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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Market & Meiji Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Market & Meiji Shrine

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Waited at The Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8 but met up at The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
    • 10:30　Tsukiji Market (strolling around Toritou, Yamamoto Bean Shop, matcha shop, etc., buying sushi at the Odawarabashi building and eating it on the 3F, viewing the old market, Namiyoke Shrine)
    • 11:30　Hamarikyu
    • 12:30　Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Nakamise, lunch at Yoroiya)
    • 14:00　Meiji Shrine
    • 15:30 Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko
    • 16:10　Ginza (disbanding at Nissan Crossing)

    What Is a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Ginza The tour progressed smoothly and on schedule. For guests who walk at a fast pace, a route covering Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and Ginza works very well. On this day, the meeting point designated by [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) was one Hotel, but the guests were actually waiting at a different Hotel nearby, so we contacted each other by phone and I hurried over as quickly as I could. They kindly told me not to worry, and I responded with a smile, but since I had been waiting at the designated location, I had mixed feelings about it. In fact, this was the second time this had happened. It may possibly be a system issue.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGinza～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 2TrainShimbashi～Asakusa220JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 4BusJingumae 6-chome／Toei Bus～Shibuya Station West Exit／Toei Bus210JPY
    Section 5TrainShibuya～Ginza210JPY
    Total1,080JPY

    Tour Report by Hiromi

    Hello. My name is Hiromi Murata. Sometimes called Minnie.
    I work as an interpreter guide in Tokyo, Nikko, Nagasaki, etc.
    I was born in Nagasaki, graduated from a university in Tokyo, and had overseas experience due to my husband’s work.
    In the United States, I lived in Connecticut and California for a total of 10 years.
    Especifically, in California, I completed a course on teaching English as a second language at UCI Extension.
    My motto is to be a fun guide.
    I’m interested in art, architecture, gardens, etc.
    I also like Japanese culture and have experience in tea ceremony, kendo, calligraphy, and flower arrangements.
    Japan is a country with beautiful nature and history. The town is clean and full of delicious food.
    I would like to help guests create fun memories in Japan.
    Sincerely,
    Hiromi

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    Jul 28, 2026
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    Wonderful tour of beautiful Nagasaki
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    Jun 14, 2026
    lozzaj81
    Excellent way to get your bearings after arriving
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    Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Beautiful port day in Nagasaki
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    Robert_Q
    More than WW2, Nagasaki has been leading changes in Japan for 500 years
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  • Nara in One Day: Nara Park & Kasuga Taisha Shrine

    Nara in One Day: Nara Park & Kasuga Taisha Shrine

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Kintetsu Nara Station
    • 10:15 Nara Park
    • 11:00 Todaiji Temple
    • 12:15 Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    • 13:30 Lunch (Higashimuki Shopping Street)
    • 14:00 Kofukuji Temple ~ Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie
    • 15:00 Disband at Kintetsu Nara Station

    What Is a Private Family Day Tour of Nara Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Because the guests were tired from tours on the previous days, we started one hour later than the scheduled time. One member of the group was wearing sandals rather than sneakers, so I was a little worried about how the day would go. However, the group stayed surprisingly energetic all day, without complaining or showing signs of fatigue, which impressed me. If anything, some of the other members of the group seemed a bit more tired. The tour progressed smoothly thanks to perfect weather (with low humidity) and the good spirits of the group. The guests had purchased a goshuin stamp book in Tokyo and were collecting goshuin stamps whenever possible, so we also stopped by Kofuku-ji Temple. For lunch, the guests requested conveyor belt sushi, so I took them to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant in the shopping street. Unlike Osaka or Tokyo, Nara does not have large sushi chain restaurants in its downtown area (though there are some along the main roads). In that sense, arranging lunch in Nara can sometimes (often) be a bit of a challenge.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKintetsu Nara Station / Nara Kotsu～Todaiji Daibutsuden / Kasuga Taisha Shrine / Nara Kotsu250JPY
    Section 2BusKasuga Taisha Main Shrine / Nara Kotsu～Kintetsu Nara Station / Nara Kotsu250JPY
    Total500JPY

    Tour Report by Yoshi

    I am Yoshi, a Nara Local Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and also, a National Government Licensed Interepreter.
    Let’s go out! The Kansai region was the center of Japan for a long time. It was from the 4th century to 19th century. Thus the Kansai region is rich in scenic and historic interest. Why don’t we see, feel, and find so many attractions in Nara Kyoto and Osaka. I was born and raised in Nara. Also I have been to Osaka and Kyoto for working, shopping and dining. I can show you not only major tourist spots but also shops and delicious food that only locals know. I am looking forward to sharing wonderful moments with you!

