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  • Tokyo in One Day: JR Shinjuku Station & Guided tour of Akihabara

    Tokyo in One Day: JR Shinjuku Station & Guided tour of Akihabara

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
    • 10:20 JR Shinjuku Station
    • 10:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:30 Takeshita Street
    • 12:20 Kiddy Land
    • 13:30 Lunch at Tsukiji Uogashi Shokudo Food Court
    • 14:30 Guided tour of Akihabara
    • 15:00 Disband at Akihabara

    What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Tsukiji, and Akihabara The guests were visitors from Oceania, traveling in Japan for the first time. Because the time difference from their home region is only one hour, they were full of energy in the morning. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. The guests seemed to really enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Meiji Shrine. On Takeshita Street, they browsed for souvenirs to bring back for family members. I also took them to Kiddy Land, but they could not find the character goods they were looking for, so they mentioned they would visit a character goods store in Harajuku on another day. After that, we went to Tsukiji. Since one of the guests was not fond of raw food, they had omurice and ginger pork at the Tsukiji Uogashi Shokudo food court. They said it was very delicious. For dessert, I recommended ichigo daifuku. They tried the versions with sweet bean paste and custard and remarked, "Japanese sweets are not too sweet, they are just right." Next, we headed to Akihabara. As there was nothing in particular they wanted to buy, I guided them along Chuo-dori. Although it was earlier than planned, they said they were already tired and were happy to finish early, so we parted ways at JR Akihabara Station at 15:00.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free Pass900～0900JPY
    Section 2TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by AYAKA

    Hello! My name is Ayaka.
    I originally come from Osaka, but now live in Saitama . I have a 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.
    My hobbies are cooking, baking sweets, playing the piano and watching movies.

    On weekdays, I work as a part-time English teacher at a boys’ junior high school and a high school. Since 2023, I have started working as a tour guide on weekends and long vacations. It is mainly private tours for small groups.

    I strongly believe that it is my calling to tell the greatest points of Japan to many foreigners. Through my guiding, I will do my best to give you as good an impression of Japan as possible.

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    Mar 28, 2026
    Destination424937
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    Ayaka was knowledgeable and she took us to some historical highlights of Tokyo .

    Mar 19, 2035
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    Amazing Tokyo Tour with Ayaka ? Kind, Knowledgeable & Memorable Experience
    We…

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Great day in Tokyo
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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. 9:00　Meet up @ Hotel Ginza Premier
    • 2. 9:10　@ Ginza (Chuo-dori, 4-chome intersection)
    • 3. 9:45　@ Meiji Shrine
    • 4. 11:30　@ Imperial Palace (Sakurada-mon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 5. 12:00　@ Tokyo Station (station plaza, station building)
    • 6. 12:20　Lunch @ Kamatake Udon (Tokyo Station Gransta Yaekita)
    • 7. 13:15　@ Asakusa (Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Azuma Bridge)
    • 8. 14:00　@ Tokyo Skytree (including the observation deck and Tembo Galleria)
    • 9. 15:00　Disband @ in front of Pokemon Center

