
12:40 Cafe chi-zu
13:30 Nezu Shrine
14:10 Imperial Palace Kusunoki Masashige Statue, Nijubashi Bridge
14:50 Dismissal @ Ichigaya Station

What Is a Private Walking Tour of Ueno and Yanaka in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from North America. They did not show much interest in the first stop at Ameyoko, but they were delighted by the temples, parks, shrines, and plants. They visited a dahlia exhibition at Ueno Toshogu Shrine. One of the guests walked energetically until the end, though sitting down and going down stairs seemed a little difficult at times. Since they wished to take an unscheduled break along the way, we stopped at a cafe where they enjoyed sandwiches and coffee, and as it was a pleasant cafe, they were very satisfied. Because of the break, the tour ended slightly later than planned. They were pleased to see the daily life of local people in Yanaka. Their expressions had been somewhat reserved when we first met, but by the end they had softened into warm smiles, which was a relief. I explained how to get back to their accommodation, and the tour concluded.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Yoyogi～Okachimachi	180JPY
Section 2	Train	Ueno～Nippori	150JPY
Section 3	Subway	Nezu～Nijubashimae	180JPY
Section 4	Subway	Sakuradamon～Ichigaya	180JPY
Total			690JPY

Tour Report by Takako

Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
Please let me know what interests you.
I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
Looking forward to meeting you!!

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Nagasaki in Half a Day: Atomic Bomb Museum & Glover Garden

Nagasaki Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

08:30 Meet at the port
09:00 Atomic Bomb Museum
10:00 Hypocenter Park & Peace Park
11:00 Below Oura Church
11:30 Glover Garden
12:30 Disband near the port

Title: What Is a Private Guided Tour of Nagasaki Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests asked sharp, thoughtful questions and shared their opinions on a range of topics, including how young people view the current situation in East Asia, the Emperor and the Japanese military, the kamikaze pilots, and the U.S. military bases in Okinawa. Because I had visited war heritage sites in various countries during my university years, I tried to share my views from a broad perspective while remaining mindful of neutrality. I also spoke about my own family's experience of the atomic bombing. At Oura Cathedral, the guests were already familiar with the Twenty-Six Martyrs, and I explained the history of the Hidden Christians. At Glover Garden, they also enjoyed the scenery.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	In front of Nanko back gate / Nagasaki Bus～Oura Church	190JPY
Section 2	Bus	Glover Garden / Nagasaki Bus～In front of Nagasaki Station	190JPY
Total			380JPY

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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Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour

Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

1.10:00 Meeting point: Kobe Port Terminal
2.11:00 Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
3.13:00 Kitano Ijinkan District
4.14:00 Dismissal: Kobe Port Terminal

Can You Do a Private Cruise Port Day Tour from Kobe? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were two people from North America. We met at the Kobe Port Terminal and visited Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden and the Kitano Ijinkan (former foreign residences) area. Even though it was a weekday following a three-day holiday, there was a long queue at the base station of the Nunobiki Herb Garden ropeway, and we had to wait a while to board. This often happens on days when large cruise ships call at port. The guests mentioned that they also grow flowers and trees at home, so they took their time going through the Herb Garden while taking photos. After the Herb Garden, we walked from the base station to the Kitano Ijinkan area. After Kitano, we had planned to go to Kobe Harborland, but on the way to Sannomiya Station the guests said, "We're tired, so we'd like to return to the Port Terminal by taxi." We therefore returned to the Port Terminal by taxi and ended the tour. As a guide, I felt it was left a little unfinished, but since the guests said the tour was good, I ended the day feeling that it was fine after all.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Other	Port Terminal～Sannomiya (Kobe New Transit)	100JPY
Section 2	Other	Sannomiya (Kobe Municipal)～Shin-Kobe	110JPY
Total			210JPY

Tour Report by Norio

Hello, my name is Norio Oki, a Government-Certified Tour Guide in Japan.
I specialize in guiding visitors through the beautiful and historic regions of Himeji and Kobe.

My expertise includes Japanese history, traditional culture, castles, and sake. I enjoy sharing not only facts, but also the stories and spirit behind each place.

In Himeji, I offer guided tours of Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, and Nadagiku Sake Brewery.
In Kobe, I guide guests through the Nada Sake Breweries area, Mt. Rokko, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Harborland, Meriken Park, the Kitano District, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and the lively Motomachi Shopping Street.

Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or local experiences, I will create a personalized tour tailored to your interests.

If you’re planning to visit Himeji or Kobe, I would be delighted to be your guide.
I look forward to meeting you soon!

