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  • Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①10:00 Meet at the Odakyu Line ticket gate of Odawara Station. Start touring with the Hakone Free Pass.
    • ②11:40 Pola Museum of Art
    • ③13:50 Owakudani
    • ④14:40 Togendai (lunch)
    • ⑤15:10 Lake Ashi sightseeing boat
    • ⑥15:50 Board the bus from Hakonemachi Port
    • ⑦16:20 Board the train from Hakone-Yumoto
    • ⑧16:50 See you off at the Shinkansen ticket gate of Odawara Station and disband

    What's a Private Day Tour of Hakone Like from Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America and were staying at a hotel near Tokyo Station. They came by Shinkansen, and I met them at Odawara Station. After they purchased a Hakone Free Pass, we toured the area clockwise. Although it was Sunday, the crowds were relatively light, perhaps due to the heat. Since the guests were interested in art museums, I decided to guide them from Gora Station all the way to the Pola Museum of Art. They were very pleased to appreciate art in the midst of a forest of fresh greenery. From the ropeway they were also able to see Mount Fuji, and they happily set off on their return journey from Odawara Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara～Hakone6,000JPY
    Total6,000JPY

    Tour Report by SAM

    Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
    I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

    Certification
    Certified Travel Services Manager
    Authorized Tour Conductor
    Kyoto Expert Certification

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    Jul 23, 2026
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  • Tokyo: Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

    Tokyo: Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

    Omiya Bonsai Village Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 　　　Meet up ＠ Shinagawa Station Clock Tower
    • 13:20 ~ 14:04 Shinagawa Station – Toro Station　（JR Ueno-Tokyo Line）
    • 14:15 ~ 15:30 ＠Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
    • 15:30 ~ 16:45 Bonsai garden tour（＠Mansei-en, Seiko-en, Fuyo-en）
    • 17:00 　 Disband ＠ Toro Station ticket gate

    What Is a Private Bonsai Village Tour in Omiya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a very close-knit group visiting from Europe. This was their fourth visit to Japan, but their first time visiting the Bonsai Village. At the Bonsai Museum, they were first moved by the lobby bonsai, a rock-planted Japanese white pine combined with lingonberry and pear. They were also very interested in the highlights and history of bonsai. In particular, they were impressed by the tokonoma display, admiring the arrangement of the main bonsai, the side alcove, and the hanging scroll. Although it was a hot day exceeding 30 degrees, everyone said they were fine, so we took our time enjoying the garden as well. The guests viewed each piece carefully, and we had a delightful conversation. They purchased the English versions of the guidebook and history book, along with postcards and magnets, and then headed to the bonsai gardens. At Mansei-en, I introduced the shimpaku juniper that had been exhibited at the Osaka Expo. From among the bonsai pots placed at the back of the garden, each of them found a treasure and made a purchase. Passing through the House of the Four Seasons, we visited Seikou-en and Fuyou-en. After thoroughly enjoying the bonsai, I guided them to their return train at Toro Station (they mentioned they were heading to Shimbashi) and said goodbye. It was a wonderful day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYono～Shinagawa620JPY
    Section 2TrainShinagawa～Toro810JPY
    Total1,430JPY

    Tour Report by Miyuki

    Hello, my name is Miyuki. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter since 2019. I was born in Saitama, 30 km north of Tokyo. I have lived there until today. I like Japanese traditional culture. I love bonsai and work as a guide in the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum. I am also learning the tea ceremony. Both bonsai and tea ceremonies make you feel relaxed and refreshed. I used to be a member of a Japanese archery club when I was a university student. Visiting shrines, temples and traditional gardens also makes me happy. You cannot miss eating Japanese food and sweets after visiting there. Let’s enjoy walking around Japan together!

    Hallo, mein Name ist Miyuki. Ich bin nationale anerkannte Reiseleiterin. Ich begleite Sie gerne durch Tokyo. Tokyo hat verschiedene Gesichter, mal traditionelle mal moderne. Da gibt es Shinto-Schreine, buddhistische Tempel, und typische japanische Gärten zu sehen, während man z. B. in Harajuku moderne Kultur und Mode erleben kann. Wollen wir zusammen bummeln und entdecken, was Tokyo ist!
    Ich empfehle Ihnen auch einen Besuch zum Omiya Bonsai Dorf. Da kann man sich allerlei Bonsai Bäume ansehen.
    Ich freue mich schon darauf, Sie zu sehen!

