Tokyo in Half a Day: Shinjuku Gyoen

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meet the guest at the hotel
10:30 Asakusa Azuma Bridge, Culture Tourist Information Center, Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple, lunch
13:20 Shinjuku Gyoen
14:30 Tour ends at Tokyo Station

What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa and Shinjuku Gyoen The guests were older visitors from Oceania. They had arrived in Japan the previous day on separate flights into Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. I first assisted them with purchasing PASMO cards at the station and explained the procedures for returning home. In Asakusa, I described the Sumida River from Azuma Bridge, talked about the origins of Senso-ji Temple at the Culture Tourist Information Center, and we visited Nakamise, the five-story pagoda, and the main hall. After lunch at a Japanese restaurant, the guests preferred a Japanese garden rather than the planned Meiji Shrine, so I quickly changed the destination to Shinjuku Gyoen. The garden was very well maintained, and I was glad they seemed to enjoy it. It rained for most of the tour, but everything proceeded smoothly, and since the guests were not accustomed to the trains, I saw them off at Tokyo Station, the nearest station to their hotel.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Nihonbashi (Tokyo)～Asakusa	180JPY
Section 2	Subway	Asakusa～Shinjuku-gyoemmae	260JPY
Section 3	Train	Sendagaya～Tokyo	180JPY
Total			620JPY

Tour Report by Shigeru

I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.

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Osaka in One Day: Osaka Castle

Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meeting Point: Hotel Mimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi East
10:40 Sightseeing ①: Osaka Castle
12:15 Sightseeing ②: Dotonbori・Lunch
14:00 Sightseeing ③: Kuromon Market・Doguyasuji
15:00 Tour End・Dismissal (Sennichimae)

Can You Do a Private Day Tour of Osaka? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Kuromon Market The guests were a group visiting and sightseeing in Japan from Oceania. Advance communication and scheduling of the itinerary were done with one member of the group. They mentioned that they had already visited Tokyo, Hakone, Hiroshima, and other places, and that Osaka and Kyoto would be the final stops on their trip. After some discussion, we finalized the itinerary as "Osaka Castle ⇒ Dotonbori ⇒ Kuromon Market ⇒ Doguyasuji." The day before the tour, I received a message from the guide who had guided them in Hiroshima, who kindly passed along the comment that "they were a very pleasant group and the tour was very enjoyable." On the day, we met a little earlier than scheduled. After introducing ourselves, I handed over a printout of the itinerary I had already shared, explained it, and received their approval. With the heat returning a bit and making us sweat, we first visited Osaka Castle. The castle was as crowded as ever, and since the guests were relatively active, we climbed the stairs to the main keep. On the 8th floor, the top floor of the keep, while taking in the view of the Osaka cityscape, I explained the characteristics of Osaka as a place located almost at the center of Japan that has continued to be a hub of logistics and commerce, along with its history and culture. During the transition, one of the guests requested to "buy some medicine at a pharmacy because of a slight sore throat," so when we arrived at Dotonbori next, we went into a pharmacy and they purchased the medicine they wanted. At Dotonbori, our next stop, they mentioned they had come once the previous evening for dinner, but I talked about the cultural characteristics of the "merchants' town," which they found very interesting. For lunch, I had intended for them to try the local food of Dotonbori (takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and so on), but every shop was extremely crowded, so we had lunch at a ramen shop a little away from the center where we could sit comfortably. After Dotonbori, we went to Kuromon Market, "Osaka's kitchen," with fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruit. The guests took their time to observe the rich everyday food culture and eating habits of Osaka. They seemed to like it so much that they asked, "We'd like to have dinner here tonight, so could you tell us until what time it's open?" Finally, a few minutes from Kuromon Market was Doguyasuji. With pots, pans, and frying pans, all kinds of tableware, and even sample menu displays, the guests stopped at shop after shop, examining the remarkably varied products carefully. The plan was a "6-hour course" until 4:00 p.m., but one of the guests wanted to "return to the hotel a little early to handle a work-related message," so we decided to finish an hour earlier. It turned out to be an enjoyable tour with a curious and inquisitive group.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Nagahoribashi～Tanimachi 4-chome	190JPY
Section 2	Subway	Tanimachi 4-chome～Nipponbashi (Osaka)	190JPY
Total			380JPY

