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  • Hiroshima: museum & Hiroshima Station

    Hiroshima: museum & Hiroshima Station

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00　Meet at the hotel
    • 13:15　Go to the museum by bus
    • 13:50　Arrive at the museum
    • 　　　　Museum　Monument tour
    • 16:40　Finish the monument tour　Go to Hiroshima Station by train
    • 17:00　Arrive at Hiroshima Station
    • 17:10　Disband

    What Is a Private Hiroshima Peace Park Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from Europe. For the two days before the tour, they had stayed on Miyajima and had also climbed Mount Misen by ropeway. When I explained about the "Flame of Peace" in the Peace Park—that the fire lit by the high priest Kukai when he visited Miyajima 1,200 years ago has continued to burn without ever going out for 1,200 years, and that this flame has been passed on to the "Flame of Peace" in the Peace Park—they became very interested. While showing them a photograph of Miyajima taken from a distance, I told them that the "Eternal Flame" is located near the summit of Mount Misen, and that when viewed from afar, Miyajima resembles the profile of the Buddha. At the museum, they listened intently to my account of the atomic bombing experience, and they also told me about social conditions in their home region. They said that there are issues of immigration and conflict between religions, and that they feel there is a lack of tolerance. In that respect, they said they envied a tolerant society like Japan's.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station～Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus240JPY
    Section 2TrainIn front of the Atomic Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station240JPY
    Total480JPY

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    Sep 25, 2025
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    Amazing day trip
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    Jul 25, 2025
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    Jul 13, 2025
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    Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
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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

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30 Meet at WPU Tokyo Shinjuku
    • 2. 10:15 Gotokuji
    • 3. 12:30 Shibamata
    • 4. 13:30 Lunch (Shibamata Monzen Toraya)
    • 5. 14:45 Asakusa
    • 6. 15:30 Disband at Asakusa

    What Is a Private Tour of Traditional Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Gotokuji, Shibamata, and Asakusa The guests were visitors from Europe. It was their first visit to Japan, and they had arrived a few days earlier. After visiting Osaka, they traveled to Tokyo the previous day, and they planned to stay in Tokyo for several days before returning home. They wanted to see traditional Tokyo, so I guided them to Gotokuji, Shibamata, and Asakusa. The weather was fairly comfortable today, and I was able to conduct the tour without much concern. One of the guests had a goshuincho (stamp book), and enjoyed receiving temple seals at the temples we visited and collecting stamps at the stations. As I had explained during our itinerary discussion beforehand, since we visited Gotokuji on the western edge and Shibamata on the eastern edge, there was no time to return to the accommodation. At our final stop in Asakusa, I explained how to get back to the accommodation, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Gotokuji200JPY
    Section 2TrainGotokuji～Shibamata760JPY
    Section 3TrainShibamata～Asakusa380JPY
    Total1,340JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Excellent Guided walking tour of temple, shrine and outdoor food market Tokyo
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    10/10 tour with Haruhiko Yokota
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Jingu & Akihabara

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Jingu & Akihabara

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet up @ NIMARU TOKYO STATION EAST
    • 09:40　Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
    • 10:00　Meiji Jingu
    • 11:20　Imperial Palace
    • 12:10　Hakata Menbo Aka no Noren (Marunouchi Building)
    • 13:20　Sensoji Temple
    • 14:30　Akihabara
    • 15:10　Dismiss @ Akihabara

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to visit Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. At Meiji Shrine, they appeared deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. At Senso-ji Temple, they were fascinated by explanations about the differences between temples and shrines, as well as the history of Kaminarimon Gate. In Akihabara, some of the guests showed great interest in anime shops and purchased English-language manga books. Since they mentioned they wanted to shop more in Akihabara and could return to their hotel on their own afterward, we parted ways in Akihabara. I responded to the guests' wishes as requested, so I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKayabacho～Shibuya210JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae210JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Suehirocho (Tokyo)180JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Walking tour of Tokyo
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    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kinkaku-ji & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto in One Day: Kinkaku-ji & Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:00　Meet at Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    • 12:05 Itinerary explanation and about the history of Kyoto
    • 12:45　Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • 14:00　Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • 14:45　Heisei-in (Arashiyama)
    • 16:00　Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 17:00　Pontocho ~ Gion Shirakawa ~ Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater ~ back to Pontocho
    • 17:45　Disband near Pontocho

