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  • Kyoto: Kyoto Station & Fushimiinari

    Kyoto: Kyoto Station & Fushimiinari

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Kyoto Station
    • 10:30 Kinkakuji (500)
    • 11:30 Nijo Castle (1300)
    • 13:00 Lunch （Ichiba Koji Teramachi Store）
    • 14:30 Fushimiinari (0)
    • 　Kyoto Station
    • 16:00 End of the tour

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Trip from a Kobe Cruise Port Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had arrived in Kobe by cruise ship and were taking a day trip to Kyoto, planning to continue to Shizuoka afterward. The prior arrangements had been quite involved, as the group had various requests — some wanted to eat meat, some wanted sushi, and some wanted to drink sake. I initially recommended Nishiki Market, but since they preferred to sit down and relax, I suggested Ichiba Koji instead. I made a reservation by phone that day, and each of them ordered a Wagyu beef lunch set, sharing one go of Dassai sake among three, which they were very pleased with. They also mentioned wanting to try sake tasting, so I provided information on sake counter bars and izakayas. However, by the time we reached our final destination of Fushimi Inari, they said they did not want to walk anymore, so instead of going to the Senbon Torii, we took photos in front of the Dentsu torii gate. When I suggested taking them to an izakaya at the end, they said they would return to Kyoto Station, so we parted ways there. It seemed there were many things they wanted to see and do swirling in their minds, but their bodies could not quite keep up. In the end, it felt like much ado about nothing.

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    Tour Report by Kazz

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

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Marvin_F
    Kazz is an outstanding…
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    Kazz is an outstanding experiencedand friendly…

    Sep 21, 2026
    Laura_K
    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
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    Kazz was an amazing…

    Aug 27, 2026
    M6034YWthomasm
    Worth it
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    The day went by so quickly, a…

    Aug 10, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Awesome experience
    Tour guide Kazz was great. Very informative and showed…

  • Sapporo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Sapporo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Sapporo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:55 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 9:10 Former Hokkaido Government Office
    • 3. 9:30 Odori Park
    • 4. 9:55 Nijo Market
    • 5. 10:10 Tanukikoji
    • 6. 11:00 Maruyama Climbing
    • 7. 12:10 Maruyama Zoo
    • 8. 14:50 Hokkaido Shrine
    • 9. 15:45 Disband @ Hotel

    **Title:** What's a Private One-Day Sapporo Tour with a Maruyama Hike Like? A Licensed Guide's Report **Body:** Through a series of email exchanges, I listened carefully to the guests' wishes and built the itinerary together with them. As a result, we added a climb of Mount Maruyama to the itinerary, something I had rarely done with previous guests. Mount Maruyama, inspired by the 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku, has 88 Jizo Buddhist statues placed along its trail, offering not only untouched nature but also a chance to enjoy Japanese religious culture, which I thought was a good choice for guests interested in history and culture. Since the point where we descended from Mount Maruyama happened to be right by Maruyama Zoo, the guests wished to enter it, even though it had not been part of the original plan. We ended up enjoying the zoo so much that we went a little over on time, and I believe we spent a fulfilling one-day tour together.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOdori Park～Maruyama Koen Station210JPY
    Section 2SubwayMaruyama Koen Station～Odori Station210JPY
    Total420JPY

    Tour Report by Tom

    I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have been a resident of Sapporo for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in guiding tourists around the scenic spots of Hokkaido, primarily focusing on Sapporo. Even before becoming a licensed interpreter guide, I engaged in volunteer activities to assist and guide foreigners, providing me with valuable opportunities to delve into the rich culture and history of Hokkaido.
    Hokkaido is renowned for its exceptional culinary scene, and I am well-versed in gourmet information. I believe I can offer an excellent experience by guiding individuals through the highly acclaimed food experiences that Hokkaido has to offer.