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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Tokyo in One Day: Ginza & Shibuya

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

11:30 Meet at the hotel
12:00 Ginza
12:30 Tokyo Station・Nijubashimae
14:00 Shinjuku Golden Gai
15:00 Meiji Shrine
16:00 Shibuya
17:00 Tour ends at Ginza Station near the hotel

What's a Private One-Day Tour of Central Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. Since they had arrived late the previous night, the tour time was changed at the last minute to 11:30–17:00. As they planned to stay in Tokyo for several nights, I guided them around the main areas so they could use it as a reference for their later plans. First, we headed to Ginza, near the Hotel, where I introduced the key spots before moving on to Tokyo Station. After explaining the history and significance of Tokyo Station, we went to the Imperial Palace, where I talked about the history and role of the Imperial family. The guests were amazed that such a vast area of land and beautiful nature exists in the very center of Tokyo. After they enjoyed the Godzilla statue's action performance at Shinjuku Golden Gai, we visited Meiji Shrine, where I explained the Japanese view of religion, the differences between temples and shrines, and the different ways of worship, adding explanations that would serve as a reference for their later destinations. Finally, we headed to Shibuya Crossing, but since they planned to come back to Shibuya Sky the next day, I arranged things so they could enjoy it fully the following day.

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Tour Report by Atsushi

Hello and welcome to Tokyo!

I have been working for business with American companies for many years. I have many experiences guiding customers from around the world in Japan and taking Japanese customers to the USA and Europe.

I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter, and I want to introduce the unique gigantic city of Tokyo and the traditional Japanese culture, which is not shown in the guidebooks, to people worldwide who are interested in it. In addition, I want to introduce various Japanese foods you can enjoy only in Japan.
Unique experiences such as the Sumo Training Viewing and Tea Ceremony are optionally available.
Depending on your preference and itinerary, I can guide you in Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone so that you can enjoy your time in Japan.

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Hyogo in One Day: Mount Rokko & Nankinmachi

Kobe Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

09:00 Meet @ Kobe Port Terminal
09:45 @ Mount Rokko
12:30 @ Kitano Ijinkan (Moegi House)
13:30 @ Nankinmachi
14:45 Dismissal @ Shuttle bus stop for the passenger ship terminal adjacent to Daimaru Department Store

Title: What Is a Private Kobe Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Mount Rokko, Kitano, and Nankinmachi The guests were a group visiting from North America. Aside from one member, they moved at a somewhat slow pace throughout the day. At the summit of Mount Rokko, they greatly admired the panoramic view of the Kobe cityscape. At the shop there, they purchased a large number of souvenirs. In the Kitano Ijinkan foreign residences district, we visited the "Moegi House," a former Western-style residence, and the guests appeared to gain an understanding of the damage caused by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995. Afterward, in Nankinmachi (Kobe's Chinatown), the guests enjoyed Kobe beef and the steamed pork buns of "Roshoki," said to be the originator of the dish in Japan, and shared comments that it was wonderful and very satisfying. Since the guests were a little tired by then, and because the shuttle bus stop for the terminal of their cruise ship was located adjacent to Nankinmachi, we parted ways about 15 minutes ahead of schedule. I remain a little concerned about a previous guest who had injured a knee. To be honest, I also felt that perhaps it had not been fully understood in advance that this was a "walking tour."

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Port Terminal～Sannomiya (Kobe New Transit)	210JPY
Section 2	Train	Sannomiya～Rokko	200JPY
Section 3	Other	Rokko Cable Shita～Rokko Cable Sanjo	2,300JPY
Section 4	Bus	Rokko Cable Shita / Kobe City Bus～JR Rokkomichi / Kobe City Bus	230JPY
Section 5	Train	Rokkomichi～Sannomiya	180JPY
Total			3,120JPY

Tour Report by Yama

Dear my guests,

This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
explanation for these three foods.