    What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Skytree The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. After spending a few days in Kyushu, they traveled to Tokyo by Shinkansen and planned to stay for about five days before returning home. On this trip, they had no plans to visit places like Kyoto. When I asked about it, they explained that they had a friend from the United States who had lived in Fukuoka years ago and had since returned there repeatedly, so they toured Kyushu together with that friend before sightseeing in Tokyo on their own. At Meiji Shrine, they enthusiastically tried praying in the traditional way. I gave a brief explanation of Takeshita Street and then we headed to the Imperial Palace, where they took many commemorative photos. It was a shame that the Nijubashi (the iron bridge) is currently covered with a white protective sheet for maintenance, but even so, we were able to take photos together with the beautiful Fushimi Yagura turret and the stone bridge in the background. After that, we moved to Tokyo Station, where we decided to have a quick lunch and went to Kamatake Udon at Gransta Yaenkita inside Tokyo Station. There was a line and we waited about ten minutes, but the other lines were even longer, so I think we made the right choice. Above all, they ordered a set of tendon and meat udon, and finished it all, saying, "It was so delicious, and the broth was wonderful too!" The friend from the United States who guided them around Kyushu apparently does not like udon, seemingly because the noodles feel too rubbery, but the guests said, "That guy who says udon isn't good is wrong. Udon is amazing!" — a moment when I was truly glad I had chosen the popular Kamatake Udon. Because we needed to keep to a 1:30 p.m. reservation for Tokyo Skytree, our visit to Senso-ji Temple was a bit rushed, but the omikuji fortunes they drew were both "good luck." They also experienced the purification ritual using a ladle at the water pavilion. We caught the Toei Asakusa Line at just the right time and reached Skytree smoothly. We were about thirty minutes past our reservation time, but we were able to go up to the observation deck without any trouble. On the way up, the elevator featured a winter-themed design, and on the way down, a spring theme, which they enjoyed. They seemed a little nervous looking down at the ground from the glass floor. Finally, since they especially loved Pokemon, I guided them to the Pokemon Center so they could enjoy leisurely shopping there, and then we said our goodbyes.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Ginza Station～Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji-jingumae Station～Yurakucho Line, Sakuradamon Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line, Nihombashi Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassToei Asakusa Line, Asakusa Station～Oshiage 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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    Sep 10, 2026
    Sonal_G
    Noripy is just the best
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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

    • 1.1030 Asakusa
    • 2.1140 Akihabara
    • 3.1215 Tsukiji Outer market & Lunch
    • 4.1345 Shibuya Crossing and Hachi
    • 5.1430 Meiji shrine
    • 6.1520 Takeshita street + Soft cream time
    • 7.1615 Shinjuku Station and finish

    Title: What Does a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Akihabara, Tsukiji, Shibuya, and Shinjuku As usual, we started at the Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, where the guests showed great interest in the various shops, peering into each one along the way. From Senso-ji Temple, we took the Tsukuba Express to Akihabara. I guided the group to the 6th floor of a large electronics store, and then we headed to Tsukiji. At the fish market, the guests purchased tuna sashimi, so we went to the food court for lunch, where everyone ordered their own favorites. After that, we visited the Shibuya scramble crossing, took photos at the Hachiko statue, and then continued on to Meiji Jingu Shrine and Takeshita Street, before I guided the group to the platform for the rapid train bound for Tokyo at Shinjuku Station, ending the tour. One of the guests seemed to take a liking to me and would often come to my side to chat. The group said they were very satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHatchobori (Tokyo)～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 2TrainAsakusa (TX)～Akihabara210JPY
    Section 3SubwayAkihabara～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji Market～Shibuya290JPY
    Section 5TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 6TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku150JPY
    Total1,190JPY

    Tour Report by Kazu

    My name is KAZU HAKATA. 73years old (as of end AUG2025). I started as a guide from March 2023. Graduated from KYOTO Univ Intl Economics and MBA from INSEAD in France. (14 years in overseas, LUX, Paris, Hong Kong) . I used to work in Banking, Telecommunication, Air Line, Financial Trading as CFO. I did more than 150 days of Guide since 2023,Tokyo( most of the Guides), Nikko, Hakone, Kamakura, and other area. Born in Hyogo Pref. I lived 26 years in Kansai and know quite well Kyoto, Nara, Osaka ,Kobe, Wakayama ( Koya san + Kumano Kodo).
    I know not only touristic sites, but I can show you hidden charming points of JAPAN. If you can enjoy your tour in JAPAN, it is also my pleasure. I will do as much as I can to assist you to understand Japanese history, culture, nature, and a real life in JAPAN.
    [FRANCAIS]
    J’ai commencee a Guide apres avoir obtenu Diplome de Francaise en fevrier 2023. Jusqu’a maintenant j’ai effectue plus de 150 guides dont 1/4 francais. Principalement a Tokyo , mais de temps en temps aux Nikko, Kamakura, Kawaguchiko, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Okayama, Naoshima.
    A Tokyo, les sites frequentes sont Tsukiji, Hama Rikyu, Asakusa, Jardin Imperial, Rikugi-En , Yanaka, Ueno, Ameyoko, Musee Nationale, Akihabara, Jardin de Korakuen , Harajuku, Sanctuaire de Meiji, ruelle de Tekeshita , Aoyama, Shibuya, Temple de Gotokuji, etc.
    Comme je suis ne a Hyogo ( ouest du Japon) et etudie a Kyoto, Je connais bien Kyoto,Nara,Osaka, Mont Koya, Hieizan. En plus j’ai travaille a Osaka 2017-2019.pendant cette periode j’ai souvent visitee des sites touristiques a Kyoto, Nara, Osaka. J’ai fait les randonnes a Kumono Kodo et 33 temples en Kansai.