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    Jul 11, 2026
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    Sep 15, 2025
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    Fantastic tour of Bonsai Museum and nurseries with knowledgeable and friendly guide Miyuko
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    Sep 30, 2024
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    Great experience, leant heaps
    Tripadvisor review: Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Sep 20, 2024
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 830-950 Tsukiji
    • 1010-1110 Asakusa
    • 1130-1200 Yanaka
    • 1230 Kikukawa

    What's a Private Asakusa Walking Tour Like in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of them worked at the same company. In Asakusa there were many "lucky cats" (maneki-neko), which delighted the group. Since Senso-ji Temple is known for producing many "bad luck" fortunes, I usually do not have guests draw omikuji fortunes here, but before I could stop them, some in the back row drew them, and as expected two received "bad luck." Some of the younger members of the group, though small, managed to twist their bodies through the "womb passage" at Awashima-do Hall, which is said to cure stomachaches. One of the guests asked me, "How many years have you been guiding?" and when I answered "two years," they were surprised and said, "That long already?" As the saying goes, "For a child a day is short and a year is long; for an elder a day is long and a year is short," so their reaction was understandable. When I delivered the group to the final destination, a tonkatsu restaurant, there was a sumo wrestler costume placed at the entrance, so I told the younger members of the group, "You get to wear this and battle a sumo wrestler." At the end, the younger members of the group ran up to me, said "thank you" in Japanese, and each gave me a tip of three thousand yen.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 2TrainAsakusa～Nippori340JPY
    Section 3SubwaySendagi～Kikukawa (Tokyo)290JPY
    Total920JPY

    Tour Report by Lance

    I have been working as a tour guide once a week since 2024.
    I grew up in Osaka and studied in Kyoto,
    I have been working for the lvestock division of the national organization of agricultural cooperatives.
    Japan depends on imports for most of its livestock feed ingredients.
    I visited 10 countries on business and stayed in New Orleans working for a subsidiary company for 3 years.
    I visited 10 other countries with my wife for sightseeing.
    I also started writing Haiku, Japanese traditional poem, after retiring.
    One of my favorite is ” Bundled up, you are like a Matryoshka.”
    Looking forward to see you!

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    Sep 24, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Iidabashi Station & Shinjuku Station

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Iidabashi Station & Shinjuku Station

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 14:00 Meeting place: Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
    • 14:10 Depart Iidabashi Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
    • Yotsuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • 14:30 Arrive Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
    • Shinjuku Gyoen Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 15:30 Depart Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Arrive Shinjuku Station
    • Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
    • (Toei Oedo Line)
    • 15:45 Arrive Tochomae Station
    • Shinjuku West Exit Metropolitan Government Observation Deck
    • 16:30 Depart Tochomae Station
    • (Toei Oedo Line)
    • 16:40 Arrive Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
    • Shinjuku East Exit Omoide Yokocho
    • Kabukicho
    • 17:30 Depart Shinjuku Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
    • Yotsuya Station
    • (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
    • 18:00 Arrive Iidabashi Station
    • 18:00 Disband: Iidabashi Station

