Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Hotel meetup　9:30 Fushimi Inari　11:10 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　12:00 Short break　13:00 Ryoanji Temple　　14:10 Kinkakuji Temple　　15:20 Drop off at Yasaka Pagoda, tour ends

What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Ryoanji, and Higashiyama The guests visited Japan from Oceania. They had originally lived in Europe and relocated to their current home five years ago. Their hotel had been changed the day before (from one hotel to another), so I was a little flustered at first. When I asked at the hotel, the booking was not found under the guest's name, but we were able to meet without any trouble. Although it was not originally on the plan, we decided to add Ryoanji Temple to the itinerary. As a result, the tour ended after guiding them through the Higashiyama area. While we were taking a break in Arashiyama it started to rain, but the rain stopped during our break, so there were no problems after that. I took photos in Arashiyama, though some of the guests preferred not to be in the pictures and did not join.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Subway	Gojo～Kyoto	220JPY
Section 2	Train	Kyoto～Inari	150JPY
Section 3	Train	Inari～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Section 4	Train	Randen Arashiyama～Ryoanji	250JPY
Section 5	Other	Ryoanji～Kinkakuji	0JPY
Section 6	Bus	Kinkakujimichi～Kitaoji Bus Terminal	230JPY
Section 7	Subway	Kitaoji～Higashiyama	260JPY
Section 8	Bus	Higashiyama-Sanjo～Kiyomizu-michi	230JPY
Total			1,580JPY

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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Hyogo in Half a Day: Himeji Castle & Nadagiku Sake Brewery

Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

10:00 Meet @ JR Himeji Station
10:30 @ Himeji Castle
12:30 @ Kokoen Garden
13:30 @ Nadagiku Sake Brewery
14:15 Dismiss @ Food Court inside JR Himeji Station

What Is a Private Himeji Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Koko-en and Nadagiku Sake Brewery The guests were a group who moved through the day smoothly. At each spot, everyone showed great interest and listened attentively to the guide's explanations. At Koko-en Garden, the group was very pleased to see the magnificent autumn foliage. At Nadagiku Sake Brewery, the guests enjoyed sampling Japanese sake and purchased many souvenirs. Since the group planned to travel from Osaka to Tokyo the next day, I helped them purchase their Shinkansen tickets. Afterward, as the guests were a little hungry, I guided them to a food court inside JR Himeji Station, and once they had placed their orders, we parted ways.

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Tour Report by Yama

Dear my guests,

This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
explanation for these three foods.

1) Tako-yaki
Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
2) Okonomi-yaki
This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
3) Kushi-katsu
Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
that you like them very much.

I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
Yama

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Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour

Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

1. 8:00 Meet up @Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
2. 8:20 @Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
3. 11:00 @Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove・Tenryu-ji Temple・Togetsukyo Bridge)
4. 12:45 Lunch @Gontaro
5. 13:45 @Kinkaku-ji Temple
6. 15:15 @Pokemon Center
7. 15:45 Disband @Shijo

What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji At Fushimi Inari Taisha, the guest set off enthusiastically aiming for the summit, but gave up about halfway, at a point with a good view. The guest travels around various countries every December, and drawing inspiration from the many things seen to bring back into their work. Since the guest was taking a lot of photos, I made sure to point out not only the scenery but also the creatures of the area (many cats, a large frog, and colorful nishikigoi carp, among others). Even though it had grown colder and such creatures often stay out of sight, on this day they all appeared for us. The guest was delighted and immediately edited the photos and uploaded them to social media. Since the guest had used up quite a lot of energy at Fushimi Inari Taisha, we traveled by taxi from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji, and from Kinkaku-ji to the Pokémon Center. Because I acted flexibly while listening to the guest's requests, the guest was very satisfied.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kyoto～Inari	150JPY
Section 2	Train	Inari～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Total			390JPY

Tour Report by YUKA

Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!

