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  • Aomori in One Day: Seiryu-ji Temple arr

    Aomori in One Day: Seiryu-ji Temple arr

    Aomori Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • Dear Neil Sevitt 6 persons
    • Welcome to Aomori ! 17th May 2025
    • 【Aomori City Tour 】
    • Aomori city is the capital city of the Aomori prefecture with 280,000
    • population, connecting Tokyo and Aomori by the Shinkansen, or bullet train in 3
    • hours or 1 hour flight.
    • 9:00 At the Aomori Cruise Terminal to the Seiryuji Temple by taxi.
    • 9:30 Seiryu-ji Temple arr. (Admission fee: 400 yen/one-person)
    • * Showa Daibutsu (Showa Great Buddha)
    • – the tallest bronze sitting statue of Buddha in Japan (21 meters)
    • *Five-Storied Pagoda – the 4th highest in Japan (39.5 meters)
    • *Zen Garden (Dried Landscape Garden-Sand Garden)
    • 10:30 Seiryuji Temple dept.
    • By taxi
    • 11:00 Warrase Museum arr. (Admission fee: 620 yen/one-person)
    • This Museum introduces “Aomori Nebuta Festival – Nationally Designated
    • Important Folk Cultural Property- diplaying the Nebuta Float made by
    • Japanese paper, wire, and electric flouresent or Led lumps with the size.
    • of 9 merets in width, 7 meters in depth, and 5 meters in height.
    • *Aomori Nebuta Festival- Every year three million spectators gather for
    • the Aomori Nebuta Festival. Large dolls (nebuta) made of wood, wire and
    • Japanese paper with lights inside, march through town. Dancers called.
    • haneto, dance wildly to call of “rassera, rassera” for a very.
    • energizing performance. Anybody can participate if they wear the haneto outfit so don’t just watch, be a part of the festivities yourself!
    • 12:00 * Lunch @A-factory
    • 13:00 Workshop: Nebuta Festival drum hitting and dancing experience.
    • @Warrase Museum Hall
    • 14:30 Aomori Cruise Terminal arrive.

    What Is a Private Cultural Tour of Aomori City Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of Aomori City for a group of guests visiting from Europe. The guests were guided to Seiryuji Temple, where they enjoyed a koto performance and a matcha tea experience, and to the Nebuta Warasse museum, where they took part in hands-on activities including Nebuta taiko drumming, dancing, and gong playing. As this was their first visit to Japan, the guests thoroughly enjoyed these local activities. The region they come from is historically known for its wool textile industry, something I recall learning about in world history classes in school. In general, guests from Europe tend to dress simply, shop modestly, and prefer to take their time savoring the sights.

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    Tour Report by Tomohiko

    My name is Tomohiko Kudo.
    I live in Aomori city.
    I already visited more than 30 nations so far.
    After official retirement from the public officer, I could have the Japanese Government Licensed Guide Certificate and am nowadays very pleased to guide overseas tourists all over the world.
    Did you know that the Fuji apple is not from Mt.Fuji…but is actually from Aomori Prefecture’ Fujisaki town. Aomori is proud of the biggest apple product in
    Japan. We provide 40 apple-pie restaurants to guests.
    Let’s enjoy real Japanese culture and history with me. I would enjoy with you real Samuri history, Kimono culture, local traditional festivals, castle,
    Japanese garden, temple, shrine, Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
    I often go to the local sea food and vegetable markets and eat fresh foods and would love to show you some secret, hidden restaurants that only Aomori locals know about – let’s go on an adventure together.
    If you like sushi and fresh seafood, let me introduce to Nokkedon ?
    What is it? Come to Aomori and find out! I am waiting for you.

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    Jun 2, 2025
    413maryannb
    Tomohiko organized our day beautifully! The car was immaculate, the driver skilled. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
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    Apr 30, 2025
    Jacqueline_F
    Great Guide, great tour
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    We experienced the wonderful sites of Aomori which…

    Dec 30, 2024
    Scenic33296385055
    Warm and professional guide
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    Mr. Kudo-san is very professional, meticulate and kind…

    Aug 3, 2024
    Monika R
    Fun and informative tour – great tour guide!
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    We were 3…

