Hiroshima in One Day: hypocenter & Hiroshima Station

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

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

9:00　Meet at the Hotel
9:02　Head to the hypocenter by bus
9:15　Arrive at Hondori and head to the hypocenter
9:20　Arrive at the hypocenter
　　　Tour of monuments　Museum
12:05　Finish the museum tour and head to Nishi-Hiroshima by bus
12:17　Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima　Head to Miyajimaguchi by JR
12:24　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
12:30　Lunch at Okonomiyaki Hanako
13:30　Finish the meal and head to Miyajima by ferry
13:40　Arrive at Miyajima
15:45　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima and head to Miyajimaguchi
15:55　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
16:03　Head from Miyajimaguchi Station to Hiroshima Station
16:20　Arrive at Hiroshima Station
　　　　Guide to the taxi stand and disband

What's a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour for a group visiting from North America, covering Hiroshima and Miyajima. Because low tide at Miyajima was around 11:00 a.m., we first visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the museum. Before crossing over to Miyajima, the guests enjoyed Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, which they liked very much. In front of the Children's Peace Monument, I explained that around 10 million paper cranes are offered there each year, and that these are recycled into paper used for business cards, notebooks, and even diplomas. When I gave them my own business card made from this recycled paper, they were delighted. At the museum, the guests were deeply moved by a photograph of elementary school children laughing innocently, saying it was heartbreaking to see them smiling without knowing the tragedy that was about to unfold, and they looked at it with tears in their eyes. When I explained the photograph taken at Miyuki Bridge, showing a mother holding her burned baby and crying out "Wake up, wake up," they listened to my explanation while shedding tears. Right after the tour, I received a message through a messaging app saying, "Today was a very meaningful tour." The tour ended about 30 minutes earlier than scheduled because the transit connections were extremely smooth, with almost no waiting time. In addition, a heatstroke alert had been issued that day, and since the guests expressed a wish to return to their hotel a little early, I adjusted the plan and concluded the tour ahead of schedule.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Tanakamachi／Hiroshima Bus～Hondori／Hiroshima Bus	240JPY
Section 2	Bus	Peace Memorial Park／Hiroshima Bus～Nishi-Hiroshima Station (Koi)／Bon Bus	240JPY
Section 3	Other	Nishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station	330JPY
Section 4	Train	Miyajimaguchi～Hiroshima Station	420JPY
Total			1,230JPY

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

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July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

08:00 Gathered at the lobby of Monday Apartment Premium Akihabara. When asked about the places they wanted to visit, they said Senso-ji Temple → Imperial Palace → Shibuya Scramble Crossing → Meiji Shrine, and the tour departed.
08:40-10:25 After arriving at Asakusa, guided them through Azumabashi Sumida River bank → Nakamise shopping street → Senso-ji Temple → stone bridge → Kannon Street, and when finished I confirmed about moving to the Imperial Palace, but with the two children (a 6-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl), especially the 4-year-old girl wanting to sit in the stroller and not walking, and since the Imperial Palace has strong sunlight, we decided to skip it and go to Shibuya. At the same time, one additional request came up: the 6-year-old boy (Tumanaka-kun) wanted to go to the Pokemon Center. So we went to Shibuya and decided to also visit the Shibuya Pokemon Center.
11:00-12:25 Arrived at Shibuya and guided them to Hachiko and the Scramble Crossing. After that, we walked to the Nintendo Center and Pokemon Center on the 6th floor of Shibuya Parco. Since Tumanaka-kun is a Pikachu fan, they purchased about 4 plush toys and finished. Then there was a request: "We want to have lunch."
12:40-13:30 Had lunch at "Oreryu Shio Ramen" in Shibuya Center Gai. After finishing, we moved to Harajuku on the Yamanote Line.
13:40-14:30 Guided them through Meiji Shrine. There was no wind and it was quite hot and humid. Because of this and since the two children had become quite tired, they decided to return to the hotel and the tour ended.