1) Tako-yaki
Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
2) Okonomi-yaki
This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
3) Kushi-katsu
Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
that you like them very much.

I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
Yama

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Kyoto in One Day: Ryoan-ji Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

9:30 Meet at Hotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia
10:30 Togetsukyo Bridge ~ Tenryu-ji Garden ~ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
13:15 Ryoan-ji Temple
14:20 Lunch at Kinkaku-ji Togenkyo
15:00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
15:45 Disband at Kinkaku-ji Temple

What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Temple Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's private tour was for a group of guests visiting from North America and the Middle East. One of the guests had been to Japan before, while the others were visiting for the first time. Their family also loves Japan and has visited many times. The guests were deeply interested in Japanese history and culture, and there were many opportunities to explain these topics, making it a truly rewarding day as a guide. The beauty of the Tenryu-ji Temple garden could be enjoyed at leisure today, as there were not too many people, and the guests were also able to take their time viewing the rock garden at Ryoan-ji Temple. Kinkaku-ji Temple was not very crowded either, and I believe the guests were very pleased. The tour was led by a government-licensed guide from [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides serving all 47 prefectures.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kyoto～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Section 2	Train	Arashiyama (Keifuku Line)～Ryoan-ji	250JPY
Section 3	Bus	Ryoan-ji-mae / Kyoto City Bus～Kinkaku-ji-michi / Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Total			720JPY

Tour Report by Kaeko

Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha & Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:30 Meet @ Hotel Kyoto
8:45-9:45 @ Fushimi Inari Taisha
10:05-11:05 @ Kiyomizu-dera
11:10-11:30 @ Higashiyama area
11:50-12:40 @ Nijo Castle
13:00-14:00 @ Kinkaku-ji
14:30 Hotel Kyoto

What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji The guests were visitors from North America on their trip to Japan. Over roughly a week in Japan, they had traveled from Tokyo to the Hida-Takayama area and then to Kyoto. They seemed to have especially enjoyed the remote village of Shirakawa-go, which came up often as a topic during the tour. One of the guests frequently took photos and videos using a stick-type smartphone holder. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, the guests worshipped at the inner shrine, passed under the Neagari no Matsu pine, and purchased a torii-shaped ema plaque. At Kiyomizu-dera, they prayed at the main hall and bought postcards. On the approach to Kiyomizu-dera, they sampled yatsuhashi and purchased a bag of chocolate-flavored yatsuhashi. Taking the time allocation into account, at Nijo Castle we visited only the Ninomaru Palace and skipped the Ninomaru Garden. At Kinkaku-ji, both guests bought ice cream from a vending machine, and it was memorable how highly they praised the Yukimi Daifuku. After leaving Kinkaku-ji, I saw the guests off to their hotel, where we parted ways.

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Tour Report by Kaz

Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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Kagawa in One Day: Takamatsu Port & Noukyoumae Bus

Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

September, 2025

Tour Itinerary

07:45 Takamatsu Port Ferry Terminal Building waiting room [Meet]
08:12 Takamatsu Port
by ferry
09:02 Miyanoura Port (Naoshima)
09:06 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
by town bus
09:20 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
“Yellow Pumpkin”
10:05 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by Benesse bus
10:12 Chichu Art Museum Bus Stop
10:45 ~11:45 Chichu Art Museum
on foot
12:00~12:45 Lee Ufan Museum & Valley Gallery
on foot
13:00~14:20 Benesse House Museum (including lunch at the café of the museum) &
Outdoor Artworks
14:27 Tsutsujiso Bus Stop
by town bus
14:31 Momoyama Bus Stop
on foot
14:40~15:40 Naoshima New Museum
15:30~15:40 Ando Museum
on foot, just looking around The House Art Project houses from outside
15:56 Noukyoumae Bus Stop
by town bus
16:03 Miyanoura Port Bus Stop
16:05~16:20 Outdoor Artworks: “Red Pumpkin” and Naoshima Pavilion
17:00 Miyanoura Port (Naoshima)
by ferry
18:00 Takamatsu Port
18:05 Takamatsu Port [Say goodbye]

