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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 08:55 Meet up @ Hotel 1899 Tokyo
    • 2. 09:00 Travel: On foot
    • 3. 09:25 Stay @ Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 4. 10:35 Travel: Subway
    • 5. 10:55 Stay @ Tsukiji
    • 6. 13:00 Disband @ Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hamarikyu Gardens and Tsukiji in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had originally requested Meiji Shrine and Tsukiji, but since they were going to SHIBUYA SKY the next day, they decided to skip Meiji Shrine and asked me to choose one more spot near Tsukiji. I decided to guide them to Hamarikyu Gardens first. It was a bit far from the Hotel, and there was no direct train, but I judged that the guests would be fine walking, so we made the move on foot. However, since it was a cold day, we did not overexert ourselves and took the subway to Tsukiji after strolling through Hamarikyu Gardens. Since one of the guests was fond of bonsai, Hamarikyu Gardens was even more popular than expected. Because the walking distance was short and we had time to spare, at Tsukiji I also carefully explained Namiyoke Shrine, which I usually skip. As the guests wished to stay a little longer in Tsukiji, I showed them the location of Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShiodome Station～Tsukijishijo Station180JPY
    Total180JPY

    Tour Report by Sam

    Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
    I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
    I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
    One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
    Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
    I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Tour of Tokyo sights was great!
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    Jul 16, 2026
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    Excellent tour of Tokyo!
    Sam, was outstanding! Showed…

    Jul 9, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meeting Hilton Tokyo
    • 9:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 10:40 Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 11:40 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:40 Lunch @ Tonkatsu Maruya Marunouchi Palace Building
    • 14:00 Akihabara
    • 14:40 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
    • 15:20 Dismissal Asakusa

    What Does a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report from Meiji Shrine to Asakusa We started by purchasing a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass at Nishi-Shinjuku Station. The guests were very interested in Japanese history, and were especially fond of Shogun. At Meiji Shrine I spoke about the Meiji Restoration, and since they were quite knowledgeable about history, they asked several sharp questions. They were delighted by the beauty of the man-made forest. On Takeshita Street we briefly stopped at an animal café, but they came out right away. They stopped at various shops and seemed to be enjoying themselves. At the Imperial Palace, I explained that it was a castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and again received many questions. We had lunch at a tonkatsu restaurant, which they enjoyed and found delicious. I guided them through Akihabara on foot from the Hibiya Line station to Suehirocho, and here too I received many questions. Toward the end, we were running short on time and finished in Asakusa. They saw the Skytree and remarked on how very beautiful it was.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainWest Shinjuku～Meiji-jingumae600JPY
    Section 2TrainMeiji-jingumae～Takebashi0JPY
    Section 3TrainOtemachi～Akihabara0JPY
    Section 4TrainSuehirocho～Asakusa0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Koba

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

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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    First visit to Tokyo
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    Jul 8, 2026
    Χρονης Π
    A beautiful tour
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    Jul 5, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel meetup　9:10 Tenryu-ji Temple　9:40 Bamboo Grove　10:10 Togetsukyo Bridge　　10:35 Kinkaku-ji Temple　　11:50 Lunch (Ramen)　12:25 Nijo Castle　14:15 Return to hotel, tour ends

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kyoto Like for a Solo Guest? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was visiting Japan for the second time, from Europe. The guest had come to Japan many years ago but did not remember much of it, perhaps because it had been a group trip. Since the private vehicle assigned was a large van, I had wondered whether it was suitable for a single guest. As expected, the guest had not realized that it was possible to choose a vehicle designed for between two and seven passengers. The guest's native language is German and can also speak French. English was still a foreign language for the guest, so there were some points that were difficult to convey. The guest was quiet, so during visits to various sites, I did most of the talking and answered questions when asked. In the car, the guest sometimes took a short nap, likely due to fatigue. The autumn foliage was beginning in various places, and it looked like it would reach its peak in about another week. The main keep of Nijo Castle is open to the public. I asked a staff member, and they said that in the morning it may be possible to enter with a same-day ticket (an additional payment of 1,000 yen). The photo was taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherThe Six Senses Hotel Kyoto～The Six Senses Hotel Kyoto0JPY
    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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    Jul 24, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Jul 23, 2026
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    Jul 16, 2026
    margaretsM7923ON
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Great way to see Kyoto
    Wonderful tour and exceptional guide.