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Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

12:25 Meet at Kyoto Station　13:00 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　　14:05 Kinkaku-ji　　15:15 Fushimi Inari　16:40 Guide to the Fushimi Otesuji sake breweries and tour ends

What Is a 4-Hour Private Kyoto Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came to Japan from Europe. One of the guests had previously visited Japan about six times for work, but all of those were business trips, so this was effectively their first time sightseeing here. The guests walked at a good, brisk pace throughout. They took fewer photos than expected. As it was a 4-hour tour, they did not do any shopping. For the sightseeing, they seemed to want to enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto rather than detailed history. After Fushimi Inari, they expressed a wish to taste sake in Fushimi. I guided them by Keihan train to Fushimi Sakagura Koji in the Fushimi Otesuji shopping street (the "Fushimi" part is written in an old-style character), where the tour ended. At each place we visited, the autumn foliage was still present, but the leaves were gradually falling, and it looked like it would be over in just a few more days. The photos were taken in Arashiyama.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kyoto～Saga-Arashiyama	240JPY
Section 2	Train	Saga-Arashiyama～Enmachi	190JPY
Section 3	Bus	Enmachi～Kinkakuji-michi	230JPY
Section 4	Bus	Kinkakuji-michi～Enmachi	230JPY
Section 5	Train	Enmachi～Inari	200JPY
Section 6	Train	Fushimi Inari～Fushimi-Momoyama	220JPY
Total			1,310JPY

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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Hiroshima in One Day: Atomic Bomb Dome & Miyajimaguchi Station

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

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00　Meet at Hiroshima Station
9:15　Head to Atomic Bomb Dome by train
9:35　Arrive at Atomic Bomb Dome
　　　　Memorial tour, Museum
13:00　After finishing the museum tour, go to Nishi-Hiroshima Station by bus
13:20　Arrive at Nishi-Hiroshima Station
13:20　Go to Miyajimaguchi Station by JR
13:41　Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
14:00　Arrive at Miyajima
　　　　Shrine, Senjokaku, Omotesando
16:40　Finish sightseeing in Miyajima
17:00　Go to Hiroshima Station by JR
17:20　Disband at Shin-Inokuchi Station

Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided a group visiting from Europe on a private tour of Hiroshima. The guests had arrived in Hiroshima the previous evening, and today's tour started at 9:00 in the morning. At the Rest House, they viewed the exhibits related to Eizo Nomura with great interest and listened attentively to the explanations. At the Stone of Peace, I introduced a stone cut from Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, which delighted the guests greatly. At the museum, they spent more than two hours viewing the exhibits, twice as long as most guests typically spend. It was clear that they had been very much looking forward to their visit to Hiroshima.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Hiroshima Station～Atomic Bomb Dome	220JPY
Section 2	Train	Nishi-Hiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station	330JPY
Section 3	Bus	Peace Park～Nishi-Hiroshima	220JPY
Total			770JPY

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Kyoto in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Hotel Kyoto Hachijo Meet up
9:40 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
11:20 Nijo Castle
13:40 Tonkatsu Katsurai Kinkaku-ji Branch
14:20 Kinkaku-ji Temple
16:05 Kyoto Station Disband

Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like for First-Time Visitors? A Licensed Guide's Report Today I guided a group visiting from Oceania, and it was their first time in Japan. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, I was surprised by the very large number of school-trip students, but the guests enjoyed spotting the fox statues. They were also amazed by the carp in the pond of the Nijo Castle garden. They were delighted to purchase souvenirs such as beautiful origami and toy swords. At Kinkaku-ji, there was a light drizzle, but one of the guests, who loves photography, took many pictures and seemed to have a wonderful time. This private one-day tour of Kyoto was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Kyoto～Inari	150JPY
Section 2	Train	Fushimi Inari～Sanjo	220JPY
Section 3	Subway	Sanjo Keihan～Nijojo-mae	220JPY
Section 4	Bus	Nijojo-mae～Kinkakuji-michi	230JPY
Section 5	Bus	Kinkakuji-michi～Kitaoji Bus Terminal	230JPY
Section 6	Subway	Kitaoji～Kyoto	260JPY
Total			1,310JPY

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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Tochigi in One Day: Ryuzu Falls & Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Nikko Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

9:00 Meet at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko lobby
9:30　Ryuzu Falls
10:00　Senjogahara Observation Deck
10:15　Lake Yunoko (viewed from above Yudaki Falls)
10:45　Kegon Falls
11:45　Shinkyo Bridge
12:00　Rinnoji Temple Sanbutsudo Hall
12:30　Toshogu Shrine
13:30　Lunch at Yuba Yuzen
14:30　Kanmangafuchi Abyss
15:30　Tour ends at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko

Title: What Is a Private Full-Day Taxi Tour of the Nikko Area Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had a very cheerful, relaxed, and easygoing atmosphere. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) arranged a one-day private tour lasting six and a half hours, using a large taxi (Alphard). For lunch, both I and the taxi driver were treated by the guests. Coming from a region without much snow, the group seemed delighted by the snowy scenery, the flowing rivers, the forests, and the lake views. Since some of the guests had a nut allergy, I took them to a yuba (tofu skin) restaurant where the ingredients could be trusted the most, and they were very pleased. For the following day, they wanted to use the same vehicle for a taxi ride from their hotel to the station, so I made a reservation through the driver. They said the mid-size car on the way in had felt cramped, but that today's vehicle was comfortable and perfect. Although the weather was clear today, it was a very cold day, so using the taxi throughout allowed them to enjoy the tour comfortably and without strain.

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Tour Report by Yumi

Hello! My name is Yumi. The Nikko area, Nasu area, in Tochigi Prefecture, and Aizu and Shirakawa area in Fukushima prefecture, where I will be guiding you, are not only surrounded by beautiful nature in all four seasons but are also full of historical attractions. Nikko, in particular, is a great place to learn about the culture and history that has shaped Japan to this day. In order for you to truly enjoy your day, I am flexible to your wishes and will prepare your day to be a great day. Because I am a local guide, you will surely see some sights that are not in the guidebooks. Is local food one of your favorite parts of your trip? I am also a sushi-making instructor for foreigners, so food is one of my specialties. I am also a certified sake navigator. Why don’t you come and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with me?

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Tokyo in Half a Day: KOISHIKAWA KOURAKUEN & SHINJUKU

Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

13:00 Starting from Hotel TOKYO
(Starting time was changed by the guest)
13:30 1. KOISHIKAWA KOURAKUEN
15:00 2. Tokyo Station & THE IMPERIAL PALACE
16:00 3. SHIBUYA CROSSING
17:00 4. SHINJUKU
17:45　back to Hotel TOKYO

What Is a Private Afternoon Walking Tour of Central Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The tour start time was changed to 13:00, moving two hours later due to the guest's work commitments. Since it gets dark in the early evening, I rearranged the order of the itinerary and explained the changes at departure. At the first stop, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, the contrast between the Japanese garden and the dome and cluster of buildings in the background was wonderful, and it was also perfect timing for the maple leaves turning red, so the guest was delighted by how beautiful it was. Before stopping at the Imperial Palace, I introduced the architecture of Tokyo Station, and since the guest was a little tired from lack of sleep, we had a coffee break at KITTE. I have uploaded the photo the guest took of me at the Christmas tree in KITTE. Before we said goodbye at the hotel, I introduced some restaurants around the Keio Plaza area, showing them from the storefronts. When I recommended Marugame Seimen, located in the building next to the hotel, as cheap and delicious, the guest later shared a photo saying it was truly delicious after eating there. As a guide, this is a joy.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Free Pass	Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket Nishi-Shinjuku～Korakuen	600JPY
Section 2	Free Pass	Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket Iidabashi～Tokyo／Sakuradamon～Shibuya～Shinjuku	0JPY
Total			600JPY

Tour Report by Masa

Welcome to Japan. I hope you are going to enjoy your stay.

Who am I?
I am a Licensed Guide Interpreter at an age of 61.
I got an early retirement from 36 yrs of the employment in a Japanese financial sector.
I hope I can attend to you with the Japanese politeness, hospitality and smile.

What can I be expected?
I would like to introduce the photogenic sites, the indigenous experiences
and good Japanese local food around Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji.
I might be able to show you the features of shrine and temple with a religious manner if you’d like.
As a matter of fact, I don’t have a specific religion to believe, though.
I love Japan and that’s why I started a new career as a guide.

What do I love?
Most of all, my family. I have a wife 56 yrs old, a son 28 yrs old and a daughter 25 yrs old.
I like eating raw fish and sushi, buckwheat noodles and curry rice.

