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  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

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

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 07:30　Meet at Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal Building
    • 2. 07:55　Guided tour of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park
    • 3. 08:30　Peace Memorial Museum
    • 4. 10:00　Hiroshima Pokémon Center
    • 5. 10:30　Depart from JR Hiroshima Station
    • 6. 11:25　Depart from Miyajimaguchi Ferry Pier
    • 7. 11:35　Miyajima Ferry Pier, Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku, etc.
    • 8. 13:55　Depart from Miyajima Ferry Pier
    • 9. 14:20　Depart from JR Miyajimaguchi
    • 10. 15:10　Taxi from JR Hiroshima Station
    • 11. 15:30　End at Ujina Cruise Ship Terminal Building

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour from the Cruise Port? A Licensed Guide's Report The cruise ship arrived at Ujina Port, exactly as indicated on the Hiroshima Port website. As planned, I met the guests at the terminal building, and we took a taxi to the front of the Atomic Bomb Dome. I guided the group through Peace Memorial Park, and during my explanation in front of the Children's Peace Monument, one of the guests was moved to tears. At the museum, the guests read the individual accounts of the atomic bomb survivors with great attention, and I believe they spent a meaningful time there. At the group's request, we visited the Pokémon Center attached to Hiroshima Station, which they were delighted by. In Miyajima, we visited Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku, and others, and had okonomiyaki for lunch. Since the Kangensai Festival was being held that evening, we were also able to see the boats being prepared.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 2OtherMiyajimaguchi～Miyajima100JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total940JPY

    Tour Report by Sada

    (1) Since 2008, I have been guiding a group including two American student ambassadors accepted under the Sister City Affiliation Program on a one-day tour of Miyajima, Peace Memorial Museum, and Peace Memorial Park as an annual event.
    (2) Since 2016 I have been a member of Hiroshima Interpreters for Peace “HIP”, a volunteer guiding group, guiding groups and individuals from abroad at Peace Memorial Park.
    (3) As a shipbuilding engineer, I have ship-related experience and knowledge gained from 30 years of working in new shipbuilding and ship repair. 13 of those years were spent living in Singapore and working for a local subsidiary.
    (4) I enjoy sailing in the Seto Inland Sea. I am interested in sailing in the Seto Inland Sea as well as repairing the boat.

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    Oct 29, 2025
    S7876PFsuep
    Amazing tour with Sada
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    Sep 11, 2025
    lignacio
    Great Tour with an Excellent Guide
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    Mar 27, 2025
    DroitwichBear
    Sadahiro’s meticulous planning made this a day to remember. Fantastic!
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    Sep 25, 2024
    Andrew_C
    🥰 Hiroshima
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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

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet at the lobby of Hyatt Regency Tokyo. Reconfirmed the previously discussed route, etc., settling on the route of Imperial Palace – Sensoji Temple – Shibuya Scramble – Meiji Shrine – Takeshita Street. After the meeting, went to Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line to head to the Imperial Palace.
    • 09:45-10:45 Got off at National Diet Building Station, showed them the Diet Building, then walked to Sakuradamon. Moved from Sakuradamon to Nijubashi, explained about the Imperial Palace (including the Edo Castle era) and the imperial system, then went to Nijubashimae Station to move to Asakusa. During the guided tour, the parents mentioned that their 9-year-old son Peter wanted to go to the Pokemon Center. It was decided to stop by in Shibuya.
    • 11:10-12:10 Guided them through Sensoji Temple: Kaminarimon – Nakamise Street – Hozomon – Main Hall – Stone Bridge – Asakusa Shrine. After finishing, moved to Shibuya.
    • 12:50-13:45 Guided them at the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, walked through Shibuya Center Street to the Pokemon Center on the 6th floor of PARCO. Since there were no particular shopping requests, the center visit ended smoothly. After finishing, moved to Harajuku.
    • 14:00-14:50 Guided them at Meiji Shrine. When I was about to guide them through Takeshita Street, they said they wanted to prioritize returning to the hotel to pick up their suitcases and moving to the Hilton Tokyo Bay where they were staying that day, so I took them to Hyatt Regency. On the way, at JR Shinjuku Station, I took them to the Saikyo Line platform bound for Shin-Kiba and explained how to get around after we parted.
    • 15:10 Said goodbye at the underground corridor of the west exit of Shinjuku Station.