    Can You Do a Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour in One Day? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. After sightseeing in Tokyo and hiking in Nagano, they arrived in Kyoto the day before. One of the guests had visited Tokyo many times before but had only been to Kyoto a few times, while another was visiting Japan and Kyoto for the very first time. This private one-day tour of Kyoto was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/). Since the guests wished to see as many places as possible, and each site was quite far apart, the pace was somewhat rushed, but even so, I explained various aspects of Japanese history and religious views while riding in taxis and trains. Interestingly, one of the guests listened especially attentively, and the group seemed very happy watching them enjoy the tour, occasionally explaining parts that were not understood. The guests loved golf and were said to be at a single-digit handicap level, and since I also enjoy golf, I could really appreciate their dedication. We had planned to go from the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater to the Yasaka Pagoda and Sannenzaka, but energy ran out and hunger set in, so we headed back toward Pontocho. On the way, I learned that one of the guests had become fond of tenshinhan, so I recommended a good casual Chinese restaurant on Shijo Street and parted ways there. They smiled and said they would enjoy tenshinhan first and then have sukiyaki or sushi in Pontocho. They plan to return to Tokyo the next morning.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSaga-Arashiyama～Inari240JPY
    Total240JPY

    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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    Jul 29, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto highlights with Kazu.
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Jun 23, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Ginkaku-ji & Yasaka Pagoda

    Kyoto in One Day: Ginkaku-ji & Yasaka Pagoda

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:40 to 11:30 Ginkaku-ji
    • 12:15 to 13:00 Sanjusangendo
    • 13:30 to 14:00 Lunch at Kiyomizu-zaka
    • 14:15 to 15:15 Kiyomizu-dera
    • 15:30 to 15:50 Yasaka Pagoda

    What Is a Private Kyoto Temple and Shrine Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were visitors from North America. Before their trip, they had traveled to various destinations for their work. They chose Japan because of an interest in wooden architecture and a desire to see the temples and shrines of Japan. At each place we visited today, the guests spent a long time taking photographs, which slowed the pace of the tour. We had planned to visit Nijo Castle after Kiyomizu-dera Temple, but unfortunately we were unable to make it there. The guests were very disappointed about this, but I believe they were satisfied with today's tour overall.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherKarasuma Oike～Imadegawa220JPY
    Section 2BusImadegawa Omiya／Kyoto City Bus～Ginkaku-ji-michi／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 3BusGinkaku-ji-michi／Kyoto City Bus～Higashiyama Sanjo (Higashiyama Subway Station)／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 4BusHigashiyama Sanjo (Higashiyama Subway Station)／Kyoto City Bus～Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 5BusHakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae／Kyoto City Bus～Gojo-zaka／Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Total1,140JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Personal data
    Born in : May 1st, 1957
    Hobby : Visiting scenic places,
    historic spots, Japanese
    gardens and old townscape
    Former career : Worked for electric
    company and engaged in
    international sales for
    about 40 years.
    Travel history in the former career :
    Visited about 20 countries about 200 times

    Career as guide interpreter
    Acquisition of guide license : 2016
    Career of guide : 8 years
    Genre of my specialty :
    Japanese historic structures such as
    temple, shrine, castle and garden.
    Area of guide : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka &
    Himeji

    Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

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    Dec 30, 2024
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    Haru is a Rock Star
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    Dec 29, 2024
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    Amazing!
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    Dec 4, 2024
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    Trip to some of the Kyoto sites on our visit to Japan.
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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

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:00 Meet up @Hotel
    • 2. 09:15 @Peace Park　
    • 3. 12:50 Lunch: Grilled Oyster Hayashi Rice
    • 4. 13:45 @Miyajima　Itsukushima Shrine　Daisho-in Temple
    • 5. 17:00 Dismissal @Hotel

    What's a Private Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had enjoyed traveling abroad in various places, and their trip to Japan had once been postponed due to COVID-19, so they were finally able to come. They seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves, saying the food was delicious and that each place had its own distinct charm. They viewed the museum carefully and listened attentively to the explanations at the Peace Park as well. They were very pleased and delighted with the World Heritage Sea Route we used to travel to Miyajima. Since one of the guests was fond of oysters, I took them to an oyster house so they could enjoy fresh raw oysters. They said both the raw oysters and the fried oysters were exquisite. The weather was pleasant today, and they seemed to enjoy strolling around Miyajima.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherPeace Park～Miyajima1,100JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi～Shin-Hakushima330JPY
    Section 3OtherShin-Hakushima～Hondori190JPY
    Total1,620JPY

    Tour Report by Kahori

    Hi, I’m Kahori, a nationally licensed tour guide, and delighted to show people around this area. For the past almost 10 years, I have mainly guided foreign medical professionals around Hiroshima City and Miyajima, gaining a deep understanding of the effects of radiation and the support for A-bomb survivors.
    Hiroshima is a city of rivers and the sea. Along the rivers Cherry trees line, and the calm Seto Inland Sea, dotted with islands, creates a stunning landscape. Also, the sea has many islands called “art islands” which have fantastic arts relating to the art festival “Setouchi Triennale”. In addition to our two World Heritage Sites, this area is rich in attractive resources. I hope many of you will come and experience this fascinating land. Personally, I am very passionate about modern art and enjoy sports like stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on our rivers.
    I look forward to meeting you, interacting with you, and also, learning from you!

