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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji & Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
    • 9:30 Tsukiji
    • 10:55 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:35 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 13:00 White atelier by Converse store
    • 13:45 Onitsuka Tiger Omotesando store
    • 13:55 Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 14:35 CAFÉ Mori no Terrace break
    • 15:00 Meiji Shrine
    • 15:55 Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine
    • 16:30 Disband at Shinjuku-sanchome Station

    Title: What Can You See on a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, the Imperial Palace, Shibuya, and Harajuku The weather was decent and not too hot, so the tour proceeded pleasantly. At Tsukiji, the guests explored the market, bought tuna sushi, and enjoyed it on the rooftop, which delighted them. They also bought strawberries and daifuku. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, they viewed the ruins of the Edo Castle keep and the Japanese garden with great interest, and I received many questions about the history and the plants. At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, they took many photos and videos and seemed very satisfied. We walked from Shibuya to the White atelier by Converse store they had requested. They bought the special-color sneakers they were after and were very pleased. They also stopped by another sneaker shop and looked around carefully. We went from Harajuku's Takeshita Street to Meiji Shrine, also paid a visit to Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, and I guided them from Shinjuku Station to the Marunouchi Line, which concluded the tour.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainAkasaka-mitsuke~Tsukiji700JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji~Takebashi0JPY
    Section 3TrainOtemachi~Shibuya0JPY
    Section 4TrainMeiji-jingumae~Yoyogi-koen0JPY
    Section 5TrainYoyogi-hachiman~Shinjuku136JPY
    Section 6TrainShinjuku~Shinjuku-sanchome0JPY
    Total836JPY

    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.

    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
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    It was a perfect experience…

    Jul 5, 2026
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 08:30 Meet up @Hiroshima Station
    • 2. 08:55 @Peace Memorial Museum・Peace Park
    • 3. 11:40 @Miyajima 
    • 4. 12:10 Lunch@Kuwaranka
    • 5. 12:50 @Itsukushima Shrine・Daisho-in Temple
    • 6. 15:30 Disband@Hiroshima Station

    Kyoto Private Walking Tour Report: What Is a Full-Day Guided Tour with [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) Like? The guests were a group who walk quickly and eat quickly, so the tour progressed very smoothly. They also woke up early and arrived by an early-morning bullet train, so we were able to avoid the crowds and enjoy a comfortable tour. One of the guests was so fond of Japan that they had even studied Japanese on their own, and they were very knowledgeable about Japan as well. Since the group likes to make the most of their day, when we returned to the station a bit early, they mentioned there was an Osaka cheesecake they wanted to try, so we decided they would take an earlier bullet train back. With their agreement, we ended the tour slightly ahead of schedule.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station~Peace Park Front240JPY
    Section 2OtherPeace Park~Miyajima1,100JPY
    Section 3FerryMiyajima~Miyajimaguchi200JPY
    Section 4TrainMiyajimaguchi~Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total1,960JPY

    Hi, I’m Kahori, a nationally licensed tour guide, and delighted to show people around this area. For the past almost 10 years, I have mainly guided foreign medical professionals around Hiroshima City and Miyajima, gaining a deep understanding of the effects of radiation and the support for A-bomb survivors.
    Hiroshima is a city of rivers and the sea. Along the rivers Cherry trees line, and the calm Seto Inland Sea, dotted with islands, creates a stunning landscape. Also, the sea has many islands called “art islands” which have fantastic arts relating to the art festival “Setouchi Triennale”. In addition to our two World Heritage Sites, this area is rich in attractive resources. I hope many of you will come and experience this fascinating land. Personally, I am very passionate about modern art and enjoy sports like stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on our rivers.
    I look forward to meeting you, interacting with you, and also, learning from you!

