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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
    • 13:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 14:30 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building)
    • 15:00 Omoide Yokocho
    • 15:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 16:30 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 17:10 Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Tour Before a Cruise Departure? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe. This was a Tokyo sightseeing tour before boarding a cruise ship departing that evening. The places to visit had been decided in advance through prior discussion. At Tsukiji, some of the guests enjoyed a wagyu skewer and a strawberry skewer, while others had ice cream. We then headed to the observation deck of the Metropolitan Government Building, but as there was a very long line, we gave up on it. Passing through Omoide Yokocho, at the guests' request we visited Meiji Shrine, which had not originally been on the plan. After that, we went to the Shibuya Crossing, which the guests had been looking forward to. They commented that they were able to get around more flexibly than on the bus tour organized by the cruise ship. I saw them off at the cruise ship, and the tour ended.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTokyo International Cruise Terminal～Shimbashi390JPY
    Section 2TrainShimbashi～Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 3TrainTsukiji Market～Tochomae272JPY
    Section 4TrainShinjuku～Harajuku146JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Shibuya146JPY
    Section 6TrainShibuya～Shimbashi178JPY
    Section 7TrainShimbashi～Tokyo International Cruise Terminal390JPY
    Total1,700JPY

    Tour Report by Arch

    I am a Tokyo-based guide and usually tour in Tokyo and its suburbs. I obtained my guide certification in 2018.I am sure in taking you to the most suitable places after listening to your interests. Areas of particular knowledge include Sumo, architecture, movie, and Japanese art and literature. I can also introduce you to some nice and inexpensive restaurants, although they are not fancy. I used to work for a financial institution and can talk about Japan’s economy with you. You will surely have an enjoyable tour. I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Arch

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00　Meet up @ Hotel New Otani
    • 10:30　Meiji Shrine
    • 11:45　Imperial Palace
    • 13:00　Senso-ji Temple
    • 13:50　Lunch @ Sansada (Asakusa)
    • 15:10　Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 16:05　Disband @ Shinjuku

    What Is a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, and Shinjuku Gyoen The guests were visitors from Europe who were visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to go on a cruise tour. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with interest to historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo Shogunate. At Senso-ji Temple, they listened with interest to explanations about the differences between temples and shrines, and they purchased souvenirs along Nakamise-dori. At Shinjuku Gyoen, although many of the cherry blossoms had already fallen, they were very pleased to be able to see some of the remaining blossoms. Since I responded in accordance with the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAkasaka-mitsuke～Meiji-jingumae700JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 3SubwayYurakucho～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4SubwayAsakusa～Shinjuku-gyoemmae0JPY
    Total700JPY

    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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    Jul 10, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Beautiful Tour of Kamakura
    Seizo Kamiuto was out…

    Jun 9, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A wonderful day with an experienced guide
    Our guide, Seizo, was amazing.…

    Jun 6, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Edo Tokyo & Japanese Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Meet at the hotel → 13:00-13:30 Travel to Asakusa → 13:30-15:00 Stroll around Asakusa → 15:00-15:20 Travel to Otemachi (the Imperial Palace was closed, so we turned back) → 15:30-15:50 Travel to Shibuya → 15:50-17:00 Experience the Shibuya Crossing, then stroll around Cyberspace Shibuya and disband

    What's a Private Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa and Shibuya Today's guests were a group visiting Japan from Europe, who had arrived in Tokyo the previous day after traveling through Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. We first visited Asakusa and took a commemorative photo in front of Kaminarimon Gate. Along Nakamise Street, the guests enjoyed strawberry treats and happily sampled ningyo-yaki. Afterward, we moved to Shibuya and experienced the famous Hachiko statue and the Shibuya Crossing. At the crossing, everyone took selfies and commemorative photos. Finally, we visited the cyberspace area of Shibuya PARCO and experienced the worlds of Super Mario and Pokémon.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGinza～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa～Otemachi286JPY
    Section 3SubwayOtemachi～Shibuya209JPY
    Total781JPY

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    Oct 14, 2025
    Randi R
    Amazing tour of Tokyo with Yuji
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Sep 30, 2025
    K6530TRangelor
    Great tour.
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our guide Yuji was excellent. He was very punctual and…

    Sep 19, 2025
    belindaf2022
    Tokyo highlights
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had a wonderful day with being shown the key…

