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  • Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Peace Memorial Museum

    Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden & Peace Memorial Museum

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • Since you wanted to visit Miyajima after the tour on a day trip, I changed the meeting time.
    • 9:10　Meet at the Shinkansen exit of Hiroshima Station
    • 9:30　Shukkeien Garden
    • 10:30　Hiroshima Castle
    • 11:00　Peace Memorial Park
    • 11:45　Lunch (Okonomiyaki)
    • 12:45　Peace Memorial Museum
    • 13:30　Tour ends at the Peace Park ferry terminal (bound for Miyajima)

    What Is a Private One-Day Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group of three visiting from North America. They had come to Hiroshima after visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and they were very pleased to find that Hiroshima was relatively less crowded, as the previous destinations had been very busy with tourists. At Shukkeien Garden, there were few tourists, and the guests were able to relax and enjoy the quiet, calm atmosphere while taking many photos. They were also surprised when the carp gathered in large numbers to be fed and opened their mouths wide. At Hiroshima Castle, the group also visited Gokoku Shrine, and after paying their respects, they had a lively time drawing omikuji fortune slips. At the Peace Memorial Park, we folded paper cranes together and offered them at the Children's Peace Monument. The museum was becoming busier with school trip students, but fortunately there was no major congestion when we visited today, so we had plenty of time to catch the ferry. For lunch, I had reserved a private room at an okonomiyaki restaurant, which the guests very much enjoyed. When I helped arrange an advance ferry reservation to Miyajima, the guests were very grateful, and they told me that they had been able to relax and enjoy Hiroshima without the stress of crowds or long lines.

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    Tour Report by Mari

    Hello. My name is Mari.
    I am a certified local tour guide in Hiroshima.

    I was born and grew up in Hiroshima until I entered in a university in Tokyo.
    After 6 years in Tokyo, I came back to Hiroshima because I really love my hometown and wanted to spend the rest of my life here.

    Hiroshima is very comfortable city to live in and rich in nature.
    I am so happy that I have been able to raise my kids here.

    Hiroshima is absolutely full of beautiful and historically important places and also the great food.
    I am so excited to introduce the wonderful experiences here in Hiroshima and hope you will come to love this place, too.
    Look forward to meeting you.

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    Sep 26, 2026
    F1357GRpaulg
    Hiroshima and Miyajima.
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    Mari was a delightful guide. We…

    Sep 29, 2026
    Matthew_T
    Do not miss this tour of Hiroshima
    Viator review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    This was fantastic. Mari…

    Sep 28, 2026
    Passport734191
    As good as it gets in Hiroshima!
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide
    Mari was a very…

    Jul 27, 2026
    Jen_S21
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide
    The highlight of our trip!
    Mari was an excellent…

  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle and stay there & Dotonbori

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle and stay there & Dotonbori

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9: 00　　Meet at The Leben Osaka
    • 9:00-11:30 Move to Osaka Castle and stay there.
    • 11:50-12:30 Kuromon Market
    • 12:30-13:00 Dotonbori
    • Around 13:00 End of the tour

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Osaka Castle and Kuromon Market At first, I had trouble getting in touch, but on the day itself we were able to meet smoothly. Since we arrived in the morning while it was still around 9 o'clock, Osaka Castle was relatively uncrowded. Even though the cherry blossoms were already over, the colorful azaleas and dogwoods were beautiful, and we enjoyed walking through the fresh greenery while visiting Osaka Castle. The travel time between stops was short, so we were able to go around efficiently. At Kuromon Market, the guests just had a kaiten-yaki, and since they planned to eat some recommended ramen, takoyaki, and gyoza in the Sennichimae area after the tour, we parted ways there. The guests told me that they had always wanted to come to Japan, and that they were finally able to make this trip.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNagahoribashi～Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Section 2SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Nippombashi190JPY
    Total380JPY

    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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    May 28, 2026
    Duncan_R
    Viator review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A Great Tour of Kyoto
    The tour was both very informative and…

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

  • Hokkaido: Goryokaku Park & Hakodate Morning Market

    Hokkaido: Goryokaku Park & Hakodate Morning Market

    Hakodate Shore Excursion: Custom Car Tour, Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meet at Hakodate Port Terminal
    • 8:20 Goryokaku Park
    • 9:00 Goryokaku Tower
    • 10:15 Mount Hakodate Summit
    • 10:50 Motomachi Area
    • 11:00 Lunch
    • 12:10 Koryuji Temple
    • 12:45 Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
    • 13:40 Hakodate Morning Market
    • 14:00 Return to cruise and end of tour