    Oct 6, 2025
    DJ C
    We visited the atomic bomb museum, Hiroshima castle, a beautiful garden, and shrines and Torrey Gate.
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima /…

    Sep 23, 2025
    lorrainel669
    Awesome Hiroshima
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    The tour was fantastic. It covered everything…

    Jul 26, 2025
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    Tracy_P
    Outstanding Tour of Hiroshima with Kahori…
    Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    Our tour of…

    Jun 28, 2025
    Fernando A
    We knew the best of Hiroshima in 8 hrs
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  • Hokkaido: Former Fukuhara Fishery & Sumiyoshi Shrine

    Hokkaido: Former Fukuhara Fishery & Sumiyoshi Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel
    • 11:20 Yoichi, Ebisu, Daikoku Rock
    • 11:40 Former Fukuhara Fishery
    • 13:00 Ramen lunch
    • 14:00 Mt. Tengu
    • 15:30 Sumiyoshi Shrine
    • 16:00 Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street
    • 18:00 Return to hotel

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Yoichi and Otaru Day Tour in Hokkaido? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were friends visiting from Europe and Asia. In our communications beforehand, they had asked to avoid crowded tourist spots and mentioned they were not interested in the Nikka Whisky Yoichi distillery, so I guided them to the Fukuhara Fishery, a former herring fishing station. They were very interested and asked the staff many questions. The weather was fine, and they greatly enjoyed the coastal drive along Yoichi and sights such as Ebisu Rock. For lunch, we went to a local ramen shop in a residential area away from the tourist spots, the kind of place frequented by locals. In Otaru, they admired Mount Tengu and the beautiful floral water basin (hanachozu) at Sumiyoshi Shrine, where mountain cherry blossoms were still in bloom, so they took many photos and offered their prayers. None of the places were crowded, so they could enjoy everything at a relaxed pace and were very satisfied. They told me they were truly glad to have had me as their guide.

    Hi, my name is Toshie Nagai, please call me Tracy! I have been working as a tour guide for about 10 years in Hokkaido.
    I myself love traveling and I have been to many different places both domestic and overseas and made good memories with my family. I would provide you a personalized tour so you will be able to experience various activities and make wonderful memories. Hokkaido has four distinct seasons that you cannot experience in other places in Japan. I assure that you will be able to enjoy natural beauty and delicious food in Hokkaido.

    May 16, 2025
    CLAUDE_B
    Excellent
    Viator review: Otaru & Yoichi Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Sapporo
    Paysages de montagnes encore enneigées et de…

  • Nagasaki Customized Half-Day Tour

    Nagasaki Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:20 Meet (Matsugae International Terminal) → 12:30 Departure → 12:40 Dejima → 14:00 Kofukuji Temple → 14:30 Meganebashi Bridge → 15:00 Hamanomachi Shopping Arcade → 15:50 Glover Garden → 16:40 Matsugae International Terminal

    What Is a Private Nagasaki Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meganebashi, Glover Garden, and Local Shopping Streets The guests enjoyed the tour. They were especially delighted that the Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge) really does look like a pair of glasses. Rather than simply visiting the sights, they also enjoyed interacting with local people, chatting with junior high school students on a school trip at a train station along the way and greeting elementary school students on their way home from school. The guests also expressed a wish to see an ordinary local shopping street rather than a new shopping center, so on the way from Meganebashi to Glover Garden, I guided them through the Hamanomachi Shopping Arcade, a historic shopping street with origins dating back to the 16th century. (Although this added one more stop, the Hamanomachi Shopping Arcade was located on the route from Meganebashi to Glover Garden, so it had no significant impact on the overall itinerary.)

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOura Coast Street (via Chinatown)~Dejima150JPY
    Section 2TrainDejima (via Chinatown)~Nagasaki City Hall (nearest station to Kofukuji Temple)150JPY
    Section 3TrainHamanomachi Arcade~Ishibashi (nearest station to Glover Garden)150JPY
    Total450JPY

    Hello, I’m Hiroshi Kuribayashi, but you can just call me Hiro. I’m thrilled to be your guide around my hometown, Sasebo City, and the neighboring areas, such as Nagasaki, Omura, Hirado, Arita, Imari, and more. I love showing guests around these beautiful places, including their nature, history, food, and more.

    Before I ventured into guiding, I worked as a businessman, handling international business affairs with various countries such as the U.S.A., U.K., Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Egypt, and more. Drawing from my business background, I offer interpretation services for business meetings and translation services for engineering and contractual documents. If there’s something specific you’d like assistance with, feel free to let me know.