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Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Hamarikyu

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:30　Meet at Hotel Celestine Shiba
11:00 -11:40 Stroll through Tsukiji Outer Market (egg skewer)
12:10 -12:50 Lunch in Asakusa (soba)
12:50 -14:55 Stroll around Asakusa
14:55 -15:25 Take the water bus to Hamarikyu
15:25-16:20 Stroll around Hamarikyu
17:00 Return to the hotel and disband

What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors to Japan planning to stay in Tokyo before traveling on to Takayama. Since they felt uneasy about getting around Tokyo by train, I explained everything from how to purchase a PASMO card to detailed instructions on how to use the trains. As they preferred a vegetarian diet, they enjoyed grilled egg skewers at Tsukiji, and for lunch they had soba with mountain vegetables. Since one of the guests was interested in samurai culture, I explained in detail the connections between Senso-ji Temple and the samurai, as well as the ties between Hamarikyu and the shogunate family. At their request, we used the water bus, which was perfect for a little rest, but there was not enough time left to visit our fourth destination, Meiji Shrine. Overall, I believe the guests were very satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Shiba Park～Tsukiji	290JPY
Section 2	Train	Tsukiji～Asakusa	210JPY
Section 3	Train	Shimbashi～Tamachi (Tokyo)	180JPY
Total			680JPY

Tour Report by Yosh

Hi I am Yosh, very nice to meet you!
I am a tour guide around Tokyo and surrounding areas including Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji area with qualification of nationwide professional tour guiding.
I have been practicing Japanese martial arts, Karate and Aikido, from my childhood and I teach kids and beginners at Dojo school as an instructor.
From my background I am especially into a tour guiding about Samurai, Sumo and Zen style temples deeply related with Japanese martial arts.
I was born, raised and live in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture for over 50 years, so I am familiar with Tokyo capital area and I can arrange the free choice tour for you based on your taste and interest.
I also want you to enjoy Japanese cuisine and Sake at traditional or modern restaurants as part of Japanese precious culture experience.
I really like my profession of tour guide because I am always shared with happy emotion of the guests through the tour.
I am really look forward to seeing you soon!
Yosh

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Kyoto in Half a Day: Fushimi Inari & Hanamikoji Street

Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Hotel Kyoto
9:30 Arrive at Fushimi Inari
9:40～10:40 Fushimi Inari Taisha
11:10 Arrive at Tofuku-ji
11:10～12:00 Tofuku-ji
12:10 Arrive at Gion-Shijo
12:25 Hanamikoji Street　
13:00 Disband at Yasaka Pagoda

Can You Do a Private Day Trip in Kyoto Visiting Fushimi Inari, Tofuku-ji, and Gion? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. As one of the guests had difficulty walking, we found places to rest and take breaks along the way. We first went to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. At the purification fountain, I explained how to cleanse the hands and mouth before praying. I then guided them to the main hall and shared the proper etiquette of two bows, two claps, stating a wish, and one final bow. After passing through the Senbon Torii, we reached the "Okunoin." To the right and beyond it is a stone called the "Omokaru-ishi." First, you make a wish in front of the lantern. Then you lift the round stone placed on top of the lantern. If the stone feels lighter than you expected, your wish is said to come true. The guests were very interested in this and enthusiastically gave it a try. Next, we went to Tofuku-ji, one of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto. The "Sanmon" gate stands at the southernmost part of the grounds. The current gate was rebuilt around 1405 and is the oldest and largest Sanmon of any Zen temple in Japan. The guests were impressed by its grandeur, and at the end were moved by the view overlooking the Tsutenkyo Bridge. Finally, we went to Gion. We passed by the Minamiza Theater and Hanamikoji Street, and finished at the Yasaka Pagoda. Luckily, we came across a maiko and had our photo taken.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Sanjo (Kyoto)～Fushimi Inari	240JPY
Section 2	Train	Fushimi Inari～Tofuku-ji	180JPY
Section 3	Train	Tofuku-ji～Gion-Shijo	180JPY
Total			600JPY

Tour Report by Kaji

I have been an English teacher since 1979. In 2024, I obtained the national qualification of Certified Guide Interpreter.
Currently, after retiring, I teach English as a part-time lecturer at a Hyogo Prefectural High School.
My hobbies are tennis, table tennis, traveling, studying English, and Japanese history.
I play tennis and table tennis twice a week. I love traveling because I can see beautiful scenery and learn about Japanese history.
I chose Kyoto and Nara prefectures as my guiding locations. Both were once the capitals of Japan.
Kyoto was the residence of emperors from 794 to 1868 and was a stage for Japanese history.
It has beautiful scenery, Japanese history, magnificent buildings and gardens, and delicious food.
I would like to share the charms of Japan with foreign tourists as much as possible.
I live in Amagasaki City, which is adjacent to Osaka. Kyoto is a little far from my home,
but I would like to leave home early in the morning and enjoy traveling with my guests.
Thank you for your consideration.