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    Oct 6, 2025
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    We visited the atomic bomb museum, Hiroshima castle, a beautiful garden, and shrines and Torrey Gate.
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Suitengumae Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Suitengumae Station & Shibuya Station

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meeting place: MIMARU TOKYO NIHOMBASHI SUITENGUMAE
    • 8:10 Depart Suitengumae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
    • 8:30 Arrive Otemachi Station
    • Tokyo Station Tabi Concierge
    • 9:00 Depart Tokyo Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Akasaka-mitsuke Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • Omote-sando Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • 9:30 Arrive Meiji-jingumae Station
    • Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • Cat Street
    • Omotesando
    • 10:30 Meiji-jingumae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
    • Omote-sando Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
    • 10:40 Arrive Shibuya Station
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • Shibuya Center Street
    • Shibuya PARCO
    • 11:30 Depart Shibuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
    • 12:00 Arrive Suitengumae Station
    • 12:00 Disband: Suitengumae Station

    Title: What's a Family-Style Private Tokyo Shopping Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from Oceania. This was a 14-day trip to Japan, with 4 days in Tokyo, followed by Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Hida-Takayama, before returning to Tokyo and heading home. They arrived at Narita Airport last night via Singapore and took a taxi to their accommodation. The day before, they had strolled around the area near their hotel. Their requests were to learn how to use public transportation in Tokyo, and to focus the day mainly on shopping. It was a tour under cloudy skies in hot and humid weather. First, since they wanted to buy Suica cards, we went to Tokyo Station. After that, at the request of the group, we moved to Harajuku. Skipping Meiji Shrine, we went straight to Takeshita Street. It was still early morning, so many shops had not yet opened, but we took our time strolling. They especially seemed to like places such as the "PIG CAFÉ." We also strolled along Cat Street. They said they would come back again another day. We also walked along Omotesando. From there, we moved to Shibuya. First, we looked down on Scramble Square from the entrance of the Keio Inokashira Line platform and took photos, then actually crossed the intersection. They asked questions such as, "Why do so many people gather here?" and "Why did it become so famous?" We also took photos in front of the Hachiko statue. They eagerly photographed the 3D panda billboard. After that, we strolled through Center Gai. We visited Shibuya PARCO and the Pokemon Center, and then went to "Mandarake" as well. They made comments and asked questions such as, "Everyone in Japan is quiet and polite," "The city is clean and there is no litter on the streets," and "Why are there no trash cans on the streets?" As they wanted to return to their hotel once, I saw them off to Suitengumae Station, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSuitengumae～Otemachi (Tokyo)180JPY
    Section 2TrainTokyo～Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Section 3TrainMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Suitengumae210JPY
    Total780JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Ueno Park

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Ueno Park

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:55　Meet up @ Hotel Monterey Ginza
    • 10:35　Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
    • 11:00　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:30　Imperial Palace
    • 13:20　Lunch @ Aoyuzu Tora (Marunouchi Building)
    • 14:40　Senso-ji Temple
    • 15:40　Ueno Park
    • 16:05　Disband @ Ueno

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. They mentioned that after sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to visit Lake Kawaguchi, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to the historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo Shogunate. At Senso-ji Temple, they were intrigued by the explanations about the differences between temples and shrines, as well as the Kaminarimon Gate. After I guided them to Ueno Park, they said they would do some shopping in Ueno and then return to their hotel on their own, so we parted ways in Ueno. Since I was able to accommodate the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGinza～Shibuya210JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae210JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo～Ueno170JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Ueno180JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
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    We had an excellent time with Seizo Kamiuto as our…

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    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
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    We had a great time learning about…

  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • PM 12:30 　Tour starts from the hotel　
    • Transfer　Bus　Kenrokuen-shita
    • PM 13:00-13:45 Visit Kenrokuen
    • PM 13:45-15:15 Kanazawa Castle Park　Visit Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura　
    • 　　　　　　 Visit Gyokusen-in, Oyama Shrine
    • Transfer　Walk　Nagamachi Samurai District　
    • PM 15:30-16:15 Nagamachi Samurai District Visit Nomura Family Residence
    • Transfer　Bus　Kanazawa Station　　PM 16:30 Tour ends

