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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

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 15:00　Meet up @Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
    • 2. 15:30　@Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 3. 16:30　@Nihonbashi Takashimaya Basement Food Court
    • 4. 17:00　@Tokyo Station (from Yaesu side to Marunouchi side inside the station building, station plaza)
    • 5. 17:30　@Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 6. 18:00　@Ginza (4-chome intersection, NISSAN showroom, etc., accessed on foot from the Yurakucho side)
    • 7. 18:40　@Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Pepper Parlor)
    • 8.　19:40　@Roppongi (intersection)
    • 9.　20:00　Dinner @Suju Dining (inside Tokyo Midtown Roppongi)
    • 10.　21:20　Disband @Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

    What Can You See on an Afternoon Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Shibuya, and Roppongi The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. On the day after this tour they planned to visit sites such as Meiji Shrine, and the following day they would board a cruise departing from the Port of Yokohama, traveling via Hokkaido toward Alaska, before finally taking a flight home to Europe from Seattle. They had originally wished to visit the Imperial Palace, and since the tour began at 3:00 p.m., I planned to guide them before the East Gardens closed, so we first walked from the Hotel to the Imperial Palace East Gardens. The iris flowers were still in bloom, and they took commemorative photos with the flowers. After strolling through the East Gardens, we exited via Hirakawamon Gate and, on the way toward Takebashi Station on the Tozai Line, passed through the basement restaurant area of a building that houses a newspaper company, where there were decorations for the Tanabata festival. Beside them, many people had posted their wishes on overlapping paper strips. The guests showed interest, so I began explaining Tanabata. Among the strips, there was one with four large Chinese characters that carried a rather explicit personal meaning. Inwardly I found myself hoping I would not be asked about that particular one, when the guests pointed to exactly that strip and asked, "For example, what does the one written on this strip mean?" Since they had also photographed that very strip, I resolved that I could not deflect with a general explanation. When I translated it as it was, the guests found it hilarious and burst into loud laughter. It turned out well in the end. They also greatly enjoyed the experience of actually crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and at dinner in Roppongi, though it was brief, they savored dishes such as grilled miso-marinated chicken. We could also see Tokyo Tower lit up in the distance from the Roppongi crossing. At the Hotel where I saw them off as the tour ended, the guests themselves requested that we take a commemorative photo together, so I asked a staff member at the Hotel to take a photo of us.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Tozai Line Takebashi Station～Nihonbashi Station700JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station～Otemachi Station0JPY
    Total700JPY

    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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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30　Meet up @Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
    • 2. 9:40　@Ginza (Ginza 4-chome intersection, Chuo-dori)
    • 3. 10:15　@Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate, Imperial Palace Plaza)
    • 4. 11:00　@Tokyo Station (station plaza, station building)
    • 5. 11:30　@Nihonbashi Takashimaya (cosmetics section, underground food hall)
    • 6. 12:30　@Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine)
    • 7. 13:00　Lunch @Sansada (Asakusa)
    • 8. 14:20　@Tokyo Tower (observation deck)
    • 9. 15:40　@Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko statue, STÜSSY SHIBUYA CHAPTER)
    • 10. 16:30　Disband @in front of STÜSSY SHIBUYA CHAPTER

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They were making a short stopover in Tokyo before continuing on to an academic program abroad, so this trip did not include Kyoto or other destinations. Even so, they were thrilled with their many first experiences in Tokyo. At the Imperial Palace, they were moved by the beauty of the pine trees on the plaza. At Nihonbashi Takashimaya, where they had planned to stop for only a few minutes, one of the guests ended up doing plenty of shopping at the cosmetics counter, picking up luxury-brand lipsticks and other items, including gifts for friends. It was memorable how patiently and quietly the rest of the group waited during the shopping. After that, along the Nakamise shopping street of Sensoji Temple, they enjoyed strawberry skewer candies and soft-serve ice cream, and took selfies. Following a visit to Sensoji Temple, we had lunch at the long-established tempura restaurant "Sandaya," where they savored tendon and other dishes, exclaiming "Delicious, delicious!" The conversation flowed, and one of the guests shared stories about the family's roots and how, generations ago, the family had emigrated to their current home, overcoming many hardships to build their lives. At the observation deck of Tokyo Tower, everyone was excited, saying the view was wonderful and a first-time experience. One of the guests lay down on the look-down window to take a selfie, while another was too scared to do more than peek. One member of the group walked confidently across the glass floor, saying they were not bothered by it at all. At the end of the tour, one of the guests wanted to shop at a certain brand's store located in Shibuya, so after experiencing the Scramble Crossing, we searched for it using a map app, and parted ways once we arrived. Early in the day, we were caught in a downpour while walking along Ginza Street, and there were occasional light showers afterward, but it eventually eased to a drizzle. I believe they were able to enjoy a sightseeing experience that more than made up for the rain.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station900JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassToei Asakusa Line Asakusa Station～Higashi-ginza Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Higashi-ginza Station～Kamiyacho Station0JPY
    Section 5Free PassToei Asakusa Line Daimon Station～Shimbashi Station0JPY
    Section 6Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shimbashi Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