    What's a Private Family-Friendly Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and the Pokémon Center The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. After visiting family destinations abroad, they came to spend time in Tokyo. Their request was to skip lunch and to follow a route we had discussed in advance, so I guided them accordingly. While we were touring Senso-ji Temple, they mentioned that one of the guests wanted to visit the Pokémon Center, so I explained that there is one in Shibuya and offered to take them there after our planned visit to the Scramble Crossing. When I asked why they wanted to go, they explained that many of their relatives and friends love Pokémon, so they wanted to keep up with the conversations. They were not planning to buy anything in particular, and simply seeing the center made them very happy. The guests were going to spend the following two days at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, and they were very concerned about how to get from Shinjuku to their hotel near the bay. I explained that they could take the Saikyo Line to Shin-Kiba, transfer to the Keiyo Line to Maihama, and then take the hotel shuttle bus that departs every 20 minutes from the Maihama rotary to their hotel. I wrote this out on paper, and before saying goodbye I even took them to the Saikyo Line platform at Shinjuku Station to explain it in person, which put them very much at ease. I had been quite concerned in advance about coping with the extreme summer heat, but on the day the temperature in the city happened to be around 30°C, making the weather comfortable everywhere we went, which was very lucky.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShinjuku～Kokkai-gijidomae700JPY
    Section 2Free PassKokkai-gijidomae～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 3Free PassAsakusa～Shibuya0JPY
    Section 4Free PassShibuya～Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku)0JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku150JPY
    Total850JPY

    Tour Report by MINORUASAI

    I acquired national guide license in 2014, and I have been doing guide work full fledged since 2016. In my career before starting guide work, I was a business man and made more than 1,000 business trips both abroad and in Japan, and that experience is my foundation as a guide because I came to know so many places both abroad and in Japan. I have been taking care of both group and individual tourists, and the number of foreign guests I have taken care is close to 2,500 so far. I am based in Tokyo, but I can cover guide work in many prefectures throughout Japan. When I take care of foreign guests, my major concern is to listen attentively to them, find out what they want to know and do in Japan, and give them appropriate guiding in accordance with what I heard from my guests. I would like to provide tailor made tour as much as possible for every precious guest who kindly chose Japan as the tour destination.

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    Aug 1, 2025
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    898kendrap
    Great first day in Tokyo!
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    Perfect
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    Jun 30, 2025
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    Jun 26, 2025
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Station & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet at Hotel Century Southern Tower – talked for a while about the itinerary explanation and the tickets to purchase
    • 9:05 Shinjuku Station
    • 9:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:20 Imperial Palace, walk from Takebashi to Otemon Gate
    • 12:10 Tokyo Tower
    • 13:55 Asakusa (Skytree photos)
    • 15:10 Disband at Asakusa

    Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, and Akihabara: A Licensed Guide's Private Tokyo Tour Report Right after meeting, the guests shared that they communicate using sign language, which came as a great surprise. For part of the tour we communicated by typing on a smartphone, but at Meiji Shrine I was able to use voice recognition with a Google Document, which made guiding go a little more smoothly. Even so, since only one of the guests could understand English, a long process was required: speaking into the device, showing the text, and then having it interpreted into sign language for the other guest. It was unfortunate that there had been no advance information at all, either through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) or directly from the guests. Had there been prior notice, I could have prepared by installing voice recognition software or bringing more printed materials. The voice recognition in the Google Document was surprisingly capable and useful. As for the tour, the plan had been to visit Asakusa and then Akihabara before finishing, but time had run over and there was no request for an extension, so we parted ways in Asakusa. Asakusa took much more time than expected, largely due to photos. I reflected that I should have discussed matters in advance, such as noting that there would be limited time for photos and shopping, and that the tour would end at 14:30 unless they wished to extend.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Takebashi900JPY
    Section 3Free PassOtemachi (Tokyo)～Kamiyacho0JPY
    Section 4Free PassAkabanebashi～Asakusa0JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    Jul 5, 2026
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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

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:00 Meet at Hotel Tokyo
    • 2. 9:00 Asakusa
    • 3. 10:15 Yanaka
    • 4. 10:45 Nezu Shrine
    • 5. 12:00 Lunch (Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu)
    • 6. 12:45 Meiji Jingu
    • 7. 13:45 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
    • 8. 14:00 Disband at Harajuku