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    May 29, 2025
    Dana_K
    Get ready to climb and explore
    Viator review: Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Aug 16, 2024
    Dylan_N
    Yoshi was a great tour guide
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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 place: Hotel Tokyo
    • 9:10 Depart Tochomae Station
    • (Toei Subway Oedo Line)
    • 9:40 Arrive Tsukiji Market Station
    • Tsukiji Tsukiji Uogashi
    • Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 10:15 Depart Tsukiji Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
    • 10:30 Arrive Ueno Station
    • Ueno Tokyo National Museum
    • 11:30 Depart Ueno Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Akasaka-mitsuke Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • 12:00 Arrive Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
    • Shinjuku Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 13:00 Depart Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Shinjuku-sanchome Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line)
    • 13:10 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
    • Harajuku Meiji Shrine
    • Break: Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
    • 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 Dismissal: Shinjuku Station

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Ueno, Shinjuku Gyoen, Harajuku, and Shibuya The guest was visiting Japan for the first time from North America. The day before, the guest had arrived at Yokohama Port on a cruise ship that had traveled through Singapore, Taiwan, and Okinawa, then taken a taxi to the hotel. The previous evening, the guest strolled around the west side of Shinjuku. The plan was to spend today in Tokyo and fly home from Narita Airport the following day. The guest also planned to join a "food tour" in Shinjuku this evening. Although it was overcast, it was quite hot and humid during the tour. First, we went to Tsukiji. As always, it was extremely crowded with tourists. We strolled through Tsukiji Uogashi and then went to the outer market. I explained "the history of Tokyo's fish market since the Edo period" and "the difference between Toyosu Market and Tsukiji Outer Market." The guest asked and commented, "Do all Tokyo residents come here to buy fish?" and "It's crowded, but it seems like there are a lot of tourists." We then went to the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno. I explained the history of the national museum. The guest seemed interested in "Japanese history," especially "swords" and "Zen," and was quite knowledgeable. We moved to Shinjuku Gyoen. The guest mentioned "liking Japanese gardens" and "having planted a maple in the garden at home," so we strolled slowly through the grounds. The guest said, "Japanese gardens really are wonderful. The pine trees in particular are marvelous." 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." The guest asked questions such as "What kind of religion is Shinto?" "This is completely different from Sensoji Temple," and "How does Buddhism differ from Shinto?" We took a break at the café terrace of Meiji Jingu. From here, we moved to Shibuya. We actually crossed the Scramble intersection. The guest asked, "Why do so many people gather here?" and "Why did it become so famous?" We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. The guest commented and asked, "Japanese people are all quiet and polite." "You don't see homeless people in the city. Downtown in my hometown is now overflowing with homeless people, and you can't walk around safely." "The streets are clean and there's no litter." "Why aren't there any trash cans on the streets?" I saw the guest off at Shinjuku Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTochomae～Tsukiji Market280JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Shinjuku-gyoemmae210JPY
    Section 4TrainShinjuku-gyoemmae～Meiji-jingumae180JPY
    Section 5TrainMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya～Shinjuku170JPY
    Total1,200JPY

    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
    Christelle_G
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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 @ Hyatt Regency Tokyo (2-7 Nishishinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
    • 2) 10:00 Meiji Shrine ※Kitasando Entrance → Harajuku Gate　
    • 3) 11:00 Shibuya <Crossing・Hachiko Statue>
    • 4) 12:10 Tsukiji Market
    • 5) 13:00 Dismiss @ Taxi stand in front of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple (3-15-1 Tsukiji 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