What's a Private Naoshima Art and Architecture Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a solo traveler visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. During the stay, the guest watched an athletics event in Tokyo over several days, and then traveled a route covering Kanagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Takamatsu and Naoshima, and Hiroshima. The guest spent the time freely, and while staying in Takamatsu also took a day trip to Onomichi. It was a little unfortunate that I had not heard about this in advance, as Ritsurin Garden is one of Takamatsu's highlights, so I strongly recommended visiting it. The interest in Naoshima this time was in art and the architecture of Tadao Ando. The guest was accustomed to walking and running, so even though it was still hot during the daytime, we made our way through the museums designed by Tadao Ando together. The guest was calm and quiet, and taught me various things about Europe. I believe the guest was fully satisfied with the tour.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Tsutsujiso / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 2	Bus	Tsutsujiso / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Momoyama / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 3	Bus	Noukyoumae / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	100JPY
Section 4	Ferry	Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)～Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture	680JPY
Section 5	Ferry	Miyanoura Port / Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture～Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture)	680JPY
Total			1,660JPY

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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Tokyo in One Day: Rikugien Garden & Meiji Shrine

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

October, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:30 Hotel
9:00 Rikugien Garden
11:00 Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Sensoji Temple
12:00 Lunch @ Tsukishima Monja Okoge
14:10 Meiji Shrine
15:15 Dismissal @ Meiji-jingumae Station

What Is a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo's Rikugien Garden and Asakusa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from North America. I was worried about the rain, but thankfully it never came down heavily. The guests were deeply moved by the beauty of Rikugien Garden. At a monjayaki restaurant in Asakusa, the food took an unusually long time to arrive, about an hour before it came out. There seemed to be a clear staff shortage. I had ordered okonomiyaki expecting it to be cooked on the iron griddle in front of us, but it was served already cooked, which was also unexpected. The guests had beer and sake and chatted while waiting, which pushed the end time later. Everyone said the okonomiyaki was delicious and finished it all, so I was relieved. Since it was a restaurant the guests had chosen to enter, they asked if it was alright for the tour to run late, and I answered that there was no problem since I had no other plans afterward. They were cheerful and kind people who said they could never have gotten around on their own, and they thanked me for a fun tour.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Hibiya～Sengoku	220JPY
Section 2	Bus	Kamifujimae / Toei Bus～Ueno Matsuzakaya-mae (Chuo-dori) / Toei Bus	210JPY
Section 3	Subway	Ueno-hirokoji～Asakusa	180JPY
Section 4	Subway	Asakusa～Meiji-jingumae	260JPY
Total			870JPY

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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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10.00 Hotel Tokyo－1030-1130 East Gardens－1200-1330 Asakusa, meal－1300-1420 Ueno Park－1430-1600 National Museum

Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for Anime Fans? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who are fans of the anime "Attack on Titan." At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, I explained that "only the shogun and feudal lords were allowed to enter through the Ote-mon Gate, while prisoners were sent out through the Hirakawa-mon Gate." One of the guests laughed and said, "So we entered as VIPs and left as criminals." In Asakusa, we dined at "Sansada," a restaurant established in the Tenpo era and known as the birthplace of tempura, where we enjoyed the "Azumabashi Set." At the National Museum, we finished with a treat at the garden cafe, where we were surrounded by fusuma sliding-door paintings by Maruyama Okyo while being served gyokuro mint and citrus tea.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Shimbashi～Otemachi (Tokyo)	180JPY
Section 2	Subway	Takebashi～Asakusa	290JPY
Section 3	Subway	Asakusa～Ueno	180JPY
Total			650JPY

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 One Day: Shiomi Station & Hatchobori Station