    What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street The guests were a group of five friends visiting from Oceania. One of them was not feeling well in the morning and joined the group at lunch near Meiji Shrine. They had arrived in Japan about a week earlier, having toured places such as Hakone and Lake Kawaguchi, and had already spent several days in Tokyo. Today was their final day in Tokyo, and they planned to head to Kyoto and Osaka the next day, with an overall stay in Japan of about two weeks. I guided them through Asakusa, Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street. Since they were interested in Japanese history and culture, the itinerary featured many traditional sites. For lunch, we went to Forest Terrace Meiji Jingu, which offered a variety of options to suit different dietary needs. After seeing Takeshita Street in Harajuku, our tour time came to an end, and since they wished to explore places of interest on their own afterward, we parted ways in Harajuku.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTochomae～Asakusa330JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno～Nippori150JPY
    Section 4SubwayNezu～Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Total870JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

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

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

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Touring gardens in Tokyo with the perfect guide , Haru…

    Jul 9, 2026
    mariee530
    An incredible walking tour
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    Fabulous walking tour with Haru
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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

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00　Meet up @HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, Hotel
    • 2. 9:30　@Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 10:20　@Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 4. 11:00　@Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
    • 5. 11:30　@Ginza (4-chome Intersection, NISSAN Showroom, Kyukyodo)
    • 6. 12:15　@Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate, Imperial Palace Plaza)
    • 7. 12:45　@Tokyo Station (Station Building, Station Plaza, Midori no Madoguchi)
    • 8. 13:30　@Nihonbashi (Takashimaya Underground Food Hall)
    • 9. 14:00　Lunch @"Yoroiya" Asakusa Denboin Street
    • 10. 14:30　@Sensoji Temple
    • 11. 15:15　Dismissal @Asakusa Azumabashi Bridge

    What Is a Private Tokyo Walking Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. This was the beginning of a long trip of more than three weeks, starting in Tokyo and continuing on to Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima (as a day trip from Kyoto), and then a visit to Korea before returning home. At the green ticket counter in Tokyo Station, I helped them purchase Shinkansen tickets for their upcoming visits to other regions. It was an extremely hot day, and the guests had been quite surprised by the heat when they arrived the day before — they even emailed to ask whether there was a dress code for visiting shrines and temples. I had told them in advance that, apart from beach sandals, cool summer clothing would be fine, along with various tips for coping with the heat. On the day, however, they were not wearing hats, so in places with no shade, such as the plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, I had them use the parasol I had brought along. Their accommodation, a Hotel, was located near the Kabukicho area, and compared with the surroundings there (some scattered litter in the restaurant streets), the guests remarked that the places we visited on this tour were free of litter and remarkably clean. They seemed to particularly enjoy Shibuya and Harajuku. For lunch, since they were not very hungry after a large breakfast, and since some of the guests wanted to try ramen while others preferred vegan food, we ended up having a somewhat late lunch. When we went to Asakusa, I took them to a restaurant on Denboin-dori, where some of the guests enjoyed vegan ramen while others savored egg ramen and gyoza. As the tour end time came after visiting Senso-ji Temple, I explained how to get to a shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) restaurant near Tokyo Tower where they had an evening reservation, and we said goodbye in Asakusa.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae Station～Shibuya Station900JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Ginza Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

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

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    Jul 3, 2026
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    Jun 16, 2026
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    Jun 3, 2026
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    Tokyo walking tour with Noripy. A+!
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  • Kyoto: Ippodo & Teramachi Shopping Arcade

    Kyoto: Ippodo & Teramachi Shopping Arcade

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Kyoto Station　Nozomi 61 arriving at 10:15
    • 10:45 Ippodo by taxi (Matcha is quickly sold out)
    • 11:30 Monkey Park (800) by taxi
    • Bamboo grove by taxi
    • 13:30 Lunch (SALMAN & SOHEL HALAL KITC) by taxi
    • Yasaka-no-to
    • 　　 Yasaka Koshindo
    • 15:00 Fushimiinari by taxi
    • 16:50 Teramachi Shopping Arcade by taxi
    • End of the tour

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Trip from Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests sent their requests in stages beforehand, so I revised the itinerary each time. Since they wanted to buy matcha at a well-known tea shop, we went there at the very start of the tour. Even so, some varieties were sold out, but they bought four cans of matcha and, having been asked by friends to buy various items, purchased quite a lot. It was hot again today, but there were clouds, so it was not as hot as the day before, which was a bit of a relief. This was a day trip from Tokyo, and the guests planned to return to Tokyo on the 8:00 bullet train. Since they wanted halal food for lunch, I made a reservation as we were leaving the bamboo grove. There was a Muslim center nearby, which gave the area a nice atmosphere. Before going to Fushimi Inari, they said they wanted to see the Yasaka Pagoda, so we went right up to it, but they realized they had left a bag at the lunch restaurant, so we went back to retrieve it right away. Usually I check the seats for any left-behind items after the guests have left, but today, while I had stepped outside for a moment to contact a taxi, all the guests came out at once, so I ended up neglecting the lost-item check. I reflected that these things tend to happen at exactly such moments. At the end, we went to Teramachi shopping street and parted ways at the entrance to Nishiki Market.