    Can You Do a Private Tokyo Day Tour at a Slow Walking Pace? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. In their advance messages they said they had no particular requests, and they provided information about their food preferences and their level of walking ability. When we met on the day, I presented the itinerary again, the guests happily agreed, and we started the tour. One of the guests had already downloaded the Suica app to their smartphone, while for the other guest I had them purchase a Toei & Metro combined one-day pass. One of the guests was a big fan of a Major League Baseball team, and one of the guests was originally from another region. As mentioned in the advance information, one of the guests had some difficulty walking, but they kept saying "I'm fine" while walking. It took about 40 minutes to reach our first destination, Meiji Shrine, but despite likely jet lag, they listened enthusiastically. We were lucky to see a procession of a bride and groom holding a Shinto wedding ceremony, along with their family. In Shibuya, after showing them the Hachiko statue and the scramble crossing, the guests requested to buy throat lozenges because their throats felt dry. We purchased them at a pharmacy right beside the crossing. One of the guests also stopped by a souvenir shop next to the pharmacy (the other guest waited at the planting area beside the crossing). Showing me and the shop staff a character on their smartphone, they said they wanted to buy goods of that character if available, so together with the staff we chose the items and they purchased five character goods. Because we were moving at a slow pace, I judged that we could visit only one more place, and when I asked one of the guests whether they would prefer Tsukiji Market or the East Gardens, the answer was Tsukiji Market. At Tsukiji, I guided them while explaining the ingredients and restaurant menus that came into view. Along the way, at a souvenir shop, both guests purchased shopping bags with a Japanese motif (¥2,000 each). By that time it was the moment to part ways, so I guided them to the taxi stand in front of Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple and we said goodbye with smiles.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNishishinjuku～Kitasando180JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 3SubwayShibuya～Tsukiji Market290JPY
    Total650JPY

    Tour Report by Tachi

    Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!

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    Sep 6, 2026
    Paullyb
    Highly professional and relaxed tour exceeding our expectations
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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

    • 1.13:00 Meet @ Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo
    • 2.13:10 @ Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 3.14:40 @ Nezu Museum
    • 4.16:20 @ Asakusa
    • 5.17:00 Dismiss @ Tobu Skytree LINE Asakusa Station

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Hamarikyu, Nezu Museum, and Asakusa The guests were visiting Japan from Europe, having arrived only the night before. To save time, we took a taxi to Hamarikyu Gardens. At Hamarikyu, we enjoyed the tidal pond, the duck hunting grounds, and the field of cosmos flowers. The fragrance of the fragrant olive (kinmokusei) seemed to be especially appreciated. The guests were a very warm and pleasant group. Afterward, at their request, we visited the Nezu Museum. There was an exhibition of unglazed stoneware ceramics on display, and since one of the guests had been practicing pottery for over ten years, they viewed it with great enthusiasm. They also said the garden was very beautiful. We then went to Asakusa to see Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise, and offered prayers at the main hall. After the tour, the guests planned to visit Skytree, so I took them to the ticket gate of the Skytree Line and ended the tour there. As their wifi was not connected, I recommended taking a taxi for their return. The guests were very interested in Japanese culture, planning to see kabuki on Sunday and then travel to Kyoto and Okinawa. It was a wonderfully sunny and pleasant day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShiodome～Omotesando290JPY
    Section 2TrainOmotesando～Asakusa260JPY
    Total550JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

    Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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    Sep 29, 2026
    W9834MZdavidn
    First Visit to Tokyo
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    Sep 12, 2026
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    Tokyo 6 hour Tour
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    Fumiko tour good vibes only
    Mrs. fumiko was very…

    Jul 23, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 11:30 Kyoto Station – Tour starts from Hotel Granvia
    • Travel by railway to Sagano
    • PM 12:00-13:20 Visit Tenryu-ji Garden, Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Shrine
    • Travel by railway/bus to Kinkaku-ji
    • PM 14:20-15:00 Tour of Kinkaku-ji
    • Travel by bus/railway to Kyoto Station
    • PM 15:40 Tour ends at Kyoto Station