    Title: What's a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Shinjuku, Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Europe. This was everyone's first visit to Japan. This time, they were on a two-week trip to Japan. They had arrived at Narita Airport ten days earlier and first headed to the Kansai region. They toured Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima, and then went to Hakone. This morning, they traveled from Hakone to Tokyo, and had just arrived at their hotel a short while ago. It was a tour under clear skies and hot weather. First, in accordance with their wishes, we went to Shinjuku Gyoen. We moved along slowly while taking photos. I explained the origins and history of Shinjuku Gyoen, as well as the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration. Starting from the Japanese garden, we made a full loop. They said, "There is so much greenery, it feels wonderful," and "I would like to create a Japanese garden at my own home." Via Shinjuku Station, we went to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck. Making a loop, I explained the full panorama of Tokyo. Since it was clear, we were able to faintly see Mount Fuji. I explained the origins of Edo and Tokyo. They commented, "I really understand now that Tokyo is a vast city." We headed to the Shinjuku-sanchome east exit. After this, we walked through Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho. I also explained the history of Kabukicho and the differences between the east and west sides of Shinjuku. They enthusiastically photographed the Godzilla Head and the 3D cat billboard. They commented, "The atmosphere here is different from other parts of Tokyo." They also made comments and asked questions such as, "Not only Tokyo, but other cities too are clean with no litter on the ground," "There are no trash cans on the streets. Why is that?" and "The subway is complex and hard to understand, but I think it is well arranged." I saw them off at Iidabashi Station, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIidabashi～Shinjuku-gyoemmae180JPY
    Section 2TrainShinjuku-gyoemmae～Shinjuku (Tokyo Metro)180JPY
    Section 3TrainShinjuku West Exit～Tochomae180JPY
    Section 4TrainTochomae～Shinjuku West Exit180JPY
    Section 5TrainShinjuku (Tokyo Metro)～Iidabashi180JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Guiding career:
    Guide work started in July 2022. A guide focused on FIT compliance.
    FY2022 results: 17 cases, FY2023 results: 97
    Destinations: Various places in Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Nikko
    As a recent group travel record, in October 2023, we have a track record of guiding a group of 33 people from Singapore to Narita Airport transfer plus sightseeing in Tokyo.
    Self-introduction:
    In the past, I was stationed in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as an expatriate of a Japanese bank for over 11 years.
    Since I have been mainly involved in the financing business in the United States for a long time, I think I am able to provide interpretation and translation services related to business and finance.
    I am a certified CPA in the United States.
    In addition, for three years from April 2016, I will be engaged in Japanese-English translation work (part-time), and I can also handle translation work.
    Although I don’t have a qualification in Spanish, but I think I can handle day to day conversation in Spanish without any problems.
    My hobby is trekking and from time to time, take a walk around mountains near Tokyo like Mt. Takao, Tanzawa, etc. I think it is possible to provide tourist information here as well.
    Since April 2015, I have been working as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tourism Volunteer and Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Volunteer.
    One more, I have a separate house near Asuka Village, Nara prefecture, and I stay there for a total of about 30 days every year and have been enjoying sightseeing personally in the vicinity. Therefore, I think in the Kansai region, especially in Nara, Asuka, Yoshino, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo, etc., where I think I will be able to tour guide with confidence.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Yanaka Ginza & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Yanaka Ginza & Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09：00　Hotel Premier Tokyo Ginza
    • 09：40　Yanaka Ginza
    • 10：50　Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho・3D Cat Screen・Godzilla Head)
    • 11：30　Lunch @ Tsukiji Sushi Sei Isetan Kaikan Branch
    • 12：40　Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
    • 13：00　Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 13：15　Dismissal @ Harajuku

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Yanaka, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Harajuku The guests were a group from Europe visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to visit Kiso, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. At Yanaka Ginza, they were interested in the historic shopping street with an atmosphere different from central Tokyo. In Shinjuku, they were very interested in the lively Kabukicho district, including the 3D cat screen and the Godzilla Head. In Shibuya, they listened with interest to the story of the loyal dog Hachiko and were amazed by the busy scene at the Scramble Crossing. On Takeshita Street, the guests were very interested in the many shops. Since they wished to explore Harajuku further and could return to their hotel on their own afterward, we parted ways in Harajuku. I responded to the guests' wishes as requested, so I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShimbashi～Nippori210JPY
    Section 2TrainNippori～Shinjuku260JPY
    Section 3SubwayShinjuku-sanchome～Shibuya180JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Harajuku160JPY
    Total810JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

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    Sep 27, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Nijo Castle & Ryoanji Temple

    Kyoto in One Day: Nijo Castle & Ryoanji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel Meet(@Hotel Oike Kyoto)
    • 8:30-8:50 Transfer (Subway; Kyoto City Hall Front → Nijojo-mae)
    • 8:50-10:10 Nijo Castle Visit
    • 10:10-11:50 Transfer (City Bus; Nijojo-mae → Kinkakuji-michi)
    • 11:50-12:50 Lunch (CoCo Kana / near Kinkakuji)
    • 12:50-13:10 Transfer (City Bus; Wara Tenjin-mae → Ryoanji-mae)
    • 13:10-14:00 Ryoanji Temple Visit
    • 14:00-14:30 Transfer (Keifuku Train; Ryoanji → Arashiyama)
    • 14:30 Tour ends at the entrance of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (guests explore the bamboo grove on their own)