  • Kyoto: Nishijin Textile Center & Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto: Nishijin Textile Center & Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30: Meet at the hotel
    • 10:00: Purchase tickets at the Seven-Eleven inside Kyoto Station
    • 10:30: Nishijin Textile Center
    • 11:30: Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 13:30: Lunch @ "Omen"
    • 14:45: Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 16:00: Disband @ the hotel

    Title: What's a Private Day Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kinkaku-ji, Nishijin, and Fushimi Inari I met the guests at their hotel on time and confirmed the day's itinerary (Nishijin Textile Center – Kinkaku-ji – ninja/samurai experience – Fushimi Inari). The guests were very pleased when I helped them purchase tickets for the Kyoto Railway Museum, which they had wished to visit, at a convenience store. After that, we drove to the Railway Museum to confirm its location, and then moved on to the Nishijin Textile Center. There the guests enjoyed viewing kimono and the various processes of Nishijin weaving, and were also able to purchase some souvenirs. From the Nishijin Textile Center we moved to Kinkaku-ji, and the guests enjoyed the temple, which was full of many tourists. There, one of the guests realized that a wallet had been left behind at the Nishijin Textile Center. When I called the center to check, it turned out that the wallet had been handed in at the reception, so we hurried back to the center and were able to retrieve it. The guest was greatly relieved and delighted, remarking that "only in Japan" would this happen. For lunch, the guests enjoyed udon at a restaurant near Pontocho, and finally I guided them briskly through Fushimi Inari Taisha before we parted ways at the hotel.

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    Tour Report by Toshi

    After a rather long teaching experience at Japanese college, I converted my career about 6 years ago into working as a tour guide for the tourists visiting Japan.
    As my career overseas, I’ve been in the UN and the Japanese Embassy, all in the USA, totaling more than 6 years.
    And then I had made a big change in my career from a diplomat to an academic researcher. For that career to achieve, I studied abroad and won a doctorate degree in linguistics from Indiana University and landed a teaching position at college in Japan.
    With all these interesting and exciting experiences I’ve made myself ready to enrich your tour and make it both enjoyable and worthwhile.

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    Apr 26, 2026
    39ferdinandr
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Exceptional and entertaining
    Great tour better the tour guide Toshi.

    Apr 9, 2026
    X1429XKclaudiam
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sehr zu empfehlen
    Wir haben als Familie diese 6-stundige Tour durch Kyoto…

    Jun 28, 2025
    WilliamAlfonso_R
    Toshi is a very eloquent, knowledgeable, and diligent tour guide.
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    Toshi was…

    May 30, 2025
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    ZevP5
    Best Tour Guide!
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  • Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 08:30 Start at hotel
    • Travel by bus to Higashi Chaya District
    • AM 09:00 – 10:30 Stroll through Higashi Chaya District, visit Shima, visit Kinpaku Sakuda
    • Travel by bus to Kenrokuen
    • AM 11:00-11:45 Visit Kenrokuen
    • AM 11:45-PM 12:30 Kanazawa Castle Park, visit Hishi Yagura, Gojikken Nagaya, Hashizumemon Tsuzuki Yagura
    • Travel on foot to Omicho Market
    • Lunch PM12:45- PM 13:45
    • Travel by bus to Hirosaka
    • PM 14:00-14:45 Visit 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Travel by bus to Korinbo
    • PM 15:00-15:50 Stroll through Nagamachi Samurai District, Takada Family Residence, Ashigaru Museum
    • Travel by bus to Kanazawa Station
    • PM 16:20 Tour ends at Kanazawa Station

    The guests were a group from North America. Although I had initially assumed they were from Europe based on the contact number and the point of contact I had been communicating with, they were in fact from North America. There had been a prior request regarding advance payment for transportation and admission fees, but on the day everyone paid for themselves without any issue. The Shinkansen tickets had also been obtained the day before, which gave us more time during the tour and allowed us to have a relaxed lunch at a restaurant in Omicho Market. As it was a summer-like day, they even ordered a pitcher of beer, which made for a nice break. It became an 8-hour tour, but the guests enjoyed it fully and without any wasted time.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusWithin Kanazawa City～Within Kanazawa City800JPY
    Total800JPY

    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!
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    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!
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    YOSHI met us at our…

    Sep 19, 2026
    Plumb72
    A morning in Kanazawa
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  • Tokyo: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    Tokyo: Tokyo International Cruise Terminal