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

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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • ① 10:00 Hotel → Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • • Departure point: the KNOT Tokyo Shinjuku
    • • Route: Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (Nishi-shinjuku → Otemachi)
    • • Arrival: 10:40　Otemachi Station → 5 min walk → Imperial Palace Otemon Gate
    • • Time spent: 10:45–11:30　Stroll around Otemon Gate, East Gardens, Ninomaru Garden
    • ② Imperial Palace East Gardens → Nihonbashi
    • • Departure: 11:35 Otemachi Station
    • • Route: Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line (Otemachi → Mitsukoshimae)
    • • Arrival: 11:55 Mitsukoshimae Station　Nihonbashi "Kiya", viewing the Edo-period painting (Kidai Shoran) in the Mitsukoshi basement
    • Time spent: 11:55–12:30
    • ③ Nihonbashi → Nezu Museum
    • • Departure: 12:35 Mitsukoshimae Station
    • • Route: Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, bound for Chuo-Rinkan, 7 stops → Omotesando
    • • Arrival: 12:55　10 min walk
    • ④　Nezu Museum　
    • • Time spent: 13:05–14:00
    • ⑤　Harajuku, Takeshita Street　14:30 Disband

    What Is a Private Family Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the East Gardens, Nezu Museum, and Takeshita Street The tour took place with occasional heavy rain, so we walked with umbrellas at times. The guests were travelers from Europe who mentioned that they had arrived in Japan the previous night. Because we had exchanged detailed information beforehand through a messaging app, I was able to fully meet their wishes. The guests were all interested in Japanese history, and they listened attentively when I talked about the Edo period at the East Gardens. Since some of the guests wanted to buy a kitchen knife, we went to a specialty store in Nihonbashi. They found a knife they liked and were very satisfied. After that, we visited the Nezu Museum. As they were interested in Asian art, they took their time exploring the collection. I also showed them the garden. We then moved to Takeshita Street, where they wished to shop freely, so we parted ways there. All of their wishes were fulfilled, and they were very grateful.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainNishi-shinjuku～Otemachi209JPY
    Section 2TrainOtemachi～Mitsukoshimae Station178JPY
    Section 3TrainMitsukoshimae～Omotesando Station209JPY
    Section 4TrainOmotesando Station～Meiji-jingumae Station178JPY
    Total774JPY

    Tour Report by Mitch

    I am certified as a Top Guide by the JGA.
    Drawing on my past experience as a guide, where I have consistently received positive feedback from guests, I will focus on the following key points in my guiding:
    Explain the historical transition from Edo to Tokyo through engaging episodes and stories.
    Offer a cross-cultural perspective on why concepts such as honji suijaku (the idea of local deities being manifestations of Buddhist figures), as seen at places like Meiji Shrine, represent a worldview that Japan can be proud of.
    Provide warm and humorous interaction, incorporating the spirit of hospitality I learned while studying at Columbia University in the United States.
    Use my experience working at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to explain Tokyo’s present-day situation with the support of statistical data.