    What Is a Private Cruise-Day Tour of Hakodate Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan from Europe by cruise ship, and it was their first time in Hokkaido. In Hakodate, the cherry blossoms had just begun to bloom after the flowering declaration was issued the previous day. The number of tourists suddenly increased, and there was a very long line to go up Goryokaku Tower. For lunch, after discussing with the guests, we went into a stylish bakery cafe called Green Gables, which is themed around "Anne of Green Gables." They eagerly took photos of the very lovely interior. Although I had been a little worried because it was not a Japanese-style place, everyone enjoyed it more than expected. Also, when we visited the morning market at the end, they looked at the crab and octopus with great interest. Since English is a foreign language for both of us, communication took a little time, but they enjoyed themselves everywhere we went. The photo was taken at Goryokaku Park.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherHakodate Port Terminal～Hakodate Port Terminal0JPY
    Total0JPY

    Tour Report by KAZU

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

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    Sep 28, 2026
    Miguel_E
    Amazing Service
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Sep 27, 2026
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    TrailBlazer47194
    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Our guide Kazuo Sumi…

    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Aug 7, 2026
    Pascale_Q
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
    We had…

  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Kinkakuji Temple & Myoshinji Taizo-in

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Kinkakuji Temple & Myoshinji Taizo-in

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Park Hyatt Kyoto
    • 9:35 Kinkakuji Temple
    • 10:40 Ryoanji Temple
    • 11:20 Myoshinji Taizo-in
    • 12:15 Bamboo Grove Walk – Tenryuji Temple Garden
    • 13:15 Take you to Nishio Yatsuhashi no Sato and disband

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting from Europe. They toured Tokyo and Hakone, and were also planning to extend their trip to Naoshima afterward. Kinkaku-ji Temple was quite crowded, but the other spots were not so busy, which was very pleasant. In particular, Taizo-in had hardly anyone else around, so they were able to relax and fully enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden. Although it was not part of the original plan, since we had come as far as Arashiyama, they also enjoyed a stroll from the bamboo grove to the Tenryu-ji garden. Finally, I took them to a lunch spot, and the tour concluded. I believe they enjoyed themselves.

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    Tour Report by Kaeko

    Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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    Jul 25, 2026
    135ulrikh
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Half-day with private guide in Kyoto
    We spent half a day…

    Jul 24, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
    Family Fun Day in Kyoto with young children
    Kaeko Tanigawa was fantastic at helping us create…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kaeko was absolutely amazing from start…

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Excellent Kyoto Day Tour
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  • Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kobe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet　I had sent photos the day before and specified the meeting place in detail, but the customer was on the 1st floor of the Port Terminal while I was on the 2nd floor, so there was a bit of confusion, but we managed to meet up successfully. After that, we decided to go to Kobe Herb Garden and traveled by taxi.
    • 10:00　Arrived at the Herb Garden. The weather was cloudy and the scenery was foggy, so it wasn't very good, but the customer loved flowers and asked about the names of various flowers, smelled the perfumes, and seemed to be having a great time. They took lots of photos of the planted grasses and trees. I also took photos of the customer. They had apparently had surgery on their leg, so walking seemed difficult, and we went down the slope taking breaks. They had no appetite due to food poisoning, said the foreigner's district was bad for their legs because of the slopes, weren't interested in souvenirs, and didn't want to see shrines, so it was hard to decide on the next destination, but in the end we decided to go to the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum.
    • 11:20　Traveled by subway from Shin-Kobe Station to Sannomiya.
    • 11:30　Traveled by train from Hanshin Sannomiya Station to Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station.
    • 12:00　Arrived at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum. They said they wouldn't drink sake because they weren't feeling well, but they eagerly watched the videos and looked at the tools of sake brewing.
    • I was glad they said, "It was interesting, I'm glad I came."
    • 12:50　Arrived at Hanshin Sumiyoshi Station, traveled to Sannomiya Station.
    • 13:10　Arrived at Hanshin Sannomiya Station. Traveled by taxi to the Port Terminal.
    • 13:30　Arrived at the Port Terminal. Tour ended.