How do I spend my spear time?
I run for 5 km in the morning listening to my favorite music.
I might have a chance to go to a studio program in the fitness club nearby once a week.

I look forward to meeting you soon.
Thank you.

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Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide

December, 2024

Tour Itinerary

1. 10:00　Meet up＠Hilton Yokohama
2. 11:10　＠Kamakura Station
3. 11:20　＠Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
4. 11:50　＠Komachi-dori Street
5. 12:30　＠Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
6. 13:10　Lunch＠Kaikoan (inside Hasedera Temple)
7.13:40　＠Hasedera Temple
8. 14:20　Shopping＠Souvenir shops on the street from Hasedera Temple to Hase Station
9. 15:35　Disband＠Yokohama Station

Title: What Is a Private Kamakura Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera The guests had studied the history of Kamakura quite a bit before the tour. When we visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, I explained the meaning of the Genpei Ponds and the connection between the shrine and its pigeons, and the guests listened with great interest as new information. I explained about omikuji fortune slips and asked if they would like to try. One of the guests declined, saying they did not want to draw a bad fortune, while another was more eager and, upon drawing one, was delighted to receive a "good luck" result. At the Great Buddha of Kamakura, they even went inside the statue. Afterward, since one of the guests wished to have lunch somewhere with an ocean view, the café at Hasedera, which we had already planned to visit, became our lunch spot. They were moved by the view of Yuigahama beach, taking panoramic photos of the beautiful scenery. The guests enjoyed curry udon and a meat-sauce pasta, and seemed very satisfied. They said it was far more delicious than their favorite Japanese restaurant back in their hometown. The maple leaves in the temple grounds had turned bright red, and they were so impressed by their beauty that they took many photos. They purchased souvenirs such as chopsticks (at Komachi Street) and a small sake cup featuring an illustration of a sumo wrestler (at Kotokuin). At a shop they found on the road from Hasedera toward the Enoden Hase Station, they also splurged on items such as bags made from repurposed kimono obi sashes for their relatives and friends. In the end, since they planned to do some shopping in Yokohama before returning to their accommodation, we parted ways at Yokohama Station a little earlier than planned.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Minatomirai Line　Shin-Takashima Station～Yokohama Station	200JPY
Section 2	Train	JR Yokosuka Line　Yokohama Station～Kamakura Station	360JPY
Section 3	Train	Enoden　Kamakura Station～Hase Station	200JPY
Section 4	Train	Enoden　Hase Station～Kamakura Station	200JPY
Section 5	Train	Yokosuka Line　Kamakura Station～Yokohama Station	360JPY
Total			1,320JPY

Tour Report by Noripy

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

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Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

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Tour Itinerary

1. 10:00 Meet at JR Akabane Station
2. 10:30 Asakusa
3. 12:00 Imperial Palace East Gardens
4. 13:00 Lunch (Tonkatsu Maruya, Marunouchi Palace Building branch)
5. 14:15 Meiji Shrine
6. 15:15 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
7. 16:00 Disband at Yoyogi Park

Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, and Harajuku The guests were visitors from North America. Some of the group had been living in Japan since August and working, and the visit was a good opportunity for the rest of the group to come to Japan. It was their first visit to Japan. Since part of the group was living in Akabane, the guests stayed at an Airbnb nearby, so we met at JR Akabane Station. They also planned to travel together to Kyoto and Osaka later in the week. I guided them through Asakusa, the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku (Takeshita Street). Apart from Harajuku, we visited traditional sites, and they enjoyed the atmosphere while listening to the explanations. For lunch, they requested tonkatsu, so we went to a restaurant in Marunouchi. In Harajuku, they were surprised to find cafes featuring micro pigs and otters. After the tour, the guests planned to meet up at Yoyogi Park, so I took them to Yoyogi Park and we parted ways there.

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Transportation cost per person

No.	Transportation	Route	Fare
Section 1	Train	Akabane～Ueno	178JPY
Section 2	Subway	Ueno～Asakusa	178JPY
Section 3	Subway	Asakusa～Otemachi	178JPY
Section 4	Subway	Otemachi～Meiji-jingumae	209JPY
Total			743JPY

Tour Report by Haru

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

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