    Tokyo Private Tour & Japanese Traditional Performance with Dinner

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 16:00 Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
    • 16:40 Imperial Palace: Statue of Kusunoki Masashige, Nijubashi Bridge, Sakuradamon Gate
    • 17:40 Tokyo Tower
    • 18:50 Ameyoko: Okachimachi to Ueno
    • 19:50 Dismissal @ Suigian

    What's a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Ameyoko, and a Traditional Dinner I guided a group visiting from North America. The day before the tour, their agent informed us that they had booked a car, and it took considerable effort to confirm that it was not an unlicensed taxi. The guests also requested a change to the itinerary, saying they had already seen many shrines. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) confirmed that the car was not an unlicensed taxi, and the day itself went smoothly. When adjusting the route, I suggested Tokyo Tower, but they said they did not want to climb it. After meeting them, I asked why, and it turned out they had grown tired of climbing all the stairs at Nagoya Castle. When I explained there was an elevator, they said they would like to go up, so we headed there after the Imperial Palace. Since it was not crowded, we finished earlier than planned and went to Ameyoko. At a confectionery shop, they decided to buy the chocolate I had recommended, and then found the wasabi beans they had been looking for, and it was heartwarming to see how excited they were. There was a little time before the dinner reserved with a traditional Japanese dance performance, so I tried to take them to the food floor of a department store, but it closed exactly at 7:30 and we could not get in. I had thought it was open until 8:00, which was unfortunate. This time, every time we spotted a shrine, someone would say "no more shrine," which brought laughter. I safely escorted them to the restaurant, and the tour came to an end.

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    Tour Report by Takako

    Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
    I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
    My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
    I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
    Please let me know what interests you.
    I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
    Looking forward to meeting you!!

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    Sep 30, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    Great day in Toyko
    Four of us spent an…

    Sep 29, 2026
    982marvf
    Yokohama Experience
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    Takako is an outstanding tour guide who knows Yokohama…

    Sep 24, 2026
    marshad422
    A great day of seeing so much and gaining knowledge of the historical and spiritual meaning to the places visited.
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    Sep 18, 2026
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    770stefanieg
    Wonderful, personalized tour of Tokyo
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Dotonbori/Kuromon Market & Osaka Castle

    Osaka in Half a Day: Dotonbori/Kuromon Market & Osaka Castle

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 meet at Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
    • 10:30-12:30 Dotonbori/Kuromon Market
    • 12:30-13:30 Shitennoji
    • 13:30-15:40 Osaka Castle
    • 15:50 Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka (End of the tour)

    What's a Private Osaka Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Namba, Shitennoji, and Osaka Castle The guests were cheerful visitors from North America who had a strong curiosity to enjoy and experience Japanese culture and food. We took photos doing the Glico pose and wearing takoyaki hats to become giant takoyaki. At Hozenji Yokocho, the guests wrote wishes in English on ema plaques. At Mizukake Fudo, they both splashed water and made wishes. They enjoyed takoyaki and more at Kuromon Market, and since the 21st was the Kobo Market day at Shitennoji Temple, they browsed the various stalls. We were able to enter the temple grounds for free, and on the way back we saw a procession of monks walking toward the statue of Kobo Daishi and were able to watch a Buddhist memorial service. By the time we reached Osaka Castle, one of the guests had become tired, so we returned by electric car. Since they were unsure about getting back to the hotel on their own, I escorted them to their accommodation before parting ways. The tour ran over by more than an hour, but no extension fee was charged.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNipponbashi (Osaka)～Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka190JPY
    Section 2SubwayShitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 3SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Namba (Subway)240JPY
    Section 4OtherInside Osaka Castle～Inside Osaka Castle300JPY
    Total920JPY

    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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    Aug 17, 2026
    yasmintX6792FN
    Great trip
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    Jun 23, 2026
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    Viator review: Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    A Great Tour of Kyoto
    The tour was both very informative and…

    May 28, 2026
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    Amazing day in Koyasan with Miyuki
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Ueno Toshogu Shrine & Hamarikyu

    Tokyo in One Day: Ueno Toshogu Shrine & Hamarikyu

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Richmond Premier Asakusa, talk a bit about the JR Pass, and stop by Ueno Station
    • 10:50 Ueno Toshogu Shrine
    • 11:30 From Kaneiji Temple to Yanaka
    • 12:20 Nezu Shrine
    • 13:20 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 15:05 Hamarikyu
    • 16:40 Dismiss at Richmond Premier Asakusa

    Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The weather was pleasant, and although it grew almost hot in the afternoon, the tour proceeded enjoyably. At the start, the topic of the JR Pass came up, and I mentioned it could be handled at Ueno Station, so we went there, but the guest did not have their passport and the procedure could not be completed. Walking through the beautiful greenery from Ueno Toshogu Shrine to Kaneiji Temple, the guest seemed to have a wonderful time. From Yanaka to Nezu Shrine, we visited several old prewar temples, which was very satisfying. At Nezu Shrine, there were many questions about history and religion. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, I guided them through the Japanese garden and received questions about the Tokugawa family. At Hamarikyu Gardens, after showing the teahouse, the guest enjoyed matcha and sweets at the teahouse in the middle of the pond. I escorted them to the Hotel, and the tour came to an end.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTawaramachi～Ueno700JPY
    Section 2TrainNezu～Otemachi0JPY
    Section 3TrainTakebashi～Shimbashi0JPY
    Section 4TrainShimbashi～Tawaramachi0JPY
    Total700JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

    My name is Eiji Kobayashi (Mr.), and I will be your guide during your stay in Tokyo.
    Please call me Koba.
    Allow me to introduce myself. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of Japan and an expert in Japanese history and culture, and also in nursing and health. I usually work as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) at a Public Health Center in Tokyo, and I hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additionally, I have a Ph.D. in medical science.
    Born in 1957 and raised in Tokyo, I have worked for 33 years mainly in the research and development area for some pharmaceutical companies. Then, I changed my career to nursing and entered a university to obtain a PHN and RN license. I took the Licensed Guide for preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and volunteered in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.

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    Jul 21, 2026
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    First visit to Tokyo
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    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    Jul 5, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:45 Meet at the b ginza
    • 2. 9:15 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing & Hachiko Statue)
    • 3. 9:45 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
    • 4. 10:45 Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho & 3D Billboard & Godzilla Head)
    • 5. 11:30 Lunch (Suizan Shinjuku Kinokuniya Store)
    • 6. 13:15 teamLab Planets
    • 7. 15:00 Disband in front of Matsuya Ginza

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Tour of Modern Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and teamLab Planets The guests were a group from Oceania. They had arrived in Japan the day before and, after spending a few days in Tokyo, planned to travel to Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, and other places over roughly two weeks in Japan. After that, they planned to continue on to other destinations in Asia. Some of the guests had previously taught English in Japan for a short period, while it was a first visit to Japan for others in the group. The tour was scheduled to start at 9:00, but since I arrived at the hotel lobby a little early and the guests also came early, we began the tour at 8:45. Because they would be visiting traditional Japanese sites in Kanazawa and Kyoto, they wished to see modern places in Tokyo, so I guided them through Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and teamLab Planets. While listening to my explanations, they looked at each point with great interest and enjoyed taking photos. At lunch they mentioned they wanted to issue their JR Pass, so at JR Shinjuku Station I helped them issue it and reserve seats on the Shinkansen to Kanazawa. After the tour, they wanted to visit department stores and shop in Ginza near their hotel, so I guided them to the front of Matsuya Ginza, explained the locations of the other department stores and their hotel, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShimbashi～Shibuya178JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku146JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku～Shinjuku146JPY
    Section 4SubwayShinjuku～Toyosu209JPY
    Section 5TrainToyosu～Shin-Toyosu189JPY
    Section 6TrainShin-Toyosu～Toyosu189JPY
    Section 7SubwayToyosu～Ginza-itchome178JPY
    Total1,235JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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    Sep 29, 2026
    S77OGjoyh
    Excellent Guided walking tour of temple, shrine and outdoor food market Tokyo
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    Sep 16, 2026
    Kerry_M
    10/10 tour with Haruhiko Yokota
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Haru is an excellent guide in Tokyo
    Haru (Haruhiko…

    Jul 12, 2026
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Double tree by Hilton Kyoto Ekimae & Namba area

    Osaka in Half a Day: Double tree by Hilton Kyoto Ekimae & Namba area

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Double tree by Hilton Kyoto Ekimae
    • 11:30 Granvia Osaka, drop off luggage
    • 12:30　Osaka Castle
    • 14:00　Shinsekai
    • 15:00　Namba area
    • 16:00　Disband at Namba