    What Is a Private Kobe Cruise Port Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Shortly after meeting, one of the party was not feeling well, so only one of the guests joined the tour. The meeting point had not been communicated clearly, which caused some confusion, but the guest called me early (through the staff) and we were able to meet right away. The weather forecast had predicted occasional rain, but fortunately we were not caught in any rain. At the herb garden, the guest saw many kinds of flowers in bloom and delighted in them, saying "beautiful," though walking up the slopes seemed difficult. Many cruise passengers are older, and through this tour I truly realized that moving around within stations and using public transportation can be hard for guests who normally rely on cars and rarely walk. Since walking around town can be tough for cruise passengers, I felt it might have been good to propose from the outset a plan (and budget) of using taxis as needed. In that case, however, the key point seems to be whether the fare can be paid by card. When I took a taxi from Sannomiya, I spoke with the taxi driver, who told me that in Kobe there are two cruise ship ports, plus a separate pier for sightseeing boats, so the passengers themselves often are not sure which one they need, leading to frequent trouble. Since the instructions from the company only say "port terminal," it would be helpful if, even provisionally, you could specify whether it is <Naka Pier or Meriken Park> or <Shinko Pier No. 4 or Port Island>. As for the guest's impressions, they said it was a wonderful day, and I received kind words of praise by email and messaging app, such as "Thank you for the Great Day, You gave me a lovely day." I was glad to complete the work safely and without any incidents.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShin-Kobe～Sannomiya210JPY
    Section 2TrainSannomiya～Sumiyoshi200JPY
    Section 3TrainSumiyoshi～Sannomiya200JPY
    Total610JPY

    Tour Report by TRACY

    Hello, my name is Toshiko Kanoh, and my nick name is Tracy in English and Jiana in Chinese. I love Japanese culture, history and art, and I feel appreciated that I can assist your Japanese tour as your guide. I want to take you not only to the very famous spots but also to the very attractive places where only the local people knows. I work as a tour guide in spring and fall, but usually I support the university students as the counselor, as I want to contribute myself to the next generation. Added. I am interested in linguistics, so I have studied English, Chinese, Burmese and Italian, and I love cooking and eating. In Japan, you can enjoy various kind of food, very delicious and fair price.I am eagerly waiting for your visit to Japan. See you soon,!!!

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    May 28, 2024
    michaelaR5896EU
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our tour guide Tracy was fantastic! We visited…

  • Kyoto: Nara Park & Higashimuki Shopping Street

    Kyoto: Nara Park & Higashimuki Shopping Street

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 7:30　Hotel (Kyoto) pickup
    • 9:30　Nara Park
    • 10:30　Todai-ji Temple
    • 13:00　Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    • 14:00　Higashimuki Shopping Street (lunch & shopping)
    • 15:30　JR Nara Station　dismissal

    Title: What Is a Private Nara Day Tour Like at a Slow Pace? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from Europe. When I picked them up at the Hotel, some of the guests were still having breakfast and one was resting in the room, so our departure from the Hotel was delayed. The tour proceeded at a slow pace throughout the day. The guests walked slowly, partly due to fatigue from the previous days. When returning from Kasuga Taisha to Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station, we used a taxi. Like the guests earlier in the month, they thoroughly enjoyed the deer of Nara at a relaxed pace. Before visiting Todaiji, and also along the approach to Kasuga Taisha, they fed the deer shika-senbei crackers. In the end, the guests said they did not need to be taken all the way to Kyoto, so we stayed on site for an extra hour, and I saw them off at JR Nara Station before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKarasuma Oike Station～Kintetsu Nara Station1,020JPY
    Section 2BusKintetsu Nara Station～In front of Todai-ji Great Buddha Hall250JPY
    Total1,270JPY

    Tour Report by Yoshi

    I am Yoshi, a Nara Local Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and also, a National Government Licensed Interepreter.
    Let’s go out! The Kansai region was the center of Japan for a long time. It was from the 4th century to 19th century. Thus the Kansai region is rich in scenic and historic interest. Why don’t we see, feel, and find so many attractions in Nara Kyoto and Osaka. I was born and raised in Nara. Also I have been to Osaka and Kyoto for working, shopping and dining. I can show you not only major tourist spots but also shops and delicious food that only locals know. I am looking forward to sharing wonderful moments with you!

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    May 29, 2025
    Dana_K
    Get ready to climb and explore
    Viator review: Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    There is a lot of climbing…

    Aug 16, 2024
    Dylan_N
    Yoshi was a great tour guide
    Viator review: Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Jun 9, 2024
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    Tolle Stadtführung mit erfahrenem Guide
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  • Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:11 Kintetsu Nara Station – Take the bus – 10:30-12:30 Great Buddha Hall – 12:30-13:00 Kofukuji Temple – 13:00-13:30 Nara Park – 13:30-14:30 Lunch at Higashimuki Shopping Street – 14:30-15:30 Naramachi – 16:00 Kintetsu Nara Station