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  • Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:00 Meet up @ Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba
    • 2.10:30 Namba Yasaka Shrine
    • 3.12:00 Osaka Castle
    • 4.13:00 Aqua Liner Osaka Castle Port
    • 5. 14:20 Kura Sushi Kyobashi Store
    • 6.16:00 Disband @ near Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour Like with a Licensed Guide? A Guide's Report on Namba, Osaka Castle, and Local Sushi The tour was for a group visiting from North America. The start had been scheduled for 9:00 in the morning, but when I checked a messaging app in the morning, there was a message asking to begin at 10:00 because they had returned to their hotel late the night before. There was nothing to do but wait for an hour at the hotel. After we met at 10:00, one of the guests spent some time completing some kind of procedure at the hotel front desk. After leaving the hotel, I suggested taking a taxi from Midosuji to Namba Yasaka Shrine, thinking it would be faster than walking, and they agreed. After sightseeing at Namba Yasaka Shrine, we tried to board the subway at Daikokucho Station, and everyone tapped their Suica cards at the ticket gate. However, one of the guests had not properly completed a Suica payment when arriving from Kyoto to Namba on the Kintetsu line on the 23rd, so no matter how many times they tried, an error appeared and they could not pass through the gate. So at Daikokucho they bought a ticket, went to Namba, explained the situation at Kintetsu Namba Station, and had the Suica issue resolved. After that, we went to Osaka Castle. At Osaka Castle, since they preferred not to walk, they took an electric car up to the Sakuramon gate. When I asked whether they wanted to go inside the castle keep, going up and down the stairs seemed difficult, so they were satisfied taking photos of the castle keep from the outside. After that, wanting them to get to know the city of Osaka, I recommended the Aqua Liner, and they were pleased since it was air-conditioned and required no walking. While we were talking about various things, one of the guests said they wanted to eat conveyor-belt sushi for lunch, so I guided them to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant one subway stop away in Kyobashi. They looked very happy ordering conveyor-belt sushi, fried chicken, fried squid rings, and more, one after another. When the meal was over, one of the guests said they wanted to go stretch, so I recommended a department store inside Shinsaibashi Station, which was also close to the hotel. When the department store came into view, it was time to end, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayDaikokucho～Namba190JPY
    Section 2SubwayNamba～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 3SubwayOsaka Business Park～Kyobashi190JPY
    Section 4SubwayKyobashi～Shinsaibashi240JPY
    Total860JPY

    Tour Report by Shoko

    I am an experienced guide, who live in Osaka. I have been a Government-Licensed Guide in English since 2018. I have already guided a lot of tourists overseas in Kansai Area, that is, in the vicinity of my prefecture, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. I am especially good at guiding in Kansai Area with sufficient knowledge of history, culture and transportation. I have guided people ranging from a small group of one or two to a group of 20-50 people in a big bus, that is, a coach. I like delicious food, because Osaka is a city of Kuidaorre, which means that people in Osaka love to eat and never spend too much money on food. Therefore, as an Osakan, I will do my best to explore restaurants which serve most delicious foods in wherever I take to my guests.

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  • Tochigi in One Day: Shinkyo Bridge & Tamozawa Imperial Villa

    Tochigi in One Day: Shinkyo Bridge & Tamozawa Imperial Villa

    Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:41 Meet at the Tobu Nikko bus stop. Leave luggage at the station.
    • 9:50　Board the bus
    • 9:57　Shinkyo Bridge
    • 10:15　Rinnoji Temple Shoyoen Garden
    • 10:30　Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo Hall
    • 11:10　Rinnoji Temple Gomado Hall
    • 11:30　Toshogu Shrine
    • 12:40　Lunch @ Maruhide Shokudo
    • 13:30　Fujiya Tourist Center
    • 13:50　Lawson
    • 14:15　Nikko Saryo
    • 14:50　Tamozawa Imperial Villa
    • 15:56　Board the bus
    • 16:10　Tour ends @ Tobu Nikko Station

    Title: What Is a Private Nikko Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Rainy-Day Report The guests were visitors from North America. They had stayed at a ryokan in front of Lake Chuzenji the previous night, and we met at the station on the day of the tour. In an email that morning, one of the guests mentioned not having much of an appetite, perhaps due to fatigue, and asked for something light like rice or noodles. However, by lunchtime the appetite had returned, and they finished a bowl of oyakodon completely, which was a relief. The forecast was cloudy with rain in the evening, but around noon, just as we entered the last building at Toshogu Shrine, there was a sudden downpour. In no time the stairs turned into what looked like a waterfall, water was flowing down the paths, and even with umbrellas we got completely soaked. We had planned to visit one more place before lunch, but decided to head straight to the lunch restaurant instead. When we arrived at the restaurant, the owner, who is a familiar face, kindly gave towels to all three of us, so we were able to dry our wet hair and clothes. However, since our T-shirts and socks had also gotten wet, after lunch we bought a change of clothes at a souvenir shop and a convenience store. One of the guests changed into a T-shirt with a sleeping cat design, and since the insides of the shoes were wet, changed socks as well when taking off shoes at the Tamozawa Imperial Villa. Although it was cold after getting caught in the rain, at the tea house in front of the villa the guests enjoyed the matcha and shaved ice made with natural ice that they had been looking forward to. Due to the rain we gave up on Kanmangafuchi Abyss and Futarasan Shrine, but we spent a relaxed time over lunch and at the tea house. Since it was the tenth day of the trip and fatigue had built up, I think this was actually for the best.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusTobu Nikko Station～Shinkyo Bridge220JPY
    Section 2BusTamozawa Imperial Villa～Tobu Nikko Station350JPY
    Total570JPY

    Tour Report by Yumi

    Hello! My name is Yumi. The Nikko area, Nasu area, in Tochigi Prefecture, and Aizu and Shirakawa area in Fukushima prefecture, where I will be guiding you, are not only surrounded by beautiful nature in all four seasons but are also full of historical attractions. Nikko, in particular, is a great place to learn about the culture and history that has shaped Japan to this day. In order for you to truly enjoy your day, I am flexible to your wishes and will prepare your day to be a great day. Because I am a local guide, you will surely see some sights that are not in the guidebooks. Is local food one of your favorite parts of your trip? I am also a sushi-making instructor for foreigners, so food is one of my specialties. I am also a certified sake navigator. Why don’t you come and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with me?