    What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama The guests were a group visiting from North America. Although the group was originally planned to be larger, one member was unable to participate due to feeling unwell. It was everyone's first time in Japan, and I took them to Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and Ryoan-ji, finally guiding them to the entrance of the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, where the tour concluded. They said they would explore the bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji, and the Togetsukyo Bridge on their own after the tour. Everyone mentioned that Nijo Castle left the strongest impression on them.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto City Hall Front～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 2BusNijojo-mae～Kinkakuji-michi / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 3BusWara Tenjin-mae / Kyoto City Bus～Ryoanji-mae / Kyoto City Bus230JPY
    Section 4TrainRyoanji～Arashiyama (Keifuku Line)250JPY
    Total930JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

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

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    Aug 4, 2026
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  • Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour

    Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour

    Mt. Fuji View Shimizu Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • Port 8:30-Shimizu Station~Fujinomiya Station~10:00 Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center~Yokocho 12:00~Fujinomiya Station 12:10-Shimizu Station~Kashi no Ichi 14:20~Shimizu Station~Dream Plaza 14:30

    What Is a Private Day Tour to the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre in Fujinomiya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I met the group visiting from North America at the port and we headed to the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre in Fujinomiya City. Everyone had a Suica card, so getting on and off the train went smoothly. Unfortunately Mount Fuji was hidden by clouds and could not be seen, but the guests listened attentively to my explanations of the water basin, the exhibits on Mount Fuji's eruptions, and the touch-panel displays. They also watched the film in the theater carefully. After buying some souvenirs, we ate dango and yakisoba at a side street near Sengen Shrine before returning to Shimizu. We enjoyed delicious seafood rice bowls at the Kashi-no-Ichi market and said our goodbyes at Dream Plaza. One of the guests was not fond of seafood, but I was relieved that there was a favorite children's meal menu available.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainFujinomiya Station／Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture～Shimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture)590JPY
    Section 2TrainShimizu (Shizuoka Prefecture)～Fujinomiya Station／Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture590JPY
    Total1,180JPY

    Tour Report by Acchan

    I have been teaching high school students for 40 years as an English teacher and guiding for 10years including a volunteer guide .Now I am a national government licensed guide. I have been dreaming to introduce Japanese culture including tasty Japanese food and history , our society and also some problems in it. It is a great moment of joy and excitement to be with you from all over the world. I love traveling around Japan and abroad myself. I visited East Germany ,too that does not exist any more. I am looking forward to guiding you in and around Shizuoka!

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    Jul 26, 2026
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  • Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Ginkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Ginkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Hotel Iconic Kyoto
    • 11:30-12:40 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 13:20-14:00 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple
    • 14:30-15:20 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 15:50-16:40 Ginkaku-ji Temple
    • 17:00 Hotel Iconic Kyoto

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and the Temples — A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Lunch was taken before 11:00, and they finished with ice cream at Fushimi Inari Taisha. At Fushimi Inari Taisha there were relatively few tourists, so I was able to introduce the Omokaru-ishi stones and the Neage-no-Matsu pine. We then went to the Bamboo Grove path in Arashiyama, where the lotus flowers were in bloom, and I introduced a shrine from a distance before we visited the bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple. At Kinkaku-ji, we turned back partway to accommodate one of the guests who had difficulty walking. At Ginkaku-ji as well, some of the group did not climb the hill and instead walked around the pond before turning back, while others went up the hill to enjoy the view and then rejoined the group. It was a very hot day, but everyone made it back to the hotel in good spirits.

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    Tour Report by Harumi

    Hello, my name is Harumi, and I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I have been actively involved in volunteer activities for many years, sharing my passion for Japanese culture and history. As a kimono dressing instructor, I can provide hands-on kimono experiences and guide tours. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of sumo wrestling, making my tours ideal for those interested in this fascinating sport. I am also well-versed in Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings (Jūdenken) and can introduce historical townscapes dating back to the Edo period. If you are interested, I would be happy to show you around the sake brewing process in the Nada region.