    Title: What Can You See on a 4-Hour Private Kyoto Tour from the Station? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group of friends visiting Japan on a cruise. On the day, they had traveled by rail from Kobe to Kyoto, and the meeting was set for 11:30 AM in the lobby of the Hotel. Since they had already arrived by 11:15 AM, we confirmed whether the final tour ending point should be Gion, Nijo Castle, or To-ji Temple before starting the tour. In the end, we decided on Kyoto Station as the ending point, and after showing them the location of To-ji Temple on a map, the tour concluded. Within the four hours, including travel time, the guests enjoyed visiting Sagano and Kinkaku-ji Temple.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 2TrainArashiyama (Keifuku Line)～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 3BusKitano-Hakubaicho / Kyoto City Bus～Kinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 4BusKinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus～Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station) / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5SubwayKitaoji～Kyoto260JPY
    Total1,210JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
    matthewsY2654UC
    Highly recommended!
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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Perfect day in Kanazawa
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    YOSHI san was incredible!
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    YOSHI met us at our…

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    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 07:00 Hotel Tour Start
    • Transfer Railway Sagano Arashiyama
    • AM 07:50- 08:50 Visit Sagano Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji Temple Garden
    • Transfer Railway/Bus Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • AM 09:50-10:40 Kinkaku-ji Temple Sightseeing
    • Transfer Bus/Railway Fushimi Inari
    • AM 11:30-PM 12:45 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • Transfer Railway Gion
    • PM 13:00 Tour ends at Gion

    What Is a Private Cultural Tour in Japan Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from North America. They chose this trip to Japan because they were interested in Japanese culture and cuisine. During their travels, they planned to enjoy various activities such as a Japanese sword-making experience and a sake brewery experience. Some of the guests already remembered the name of Oda Nobunaga and had a little understanding of Japanese history, which made it easy and enjoyable for me to expand on the conversation as a guide. The guests were also very interested in Japanese food and occasionally stopped by food stalls at the places we visited. The group thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKarasuma Oike～Nijo220JPY
    Section 2TrainNijo～Saga-Arashiyama200JPY
    Section 3TrainArashiyama (Keifuku Line)～Kitano-Hakubaicho／Kyoto City Bus250JPY
    Section 4BusKitano-Hakubaicho／Kyoto City Bus～Kinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5BusKinkakuji-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station)／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 6SubwayKitaoji～Kyoto260JPY
    Section 7TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 8TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo240JPY
    Total1,780JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
    matthewsY2654UC
    Highly recommended!
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    Sep 28, 2026
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    Perfect day in Kanazawa
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    Sep 27, 2026
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    YOSHI san was incredible!
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    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Tokyo: Asakusa & National Diet Building

    Tokyo: Asakusa & National Diet Building

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel Tokyo
    • 10:00 Asakusa
    • 11:00 Ueno Park
    • 12:15 Shibuya
    • 13:45 Harajuku
    • 14:15 Lunch
    • 15:30 Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 17:00 National Diet Building
    • 17:15 Hotel Tokyo

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and Anime Spots Body: Since it was the guests' first visit to Japan, they wished to spend a full day seeing various parts of central Tokyo and wanted to have ramen for lunch. With that in mind, we set a rough plan to visit an old district, a newer district, and a garden, and set off on foot. In Asakusa, we walked past the portable shrines (mikoshi), Nakamise shopping street, Senso-ji Temple, and Asakusa Shrine, and the guests were delighted to recognize many things they had seen in anime. While talking about the history of Edo, we went from Asakusa to Ueno, passing through Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond before heading to Shibuya. As we talked, I learned that what they really wanted to see were the real-life locations featured in anime, so at Shibuya Station we explored the settings of their favorite anime. On the way from Shibuya to Harajuku, we looked for the Ichiran shop they had hoped to visit, but every location had a two-hour wait, so we gave up on it. We had crepes on Takeshita Street and finally had a late lunch at Ippudo in Harajuku. From Harajuku Station we took the JR line to Shinjuku Station and strolled through Shinjuku Gyoen. Because of tiredness, we decided to skip another anime location the guests were especially fond of, and I guided them to the National Diet Building near their hotel before parting ways in front of the hotel a little earlier than planned. The guests made great use of Google Maps and helped me out from time to time along the way.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTameike-Sanno Station / Minato-ku, Tokyo～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3SubwayYushima～Shibuya210JPY
    Section 4TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku150JPY
    Section 5SubwayShinjuku-Sanchome～National Diet Building180JPY
    Total930JPY