    Jun 15, 2026
    GGuy_M
    Viator review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Excellent guide with good knowledge
    Excellent guide with good knowledge…

    Mar 4, 2026
    S943KUrobertb
    The best of Nagasaki
    Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Our tour guide Hiro, was just…

    Oct 16, 2025
    Ian_M
    Walking with Hiro
    Viator review: Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our Guide, Hiro, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We…

    Sep 3, 2025
    BdaVisitor
    Nagasaki Full Day Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Nagasaki Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    We had a lovely day exploring…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet at Conrad Tokyo
    • 2. 9:25 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3. 10:40 Tokyo Tower
    • 4. 12:10 Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 5. 13:15 lunch@Isetan Dining
    • 6. 14:20 Hanazono Shrine, Golden Gai
    • 7. 14:40 Kabukicho
    • 8. 15:00 Disband at Shinjuku Station

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Shinjuku The guests were visitors from North America, staying in Tokyo for a short trip. Beforehand, they had requested the Tsukiji fish market, so I confirmed whether they wanted to visit the Tsukiji Outer Market or Toyosu Market, and since the Tsukiji Outer Market was fine, we began the tour. It was a morning visit and they were not hungry, but as they looked around they became interested and mentioned they might come back another day for breakfast. We went to Tokyo Tower by way of Zojoji Temple and visited both the Main Deck and the Top Deck. They were impressed by how much greenery there is in Tokyo. Since they enjoy walking and wanted to see as much as possible, I added extra stops, and we passed through Shiba Park on the way to the station. From Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station, we headed to the Sendagaya Gate of Shinjuku Gyoen. We visited the Japanese garden and made our way to the Shinjuku Gate. They were surprised that such a huge garden exists in the heart of the city. After that, we had lunch at Isetan. Following lunch, we went to Golden Gai by way of Hanazono Shrine. After visiting Kabukicho and Kabukicho Tower, we arrived at Shinjuku Station. Since they had another tour in the evening, I recommended visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Central Park until then, and we parted ways. It was a long walk of over 25,000 steps in total. I hope they enjoyed their short stay.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi~Tsukiji290JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji~Daimon290JPY
    Section 3TrainDaimon~National Stadium220JPY
    Total800JPY

    Hello, I’m Miho Ozawa, and I’ve been working as a government licenced guide interpreter for six years in Tokyo. I live in east Tokyo with my family, including my three children, and I love art, gardens, photography and traveling.
    It’s such a pleasure to explore this fascinating city Tokyo with you. There are so many things you can do, although sometimes it’s hard to choose what to do within a limited time. I would really appreciate if you could let me know what you would like to do or where you would like to visit in Tokyo. I would be happy to help you plan to make your trip a memorable one. I’m forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon!

    Apr 18, 2026
    CRM
    Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Day 1 Japan Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
    Miho was an amazing tour guide.…

    Mar 31, 2026
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    maaz06
    Private Half Day tour with Government Licenced Guide
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our half day…

    Mar 31, 2026
    Maria_A
    Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Brilliant half Day Private tour customized to see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms…

    Mar 31, 2026
    Rick_G
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Fun day out with Miho
    We had a great time exploring the…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajimaguchi Station & museum

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajimaguchi Station & museum

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 10:45 Take JR to Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 11:15 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 11:25 Take ferry to Miyajima
    • 11:35 Arrive at Miyajima
    •     Shrine Senjokaku Omotesando
    • 13:25 Finish Miyajima sightseeing and head to Miyajimaguchi
    • 13:35 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
    • 14:50 Finish lunch and head to Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 15:03 Take JR to Nishi-Hiroshima Station
    • 15:21 Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima Station
    • 15:23 Take bus to the museum
    • 15:45 Arrive at the museum
    •     Museum Monument tour
    • 18:11 Finish monument tour Take bus to Hiroshima Station
    • 18:50 Arrive at Hiroshima Station Guide to the green ticket counter
    • 19:00 Disband