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Family friendly guide
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had a great experience with our 6 hour…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.9:30 Meet up @The b Akasaka-mitsuke
    • 2.10:00 @Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3.11:00 @Asakusa
    • 4.12:00 Lunch @Kura Sushi Asakusa
    • 5.13:30 @Shibuya
    • 6.14:00 @Meiji Shrine
    • 7.14:50 @Takeshita Street
    • 8.15:30 Disband @Takeshita Street

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street The guests were visiting from Europe and had just arrived the day before, planning to stay for a while. At Tsukiji, the group showed great interest in a wide variety of ingredients. One of the guests had never tried sea urchin before, and after tasting it, they said it was incredibly delicious. In Asakusa, they bought souvenirs along Nakamise, drew omikuji fortunes, and admired the beauty of the five-story pagoda, taking many photos. They also enjoyed conveyor-belt sushi. At Meiji Shrine, they remarked on the beauty of the forest, and along Takeshita Street they mentioned places like the mini pig café that they wanted to visit on their own. Afterward, since they wished to explore on their own, we concluded the tour at Takeshita Street. The weather was lovely, and I believe the guests enjoyed themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAkasaka-mitsuke～Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Shibuya252JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku178JPY
    Total894JPY

    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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    Jul 27, 2026
    zyarisa
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Fumiko tour good vibes only
    Mrs. fumiko was very…

    Jul 23, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Nice tour of Tokyo
    Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…

    Jul 10, 2026
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    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Fumiko was wonderful. …
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    Jun 28, 2026
    alistairn2016
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Tokyo Tower & Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Tokyo Tower & Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:25 Meet at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
    • 10:35 Departure
    • 11:15 Arrive at Tokyo Tower
    • 12:10 Head to Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden on foot
    • 12:30 Arrive at Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
    • 13:00 Depart Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
    • 13:30 Arrive at Asakusa
    • 14:30 Depart Asakusa
    • 15:25 Arrive at Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station
    • 15:30 Farewell

    What's a Private Tokyo Cruise Stopover Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tokyo Tower, Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden, and Asakusa The guests were visiting Japan for the first time as part of a cruise stopover from Europe. We visited Tokyo Tower, Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden, and Asakusa. Since one of the guests enjoyed flowers and gardening, they happily admired the peonies and Sato-zakura cherry blossoms at Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden. As it was a rather hot day, the guests mentioned they would like some ice cream, so we took a short break at a gelato shop in Asakusa. They commented that gelato in Europe is much richer in milk, and found this gelato a little lighter in taste. On the way back, they wished to stop by Odaiba Marine Park, so I guided them to the station and we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTokyo International Cruise Terminal～Akabanebashi503JPY
    Section 2SubwayDaimon～Asakusa220JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Odaiba Kaihinkoen534JPY
    Total1,257JPY

    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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    Tokyo Walking tour with Michi
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    Wonderful guided tour with Michi
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    Jun 25, 2025
    R9003QBcindyk
    Michi-san is the best!
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Michi-san was our amazing guide. The communication for…

    May 31, 2025
    Molly_G
    Highly recommend this private tour and Michi as your guide!
    Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    This was…

    May 12, 2025
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    We had the absolute…
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Yanaka Ginza

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Yanaka Ginza

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:30 Nezu Shrine
    • 13:00 Lunch: Rice balls @ Sendagi
    • 14:30 Yanaka Ginza
    • 15:20 Ginza (Mitsukoshi department store food floor)
    • 16:20 Disband @ Shibuya Station

    What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Nezu Shrine, Yanaka, Ginza, and Shibuya The guests were visitors from Europe. They joined the tour within a tight schedule, having arrived the day before and departing on a cruise the following day. They had originally hoped to visit the East Gardens, but since it was Friday, we went to Meiji Shrine instead. Surrounded by forest, they remarked that it was hard to believe they were in the center of the city. At Nezu Shrine, the azaleas were at their peak, and they took many photos in the azalea garden. They were deeply impressed by the variety and beauty of the azaleas. For lunch at a rice ball shop, they enjoyed rice balls and pork miso soup. Afterwards, we visited Yanaka and the food floor of the Mitsukoshi department store in Ginza, took photos at the Shibuya scramble crossing, and said our goodbyes.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShibuya～Harajuku146JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nezu209JPY
    Section 3TrainNippori～Ginza345JPY
    Section 4SubwayGinza～Shibuya209JPY
    Total909JPY

    Tour Report by Rumi

    Hello,
    I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
    I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
    I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
    Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
    What interests you about Tokyo?
    What kind of Japanese food would you like to try?
    I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
    My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
    It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
    I really like to talk with foreigners about various topics.So, I love my job.
    I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.