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

September, 2025

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meeting place: Hotel
9:10 Depart Shiomi Station
(JR Keiyo Line)
Hatchobori Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
9:30 Arrive Ueno Station
Ueno Station Travel Concierge
10:00 Depart Ueno Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
10:10 Arrive Asakusa Station
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
Asakusa Shrine
Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
11:00 Depart Asakusa Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Ueno Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
11:20 Arrive Tsukiji Station
Tsukiji Tsukiji Uogashi
Tsukiji Outer Market
12:00 Depart Tsukiji Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Ginza Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Omotesando Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
12:30 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
Harajuku Meiji Shrine
Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu
Takeshita Street
13:15 Depart Meiji-jingumae Station
(Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
Omotesando Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
13:25 Arrive Shibuya Station
Shibuya Lunch: Hidakaya
Scramble Crossing
Hachiko Statue
14:30 Depart Shibuya Station
(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Ginza Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
15:00 Arrive Hatchobori Station
15:00 Disband: Hatchobori Station

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Tsukiji, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya The guests were visitors from Oceania, and it was their first visit to Japan. They had arrived at Narita Airport the previous evening via a connecting flight. This trip was a journey of about 14 days in Japan. They would stay in Tokyo, and afterward planned to travel around Hakone, Hida-Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Osaka before returning home from Kansai Airport. Today, their request was: "We would like to visit the notable spots in Tokyo while getting used to how to ride the trains and subways." Despite it being September, the tour took place in hot and humid weather. They said, "First, we'd like to obtain the JR Pass and reserve Shinkansen tickets. We'd also like to buy a SUICA card," so we first went to the Ekitabi Concierge at Ueno Station. It took a fair amount of time, but the procedures were completed. We then moved on to Asakusa. Starting from in front of Kaminarimon Gate, I explained "Sensoji Temple and the history from Edo to Tokyo," "What the five-story pagoda is for," "What Buddhism is," and "The difference between Buddhism and Shinto." We took commemorative photos at Kaminarimon, in front of the five-story pagoda, and at various spots. We strolled slowly through the Nakamise shopping street. There were questions such as: "What are the main religions in Japan?" "How many Buddhists are there in Japan?" "Besides Buddhism, what other religions do people believe in?" "Are there Christians in Japan?" "Is there something like a weekly sermon by a pastor, as in church?" After this, we went to Tsukiji. As always, it was very 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 the Tsukiji Outer Market." There were also questions and comments such as: "Do all people in Tokyo come here to buy fish?" and "It's crowded, but it does seem like there are a lot of tourists." At the request of one of the guests, they purchased and sampled "matcha ice cream." They also bought "coffee peanuts" as a souvenir. We moved to Harajuku. First, we went to Meiji Shrine. I explained "About Shinto," "About the torii gate," "About Emperor Meiji," "Why sake barrels are displayed," and "Why wine barrels are displayed." There were questions such as "How do Buddhism and Shinto differ?" There were also comments and questions such as "This place has a lot of greenery and is very calming" and "Where can we enjoy sake tasting?" After resting for a while at "Forest Terrace," we went to Takeshita Street. From there, we headed to Shibuya. First, we took a photo looking down at the Scramble Square from the entrance of the Keio Inokashira Line platform, and then actually walked across the scramble crossing. There were questions such as "Why do so many people gather here?" We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. There were comments and questions such as "The Japanese are all quiet and polite" and "Why are there no trash cans on the streets?" Since they said, "We're not yet used to the transportation system," I saw them off to the Keiyo Line platform at Hatchobori Station, where we parted ways.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Shiomi～Hatchobori (Tokyo)	170JPY
Section 2	Train	Hatchobori (Tokyo)～Ueno	180JPY
Section 3	Train	Ueno～Asakusa	180JPY
Section 4	Train	Asakusa～Tsukiji	210JPY
Section 5	Train	Tsukiji～Meiji-jingumae	210JPY
Section 6	Train	Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya	180JPY
Section 7	Train	Shibuya～Hatchobori (Tokyo)	210JPY
Total			1,340JPY

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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