    What Is a Private Tour from Kyoto to Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Until two days before the tour, the meeting point had not been confirmed, and the accommodation I was given was in front of Kyoto Station. I thought it was unusual, but I went to pick up the guests. As it turned out, before meeting me, another driver had come by car to pick up the guests. This was likely arranged by the guests' agency, but since I was scheduled to arrive right afterward, the guests kindly waited for me. In the end, because the guests had so much luggage, they arranged to have it sent from the hotel. After we met, we first took an overnight bag to a hotel in Osaka. Since we started from there, the tour ended about an hour later than planned, but the guests treated me to sushi at a conveyor-belt restaurant. I believe they enjoyed themselves.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Kyoto～JR Osaka580JPY
    Section 2TrainHigashi-Umeda～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 3TrainTanimachi 4-chome～Ebisucho240JPY
    Section 4TrainDobutsuen-mae～Namba190JPY
    Total1,250JPY

    Tour Report by Mimmy

    Bye bye smart phone!! Let’s enjoy Japan without bothering to check up your phone all the time with not AI but a local guide like me. Hi, my name is Mimmy. You may think this sounds like a kitten’s name.
    I use this nickname because it sounds cute and easy to remember. However,
    I actually look rounded, a middle aged woman more like a yellow character of M&Mchocolate, which reminds you of my name easily when you see me.
    I was born in Osaka, went to school in Kobe, went to work in Kyoto and married but still live in Osaka. I am a local, native Osakan. My 3 children are all grown up and live separately except one son. Now I live with one son and a husband in suburbs of the Osaka city.
    I like travelling, walking around the town and anything new.
    I got my guide license in 2017 and started guiding after that. I wasn’t able to work during Covid period but start guiding in 2022 again. I guide Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe and have experienced more than100 tours including bus tours.
    I would like to tell you about the itineraries I usually have in each area.
    In Osaka, we usually go to Osaka castle, Shinsekai and Dotonbori Namba area.
    I think most important part you should see is Dotonbori Namba in Osaka.
    This place is vibrant , energetic, full of 3D signs and different from any other place in Japan.
    In Kyoto, we cannot see all famous sightseeing spots in one day.
    It will be better to visit each area respectively. I recommend guests who come to Kyoto first time to visit East area, Kiyomizu Temple>Sannenzaka>Ninenzaka>Ishibeikouji>Yasaka shrine> Gion area. This area has an atmosphere of traditional old Kyoto. The most Kyoto like places which suit Kimono. You can rent Kimono in a lot of places around here.
    The second place I recommend you is West area: Golden temple and Arashiyama area where Bamboo forest , Tenryuji temple, mountains and a river. There are several nice gardens in this area. If you want to enjoy the nature quietly, you
    should come here when it is not crowded (Winter is the most quiet)
    In Nara which used to be a capital even older than Kyoto, we visit Todaiji Temple where a huge Buddha is sitting inside of one of the largest wooden hall and you can play with deer everywhere in Nara. Naramachi: a small town in this area is a local place where small interesting shops are.
    In Kobe, a port city, you can visit Japanese Sake breweries, Herb garden and the top of Mt.Rokko for viewing Kobe city. A small China town is there, too.

    Now I bet you want to leave home to explore somewhere else you do not know.
    Not only going to somewhere else, we can help you to do several experiences: making tea, making Japanese sweet, making Takoyaki(food), wearing Kimono, making food samples, attending a tea ceremony, throwing Shriken like Ninja, Using bow and arrow like Samurai, , , ,
    I am very happy indeed if I can help you find things impressive enough and have once in a life time experience during our tour.
    I am looking forward to sharing a good time with you.

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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:00　Meet up @ Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
    • 2. 11:30　@ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Azumabashi Bridge)
    • 3. 13:00　@ Ginza (Kyukyodo, NISSAN Showroom, Ginza 4-chome Intersection, Ginza Chuo-dori)
    • 4. 13:15　@ Imperial Palace (Sakuradamon Gate, Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 5. 14:00　@ Tokyo Station
    • 6. 14:30　Lunch @ Tokyo Station
    • 7. 15:15　@ Tokyo Station Midori no Madoguchi
    • 8. 16:40　@ Meiji Shrine
    • 9. 17:20　@ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
    • 10. 17:45 Disband @ Ginza Line Shibuya Station

    Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Ginza, Shibuya, and Tokyo Station Body: [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guided a private walking tour of Tokyo for guests visiting from Europe. One of the guests had visited Japan about ten years earlier, while it was the first visit to Japan for the group as a whole. After Tokyo, they planned to enjoy views of Mount Fuji from the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, then travel to Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka before catching their return flight. Along the tour route, I helped the guests purchase train tickets at the JR ticket office at Tokyo Station. Since we started from a point where nothing had been reserved yet, it took some time, but the guests were greatly reassured, as their anxieties about the rest of their itinerary were resolved. That made it worthwhile. In Ginza, when I briefly introduced the Kyukyodo stationery shop and started to walk on, the guests showed strong interest, so we went inside, where they purchased many items such as postcards, decorative gift envelopes, and cards. The guests were also interested in the cars displayed at the NISSAN showroom. As their professional field involved glass, while walking along Ginza's main street they explained to me, as their guide, the glass facades of various buildings. They took many photographs. On the day they arrived in Japan, the day before this tour, the guests had already taken a double-decker sightseeing bus around Tokyo. However, although explanations of the sights were provided, they were sometimes hard to hear, and some places were difficult to make out from the moving bus. For example, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya was not visible at all from the bus, and it was only through today's walking tour that they were able to see it on foot for the first time — they realized this was what yesterday's explanation had referred to. For lunch near Tokyo Station, the three of us sat side by side at the counter and had cold bukkake udon topped with egg and chikuwa tempura. Cold udon seemed to be a new experience, and they were very pleased, saying that the chikuwa tempura was also delicious. Since the three of us happened to be of a similar generation, our conversation flowed easily on a variety of topics.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Mitsukoshimae Station～Asakusa Station700JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Ginza Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station～Sakuradamon Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihombashi Station～Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station0JPY
    Section 5TrainJR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station～Shibuya Station150JPY
    Total850JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

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

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  • Tokyo in One Day: Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei & Nezu Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei & Nezu Shrine

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    May, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei
    • 09:10 Hotel
    • 09:50 Parkview Garden
    • 10:15 Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge
    • 10:30 Imperial Palace East Gardens
    • 11:45 Tokyo Station
    • 12:10 Yanaka Ginza
    • 13:10 Yanaka Cemetery
    • 13:35 Nezu "Hantei"
    • 14:50 Nezu Shrine
    • 15:05 Disband at Nezu Shrine

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Tokyo's Imperial Palace, Yanaka, and Nezu Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, staying at an onsen inn in Asakusa, and were very interested in Japanese history and culture. During our walk around the Imperial Palace, they asked many questions and our conversation flowed well. I was a little surprised when, prefaced with "This may be a difficult question, but…," they asked whether the common understanding in their home region that the attack on Pearl Harbor was a "sneak attack" was truly accurate. I drew on all the knowledge I had and answered sincerely and in accordance with the facts, and it was memorable that they were pleased, saying they had gained new understanding. We were blessed with fine weather, but the temperature rose to nearly midsummer levels, so we took short breaks now and then and tried to walk in the shade as much as possible. Even so, we were able to cover quite a distance, reaching the East Gardens around the Imperial Palace and, in the Yanaka area, going all the way to the grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The guests were also looking forward to the food, so after discussing it in advance, I made a reservation for a late lunch at Hantei in Nezu. In addition to the age and atmosphere of the building, they were delighted with the delicious kushiage of unusual ingredients served little by little, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Finally, I took them to Nezu Shrine, where the tour concluded on site. At the start of the tour, I had taken them to the Parkview Garden at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya so they could see the full view of the Imperial Palace, but it was a little unfortunate that the facility was under inspection and we could not go out onto the terrace (fortunately, the guests did not mind).

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainAsakusa～Hibiya209JPY
    Section 2TrainTokyo～Nippori167JPY
    Total376JPY

    Tour Report by MASA

    Welcome guests!

    I am Masa Abe, though everyone calls me MASA. For over 40 years, I worked as an in-house lawyer for one of the most renowned Japanese companies in the world. During my tenure, I spent eight and a half years in New York, where I had the pleasure of studying, working, and making friends with wonderful people. I truly enjoyed living and traveling in the U.S.

    After retiring from the company in 2023, I pursued a new path and soon qualified as a National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter. As your guide, I am excited to offer professional and heartfelt services to you, my new friends from abroad.

    Best wishes, MASA

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