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    Jun 29, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Jun 27, 2026
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    Tour of Tokyo- family with older teens
    My family had an excellent…

    Jun 15, 2026
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    We had an incredible day! Rumi was…

    Jun 12, 2026
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    Rumi was a wonderful guide. She…

  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:10 Meet up @ Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Shiodome
    • 2. 09:15 Travel∶Train
    • 3. 10:00 Stay @ Meiji Shrine
    • 4. 11:00 Travel∶Train
    • 5. 11:10 Stay @ Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 6. 11:25 Travel∶Subway
    • 7. 11:45 Stay @ Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 8. 12:55 Stay @ Marunouchi
    • 9. 13:15 Travel∶Train
    • 10. 13:35 Disband @ Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Shiodome

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Shibuya, and the Imperial Palace East Gardens This was a case where communication had been difficult beforehand, so I had been a little concerned, but when I arrived at the hotel about 20 minutes early on the day, the guests were already waiting in the lobby, and we were able to start the tour ahead of schedule. Originally I had planned to guide them around the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Asakusa, but since they had booked a spot tour of Asakusa for the following day, I decided to show them Meiji Shrine and the Shibuya Scramble Crossing instead. I had thought of taking the Ginza Line from Shimbashi Station, but since it was rush hour and boarding looked unlikely, we traveled to Harajuku by JR. After that we mainly used JR to get around. One of the guests loves plants, and there was a particularly positive reaction to the seasonal flowers in the Imperial Palace East Gardens. Since we had some time to spare in the latter half, I also guided them around the Marunouchi area, then took them from Tokyo Station toward Shimbashi Station, saw them back to the hotel, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi Station～Harajuku Station210JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku Station～Shibuya Station150JPY
    Section 3SubwayShibuya Station～Otemachi Station210JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo Station～Shimbashi Station150JPY
    Total720JPY

    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
    G848SWmaribelm
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Tour of Tokyo sights was great!
    The tour experience…

    Jul 16, 2026
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    Excellent tour of Tokyo!
    Sam, was outstanding! Showed…

    Jul 9, 2026
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  • Osaka in One Day: Osaka Castle and stay there & Kuromon Market

    Osaka in One Day: Osaka Castle and stay there & Kuromon Market

    Osaka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet at hotel
    • 9:30-12:30 Move to Osaka Castle and stay there
    • 12:45-14:15 Stay at Shitennoji Temple
    • 14:35-15:10 Kuromon Market
    • Around 15:10 End of the tour

    What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting Japan. They were interested in Japanese history and culture and had been learning a little Japanese, so at the restaurant where we had lunch, they spoke to the staff and said, "It was very delicious." At Osaka Castle, they enthusiastically explored every floor, and when we also toured the stone wall hall, that took up about half of our time. They also seemed fond of animals, and enjoyed the turtles at Shitennoji Temple and the pufferfish and moray eels in the tanks at Kuromon Market. Since they had already gone to Dotonbori on their own the previous day, they decided to stroll a bit more around the Kuromon Market area before returning to their hotel, and we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNagahoribashi～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka190JPY
    Section 3SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Nipponbashi190JPY
    Total570JPY

    Tour Report by Yuki

    Hi! I’m an official English guide in Wakayama prefecture. I’m also a national guide as well. I’d like to expand my guide area to help tourists.
    The town of Osaka offers a different atmosphere than Tokyo. I like both exciting Osaka and nature-filled Wakayama Prefecture.
    If you stay in Osaka for 3 days, you can go to Koyasan for one day, or even for a day trip, so I recommend sightseeing at Koyasan.
    If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, the nature of Koyasan will relax you.
    I will introduce you to the unique culture, history and must-see sights.