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    Aug 15, 2026
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    Great experience
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    We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 hours touring Sapporo with…

    Apr 22, 2026
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    Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
    Tom was kind…

    Feb 10, 2026
    Alan_C
    Very enjoyable and well…
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    Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our…

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
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  • Aichi: Tour at Nagoya Castle Nagoya Castle

    Aichi: Tour at Nagoya Castle Nagoya Castle

    Nagoya / Aichi Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • We proceeded according to the pre-agreed tour route below.
    • 10:00 Meet just outside of the cruise ship "Regatta" (taxi side). I will wait for you holding the board with your name "Charles Schudmak"
    • 10:07 – 10:31 Train rides to TOYOTA Commemorative Museum　Subway + Meitetsu
    • 10:35 – 11:20 Tour at TOYOTA Commemorative Museum of Industry and Museum　(Admission: 1,000 Yen)　Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
    • 11:28 – 11:43 Bus ride to Nagoya Castle　Meguru Sightseeing Bus
    • 11:45 – 13:30 Tour at Nagoya Castle (including light lunch)(Admission: 500 Yen per person)　Nagoya Castle
    • 13:43 – 13:59 Bus ride to TOKUGAWA Garden　Meguru Sightseeing Bus
    • 14:00 – 15:00 Tour at TOKUGAWA Garden and Art Museum (Admission 1,750 Yen per person)　Tokugawa Art Museum
    • 15:10 – 15:18 Bus ride to SAKAE Bus station -> Brief town walk at SAKAE　Meguru Sightseeing Bus
    • 15:37 – 15:57 Subway ride to Nagoya port　Subway

    What Is a Private Nagoya Tour with a Licensed Guide Like? A Guide's Report The tour proceeded according to the plan made in advance. The guests were interested in samurai and decorative objects from the Edo period, so I believe I was able to take them to spots that matched their requests. One point for reflection is that at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, we spent too much time in the textile pavilion and could not allow enough time for the main automobile pavilion. Going forward, I would like to pay careful attention to time allocation so that guests can take their time viewing the automobile pavilion, which is the area of their interest. The weather was also favorable, and we were able to finish the tour without any trouble.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassNagoya Port～Kanayama (Subway)　Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – Nagoya Castle – Tokugawa Garden – Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER Sakae (Meguru Sightseeing Bus)　Nagoya Port870JPY
    Section 2TrainKanayama～Sako250JPY
    Total1,120JPY

    Tour Report by Hiroshi

    Welcome to Japan! I’m your friendly guide based in Nagoya.

    Hello! My name is Hiroshi, and I’m a nationally licensed English-speaking guide based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
    I studied and worked in the United States for six years, so I speak fluent and natural English. More importantly, I understand Western culture and what international guests look for in a great travel experience.

    I have lived in Nagoya and the surrounding area for over 20 years, so I know this region inside and out. My specialties are Nagoya city and the Nakasendo trail, including the historic post towns of Tsumago-juku and Magome-juku in the beautiful Kiso Valley. I’m passionate about local history, culture, and traditions—and I love sharing these stories in a fun and engaging way.

    Guests often tell me they appreciate my warm smile, positive attitude, and personalized approach. I always take time to understand your interests and needs so I can tailor each tour and make it truly memorable.
    Whether you’re interested in samurai history, local food, scenic nature, or off-the-beaten-path spots, I’ll make sure you experience the real charm of Japan with comfort and joy.

    Let’s explore together—I can’t wait to show you around!

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    Jul 21, 2026
    ellennyg_rdr2022
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    Jun 17, 2026
    mayo773
    Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
    Highly recommended!
    Hiroshi was personable and knowledgeable. His anecdotes added…

    Apr 15, 2026
    Brad_T
    Wonderful day on the trail!
    Viator review: Magome & Tsumago Nakasendo Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had wonderful day…

    Sep 24, 2025
    Paula S
    A great walk with Hiroshi
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  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 09:50 Tour start
    • Travel by bus to Higashi Chaya District
    • AM 10:15 -11:30 Stroll through Kazuemachi/Higashi Chaya District, Utasu Shrine
    • Travel by bus to Kenrokuen
    • PM 12:00-12:40 Visit Kenrokuen
    • PM 12:40-13:20 Visit Kanazawa Castle Park – Hishi Yagura, Gojukken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
    • Travel by taxi to Nagamachi Samurai District
    • PM 13:40-14:00 Stroll through Nagamachi Samurai District, explain the Nomura Family Residence and Ashigaru Museum, and end the tour