What's a Private Family Tour of Tokyo Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and the Pokemon Center The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. After arriving in Tokyo, they had spent one day at Disneyland and one day at DisneySea before this Tokyo sightseeing tour. They brought a folding stroller for the youngest member of the group. As soon as we started moving together, I noticed that one of the younger members of the group would sometimes climb into the stroller, which occasionally led to a bit of squabbling among the children, though for the most part the youngest used it. For the tour, having the stroller was reassuring since it also provided shade, but folding and unfolding it repeatedly must have been hard physical work for the adults in the group. The temperature was around 35°C, and with almost no wind that day, walking around both Sensoji Temple and Meiji Shrine required considerable stamina. In the end, the children became quite tired and we headed back to the Hotel, but they told me they had "a really great time," which was a relief. Visiting the Pokemon Center was a major goal of the tour for one of the children, and even though the line for payment after choosing a plush toy was surprisingly long — about a 40-minute wait — the child was overjoyed, which was a great help. For lunch, some of the guests ordered tonkotsu ramen, while others ordered karaage and fried rice, and both were big hits, enjoyed as very delicious, so I was glad. Before the tour, there had been a note mentioning an infant, so I set out quite concerned about safety in the extreme heat, but there were no problems, and although the children were fairly tired by the end, they finished the day in good spirits, which left me very relieved.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Free Pass	Akihabara～Asakusa	700JPY
Section 2	Free Pass	Asakusa～Shibuya	0JPY
Section 3	Train	Shibuya～Harajuku	150JPY
Total			850JPY

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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Hyogo in Half a Day: Egret Himeji Rooftop & Koko-en Garden

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

09:15 Meet @ JR Himeji Station
09:30 @ Egret Himeji Rooftop
10:00 @ Himeji Castle
13:00 @ Koko-en Garden
13:45 Disband @ JR Himeji Station

Title: What Is a Private Himeji Castle Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe, and this was the guide's first time to welcome guests from this region. They showed a strong interest in Japan and asked many detailed questions at Himeji Castle. They were also well informed about the historical relationship between Japan and their home region during the Edo period, and we had a lively conversation about Japanese words derived from their language. When I mentioned that the firearms displayed inside Himeji Castle may possibly have been brought in from their region, they were very interested. One of the guests found the steep, narrow staircases inside the castle quite challenging. They planned to return to Kyoto but wished to stop in Kobe to enjoy "Kobe beef" along the way, so I recommended two or three restaurants. Although they had used the Shinkansen this morning, there was no need to take the Shinkansen as far as Kobe, so I suggested the local train line and explained everything from buying tickets to how to board, and then we parted ways. I presented them with a handmade drawstring pouch made by my sister, which they were delighted to receive.

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Tour Report by Yama

Dear my guests,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kyoto: Mimaru Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:30 Mimaru Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo
9:15-9:35 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path
09:50-10:15 Kinkaku-ji Temple
10:40-11:10 Nijo Castle
11:25-11:35 Photos at Gion Shirakawa
11:40-12:40 Lunch (Kyoto Cuisine Izutsu)
12:45-13:05 Matcha sweets in Gion
13:30-14:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
14:30 Mimaru Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo

What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. The itinerary was: Hotel → the Bamboo Grove path in Arashiyama → Kinkaku-ji → Nijo Castle → photos at Gion Shirakawa → lunch (Kyoto cuisine restaurant) → matcha sweets in Gion → Fushimi Inari Taisha → Hotel. The highest temperature that day reached 37 degrees. I kept my explanations as short and concise as possible, but the guests were refined and well-mannered throughout, and everyone in the group listened attentively to the explanations. For lunch, I guided the group to a Kyoto cuisine restaurant, where they enjoyed a hot-pot experience with sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. During the meal, we talked about the current state of language education and history classes in schools in each of our countries. From my side as a guide, I explained the differences in grammar (word order) between English and Japanese, as well as dining etiquette in Japan. After lunch, I took the group to a shop for matcha sweets they had especially been looking forward to, and (together with the following visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha) every item on the group's to-do list for the day ended up being checked off.

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Tour Report by Masaki

My name is Masaki Kitagawa, a male in the middle of 50s living in Kyoto with my wife, son and three cats. While working for a local energy company on weekdays, I’ve been a tour guide on weekends since 2019 and enjoy interacting with people coming from different worlds. It is my great pleasure to help you make your excursion time-efficient and pleasant even during the high seasons in Kyoto. Considering your interests, preferences and priorities, I want to design and make your journey fruitful one. I’m thrilled to be contacted from you. Let’s explore Kyoto !

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Tokyo in Half a Day: Hie Shrine & Imperial Palace

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Tour Itinerary

10:25　Meet up @Hotel
10:45　Hie Shrine
11:50　Meiji Shrine
13:30　Imperial Palace
14:35　Dismiss @Hotel

Title: What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report Covering Hie Shrine, Meiji Shrine, and the Imperial Palace The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time. They planned to travel to Kyoto and Osaka after sightseeing in Tokyo. At Hie Shrine, they listened with great interest to the explanation about the differences between shrines and temples, and they were particularly intrigued by the staircase lined with red torii gates. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which felt remarkable for a location within the city. They also purchased an ema and wrote down their wishes on it. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. Since I responded according to the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Akasaka (Tokyo)～Meiji-jingumae Station / Shibuya-ku, Tokyo	180JPY
Section 2	Subway	Meiji-jingumae Station / Shibuya-ku, Tokyo～Nijubashimae	210JPY
Section 3	Subway	Nijubashimae～Akasaka (Tokyo)	180JPY
Total			570JPY