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    Sep 29, 2026
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    Customizable tour with Harumi-san
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  • Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour

    Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour

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

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①8:00 Meet at the hotel, then after currency exchange procedures, travel from Yokohama to Tokyo
    • ②9:50 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, shopping at Daiso in Mark City), travel to Harajuku by taxi
    • ③10:30 Meiji Shrine (worship, lunch)
    • ④12:40 Asakusa・Sensoji Temple
    • ⑤14:00 Sumida River Cruise
    • ⑤14:45 Odaiba (shopping)
    • ⑥16:00 Escort to Hotel and disband

    What's a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like for First-Time Cruise Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America arriving in Japan for the first time by cruise ship. The only specific request they had made in advance was to see the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, leaving the rest up to me, so I built a full-day sightseeing route circling Tokyo starting from Shibuya. They seemed very satisfied with the hozuki (ground cherry) market at Senso-ji Temple and with shopping at stores such as a 100-yen shop. As they were completely unfamiliar with Tokyo's transportation network and sightseeing information, I provided full attendance and accompanied them all the way to their hotel in Yokohama. They were very grateful that they were able to visit wonderful sights efficiently and return safely to their hotel.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainYokohama～Shibuya440JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku～Akihabara210JPY
    Section 3OtherAkihabara～Asakusa (TX)230JPY
    Section 4OtherAsakusa～Odaiba1,600JPY
    Section 5OtherTokyo Teleport～Osaki340JPY
    Section 6OtherOsaki～Yokohama440JPY
    Total3,260JPY

    Tour Report by SAM

    Hello! I am Osamu Kitagawa , National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English). Please call me SAM.
    I love Japanese culture, history, and visiting historical places, scenic spots, and fashionable spots as well. I can guide you all over Japan as I have ever visited all prefectures in Japan. I have a global experience in international banking business including residing in Hong Kong and Jakarta. So I’m able to have daily conversations in Indonesian language, too. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

    Certification
    Certified Travel Services Manager
    Authorized Tour Conductor
    Kyoto Expert Certification

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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

    July, 2026

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.8:30 Meet @ Hotel
    • 2.9:20 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 3.10:20 @ Asakusa
    • 4.11:50 @ Meiji Shrine
    • 5.13:10 @ Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 6.14:15 @ Shinjuku Golden Gai
    • 7.14:30 Disband @ Shinjuku Golden Gai

    What Is a Private Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Shinjuku Day Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America, on their first trip to Japan. They were very cheerful throughout the day. At Tsukiji Market, one of the guests, who loves tuna, enjoyed tuna nigiri, fried shrimp, and sea urchin gunkan sushi. The other guest mentioned being full from breakfast, and the group said they would come to Tsukiji again next time without eating breakfast first. In Asakusa, they purchased a T-shirt as a gift along Nakamise, drew omikuji fortunes, and visited the temple to pray. They showed great respect for Japanese culture, even asking whether it was acceptable for their shoulders to be exposed. Afterward, we went to Meiji Shrine, and they said the forest of Meiji Shrine was wonderful. We then visited Shinjuku Gyoen, but as it was quite hot and humid, we walked briefly through the Japanese garden before heading to Golden Gai. I took them to Golden Gai without explaining much about it in advance, and they seemed to have expected somewhere more polished. In the heat, it may not have been necessary to take them there. They said they would enjoy the rest of Shinjuku on their own, so we parted ways there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShibuya～Tsukiji210JPY
    Section 2TrainTsukiji～Asakusa290JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae260JPY
    Section 4TrainMeiji-jingumae～Shinjuku-gyoenmae180JPY
    Total940JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

    Hello, I am Fumiko, an English-speaking Tourist Guide. I have been guiding foreign visitors science 2016. Please let me know your bucket lists whiles you are staying in Japan and what you are interested in. I will make the best plan for you. This is an once in a lifetime experience for you. As for myself, I love traveling, meeting people, eating local food, drinking, history, and art. I am learning Ikebana, traditional Japanese-style flower arrangement, and tea ceremony. I also love sports, especially tennis. I like children, so I can teach them some origami, folding paper. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Japan.

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