    Title: What's a Private Kanazawa Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America who had been to Japan several times before, but this was their first visit to Kanazawa, which they added to their itinerary on a friend's recommendation. I had been told before the tour that some of the guests could not walk very far, but we were able to visit both Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park at a relaxed pace. Since walking all the way to the Nagamachi samurai district from Kanazawa Castle Park was not feasible and time was limited, I arranged a taxi. At Nagamachi, we ran out of time, so the guests visited the Nomura Family Residence and the Ashigaru Museum on their own, but they enjoyed it very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusMusashigatsuji～Hashibacho210JPY
    Section 2BusHashibacho～Kenrokuen210JPY
    Total420JPY

    Tour Report by YOSHI

    Hello , My name is Hideharu Yoshino . Just call me” Yoshi” .
    I have been involved with many foreign Business partners through my business life for 38 years ,
    Based on my work experience , I would like to try my best to make you comfortale and Happy fruitful times during your stay in Japan .
    Not only giving you basic tourist information about famous sightseeing spot , also I would enjoy to give you the back ground inofrmation in my word.
    ” Once in a lifetime encounter ” Let’s enjoy with me Miracle time to be picked up from 6 billion in somewhere Japan!

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    Sep 29, 2026
    matthewsY2654UC
    Highly recommended!
    Tripadvisor review: Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Yoshi is an exceptional guide where he took us…

    Sep 28, 2026
    751juergend
    Perfect day in Kanazawa
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    Yoshi was the perfect guide, very…

    Sep 27, 2026
    karen_f
    YOSHI san was incredible!
    Viator review: Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    YOSHI met us at our…

    Sep 19, 2026
    Plumb72
    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45 Meet　8:52 Miyaginobashi　By bus arrive at Gora Station 9:00　By train　The Hakone Open-Air Museum　After sightseeing　10:30　By bus　via Kowakien　Arrive at Moto-Hakone 11:15　By taxi to Amazake Chaya　12:00 From the chaya by taxi to Hakone Checkpoint Ruins　Maruyama Bussan　After shopping　13:10 From Hakonemachi take the pirate ship　13:50 Togendai　Ropeway　Owakudani　14:50 By ropeway to Sounzan　By cable car arrive at Gora Station 15:15　Explain to the guests how to return by hotel shuttle car and disband 15:20

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were friendly and talkative. This was their last day in Japan before returning home the next day. At the Hakone Open-Air Museum, they took plenty of photos. At their request, we added a visit to the Amazake Chaya teahouse on short notice, going there and back by taxi, and they were delighted to have fulfilled a long-held wish. At Maruyama Bussan, they were first amazed by the traditional puzzle boxes, made many purchases, and decided to ship them home to North America by courier service. We also took a photo with the presenter. On the pirate ship and at Owakudani, they thoroughly enjoyed the nature of Hakone, as their home region is also rich in nature. At Owakudani, they enjoyed the black eggs and rice curry. Since they had some free time the following morning, I introduced them to Gora Park.

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    Transportation cost per person

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

    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Aug 24, 2026
    Deb_K
    Viator review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Well organised tour
    Hiro is obviously an experienced guide.…

    Aug 6, 2026
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
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    First time in hakone
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu Temple & Fushimi Inari

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu Temple & Fushimi Inari

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Meet(@Hotel Kyoto)
    • 9:00-9:40 Travel (Subway; Karasuma Oike→Sanjo Keihan, Keihan Train; Keihan Sanjo→Kiyomizu Gojo)
    • 9:40-11:00 Kiyomizu Temple visit (including Yasaka Pagoda and Koshin-do)
    • 11:00-11:30 Yasaka Shrine visit
    • 11:30-12:00 Travel (City Bus; Yasaka Shrine Front→Higashiyama Sanjo)
    • 12:00-12:50 Lunch (Sato)
    • 12:50-13:10 Travel (Keihan Train; Keihan Shichijo→Fushimi Inari)
    • 13:10-14:00 Fushimi Inari visit
    • 14:00 Tour ends after visiting Fushimi Inari. After the tour, we escorted you to the hotel.