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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Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

① 09:00　Meet at Noku Kyoto
② 09:05　Itinerary explanation and about the history of Kyoto
③ 09:50　Sanjusangendo
④ 11:00　Stroll along the Philosopher's Path
⑤ 11:20　Honen-in Temple
⑥ 12:30　Lunch break (around the Philosopher's Path area)
⑦ 13:30　Nanzen-ji Sanmon Gate
⑧ 14:00　Konchi-in Temple
⑨ 15:00　Disband in front of Konchi-in Temple

Title: What's a Private Kyoto Day Tour of Quiet Temples and Gardens Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan and Kyoto for the first time. They were both full of humor, laughing and chatting a great deal, which made spending time together truly enjoyable. We had a wonderful time talking about the Beatles — humming "Let It Be" and discussing Abbey Road and Penny Lane at length. Originally the plan had been to visit Gion and Kiyomizu-dera, but after talking more, it turned out that the list of places I had assumed were the guests' own requests had actually been chosen by a travel agency, and they did not really know what those spots were like, having left it entirely up to the agency. They said what they truly wanted was to see quiet, tranquil temples, gardens, and beautiful scenery, so I suggested changing the itinerary. I guided them to temples and shrines with wonderful gardens and dry landscape (karesansui) gardens where there were as few people as possible, adding the Philosopher's Path as well. When I explained the concept of wabi-sabi while looking at a karesansui garden at a Zen temple, they listened very earnestly, but then they said something I had never quite thought of before — "wabi-sabi sounds a bit like wasabi, I'll remember it through wasabi" — which made me laugh in turn. For lunch they tried okonomiyaki for the first time, and while waiting for it to cook, I taught them the little battle over the bonito flakes flying off on the hot iron plate and the small pieces of cabbage — "that one's mine, no it's mine!" The time passed pleasantly in this way throughout, and before long it was time to say goodbye.

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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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Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

8:20 Meet at Kyoto Station　8:55 Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple　10:00 Gio-ji Temple　11:00 Daikaku-ji Temple　12:00 Lunch (Japanese cuisine)　12:45 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　　13:35 Gion　　14:20 Tour ends

Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Kyoto's Arashiyama Temples Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a solo traveler visiting Japan from North America, who came to Kyoto after working in Nagoya. Up until the day of the tour, the schedule kept changing and it remained unclear how many people would join, so there was some uncertainty about what to expect. In the prior email exchanges, communication was not always smooth, and it was difficult to finalize the destinations to visit. After meeting on the day of the tour, we continued to discuss the itinerary on the train. At one point the suggestion came up that it would be enough to view the temples only from the outside without going inside. I explained that you cannot truly appreciate their value without going inside, and we finally decided to visit Adashino Nenbutsu-ji. After that, we walked all the way to Gio-ji and Daikaku-ji on foot. We entered the temple grounds where I gave explanations along the way. It was a full day of walking through Kyoto's temples in the Arashiyama area. Regarding whether one more participant might join, it seemed the plan had been to find another traveler in Kyoto and invite them along. The photo was taken at Adashino Nenbutsu-ji.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kyoto～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Section 2	Other	Daikaku-ji Temple～Saga-Arashiyama Station	230JPY
Section 3	Train	Saga-Arashiyama～Tofuku-ji	240JPY
Section 4	Bus	Tofuku-ji／Kyoto City Bus～Gion／Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Total			940JPY

Tour Report by KAZU

I was born and grew up in Kyoto and now live near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I used to be a schoolteacher of English and welcome a lot of students from foreign countries. I really enjoyed showing them around Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima. I have been a professional tour guide for about 8 years. I always try to let my guests learn Japanese traditional and modern culture. Since I was born in Kyoto, I know a lot about its culture and people. I myself enjoyed several sports, such as soccer, judo, and marathon when I was young. I’m much interested in baseball and sumo. My motto as a tour guide is to let my guests learn about our tradition and culture precisely and really enjoy themselves. I strongly hope you will enjoy the tour in Japan with me.