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    Apr 4, 2026
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    Oct 19, 2025
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    6-hour Tokyo Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    My guide, Kazuyasu Hakata, modified some of the tour,…

    Oct 9, 2025
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    6 Hr walking Tour
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    Kazuyas brought us all around Tokyo and was…

    Sep 26, 2025
    JulieD4351
    We saw the fish market, many shrines, the busy walkway, and much more!
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Arashiyama

    Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Arashiyama

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meeting point: Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
    • 09:40 Sightseeing ①: Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 10:45 Sightseeing ②: Kiyomizu-dera
    • 11:45 Lunch/Break
    • 13:00 Sightseeing ③: Nijo Castle
    • 14:30 Sightseeing ④: Arashiyama
    • 15:00 End of guided tour

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like from Osaka? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Prior communication and coordination, such as selecting the places to visit, were handled in advance. The guests seemed to have a deep interest in and curiosity about Japanese history and culture, and they had listed nine places they wished to visit. Since their stay in Kyoto was two days, they asked me to select about four places worth visiting during the guided tour on the first day. In the end, we decided to build the guided tour around three elements — (1) religion (Shinto and Buddhism), (2) history (the Emperor and the samurai), and (3) nature — and with the guests' agreement we finalized the course of Fushimi Inari → Kiyomizu-dera → Nijo Castle → Arashiyama. All travel was done by public transportation and on foot. On the day, we met at the scheduled time. After introducing ourselves and briefly explaining and confirming the itinerary, we departed from the Hotel. Because the guests were genuinely interested in Japanese history, they eagerly absorbed my somewhat more detailed explanations than usual and asked many questions. In particular, through the visits to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera, they gained a deep understanding of the differences between Buddhism and Shinto and their historical relationship. At Nijo Castle, they deepened their understanding of the relationship between the shogun and the Emperor in the latter half of the samurai era, as well as the history and the end of samurai rule. Finally, we visited Arashiyama, which boasts some of Kyoto's most representative natural beauty, and they thoroughly enjoyed the bamboo grove path and more. Overall, the explanations at each site and the accompanying questions and answers took more time than planned, so at the final stop in Arashiyama we ran a little short on time, which was my one regret.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Kiyomizu-Gojo240JPY
    Section 3TrainKiyomizu-Gojo～Nijojo-mae400JPY
    Section 4TrainNijojo-mae～Saga-Arashiyama420JPY
    Total1,210JPY

    Tour Report by Nori

    Hi, everyone! I’m Norifumi Kamon, a government registered guide interpreter. Please call me “Nori”, or “Kamon-san”.
    Let me introdece myself. I was born on April 17th in 1952 in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu island. I used to be an English teacher of Osaka Prefectural high school. When I retired from a teacher ten years ago, I decided to get a professional guide license. I wanted to play a role of the bridge between Japanese people and the people from all over the world as a second life of mine. After two years efforts, I finally got the guide license. Since then, I have guided several handreds of foreign people mainly in Kyoto and Nara for about five years except Corona Pandemic period. Almost all the tourists were deeply impressed by the beauty of nature, traditoin, culture, and art of Japan. I can surely help you enjoy and be satisfied with the sightseeing in Japan. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

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    Aug 10, 2026
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    Kind and knowledgeable guide – highly recommended
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    Oct 20, 2025
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    Highlights of 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