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Mar 30, 2026
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Worthwhile private tour on our first full day in Kyoto!
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Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

9:30 a.m. 宮島のフェリーターミナルで集合
9:45 a.m. 大鳥居を見学
10:30 a.m. 大聖院を見学
11:30 a.m. カフェタイム
12:00 p.m. 豊国神社を見学
1:00 p.m. 厳島神社を見学
1:30 p.m. 牡蠣レストランまでご案内してツアー終了

What Is a 4-Hour Private Miyajima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. They requested a full four-hour guided tour of Miyajima, so we arranged to meet at the ferry terminal. Since it was low tide in the morning, we first walked out to the Great Torii Gate, where the guests took many photos with the torii. They were very impressed with Daishoin Temple and told me that everyone should come to this temple. They purchased many omamori charms as souvenirs. Everyone loved taking photos, and at Itsukushima Shrine as well they each took a great many pictures. All of the guests enjoyed oysters, so I ended the tour by taking them to an oyster restaurant. Since they planned to take the ropeway up Mount Misen after the tour, I shared information about the ropeway, which they greatly appreciated. At the end we said goodbye with handshakes and hugs.

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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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Sep 26, 2026
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Hiroshima and Miyajima.
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
Mari was a delightful guide. We…

Sep 29, 2026
Matthew_T
Do not miss this tour of Hiroshima
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Sep 28, 2026
Passport734191
As good as it gets in Hiroshima!
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Mari was a very…

Jul 27, 2026
Jen_S21
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The highlight of our trip!
Mari was an excellent…

August, 2026

Tokyo in One Day: Ginza Station & Shibuya Station

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:00 Meeting point: Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
8:10 Depart Ginza Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
8:20 Arrive Tsukiji Station
Tsukiji Tsukiji Outer Market
9:00 Depart Tsukiji Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
9:10 Arrive Kamiyacho Station
Kamiyacho Tokyo Tower
10:00 Depart Kamiyacho Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Kasumigaseki Station
(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
10:15 Arrive Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
Shinjuku Shinjuku Gyoen
11:00 Depart Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Shinjuku-sanchome Station
(Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line)
11:45 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
Harajuku Meiji Shrine
Break: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
Takeshita Street
12:30 Depart Meiji-jingumae Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
Omotesando Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
12:40 Arrive Shibuya Station
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Hachiko Statue
Lunch: Tsukiji Sushisei
13:40 Depart Shibuya Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
14:00 Arrive Ginza Station
14:00 Disband: Ginza Station

Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Shibuya The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They had lived in North America for many years before this trip. On this occasion they were staying in Tokyo for a short time before continuing to Asia to visit relatives. The previous evening they had strolled through Ginza and had dinner at a sushi restaurant, but they felt the taste and price were both underwhelming. Today, their wish was to see the main sights of Tokyo while learning how to use the subway. It was a rather humid day under cloudy skies. First, we headed to Tsukiji. Even though it was a market holiday, it was extremely crowded with tourists. I explained the history of Tokyo's fish market since the Edo period, and the difference between Toyosu Market and the Tsukiji Outer Market. The guests asked whether all Tokyo residents come here to buy fish, and commented that although it was crowded, it seemed there were many tourists. We bought and sampled octopus crackers and matcha ice cream. Next, we moved to Tokyo Tower. This too was packed with many visitors. We went up to the main deck and walked all the way around. I explained the history of Tokyo Tower and the history of Edo and Tokyo. The guests commented that they now understood what a vast city Tokyo is, and that there were so many buildings throughout the city, including many under construction. We then moved to Shinjuku Gyoen. The guests said they love Japanese gardens, and that they had planted cherry trees in their own garden but had trouble getting them to bloom beautifully. We strolled slowly through the grounds. They remarked that Japanese gardens really are wonderful, and that the pine trees in particular were splendid. After that, we moved to Harajuku. I explained about Shinto, torii gates, Emperor Meiji, why sake barrels are displayed, and why wine barrels are also displayed. The guests asked what kind of religion Shinto is, noting that it was completely different from Sensoji Temple, and asked how Buddhism and Shinto differ. After a break at the café terrace at Meiji Jingu, we also strolled along Takeshita Street. From there, we moved to Shibuya. We actually crossed the Scramble Square. The guests asked why so many people gather here and why it became so famous. We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. The guests said they wanted to try sushi once more, so we went to a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji. They said it was far better than the sushi the day before, and that although there are sushi restaurants in North America, the ones where you can eat with confidence are very expensive. The guests also commented that Japanese people are all quiet and polite, that they saw no homeless people in the city, and that the streets were clean with no litter, and asked why there were no trash cans on the streets. I saw them off at Ginza Station, and we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Ginza～Tsukiji	180JPY
Section 2	Train	Tsukiji～Kamiyacho	180JPY
Section 3	Train	Kamiyacho～Shinjuku-gyoemmae	180JPY
Section 4	Train	Shinjuku-gyoemmae～Meiji-jingumae	180JPY
Section 5	Train	Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya	180JPY
Section 6	Train	Shibuya～Ginza	210JPY
Total			1,110JPY

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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