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, and More The guests were visitors from North America. They were visiting Japan for the first time, but they were very knowledgeable. I took them to Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, Sanjusangendo, and Fushimi Inari. Some of the guests were most impressed by Kiyomizu-dera and Sanjusangendo, while others found Sanjusangendo and Fushimi Inari memorable. Since the guests would be staying in Kyoto for a couple more days, I recommended visiting some antique shops and the Kyoto National Museum. In addition, I suggested Nijo Castle and Ryoan-ji. At Kiyomizu-dera there were many school excursion students, and at Fushimi Inari there were large tour groups, so the guests may not have been able to fully enjoy the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKarasuma Oike～Sanjo Keihan220JPY
    Section 2TrainSanjo Keihan～Kiyomizu Gojo170JPY
    Section 3BusYasaka Shrine Front～Higashiyama Shichijo230JPY
    Section 4TrainKeihan Shichijo～Fushimi Inari170JPY
    Total790JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

    My name is (Mr.)Michiharu Aioi and I worked at Electronic Manufacturing Company (Panasonic) for more than 40 years in charge of overseas sales.
    I learned a lot in these 40 years and now I would like to contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding with foreign countries being involved in tourism busines utilizing my long experience in my previous company. I will do my best to make each trip very fruitful for each foreign visitor.
    As for my language ability, in addition to English, I can speak Spanish which I used in my job and I can communicate with Chinese people with intermediate level. Finally It is my great pleasure if my activity could work in the mutual understang with foreign visitors. Thanks a Lot !

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    Aug 4, 2026
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    Wonderful and informative walking tour with Michi
    We had a lovely…

    Jul 19, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Kyoto temple tour
    Our Kyoto guided tour (Aioi Michiharu) was a…

    Jul 16, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour. Highly recommend
    Michi our guide was excellent!…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto gems
    Michi was incredibly courteous and informative.…

  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meeting point: Hotel Namba・Nippombashi
    • 10:40 Sightseeing ①: Osaka Castle
    • 12:00 Sightseeing ②: Umeda Sky Building・Floating Garden Observatory
    • 13:00 Dismissal: Umeda Sky Building・1F

    What's a 4-Hour Private Osaka Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, and Kaiyukan The guests on this occasion were a group visiting Japan for sightseeing from Asia. Prior communication and itinerary discussions were carried out with the lead member of the group. It was quite difficult to reach these guests, and with the help of [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), who kindly sent reminders on my behalf, I still received no reply after sending my first contact in early March, and May arrived without any response. In early May, I finally received a reply via a messaging app, saying they would contact me once they arrived in Osaka. After that, I received a list of places they wished to visit, but even though this was a 4-hour course, they listed about 10 desired destinations. I advised them, "Since this is a 4-hour course, considering travel time, we can visit at most three places," and after narrowing down the guests' requests, we finally confirmed the plan as "Osaka Castle → Umeda Sky Building → Kaiyukan Aquarium." On the day, although the sunshine was strong at times, the air was dry so the shade felt cool, and conditions were reasonably good. The meeting time was originally set for 11:00 a.m., but the night before, the guests contacted me asking to move the departure up to 10:00, so we changed it on short notice. We were able to meet at the Hotel right at 10:00. After a brief self-introduction and a quick discussion, we started the tour right away. We headed for Osaka Castle, but upon arriving they asked, "How much is the admission fee?" When I answered, "1,200 yen for adults and 600 yen for high school and university students," they said, "We don't need to go inside," so they listened to my explanation while viewing the castle keep. At the next stop, Umeda Sky Building, when we reached the floor just below the top and it came time to buy the entrance tickets (2,000 yen per adult), the guests said, "Some of us are not good with heights, so we don't need to go up to the observation floor," and here again the admission fee seemed to be a concern. After coming down from the Umeda Sky Building, when I was about to head to the next stop, Kaiyukan Aquarium, the guests said, "We don't need to go to Kaiyukan, so it's fine to end the guiding here. After this we'll walk around the Umeda shopping district on our own, or head to Dotonbori." Even though I said, "There is still more than an hour of guiding time left, and I would like to show you around…," they replied, "Don't worry about the remaining time. We appreciate all your guidance so far," so I had no choice but to end the tour. This was the first time such a thing had happened in my guiding experience so far, and I am reflecting on it with a sense of frustration.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKintetsu Nippombashi～Osakajokoen310JPY
    Section 2TrainOsakajokoen～Osaka180JPY
    Total490JPY