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    A Great Tour of Kyoto
    The tour was both very informative and…

    May 28, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Mt. Koya Sacred Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Licensed Guide
    Amazing day in Koyasan with Miyuki
    Miyuki was…

    May 23, 2026
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    Grandioser Einblick in eine fremde Kultur
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  • Gifu in Half a Day: Hida Kokubunji Temple & Takayama Jinya

    Gifu in Half a Day: Hida Kokubunji Temple & Takayama Jinya

    Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00…Meet at Honjin Hiranoya
    • 8:10…Hida Kokubunji Temple
    • 9:00…Miyagawa Morning Market
    • 9:00…Old Town Streets
    • 9:30…Takayama Yatai Kaikan (Festival Floats Exhibition Hall)
    • 10:00…Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
    • 10:10…Nikkokan
    • 10:40…Sanmachi Street
    • 11:10…Takayama Jinya
    • 12:00…End of guide in front of Takayama Jinya

    Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Takayama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report We met as planned at Honjin Hiranoya, where I explained the day's schedule and began the tour. First, I guided the guests to Hida Kokubunji Temple. The cherry blossoms in the temple grounds were in full bloom, and they took several photos in front of the three-story pagoda framed by the blossoms. I introduced the Tenaga-Ashinaga figures at Kajibashi Bridge, and the guests listened with great interest. At the morning market, they browsed various shops and enjoyed local folk crafts and food. In the old townscape, the guests took an interest in a cat café. Near the Takayama Yatai Kaikan (Festival Float Exhibition Hall), a large tree branch was being cut, and they watched this for a while. Inside the exhibition hall, they viewed each of the festival floats slowly and carefully. At Hachimangu Shrine, the guests offered a prayer. They were delighted to see many red carp swimming in the pond. The cherry blossoms along the Enako River were also in full bloom, and they enjoyed taking photos. On Sanmachi Street, we stopped at the miso shop "Ohnoya," where the guests sampled miso soup. The shop also sold soy sauce, and when asked "which soy sauce goes well with rice?", I asked the shop staff and relayed the answer. I guided the guests to the Takayama Jinya and concluded the tour. At the end, they kindly took a photo with me, and I asked them to post a review.

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    Tour Report by Lily

    Hi, everyone! I’m Yuriko Suematsu, a government licensed tour guide. Please call me Lily, because Yuri means Lily in English.
    I like Japanese history, culture, and Japanese castles. Especially, I like tea ceremony in kimono.(I’m also a licensed kimono dresser.)
    So, I sometimes guide around Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Osaka, Nara and Nagoya in kimono.
    There are lots of beautiful places to visit in Japan.
    Especially, I recommend you to visit Kyoto and Nara if you are interested in Japanese ancient history. Nara and Kyoto are both ancient capital cities over 1000 years ago.
    I also recommend you to visit Gifu(Shirakawa-go and Takayama), my hometown if you want to enjoy rural nostalgic atmosphere.
    If you’re interested in Japanese castles, I recommend you to visit Himeji, Osaka, Kanazawa and Nagoya. I’m sure you will have a wonderful time to see beautiful castles.
    Let’s enjoy Japanese culture and history together!

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    Apr 16, 2026
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    Wonderful tour on the Nakasendo Trail
    Tripadvisor review: Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Trail Day Hike with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Apr 14, 2026
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    Highly recommended! Yuriko-san was so knowledgeable and patient.…

    Oct 23, 2025
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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Sanjusangendo

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Sanjusangendo

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Kyoto Meeting point
    • 9:30~10:10 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 10:30~11:10 Sanjusangendo
    • 11:30~12:10 Gion・Hanamikoji・Gion Kaikan
    • 12:30~13:10 Yasaka Shrine・Chion-in Temple・Maruyama Park　　Dismissal

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangendo, and Gion The guests were on their first trip to Japan, visiting from North America. The day before, they had arrived in Kyoto and enjoyed Japanese food at Nishiki Market, and they were a group who love Japanese cuisine. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, we discussed the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, and with the fine weather, they were drawn to the shrine buildings and the shining vermilion of the torii gates, taking many photographs. At Sanjusangendo, a Buddhist memorial service was being held, and they were overwhelmed by the 1,001 Buddhist statues and the sutras chanted by seven monks echoing through the hall. They were disappointed that photography was not allowed there. In Gion, they were moved by the Gion Festival scenes projected on the screen at the Gion Gallery and by the life-sized festival float. Afterwards, they were impressed by the enormous scale of the Chion-in Sanmon gate, the Miedo hall, and the bell tower, and took many photographs.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo220JPY
    Total370JPY

    Tour Report by shige

    Hello, This is Shige. I was born and brought up in Osaka. I have been enjoying working as a tour guide since 2016 after retired from a manufacturing company in which I worked at the overseas department. So I experienced a lot of business with customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, and USA where my three years of living and working at the subsidiary company with my family was the most amazing experience of my life. Well, Japan has a long history including ancient remains, historic buildings and cultures at each period over 2000 years. I hope you will enjoy exploring Japan in this tour. I look forward to seeing you soon.
    Shige.

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