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    Nov 10, 2025
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    A fascinating tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide
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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

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Met at the ANA iHotel lobby. As they had not yet had breakfast, I waited for 30 minutes, and at the same time reconfirmed the previously discussed itinerary, deciding to proceed along the following route. Sensoji Temple → Ueno Station (JR Pass activation) → Meiji Shrine → Takeshita Street.
    • 10:00-11:30 Guided them in the order of the Sumida River bank → Kaminarimon → Nakamise Shopping Street → Sensoji Temple main hall. Along the way, they purchased 3 hair ornaments (kanzashi) at the kanzashi shop WARGO for the three daughters. After finishing, we moved to Ueno Station and to the JR EAST Travel Center.
    • 11:50-12:30 At the JR EAST Travel Center, activated the JR Pass and obtained reserved seat tickets for the HIKARI train for Tokyo–Kyoto–Hiroshima–Kyoto–Tokyo. After finishing, we moved to Meiji Shrine.
    • 13:10-13:45 Guided them at Meiji Shrine. When finished, they requested to have lunch, so we went for lunch. We went to Ichiran Ramen but there was a 30-minute wait in line, so we went to Oreryu Shio Ramen.
    • 13:55-14:30 Went to Oreryu Shio Ramen Harajuku branch and had ramen and gyoza for lunch. After finishing, we walked to Takeshita Street.
    • 14:40-15:10 Shopping on Takeshita Street. When finished, I asked what they wanted to do next, and since the wife was becoming quite dazed from jet lag, they decided to return to the hotel, so I took them to Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station on the Chiyoda subway line and said goodbye.

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report During the breakfast briefing, the request that had been mentioned in an earlier email came up again — that six hours might not be enough time to see everything, and that they would be happy to pay an additional fee to extend the tour if needed. Since I had no schedule after 3:00 p.m., I confirmed once more that extending the tour would be no problem. However, after finishing our visit to Meiji Shrine, one of the guests became quite exhausted, so we decided to have lunch and then return to the hotel right afterward. Since they had arrived in Japan around 9:00 a.m. the previous day, this being the day after arrival, the effect of jet lag turned out to be significant. Yesterday's forecast had predicted heavy rain, but fortunately it changed so that almost no rain fell, which reduced that source of stress. It was unfortunate that the guest became tired, but given the guests' own wishes, it could not be helped. I heard that they plan to visit Mount Fuji tomorrow, then continue to Kyoto, including a round trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto in a single day, so I provided useful information for each destination. Combined with the fact that activating the JR Pass was completed very smoothly with zero waiting time, the guests were very pleased.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTameike-sanno～Asakusa700JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Ueno0JPY
    Section 3SubwayUeno～Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku)0JPY
    Total700JPY

    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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    Excellent guide making an excellent day in Tokyo
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet the guest at the hotel→9:30~10:00 Travel to Asakusa→10:00~11:00 Explore Asakusa→11:00~11:30 Travel to Tsukishima→11:30~12:30 Enjoy monjayaki in Tsukishima→12:30~13:00 Travel to Nihonbashi→13:00~14:00 Shopping at the Pokemon Center→14:00~14:30 Travel to Akabanebashi→14:30~15:30 Explore Tokyo Tower and disband

    A Private Family-Friendly Tour of Tokyo: What Can You See in One Day? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. A typhoon was approaching, so the weather was unstable and it was hot and humid, but everyone seemed to enjoy the tour. We first visited Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Perhaps because of the weather, the number of tourists was considerably lower than usual. The guests drew omikuji fortunes together and also purchased omamori charms. Next, we enjoyed monjayaki in Tsukishima. After that, since one of the guests was a big fan of character goods, I took the group to a specialty store where they bought souvenirs. Finally, I took them to Tokyo Tower, where we parted ways. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayToranomon Hills～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Tsukishima220JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukishima～Nihonbashi286JPY
    Section 4SubwayNihonbashi～Akabanebashi220JPY
    Total1,012JPY