    Title: What Is a Private Nara Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. They spoke a European language and were not very fluent in English. At times, one of the guests interpreted between English and that language. During the tour, we chatted pleasantly about their previous experiences. One of the guests happily purchased a recycled shibori kimono in Naramachi. For lunch, I guided them to a delicious ramen shop, which they seemed to enjoy. While we were strolling through Naramachi, it unfortunately began to rain, so we wrapped things up and returned to the shopping arcade, ending the tour at Kintetsu Nara Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKintetsu Nara Station～Great Buddha Hall250JPY
    Total250JPY

    Tour Report by Noriko

    National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter | 20+ Years of Expertise
    Hello, my name is Noriko.
    As a veteran guide covering all of Japan for 20 years, I specialize in creating seamless, high-quality travel experiences.
    While I offer nationwide coverage, I have a profound passion for Hokkaido.
    Hokkaido is a land of incredible contrast—spacious, serene, and strikingly beautiful. I pride myself on introducing travelers not only to its magnificent scenery but also to its culinary excellence. Whether it’s navigating the rich history of our northern cities or savoring the finest local delicacies, I ensure my guests experience the very best of what Japan’s northern star has to offer. Guiding in Hokkaido is not just my job; it is my greatest joy.
    I am so happy to guide my most favorite place to the guests. I am looking forward to meeting you!!

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    Apr 25, 2026
    Josh_K
    Viator review: Port Pick-Up: Hakodate Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Cherry blossoms!
    Our guide Noriko was just TERRIFIC!!! She helped…

    Apr 23, 2026
    James_B
    Viator review: Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Fun day in Hakodate
    It was customized to exactly what we wanted…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima Station & Miyajimaguchi JR + Taxi

    Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima Station & Miyajimaguchi JR + Taxi

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

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00　Meet at the Hiroshima Station Shinkansen platform, self-introduction and brief meeting
    • 10:15　Depart Hiroshima Station by JR + JR Ferry
    • 11:05　Arrive at Miyajima　Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Exchange Center, stroll along the approach
    • 12:55　Depart Miyajima　JR Ferry
    • 13:05　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi　Okonomiyaki lunch at Chinchikurin Miyajimaguchi branch
    • 14:20　Depart Miyajimaguchi　JR + Taxi (transfer at JR Nishi-Hiroshima Station)
    • 15:00　Arrive at Peace Memorial Museum　Tour the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    • 16:00　Stroll through Peace Park　Including making paper cranes at the Rest House
    • 17:20　Depart from Atomic Bomb Dome　To Hiroshima Station by Hiroden
    • 18:00　Tour ends at the Midori-no-Madoguchi at Hiroshima Station

    What Is a Private Family Osaka Food Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a very cheerful group who showed great interest in many things. The tour proceeded smoothly without any major issues, and the guests were pleased to say it was a very well-structured tour. At the okonomiyaki restaurant for lunch, a large group happened to be dining there, so the guests had to wait about 10 minutes, but they greatly enjoyed the experience, including eating the okonomiyaki straight off the griddle with a spatula. Some of the guests made paper cranes by folding origami, and the rest of the group watched happily as they did so.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station admission fee～Hiroshima Station150JPY
    Section 2TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi～Nishi-Hiroshima330JPY
    Section 4TrainAtomic Bomb Dome～Hiroshima Station240JPY
    Total1,140JPY

    Tour Report by Woody

    Hi, I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. My name is Shinya Tanaka, but you can call me Woody because I run my own company which makes products made of wood. So, I can introduce Japan’s various wooden culture from toys to castles.
    I like beer, watching sports, jogging and cooking.
    I was born and raised in Hiroshima City. Hiroshima has 2 major tourists’ destinations, Itsukushima shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Even so, there are many other wonderful spots here in Hiroshima.
    As a tour guide and a Hiroshima citizen, I will be able to share a great time with you here.
    I am looking forward to meeting you all someday. See you.

    Self-introduction YouTube: https://youtu.be/2nJMzPT-Mc4
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shinya.tanaka.9889

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    Jun 19, 2026
    P5566OYcolleens
    Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Highly recommend
    Fantastic tour and guide. Woody was enthusiastic about his…

    Apr 26, 2025
    Holly_B
    Unforgettable Day at Miyajima and Hiroshima
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    We had such…

    Jan 13, 2025
    davidmP2030SZ
    Great day in Miyajima
    Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Woody was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tailored…

  • Kanagawa in One Day: Motohakone Port & Hakone Shrine

    Kanagawa in One Day: Motohakone Port & Hakone Shrine

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 14:00 Meet at Hyatt Regency Hakone
    • 14:10 Take the hotel car to Sounzan Station of the ropeway
    • 14:30 Owakudani – Eat black eggs. After that, descend to Togendai by ropeway.
    • 15:50 Board the pirate ship departing from Togendai
    • 16:30 Arrive at Motohakone Port
    • 16:40 Visit Hakone Shrine
    • 17:15 End at the bus stop at Motohakone Port. Introduce taking the 17:18 bus via Kowakudani to return to Gora, and say goodbye.