    Tour Report by Maddie

    Hello!
    I’m Maddie, an English-speaking tour guide.
    As a guide, I have been attending bus tours, Tokyo walk-around tours, and also, sumo wrestling tournaments tours.
    I have lived in Tokyo for nearly 30 years and have enjoyed walking around this city, full of wonder, mixture of nature and artificial structures. I am happy to share my experience with you.
    My hobbies are reading books including Manga, watching films including Anime. I like to watch various sorts of sports. I like to visit museums. And I am a tea ceremony practitioner, so I am quite familiar with green tea (matcha) and Japanese sweets.
    I am looking forward to seeing you!

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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①　09:00　Meet at The Celestine Kyoto Gion
    • ②　09:05　Itinerary explanation and about the history of Kyoto
    • ③　09:45　Nijo Castle
    • ④　11:00　Zuiho-in (Daitoku-ji)
    • ⑤　11:50　Obai-in (Daitoku-ji)
    • ⑥　12:45　Lunch break
    • ⑦　14:00　Kinkaku-ji
    • ⑧　15:20　Disband at the hotel

    What's a Private Kyoto History and Culture Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, and this was a first visit to Japan for one of them. The day before, they had explored scenic spots on their own, including the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, so today they asked to hear more about Japanese history and culture. They had many questions, such as the relationship between the shogun and the emperor in Japanese history, why the capital needed to be relocated, strolling pond gardens, dry landscape (karesansui) gardens, and the meaning of zazen and viewing such gardens. I answered these questions and thought it would be another day of drawing on all my knowledge, but it turned out to be more relaxed than that. The guests were cheerful and quick to laugh at small jokes, and the conversation jumped from topic to topic so often that I sometimes lost track of where we were. During lunch the conversation eventually turned to politics — whether the new party president would become the next prime minister and whether Japan might see its first female prime minister, what expression Trump might make and what he might say in that case, and even the policies of President Trump. Talking politics with guests is usually taboo, but when you spend a whole day together you gradually become friendly, and I often end up discussing politics with guests from North America. It gives me a real sense of how deep the disappointment is regarding the current political situation there. One of the guests worked at a library and had a wealth of knowledge about books, so at the end of the tour they recommended several paperbacks to me before we said goodbye. It was an enjoyable day full of conversation.

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    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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  • 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. 11:00 Meet up@Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit
    • 2. 11:05 Stay@Marunouchi, Imperial Palace (exterior view)
    • 3. 11:45 Travel∶Subway
    • 4. 12:15 Stay@Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tsukiji Uogashi
    • 5. 12:40 Lunch@Sushizanmai Annex
    • 6. 14:10 Travel∶Tsukiji〜Asakusa
    • 7. 14:30 Stay@Asakusa
    • 8. 16:15 Travel∶Asakusa〜Higashi-Ginza
    • 9. 16:35 Stay@Ginza
    • 10. 17:10 Disperse@Sukiyabashi Intersection

    What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ginza The representative of the group was a Japanese guest currently living in Asia, and the group had decided to travel in Japan together with guests from North America. The group consisted of guests including one who could also speak Japanese, and I mainly provided explanations in English toward the guests from North America. Although the East Gardens were closed that day, we started the tour from Tokyo Station in line with their wish to see the Imperial Palace. Since the guests were interested in history, I explained things at slightly greater length. At Tsukiji, considering the size of the group, I took them to the annex of "Sushizanmai," just as on the previous day. Conversation among the guests was lively, so we ended up staying here longer as well. After guiding them around Asakusa, I had planned to conclude at Ueno Park, but since one of the guests suggested showing the others the Kabukiza Theatre and Ginza, we got off at Higashi-Ginza Station as on the previous day and walked from the Kabukiza Theatre to Ginza. Finally, after showing them the location of JR Yurakucho Station, we ended the tour in Ginza.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOtemachi (Tokyo)～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Higashi-Ginza220JPY
    Total690JPY

    Tour Report by Sam

    Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
    I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
    I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
    One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
    Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
    I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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