    What's a Private Walking Tour of Kanazawa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. It was the first visit to Japan for one of the guests, while another had come to Yokohama many times before. This was their first time in Kanazawa, and they had decided to include it in their itinerary after seeing an advertisement for Kanazawa in a travel magazine. Because it was a mid-point day of a scattered holiday period, popular sightseeing spots such as Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the Nagamachi Samurai District were crowded, but the guests were able to enjoy the tour at a relaxed pace. Since they planned to join a dinner tour in the evening, we returned to Kanazawa Station, where I showed them the location of souvenir shops before ending the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKanazawa Station／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Kenrokuen-shita・Kanazawa Castle／Hokuriku Railroad Bus210JPY
    Section 2BusKorinbo／Hokuriku Railroad Bus～Kanazawa Station／Hokuriku Railroad 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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    Sep 29, 2026
    matthewsY2654UC
    Highly recommended!
    Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Yoshi is an exceptional guide where he took us…

    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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    YOSHI met us at our…

    Sep 19, 2026
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    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Tokyo: Toyosu Market Tuna auction

    Tokyo: Toyosu Market Tuna auction

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    September, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 5:00 Toyosu Meet at the Lawson at Shijomae Station
    • 5:00-5:30-6:45 Toyosu Market Tuna auction viewing
    • 7:00-7:40 Enjoy the view from the train window on the Yurikamome to Shiodome
    • 7:40-8:00 Walk to the Tsukiji Outer Market. Visit Namiyoke Shrine, then disband.

    What Is a Toyosu Market Private Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. They love Japanese cuisine and had all enjoyed sushi together the previous evening. They also mentioned that they regularly eat sushi at a Japanese-run sushi restaurant run by a friend, and that the chef there sources about 90% of the fish from Toyosu Market. With this background, each of the guests asked lively questions and thoroughly enjoyed watching the tuna auction. The group planned to travel on to Kyoto and Hiroshima after Tokyo, and our conversation extended to topics such as how the Pacific War is taught in Japan and thoughts on the atomic bombings.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShijomae～Shiodome390JPY
    Total390JPY

    Tour Report by Kei

    Hello, Bonjour, Buongiorno!

    I’m Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, japanese freelance Government-licensed guide and interpreter in French and in English, speaking Italian as well. Having accompanied guests to all over Japan by now with whole 47 prefectures, all year round. 11 years and over 1500 days of experience as a professional guide since 2015, after 24 years of work at French Tourist Board in Tokyo in charge of promotion and marketing.
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    Je suis Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, guide-interprète indépendant japonais, agréé par le gouvernement en langues française et anglaise, parlant également italien. Ayant accompagné des clients dans tout le Japon avec se 47 départements, toute l’année. 11 ans et plus de 1500 jours d’expérience en tant que guide professionel depuis 2015, après 24 ans de travail à l’Office de Tourisme Français à Tokyo en charge de la promotion et du marketing.
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    Sono Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, un guida-interprete indipendente giappone e approvato dal governo per le lingue francese e inglese, parlo italiano anche. Avo accompagno i clienti in tutto il Giappone, con sue 47 province, tutto l’anno. 10 anni e piu di 1500 journi di esperienza come guida professionista dal 2015, dopo 24 anni di lavoro presso l’Ufficio del Turismo francese a Tokyo come responsabile della promozione e del marketing.
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    Having lived mostly in Kawasaki city attached to Tokyo in the West, I have a good knowledge and profound experience of Tokyo and its surrounding areas such as Mount Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura or Nikko.
    A history lover and food lover, qualified as JSA Wine Expert, I’d like to help you choosing good restaurants and good drinks including Sake.
    Let’s go together for a delightful discovery in Japan.
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    Ayant vécu principalement dans la ville de Kawasaki rattachée à Tokyo à l’Ouest, j’ai une bonne connaissance et une profonde expérience de Tokyo et de ses environs comme le Mont Fuji, Hakone et Kamakura ou Nikko.
    Passionné d’histoire et de gastronomie, diplômé JSA Wine Expert, j’aimerais vous aider à choisir de bons restaurants et de bonnes boissons dont le Saké.
    Partons ensemble pour une délicieuse découverte du Japon.
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    Avendo vissuto principalmente nella città di Kawasaki, vicina a Tokyo, ho una buona conoscenza e una profonda esperienza di Tokyo e dei suoi dintorni, come il Monte Fuji, Hakone e Kamakura o Nikko.
    Appassionato di storia e gastronomia, laureato Wine Expert presso la JSA, vorrei aiutarvi a scegliere buoni ristoranti e buoni bevande, tra cui il sakè.
    Partiamo insieme per una deliziosa scoperta del Giappone.

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    Jun 5, 2025
    Jenan_A
    Lovely experience but expensive
    Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
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