    Tour Report by Nori

    Hi, everyone! I’m Norifumi Kamon, a government registered guide interpreter. Please call me “Nori”, or “Kamon-san”.
    Let me introdece myself. I was born on April 17th in 1952 in Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu island. I used to be an English teacher of Osaka Prefectural high school. When I retired from a teacher ten years ago, I decided to get a professional guide license. I wanted to play a role of the bridge between Japanese people and the people from all over the world as a second life of mine. After two years efforts, I finally got the guide license. Since then, I have guided several handreds of foreign people mainly in Kyoto and Nara for about five years except Corona Pandemic period. Almost all the tourists were deeply impressed by the beauty of nature, traditoin, culture, and art of Japan. I can surely help you enjoy and be satisfied with the sightseeing in Japan. And I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

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    Aug 10, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Kind and knowledgeable guide – highly recommended
    Nori communicated…

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Mar 24, 2026
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    Knowledgeable guide and a great tour
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    Oct 20, 2025
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    Highlights of Kyoto.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Omotesando

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Omotesando

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 meet you at your hotel
    • 10:30 Tsukiji
    • 12:00 Ryogoku
    • 13:30 Lunch@Asada
    • 14:30 Asakusa
    • 16:00 Omotesando
    • 16:30 Disband@Omotesando

    Title: What's a Private Tokyo Tour of Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ryogoku Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. They had arrived the day before, so the guiding day was their first day of sightseeing. During our prior communication, they had installed Mobile Suica on their phones, but one of their phone batteries ran low, so from partway through, one guest purchased individual tickets each time. Mobile Suica is convenient, but I was reminded once again that battery levels require attention. On the day of the tour, at the guests' request, I guided them through Tsukiji, Asakusa, and also Ryogoku, which I recommended. Tickets for the grand sumo tournament were sold out, but in Ryogoku we watched lower-division sumo wrestlers passing by and were able to take a commemorative photo with a young wrestler. This young wrestler was actually one I had asked for a photo with during a tour the previous week, and he was happy to report that he had achieved a winning record. I also guided them to the former Yasuda Garden next to the Kokugikan. We were lucky to see a bride and groom in traditional kimono there for a pre-wedding photo shoot. For lunch, we ate at a soba restaurant in Asakusabashi, where we had gotten off to transfer. Asakusabashi has few inbound tourists, so I recommend it. After lunch, I guided them through Asakusa, and since the guests showed interest in the modern architecture of Omotesando, we got off at Omotesando, toured the inside of Prada together, and then said goodbye. Since it takes more than 30 minutes from Asakusa to Omotesando, I explained on the train how to get from Omotesando to Harajuku, Shibuya, and Ebisu. On the Ginza Line you can get a seat from Asakusa, so I use it as a break time or to take the time to explain various things. The guests are going to participate in a motorbike tour in Nikko next. I hope they have a wonderful trip.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayEbisu～Tsukiji210JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Akihabara180JPY
    Section 3TrainAkihabara～Ryogoku150JPY
    Section 4TrainRyogoku～Asakusabashi150JPY
    Section 5SubwayAsakusabashi～Asakusa180JPY
    Section 6SubwayAsakusa～Omotesando260JPY
    Total1,130JPY

    Tour Report by Yoko

    I’m Yoko Kusumoto, a government lisenced English-speaking guide.
    I have been living in Tokyo for more than 20 years, and it’s my pleasure to show you around Tokyo. I recommend Meiji Shrine and Asakusa if you are first time in Japan. I also recommend off-the-beaton path spots like Fukagawa Fudodo and Gotokuji Temple(lucky cat temple).
    I was born and brought up in Kamakura, where the first shogun’s government was established. It will be my pleasure to introduce you my hometown as well.