    • 11:00 Hotel – 11:30 Asakusa Station ~ Sumida River ~ Kaminarimon ~ Senso-ji Temple ~ 12:40. Asakusa Station ~ Ueno Station. Lunch at Ueno Sushizune. 13:46 Ueno Station ~ Tokyo Station
    • Daimaru Department Store basement food floor ~ Tokyo Station Building ~ KITTE Building 6F Observation Deck ~ Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge ~ Tokyo International Forum ~ 15:50 Yurakucho Station ~ Shimbashi Station.
    • Yurikamome Shimbashi Station ~ 16:19 Odaiba. Statue of Liberty ~ Gundam Statue ~ 17:02 Yurikamome Odaiba Station ~ Shimbashi Station ~ 17:23 Ginza Station.
    • 17:30 Disband at Namiki-dori Street.

    The guests were visitors from North America. During their trip they stayed only in Tokyo and did not travel to other cities for sightseeing. On a previous occasion there had been little time for sightseeing, so this time they came to Japan and set aside time for leisure as well. The guests spoke positively about their experience and seemed very satisfied. The day before, they had visited an izakaya in Shinjuku, and this particular day was dedicated to sightseeing. It was a very friendly and pleasant tour to guide.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGinza～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 2TrainAsakusa Station / Taito Ward, Tokyo～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3TrainYurakucho～Shimbashi150JPY
    Section 4TrainShimbashi～Odaiba330JPY
    Section 5TrainOdaiba～Shimbashi330JPY
    Section 6TrainShimbashi～Ginza180JPY
    Total1,380JPY

    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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    Mar 30, 2026
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    Incredible day in Hakone
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  • Fukuoka in One Day: Tocho-ji Temple & Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka in One Day: Tocho-ji Temple & Kido Nanzoin

    Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Okura Fukuoka
    • 9:25 Arrive at Tocho-ji Temple
    • 10:00 Depart Tocho-ji Temple Hakata Station Ming souvenir shop
    • 10:35 Depart Hakata Station, board JR
    • 10:55 Arrive at Kido Nanzoin
    • 12:30 Lunch at Yoshidaya
    • 13:35 Depart Kido Nanzoin, board JR
    • 14:00 Arrive at Hakata Station, Tokyu Department Store, Hakata Station rooftop observation deck
    • 14:30 Depart Subway Hakata Station, Tenjin underground shopping street
    • 15:15 Arrive at Hotel Okura Fukuoka

    Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Fukuoka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests took part in a private tour of Fukuoka. Although rain had been a concern, it hardly rained at Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, which was fortunate. It was the guests' first time in Japan, and they had visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka, planning to return home via Tokyo. They responded positively to the suggestions I made. Since they wanted to try local Japanese food, we enjoyed dago-jiru soup and tendon at a restaurant housed in a traditional old house. They were deeply impressed by the beautiful displays in the department store food halls and the Tenjin underground shopping arcade. The guests were energetic and full of life. They especially loved the beauty of Japan's mountains.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKawabatamachi・Hakataza-mae／Nishitetsu Bus～Gionmachi (Fukuoka City)／Nishitetsu Bus150JPY
    Section 2TrainHakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus～Kido Nanzoin-mae450JPY
    Section 3TrainKido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station／JR Kyushu Bus450JPY
    Section 4SubwayHakata～Tenjin-Minami210JPY
    Section 5BusTenjin～Kawabatamachi・Hakataza-mae／Nishitetsu Bus150JPY
    Total1,410JPY

    Tour Report by Sasuke

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

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Inspire07663535521
    Amazing Fukuoka
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    Our guide, Sasuke, was very prepared and…

    Jul 8, 2026
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    Great day!
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    Oct 8, 2025
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    A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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    Oct 3, 2025
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    City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
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  • Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 09:30 Tour starts from the hotel
    • Travel On foot From Oyama Shrine to Gyokusen-in and Kanazawa Castle
    • AM 10:00-10:45 Kanazawa Castle Park Hishi Yagura Gojikken Nagaya Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura tour
    • AM 10:45-11:30 Kenrokuen Garden tour
    • Travel Bus To Hashiba-cho
    • PM 12:00-13:15 Stroll through Kazuemachi and Higashi Chaya District Gold leaf ice cream Shima Utasu Shrine
    • Travel Bus Omicho Market
    • PM 13:30-14:00 Lunch Omicho Market
    • Travel Bus Korinbo
    • PM 14:15-15:30 Nagamachi Samurai District area Visit to Nomura Family Residence, Takada Family Residence, and Ashigaru Museum
    • Tour ends