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    Tour Report by Kazz

    I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!

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    Jul 14, 2026
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    Jun 5, 2026
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    May 27, 2026
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    Absolutely recommend!
    I definitely recommend seeing some of the sights with a…

    May 26, 2026
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  • Osaka in One Day: Shitennoji Temple & Osaka Castle

    Osaka in One Day: Shitennoji Temple & Osaka Castle

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at OMO7 Osaka
    • 9:40-11:30 Shitennoji Temple
    • 12:10-13:30 Osaka Castle
    • 14:00-15:00 Lunch at Chibo in Dotonbori
    • 15:25-16:00 Ticket collection procedure at the Midori no Madoguchi at JR Osaka Station
    • 16:00 Disband in front of JR Osaka Station

    What Is a Private One-Day Osaka Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's tour was for a group visiting from Europe. They had just arrived in the Kansai area the day before, so they had many questions for me. At Shitennoji Temple, we walked around quite slowly while talking about topics such as Shinto and Buddhism. After that, we moved to Osaka Castle, but it was extremely hot, so we explored the area while making sure to stay hydrated frequently. Since one of the guests seemed quite tired, we took a taxi from Osaka Castle to Dotonbori. For lunch, they enjoyed okonomiyaki at Chibo. As it was their first day, they seemed very curious about many different things. I believe they had a great time.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShin-Imamiya～Tennoji150JPY
    Section 2SubwayTennoji～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka190JPY
    Section 3SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 4OtherIn front of subway station～In front of Otemon Gate300JPY
    Section 5SubwayNamba (Subway)～Umeda (Subway)240JPY
    Total1,070JPY

    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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    Jul 25, 2026
    135ulrikh
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    Half-day with private guide in Kyoto
    We spent half a day…

    Jul 24, 2026
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    Family Fun Day in Kyoto with young children
    Kaeko Tanigawa was fantastic at helping us create…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto Private Tour
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Excellent Kyoto Day Tour
    We had a wonderful experience touring Kyoto…

  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka castle & Namba

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka castle & Namba

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel (umeda)
    • 10:30 Osaka castle
    • 12:30 Kuromon market
    • 13:30 Shinsekai
    • 14:10 Namba
    • 14:30 End the tour in front of Glico Man

    What's a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, and Hozenji It was a very hot day, so I gave the guests a cooling neck towel as a gift. They liked it so much that they bought one at a drugstore in Kuromon Market. At Kuromon, they enjoyed buying fruit mochi, white peaches, and candied strawberries. In Shinsekai, I had them try snacks at a local shop, which they also liked and purchased. Their names were a little hard to remember, so I had some difficulty calling them by name, but the group seemed to be having a wonderful time. At Hozenji, they even offered candles and incense. It got a little late, but it seemed they enjoyed themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassHigashi-Umeda～Tanimachi 4-chome820JPY
    Section 2Free PassTanimachi 4-chome～Nippombashi0JPY
    Section 3Free PassNippombashi～Ebisucho0JPY
    Section 4Free PassDobutsuen-mae～Namba0JPY
    Total820JPY

    Tour Report by Mimmy

    Bye bye smart phone!! Let’s enjoy Japan without bothering to check up your phone all the time with not AI but a local guide like me. Hi, my name is Mimmy. You may think this sounds like a kitten’s name.
    I use this nickname because it sounds cute and easy to remember. However,
    I actually look rounded, a middle aged woman more like a yellow character of M&Mchocolate, which reminds you of my name easily when you see me.
    I was born in Osaka, went to school in Kobe, went to work in Kyoto and married but still live in Osaka. I am a local, native Osakan. My 3 children are all grown up and live separately except one son. Now I live with one son and a husband in suburbs of the Osaka city.
    I like travelling, walking around the town and anything new.
    I got my guide license in 2017 and started guiding after that. I wasn’t able to work during Covid period but start guiding in 2022 again. I guide Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe and have experienced more than100 tours including bus tours.
    I would like to tell you about the itineraries I usually have in each area.
    In Osaka, we usually go to Osaka castle, Shinsekai and Dotonbori Namba area.
    I think most important part you should see is Dotonbori Namba in Osaka.
    This place is vibrant , energetic, full of 3D signs and different from any other place in Japan.
    In Kyoto, we cannot see all famous sightseeing spots in one day.
    It will be better to visit each area respectively. I recommend guests who come to Kyoto first time to visit East area, Kiyomizu Temple>Sannenzaka>Ninenzaka>Ishibeikouji>Yasaka shrine> Gion area. This area has an atmosphere of traditional old Kyoto. The most Kyoto like places which suit Kimono. You can rent Kimono in a lot of places around here.
    The second place I recommend you is West area: Golden temple and Arashiyama area where Bamboo forest , Tenryuji temple, mountains and a river. There are several nice gardens in this area. If you want to enjoy the nature quietly, you
    should come here when it is not crowded (Winter is the most quiet)
    In Nara which used to be a capital even older than Kyoto, we visit Todaiji Temple where a huge Buddha is sitting inside of one of the largest wooden hall and you can play with deer everywhere in Nara. Naramachi: a small town in this area is a local place where small interesting shops are.
    In Kobe, a port city, you can visit Japanese Sake breweries, Herb garden and the top of Mt.Rokko for viewing Kobe city. A small China town is there, too.