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour for guests visiting from North America. The guests were already quite familiar with Japan and had visited Tokyo many times before. Miyajima is famous for its anago (conger eel) cuisine, but many international guests are unfamiliar with anago. The guests, however, knew it well and said it was one of their favorite dishes. I shared an anecdote about a time when I served anago to another international traveler, who asked, "What does this fish look like in its original form?" When I replied, "It's long and wriggly, like a snake," they said, "In that case, I can't eat it." The guests found this story amusing. For lunch, the guests enjoyed okonomiyaki, and when I explained its history and why it is called Hiroshima's soul food, they listened with great interest. At the Peace Memorial Museum, the guests looked at the exhibits carefully, and they seemed to take a particularly deep interest in the story of Sunao Tsuboi.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station~Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi Station~Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 3BusNishi-Hiroshima~Museum240JPY
    Section 4BusAtomic Bomb Dome~Hiroshima Station240JPY
    Total1,230JPY

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    Sep 25, 2025
    pedropM3071GD
    Amazing day trip
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    This was an amazing experience to…

    Jul 25, 2025
    ourtravelingt
    Great personalized tour
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Our tour was fabulous and our…

    Jul 13, 2025
    katherinepE2305IO
    Hiroshima Tour 4hr Walking
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    Yoshi was an amazing guide. He…

    Jul 7, 2025
    Preston_H
    Great tour guide!
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Yoshi was an incredible guide who…

  • Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Open-Air Museum & Hakone Shrine

    Kanagawa in One Day: Hakone Open-Air Museum & Hakone Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:40  Meet up @ Tonosawa Ichinoyu Shinkan
    • 10:30 Hakone Open-Air Museum
    • 11:50 Gora Park
    • 13:00 Owakudani
    • 13:55 Hakone Pirate Ship (Togendai Port → Motohakone Port)
    • 14:50 Lunch @ Kinuhiki no Sato
    • 15:30 Hakone Shrine
    • 17:00 Disband @ Hakone-Yumoto Station

    What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Open-Air Museum, Gora Park, and Lake Ashi The guests were a group from Europe, and all but one were visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Hakone, they planned to travel to Hida-Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki. At the Hakone Open-Air Museum, they viewed the many sculptures placed across the vast grounds with great interest. At Gora Park, they appeared impressed by the beautiful gardens, including the fountain. Aboard the Hakone pirate ship, they enjoyed the lovely views of Lake Ashi and the Hakone mountains. At Hakone Shrine, they listened with interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. I responded to the guests' requests as they wished, so I believe they were satisfied.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTonosawa~Chokoku-no-Mori5,000JPY
    Section 2Free PassChokoku-no-Mori~Gora0JPY
    Section 3Free PassKoen-kami~Sounzan0JPY
    Section 4Free PassSounzan~Owakudani0JPY
    Section 5Free PassOwakudani~Togendai0JPY
    Section 6Free PassTogendai Port~Motohakone Port0JPY
    Section 7Free PassMotohakone Port~Hakone-Yumoto0JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    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

    Sep 27, 2026
    jonaJ5014ZK
    Walking tour of Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Seizo was a tremendously fabulous…

    Sep 11, 2026
    M7402TTsharonp
    Higly recommend
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Had an amazing tour with Seizi Kaminto.…

    Sep 8, 2026
    OnAir57127583503
    Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
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    We had an excellent time with Seizo Kamiuto as our…

    Sep 4, 2026
    B2319ZKjoseo
    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
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    We had a great time learning about…

  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:30 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 11:15 @ Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 12:00 @ Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 4. 12:45 @ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, Pepper Parlor in FUKURAS)
    • 5. 13:30 @ Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge, Main Gate)
    • 6. 14:10 @ Tokyo Station (Station Plaza, Station Building)
    • 7.15:00 Disband @ Hotel

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were first-time visitors to Japan from Africa. They mentioned that they travel every year around a birthday, and the day before the tour (their arrival day in Japan) had been that birthday. In fact, just before meeting at the Hotel, I received a message via a messaging app from one of the guests asking whether the tour could be changed to another day because one of the group was not feeling well. Since I, the [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide, had already arrived in the lobby, I spoke with them directly. During the long flight the air conditioning had been a little cold, affecting their throat and nose. It was not serious enough to see a doctor, but they wanted to buy some over-the-counter medicine at a pharmacy. I explained that a same-day cancellation would involve a charge, and the guests decided to take some medicine and join the tour while seeing how they felt. So, at the start of the tour, we explained the symptoms to a pharmacist at a nearby pharmacy, received advice, purchased a general cold medicine, and they took it on the spot. As a result, there were no particular problems, and by the time the tour ended they said they felt better than in the morning. On Takeshita Street in Harajuku, they ate long fried potatoes and strawberry candy, took photos, and enjoyed it so much that they planned to include it again in their Tokyo sightseeing plans over the coming days. They also loved the robot café in Shibuya (Pepper Parlor) and said they wanted to make a reservation and return. They were very excited by the fun, lively atmosphere of these places. At the same time, they took many commemorative photos at Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Station, and thoroughly enjoyed the sightseeing.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Yamanote Line Shinjuku Station~Harajuku Station150JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Meiji-jingumae Station~Shibuya Station700JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station~Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station0JPY
    Section 4TrainJR Chuo Line Tokyo Station~Shinjuku Station210JPY
    Total1,060JPY