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Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Nanzen-ji Temple

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July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

10:40 to 11:30 Kinkaku-ji Temple
12:00 to 12:30 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
12:40 to 13:10 Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
13:30 to 14:20 Okochi Sanso Villa
14:20 to 14:40 Sagano Bamboo Forest
15:30 to 16:00 Tenju-an Temple
16:00 to 16:30 Nanzen-ji Temple

What's a Private Kyoto Garden Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests came from Europe. The guests were interested in Japanese gardens and requested to visit the garden of Tenjuan, a sub-temple within Nanzen-ji Temple, so I took them there. Since they were interested in Japanese gardens, I also introduced popular nearby spots such as Okochi Sanso Villa and the gardens of Nanzen-ji Temple, even though these were not on their original wish list. They were very pleased. Although it was a hot day, the guests walked steadily without a single complaint about the heat. As a result, the tour progressed smoothly.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Bus	Kyoto Station / Kyoto City Bus～Kinkaku-ji Michi / Kyoto City Bus	230JPY
Section 2	Train	Randen Saga～Randen Tenjingawa	250JPY
Section 3	Subway	Uzumasa Tenjingawa～Keage	260JPY
Section 4	Subway	Keage～Sanjo Keihan	220JPY
Total			960JPY

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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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

1.13:00 Meet @ Hotel Tateshina
2.13:40 @ Tsukiji
3.14:50 @ Asakusa
4.16:30 @ Meiji Shrine
5.17:20 @ Takeshita Street
6.18:40 @ Shibuya
7.19:00 Disband @ Hotel Tateshina

What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Covering Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Meiji Shrine? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest had arrived that morning from Europe and was visiting Japan for the first time. A very earnest guest, they mentioned that there are many travelers who do not follow the rules in Europe as well, and asked me to let them know if there were any rules that must be observed in Japan. A friend was scheduled to arrive in the evening, and the two of them planned to travel around Japan together for about a month. Wanting to try various snacks, at Tsukiji they enjoyed sushi, green tea, and melon, and also purchased a peach. At Asakusa they tried ningyo-yaki, matcha ice cream, and taiyaki, and on Takeshita Street they enjoyed a brown sugar tapioca drink. They said Meiji Shrine was very beautiful. Perhaps due to the heat, it was not very crowded, and in the evening a pleasant breeze was blowing. I believe they enjoyed themselves.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Shinjuku-sanchome～Tsukiji	210JPY
Section 2	Train	Tsukiji～Asakusa	290JPY
Section 3	Train	Asakusa～Meiji-jingumae	260JPY
Section 4	Train	Meiji-jingumae～Shibuya	180JPY
Section 5	Train	Shibuya～Shinjuku-sanchome	180JPY
Total			1,120JPY

Tour Report by FUMIKO

Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

July, 2025

Tour Itinerary

1. Meet at 12:30 @ Himeji Station Central Ticket Gate
2. 12:40 @ Castle View
3. 13:10 @ Himeji Castle
4. 15:10 @ Koko-en Garden
5. Disband at 16:00 @ Sanuki Udon Menme

What Is a Private Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were visitors from Oceania. The plan for today's tour was to visit Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, and a sake brewery. However, while the guide was on the train heading to Himeji Station, a message came from the guests asking, "Should we go to Engyo-ji Temple on Mount Shosha, the 'Last Samurai' temple? Can we change the sake brewery to Engyo-ji Temple?" Since the guests had arrived at Himeji Station earlier than expected, we discussed it, and after the guests understood that Engyo-ji Temple on Mount Shosha is quite far from Himeji Station, we decided to follow the original plan and visit Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, and the sake brewery. We started the tour after this exchange. As it was another hot day, we made our way through Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden, giving explanations in the shade whenever possible. The next destination was the sake brewery. However, the guests said, "We won't go to the sake brewery. We're hungry, so we'd like to end the tour and have lunch." The guests had come to Himeji from Osaka today. They said they had stopped by Kobe Harborland on the way, but had not eaten lunch. Since today's tour was originally scheduled to start at 13:00, the guide had assumed it would be a tour starting after lunch. However, the guests had not eaten lunch and were tired from the heat, so they wanted to end the tour and have lunch. For this reason, I guided the guests to a Sanuki udon restaurant on Otemae Street and ended the tour. The guests were pleased.

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Tour Report by Norio

Hello, my name is Norio Oki, a Government-Certified Tour Guide in Japan.
I specialize in guiding visitors through the beautiful and historic regions of Himeji and Kobe.

My expertise includes Japanese history, traditional culture, castles, and sake. I enjoy sharing not only facts, but also the stories and spirit behind each place.

In Himeji, I offer guided tours of Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, and Nadagiku Sake Brewery.
In Kobe, I guide guests through the Nada Sake Breweries area, Mt. Rokko, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Harborland, Meriken Park, the Kitano District, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and the lively Motomachi Shopping Street.

Whether you’re interested in history, nature, or local experiences, I will create a personalized tour tailored to your interests.

If you’re planning to visit Himeji or Kobe, I would be delighted to be your guide.
I look forward to meeting you soon!

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