    What's a Private Hakone Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report The tour was originally scheduled to start at 11:00, but it was changed to 12:00 the day before. When I arrived at Gora Station, where the guests' accommodation was located, I received word that they had missed the bullet train and would now arrive at 13:00. Since I had time to spare, I did some research around the station. At 12:30, I took the hotel's car from Gora Station to the hotel (when I asked, the hotel said they would come to pick me up if I gave the name of the guest staying there, which was a great help since it was raining heavily). After that, I waited further in the hotel lobby, and I was finally able to meet the guests at 14:00. Since check-in looked like it would take some time, we postponed it and hurried to Sounzan Station in the hotel's car. Unfortunately it was raining, but we could see the volcanic steam and mountain surface of Owakudani, which was a relief. The guests were impressed and found it very unique. The group happily shared and enjoyed the black eggs together. Owakudani Station on the ropeway was very quiet, so we were able to descend smoothly to Togendai. The guests had been looking forward to riding the pirate ship, and they were very delighted. The lake was covered in mist, but the cherry blossoms along the shore were very beautiful. We got off at Motohakone Port. Since the guests had reservations for dinner and the spa at the hotel, I checked the time for the return bus and then hurried to Hakone Shrine. The guests told me the misty shrine was very mystical and impressive, so I was glad we visited even though we had to move quickly. We were able to return to the bus stop a few minutes before departure and see them off. It was a hectic tour from the very beginning, but I was relieved that we were able to visit the main sightseeing spots.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShin-Yurigaoka～Hakone-Yumoto5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    Tour Report by YUMI

    I’m YUMI. Japan is full of history, nature and culture. I would like to talk about them from many aspects. When you have some questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. There’re many off the beaten paths in Japan. If you want to walk in a hidden local area, I’ll tailor the special course as you wish.
    Experiencing new foods is also one of many intriguing things during your trip. I would recommend anything from street foods such as Ramen, Yakitori to authentic Sushi or elegant courses. My policy is to cherish your feelings and time. Let’s enjoy talking and walking with me!

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    Jun 6, 2026
    Michelle0309
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Guide to Nijo Castle & Guide to Nishiki Market

    Kyoto in One Day: Guide to Nijo Castle & Guide to Nishiki Market

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    April, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00: Meet at the hotel
    • 9:30: Guide to Nijo Castle
    • 11:30: Guide to Kinkaku-ji
    • 13:00: Guide to Ryoan-ji
    • 14:30: Lunch @ Ichiryu
    • 15:00: Guide to Nishiki Market
    • 15:15: Disband @ Nishiki Market

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Nishiki Market We met on time at a hotel in front of Kyoto Station and discussed the day's itinerary. The guests said they would leave everything to the guide except for Arashiyama, which was planned for the next day, so I proposed Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, and Nishiki Market. After getting their agreement, we started sightseeing. At Nijo Castle, I explained the history from the Warring States period through the Tokugawa era before we entered. The guests listened with great interest to my explanation of the circumstances surrounding the restoration of imperial rule. After Nijo Castle, since the city buses were crowded, we used the subway and a city bus to travel to Kinkaku-ji. There, the guests took many photos, captivated by the beauty of Kinkaku-ji. I also guided them while sharing the story of Yukio Mishima's "The Burning of the Golden Pavilion," and then we walked to the next stop, Ryoan-ji, where I introduced the rock garden connected to the life philosophy of Zen Buddhism. From Ryoan-ji we took a bus to the shopping district, and since there was a request to have ramen for lunch at Nishiki Market, I had them enjoy ramen at a ramen restaurant. It was their first time eating ramen in Japan, and they were delighted, saying "delicious, delicious." After lunch, I guided them through Nishiki Market, and as the guide time came to an end near Takakura Street, we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto Station～Nijojo-mae260JPY
    Section 2SubwayNijojo-mae～Kitaoji Bus Terminal Station260JPY
    Section 3BusKitaoji Bus Terminal Station～Kinkaku-ji-mae230JPY
    Section 4BusRyoanji-mae Station～Shijo Kawaramachi Station230JPY
    Total980JPY

    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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