    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!

    Sep 10, 2026
    Sonal_G
    Noripy is just the best
    Viator review: Tokyo Vegetarian and Halal Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 3, 2026
    Jody D
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    June 19, 2026
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    Tokyo in 4 hours
    Noripy was excellent! She guided us through…

    Jun 16, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Gyoen & Shibuya

    Tokyo in One Day: Shinjuku Gyoen & Shibuya

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @Conrad Tokyo
    • 9:30 Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 11:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:30 Harajuku
    • 13:30 Lunch @
    • 14:30 Shibuya
    • 15:20 Disband @Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Title: What's a Private Walking Tour of Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. At the guests' request, I guided them through Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya. After viewing the Ghibli clock at the television station building near the hotel, we traveled from Shiodome Station to the stadium area, so we were also able to see the Olympic Stadium from the outside. I let them know in advance, just in case, that the cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen were no longer in bloom, and then guided them there. One of the guests loves flowers and grows roses in their own garden, and viewed the roses with great enthusiasm. We spent more time than expected at the rose garden, but I also briefly guided them through the Japanese garden. One of the guests was delighted, saying it was the first time they had seen such a spacious Japanese garden. At Meiji Shrine, the guests listened attentively to my explanations and mentioned that there were aspects similar to Hinduism. We received an ema at the shrine office and dedicated it. Some of the guests were eager to buy a good-fortune charm, while another kept saying it was not needed, and the exchange was heartwarming to watch. Other guests in the row in front who overheard the exchange could not help but smile as well. After eating soba in Shibuya, we saw the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the Hachiko statue, and a Star Wars exhibit. I was glad the guests enjoyed Star Wars. Finally, at Shibuya Station, I helped them purchase Shinkansen tickets, explained how to get to Loft, Hands, and Parco, and how to return to the hotel, before saying goodbye. I was able to spend a wonderful and enjoyable time with such a warm and lovely group.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShiodome~National Stadium220JPY
    Section 2TrainSendagaya~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku~Shibuya150JPY
    Total520JPY

    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.

    Sep 22, 2026
    grenfell69
    Half-day tour of Tokyo
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    While visiting Tokyo we chose the Customized…

    Jun 2, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:30 Meet in front of Tenryu-ji Temple 12:40 Tenryu-ji Temple 13:20 Bamboo Forest  13:45 Arashiyama Park 14:00 Togetsukyo Bridge 14:10 Monkey Park 15:10 Shopping
    • 15:20 Kimono Forest  15:30 Due to the guest's circumstances, the tour ended here, and they headed to the hotel by taxi.

    What's a Private Half-Day Arashiyama Tour in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan from North America. They had originally booked a 6-hour tour, but it was changed to 4 hours. The main reason was that they wanted to experience a tea ceremony in the morning, and they seem to have attended a session at a cultural experience class earlier that day. They also appear to have had other plans in the evening and requested to return to their Hotel by 4:30 pm, so the tour had to end after a little over three hours. The main request for the tour was to visit the Monkey Park. Since the guests wanted to see the garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, we first entered Tenryu-ji before heading to the bamboo grove. We walked from Arashiyama Park to the Togetsukyo Bridge, and then made our way to the Monkey Park. The uphill climb at the Monkey Park seemed demanding for the guests, but they walked all the way up steadily. They took many photos of the monkeys. To return to the Hotel, they used a taxi, just as they had on the way there. The photos were taken at Tenryu-ji Temple. Arashiyama seemed relatively uncrowded today.

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

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