    I live with my husband and one teenage son.
    I like traveling, flowers, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and exploring Tokyo.

    I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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    Sep 22, 2026
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Sumiyoshi Taisha

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle & Sumiyoshi Taisha

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet @ Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
    • 10:45 @ Osaka Castle (viewing from outside only)
    • 12:00 @ Shinsekai
    • 13:30 @ Sumiyoshi Taisha
    • 14:30 Dismissal @ Nankai Railway Namba Station

    What Can You See on a Private Osaka Walking Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were from North America and moved through the day smoothly. Both seemed to have a strong interest in Japan, and one of them could understand simple Japanese. Osaka Castle was viewed only from the outside, but the guests listened attentively to my explanations. One of the guests appeared to enjoy photography and took many photos. In Shinsekai, known as the home of "Billiken," the guests enjoyed rubbing the soles of the feet of the largest local Billiken statue. (Billiken is said to have a large belly and short arms, so when the soles of its feet are itchy it cannot reach them; therefore, it is said to grant the wishes of those who rub them on its behalf.) At Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the guests were pleased to see scenes of a first shrine visit for a newborn and pre-wedding photo shoots. They also picked up the popular "Go-Dai-Riki" pebbles. As they planned to stroll around and have a meal on their own, we parted ways at Namba Station. The guests today were very friendly and pleasant to interact with, for which I was grateful.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHommachi～Morinomiya190JPY
    Section 2TrainMorinomiya～Shin-Imamiya180JPY
    Section 3TrainShin-Imamiya～Sumiyoshi Taisha240JPY
    Section 4TrainSumiyoshi Taisha～Namba240JPY
    Total850JPY

    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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    Sep 27, 2026
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  • Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel→Meiji Shrine 10:15→Takeshita Street 11:15→Harakado 12:05→Shibuya (including lunch) 13:45→Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Sumida Park 15:15→Hotel 16:30 Send-off, dismissal.

    What Does a Private Tokyo Walking Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and the Sumida River The guests were visitors from Asia. As the time difference was small and the flight had been comfortable, they were in good spirits and walked well throughout the tour. On the trains they were able to sit down, and we were able to chat about many things while traveling. They enjoyed shopping, and apart from the crowds at Asakusa and Nakamise Street, there were no major crowds, so they had a good time and we took many photos. For lunch, we were able to relax at a sushi restaurant in the Shibuya Center Gai area. After I guided them to view Tokyo Skytree from the Sumida River, they mentioned they wanted to relax in Yokohama, so I saw them off to the Hotel. They were wonderful guests. Thank you very much.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainMinato Mirai～Meiji Shrine680JPY
    Section 2BusOmotesando～Shibuya Station100JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya～Asakusa260JPY
    Section 4TrainAsakusa～Minato Mirai830JPY
    Total1,870JPY

    Tour Report by Silvy

    Hi Sawadeeka. I’m Silvy. I was born in Tokyo and grew up in Yokohama. I went college in Southern CA, master degree in Bangkok Thailand. I myself love to travel not only within Japan but also in the world. Love any kinds of music. Also well knowledge of Bunraku, puppet Kabuki. Bookworm, Minimalist and movie lover.
    I will be more than happy to assist you anytime. Also learning Spanish! สวัสดีคา ดิฉันชื่อซิลวี่ ยินดีที่ได้รู้จักค่ะ ดิฉันพูดภาษาอังกฤษและภาษาไทยได้ เพราะจบปริญญาโทจากเอแบค และเรียนภาษาไทยที่จุฬาฯ แต่ภาษาไทยของดิฉันยังไม่ค่อยดีเท่าไหร่ค่ะ คนไทยช่วยติดต่อฉันด้วยนะคะ!

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    May 25, 2025
    Myra_F
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