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00　Meet at the hotel
    • 10:00　Arrive at Meiji Shrine
    • 11:30　Arrive at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:15　Depart from Otemachi
    • 12:45　Arrive at Asakusa
    • 15:15　Farewell at Asakusa

    What's a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. It was their first trip to Japan, and they were celebrating a family milestone. We followed the itinerary we had discussed in advance by email, visiting Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa. They mentioned they were fans of a popular drama, so they listened with great interest to the stories about the Edo Tokugawa era at the Imperial Palace. They were surprised by the high humidity of Tokyo at this time of year, as the climate where they live is much drier. Although there were occasional heavy downpours, there were also many stretches when we could walk without umbrellas, so I believe they were able to enjoy the walk. After the tour, they wanted to visit Kappabashi, so I guided them part of the way there before we parted.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayIriya～Meiji-jingumae252JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Otemachi209JPY
    Section 3SubwayOtemachi～Asakusa178JPY
    Total639JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

    Hello.
    Thank you for choosing Japan as your travel destination.

    I am Michi.
    It has been over 40 years since I was born and raised in Tokyo.
    And I live with my husband and two children.

    I love history,Japanese gardens,cooking,traveling,and more recently,camping.

    I have been working as a National Licensed Guide since 2016.
    Because of my husband’s job,I lived in Western part of Japan from 2012 to 2017 and spent nearly two years working as a guide in Kyoto.

    Afterward,I moved back to Tokyo,my hometown,and continued my work.

    I am truly passionate about my work as a tour guide and am very proud of it.
    Also,I am flexible and happy to adjust to your needs.

    I am looking forward to sharing lots of wonderful discoveries with you.

    Michi

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    Sep 21, 2025
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    Michi-san is the best!
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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Shrine & Gora Park

    Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Shrine & Gora Park

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at the hotel
    • 10:00 Hakone Shrine
    • 11:30 Motohakone Port
    • 13:30 Togendai Port
    • 14:00 Owakudani
    • 14:30 Gora Park
    • 15:30 Tour ends at Hakone-Yumoto

    What Is a Rainy-Season Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Asia and North America. They had already stayed in Osaka and Kyoto before their stay in Hakone, and planned to head to Tokyo later that day. Due to heavy rain from an approaching typhoon, there was concern about whether the tour could go ahead, and I also proposed alternative destinations, but in the end we decided to proceed as originally planned. At the first stop, Hakone Shrine, I explained the meaning of the shrine, its influence on Japanese culture, and how to worship. Despite the rain, the guests were deeply moved by the mystical scenery. Unfortunately, at Owakudani the volcanic gas meant there was almost nothing to see, but riding a gondola for the first time was a great delight to the younger members of the group. At Gora Park, the roses and hydrangeas were just in season, and the guests took many photos of the beautiful scenery in this unexpected spot. One of the guests was very knowledgeable about Japan and asked many questions, and seemed especially satisfied with the explanations about Shinto and Japanese culture. Finally, we returned to the accommodation area in Hakone-Yumoto, where we ended the tour.

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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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    Jul 26, 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

    June, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:05 Meet up @ Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya
    • 2. 10:10 Travel: Subway
    • 3. 10:45 Stay @ Tsukiji
    • 4. 12:35 Travel: Subway
    • 5. 13:05 Lunch @ Sansada
    • 6. 13:45 Stay @ Asakusa
    • 7. 14:40 Travel: Subway
    • 8. 14:50 Stay @ Akihabara
    • 9. 15:15 Travel: Train
    • 10. 15:40 Stay @ Takeshita Street
    • 11. 16:10 Disband @ Jingumae Intersection

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Harajuku The guests arrived a little later than scheduled, but they had gone out to have breakfast and had let me know in advance, so I was able to wait without any concern. The guests were visitors from North America. They seemed interested in Tsukiji, so I guided them there first. Including Namiyoke Shrine, I explained things in more detail than usual, and since they also spent time shopping, we spent about two hours here. We had lunch in Asakusa. In the past I often took guests to one particular restaurant, but another restaurant offers summer-friendly menu items such as soba and usually has shorter waiting times, so recently I have been using this one. Since some of the guests seemed a little tired, I made sure not to spend too much time in the latter half of the tour. As the guests had Suica cards, we traveled from Akihabara to Harajuku by JR. After guiding them along Takeshita Street, they wished to continue exploring Harajuku on their own, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShibuya Station～Tsukiji Station210JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji Station～Asakusa Station290JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa Station～Suehirocho Station180JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa Station～Harajuku Station180JPY
    Total860JPY

    Tour Report by Sam

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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