    Now I bet you want to leave home to explore somewhere else you do not know.
    Not only going to somewhere else, we can help you to do several experiences: making tea, making Japanese sweet, making Takoyaki(food), wearing Kimono, making food samples, attending a tea ceremony, throwing Shriken like Ninja, Using bow and arrow like Samurai, , , ,
    I am very happy indeed if I can help you find things impressive enough and have once in a life time experience during our tour.
    I am looking forward to sharing a good time with you.

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  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 10:00 Depart from hotel
    • Higashi Chaya District, visit Gold Leaf Sakuda AM 10:15-10:45
    • Travel by bus, Kenrokuen Takada
    • AM 11:00-11:50 Visit Kenrokuen Garden, visit Seisonkaku
    • AM 11:50-PM 12:30 Visit Kanazawa Castle Park, Hishi Yagura, Gojikken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
    • Travel on foot, Nagamachi Samurai District, via Gyokusen-in and Oyama Shrine
    • PM 13:15-14:00 Visit Nagamachi Samurai District, Takada Residence, Ashigaru Museum
    • Travel by bus, Omicho Market
    • PM 14:20 Tour ends at Omicho Market

    What Is a Private Kanazawa Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe on their first trip to Japan. Some of the guests were studying Japanese. They were very interested in Japanese culture and asked many questions throughout the tour, and it seemed they had researched a great deal in advance, which made answering them enjoyable. They had also researched Kanazawa beforehand and chose it as one of the destinations for this trip, and they were quite fond of the atmosphere, size, and comfortable feel of the city. They mentioned that a small bar next to their accommodation was a particular favorite.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHashiba-cho / Hokuriku Railway Bus～Kenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle / Hokuriku Railway Bus210JPY
    Section 2BusKorinbo / Hokuriku Railway Bus～Musashigatsuji・Omicho Market / Hokuriku Railway Bus210JPY
    Total420JPY

    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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    とても良いガイドツアーでした。
    とても良い体験でした。説明も分かりやすく、とても良かったです。

  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet at the station　11:07 Depart Odawara Station on the Tozan Line　To Hakone-Yumoto Station　11:36 Depart the same station　To Chokoku-no-Mori Station　The Hakone Open-Air Museum　After sightseeing　Via Chokoku-no-Mori　From Gora Station take the 14:03 cable car to Sounzan　By ropeway to Owakudani　By ropeway to Togendai　15:30 Take the pirate ship　Disembark at Hakone-machi Port 15:25　16:15 Take the bus from the same port
    • Get off at Kamisokokura Station　Accompany to the hotel　17:00 Disband

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour from Kyoto Like on a Foggy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came directly from Kyoto and must have been tired from sightseeing, but they kindly stayed cheerful and engaged throughout the tour. At the Hakone Open-Air Museum, we were able to take some pleasant group photos, but the ropeway ride was entirely enveloped in thick fog, leaving almost zero visibility. At Owakudani, we could only faintly hear the sound of the volcanic vents. In addition, the pirate ship service to Moto-Hakone was suspended due to the dense fog, and only the route between Togendai and Hakonemachi Port was operating. I had the guests take photos of the red torii gate within the range visible from the ship. Since they mentioned they would be leaving the Hotel in the afternoon the next day, and the weather forecast looked better than today (expected to be an improvement over today's heavy fog), I suggested that, at their own discretion, they could visit Moto-Hakone in the morning by taking a bus from near the Hotel, and I also asked the Hotel staff to assist them accordingly.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station～Odawara Station5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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