    Title: What Is a 6-Hour Private Kanazawa Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania who had met up in Japan to enjoy their trip together. They had little interest in shopping, so during the 6-hour tour I was able to provide thorough explanations at each spot, including lunch. For lunch, we bought packaged sushi and other items at Omicho Market and ate in the food space, which helped save time. They mentioned that the next day they would see off part of the group in Tokyo, then travel to Nagoya, rent a car, and take a trip to Takayama. Since accidents involving foreign drivers have been increasing, I advised them to be careful, and the tour ended.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Hashiba-cho／Hokuriku Railroad Bus210JPY
    Section 2BusHashiba-cho／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Musashigatsuji・Omicho Market／Hokuriku Railroad Bus210JPY
    Section 3BusMusashigatsuji・Omicho Market／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Korinbo／Hokuriku Railroad Bus210JPY
    Total630JPY

    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!
    Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
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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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    Sep 19, 2026
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    A morning in Kanazawa
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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

    • 8;30 Meet at ANA InterContinental
    • 8:45 Tsukiji: Fish Market, Outer Market, Honganji Temple, Kabukiza Theatre
    • 10:15 Shibamata: Approach, Daikyoji Temple (Taishakuten)
    • 11:45 Yanesen: Yanaka Ginza, Snake Road, Nezu Shrine
    • 12:50 Lunch @ Nezu Shokudo
    • 14:00 Imperial Palace Outer Garden, Nijubashi Bridge, GHQ Site
    • 14:50 Dismissal at ANA InterContinental

    Title: What's an Off-the-Beaten-Path Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibamata and Tsukiji The guests were visitors from North America, visiting Japan for the first time. They had arrived the previous night and planned to travel to Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka after Tokyo. Since they intended to visit places like Senso-ji Temple and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing on their own, their request for today was a Japan orientation plus, aside from Tsukiji Market, spots that inbound travelers rarely visit and that have not become heavily touristy. This led to an off-the-beaten-path tour itinerary as described above. The guests seemed to particularly enjoy Shibamata. They were both very thoughtful and asked questions from many different angles, which made this tour rewarding for me as well. Over lunch, I offered advice on how to spend their time beyond the tours they had already booked in Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHigashi-Ginza～Shibamata420JPY
    Section 2TrainShibamata～Nippori280JPY
    Section 3SubwayNezu～Nijubashimae180JPY
    Section 4SubwayHibiya～Akasaka (Tokyo)180JPY
    Total1,060JPY

    Tour Report by Hideki

    Hello! My name is Hideki Maruyama. I was born in Osaka and raised in the Greater Tokyo area. I obtained my National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Certificate in February 2016.
    I spent 23 years working at a leading Japanese automotive company, including 7 years posted overseas. I then worked for a German premium automotive manufacturer for 13 years, followed by 6 years as an advisor to a British energy company. Through these roles at global corporations, I developed and refined key skills such as:
    1. Cross-cultural communication
    2. A deep understanding of business elites and affluent customers
    3. The ability to deliver impactful and impressive presentations in English
    In addition to my regular duties, I often served as an interpreter for top executives during meetings with foreign government officials. I also had opportunities to introduce aspects of Japan—such as our national character and consumer preferences—to leadership teams in both the German and British companies.
    As a tour guide, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding guests from a wide range of countries especially after the pandemic, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Romania, Slovenia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos, Turkey, Jordan, Kenya and Israel.
    When guiding, I always keep in mind to go beyond what guests can find on social media or ChatGPT. I believe my professional background allows me to offer unique insights, and I am encouraged when guests mention this in their reviews

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    Phenomenal experiance
    Hideki san was an amazing guide. He was incredibly knowledgable…

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    Hideki was, without question, my…

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    Our guide (Hideki san) was a master. It was a rainy day and he suggested a new plan in anticipation…

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    Lovely Private tour of Tokyo
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 10:30 Tsukiji
    • 11:30 Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store Food Floor
    • 12:10 Asakusa Lunch @ Yoroiya Ramen
    • 14:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 15:30 Takeshita Street
    • 16:00 Disband @ Gaienmae Station

    Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had arrived the day before and had already been to Shinjuku and teamLab Borderless right away. The guests were strong walkers and, apart from lunch, walked the whole day without a break. At Tsukiji, they enjoyed wagyu beef and tuna, and also enjoyed some shopping. Since I had heard that one of the guests had a background in design, I took the group to a cloisonné shop in Ginza, where they looked at the pieces with great interest and purchased a pendant. After that, we moved smoothly through Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku, and I saw the guests off at Gaienmae Station, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGaienmae～Tsukiji180JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Ginza180JPY
    Section 3SubwayGinza～Asakusa210JPY
    Section 4SubwayAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 5SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Gaienmae180JPY
    Total1,010JPY

    Tour Report by Rumi

    Hello,
    I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
    I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
    I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
    Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
    What interests you about Tokyo?
    What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
    I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
    My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
    It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
    I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
    I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Local tour guide Rumi took…

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    Rumi Hosoya is a very good tour-guide.
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    Rumi was a wonderful…
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    Tokyo highlights
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Akihabara

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Akihabara

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro meet up
    • 10:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:30 Harajuku Lunch at Kyushu Jangara Ramen
    • 12:10 Takeshita Street, Omotesando
    • 13:00 Shibuya PARCO
    • 14:30 Asakusa
    • 15:40 Akihabara
    • 16:00 Disband at Akihabara Electric Town

    Title: What's a Private Family-Friendly Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Harajuku, Shibuya, and Akihabara The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They were very friendly, and the whole group was cheerful and well-mannered, which made it a pleasure to guide them. I was surprised that everyone found the Kyushu Jangara ramen delicious and nearly finished it all. In the backstreets of Harajuku (Ura-Hara), they bought many stylish T-shirts and were delighted that there were so many cool shops in the area. At PARCO in Shibuya, one of the guests was thrilled to get an item they had been looking for. Finally, I took the group to Akihabara, where I introduced the history of the district and recommended some shops, bringing the tour to a close.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIkebukuro～Harajuku180JPY
    Section 2SubwayOmotesando～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 3SubwayShibuya～Asakusa260JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa (TX)～Akihabara210JPY
    Total830JPY

    Tour Report by Kris

    My name is Kris,
    Before becoming a tour guide, I worked for a major steelmaking company as an engineer for many years. During my career, I lived and worked in both Germany and the United States for a total of five years. These experiences helped me understand different cultures and ways of thinking, which now helps me connect easily with guests from around the world.

    After retirement, I chose a second career as a tour guide because I truly enjoy meeting people from different countries and sharing Japanese culture, history, and daily life. I have been working as a guide for more than nine years and continue to enjoy every tour.

    I currently live in Tokyo, but I was born and raised in Kobe, near Osaka, and my family roots are in Kyoto. As a result, I have extensive knowledge not only of Tokyo but also of Kyoto, Osaka, and many other parts of Japan. I enjoy introducing both famous landmarks and hidden local gems that many visitors might otherwise miss.

    I am energetic, friendly, and very sociable. I always try to create tours that are relaxed, flexible, and tailored to my guests’ interests.

    Travel is one of my greatest passions, especially visiting hot spring resorts. I have visited more than 80 onsen destinations throughout Japan, giving me a deep appreciation of Japanese culture and regional traditions.

    Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time or returning for another adventure, I would be delighted to help you discover the real Japan from a local perspective.

    I look forward to meeting you and helping you create wonderful memories in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.

    See you in Japan!

    Kris

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    May 10, 2026
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    We were so lucky to have Kris-San…

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    Kris was awesome! He was very flexible when our…

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    A great day in Tokyo
    Great tour with an excellent guide, Kris.…