    Jul 9, 2026
    Sandra_B
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Nihonbashi Station & Shibuya Station West Exit Bus

    Tokyo in One Day: Nihonbashi Station & Shibuya Station West Exit Bus

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @ Shangri-La Tokyo
    • 9:10 Nihonbashi Station
    • 9:40 Asakusa Station
    • Asakusa Tourist Information Center, Nakamise, Senso-ji Temple
    • 11:00 Asakusa Station
    • 11:40 Meiji-jingumae Station
    • Meiji Shrine, Lunch "Yoyogi"
    • 13:25 Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Harakado
    • 14:20 Jingumae 1-chome Bus Stop
    • 14:20 Shibuya Station West Exit Bus Stop
    • Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 15:00 Dismissal @ Starbucks

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like on a Rainy Day? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Rain had been forecast from the start, and although it turned out to be lighter drizzle that occasionally stopped, the temperature stayed low throughout, making it a rather cold tour. I made an effort not to go on too long about history, and since expressions were not always easy to read, I was a little unsure whether the guests were enjoying themselves. Toward the end, around when we reached Takeshita Street, smiles began to appear, which was a relief. Since we were moving faster than planned, I made an effort to keep a good rhythm by visiting Harakado and using a Toei bus to get to Shibuya.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station210JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Meiji-jingumae Station260JPY
    Section 3BusJingumae 1-chome Bus Stop～Shibuya West Exit Bus Stop210JPY
    Total680JPY

    Tour Report by Lily

    Hi there! Thank you so much for hitting my page!
    I’m Yuriko, but please call me Lily!
    I’m a qualified guide and interpreter, proud to be awarded as one of the finalists of Japan guide awards 2025.

    I have conducted over 100 tours a year since March 2024, with more than 90% of my clients awarding a five-star rating.

    I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I’ve always explored places seeking new things and love to share them with you.

    I was born and raised in Tokyo(for over 40 years!) but used to live in the U.S. for a couple of years as a child.
    I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.

    I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
    The following is my contact information:
    lilyjapanguide@gmail.com

    I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!

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    Sep 17, 2025
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    Wonderful 6 hour Tokyo tour with Lily in September
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    A wonderful day tour of Tokyo in September
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    Jul 1, 2025
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    Lily is the best. Highly recommended
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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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30 Meet at Hotel Route-Inn Grand Tokyo Toyocho
    • 2. 10:15 Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 11:15 Harajuku (Takeshita Street)
    • 4. 12:15 Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue)
    • 5. 13:00 Lunch (Tonkatsu Ito Shibuya Fukuras Branch)
    • 6. 14:15 Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
    • 7. 15:30 Dismissal at Shinjuku (in front of the 3D billboard)

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Walking Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania. It was their first time in Japan, having arrived the day before, and starting the next day they were scheduled to join an approximately 10-day group tour visiting the Fuji Five Lakes, Nagano, Takayama, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and other destinations. This [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) private one-day tour of Tokyo covered Meiji Shrine, Harajuku (Takeshita Street), Shibuya (the Scramble Crossing and the Hachiko statue), and the Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin. The guests listened attentively to my explanations and clearly enjoyed themselves, taking photos at each spot. As animal lovers, they visited a mipig cafe in Harajuku, took photos with the Hachiko statue in Shibuya, and bought fox-shaped fortune slips and votive tablets at the Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin. For lunch they requested tonkatsu, so we went to a tonkatsu restaurant in Shibuya, and they were delighted with how delicious it was. After the tour, the guests wanted to explore Shinjuku on their own, so I explained places such as the Godzilla Head and how to get back to their accommodation, then walked with them to the 3D billboard in Shinjuku before parting ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassToyocho～Meiji-jingumae600JPY
    Section 2Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Shibuya0JPY
    Section 3Free PassShibuya～Akasaka-mitsuke0JPY
    Section 4Free PassAkasaka-mitsuke～Shinjuku0JPY
    Total600JPY

    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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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Haru is an excellent guide in Tokyo
    Haru (Haruhiko…

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Jul 9, 2026
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    An incredible walking tour
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    Jun 30, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:15 Meet at Kyoto Station Central Gate　　11:35 Fushimi Inari　13:10 Lunch (Sushi Restaurant)　14:20 Ryoanji Temple 15:50 Kinkakuji Temple　17:40 Gion　18:00 Tour ends at Gion

    Can You Do a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour from a Cruise Stop at Osaka Port? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from Europe. The meeting point was Kyoto Station, and since I had heard they would be coming from Osaka on the morning of the tour, I assumed they were staying at a hotel in Osaka, but in fact they had arrived on a cruise that docked at Tempozan in Osaka Port. This had not been mentioned by the group in our prior email exchanges, so I was a little caught off guard when, in the latter half of the tour, I learned that they had to return to the ship by 9:00. Since they came from Europe, there were moments when English was a little difficult to convey, but I believe they understood in the end. The guests all loved Japanese culture and took plenty of time at each site to fully appreciate the cultural properties, so the schedule kept running later and later. By the time we reached Gion, we had already exceeded six hours, so I gave them only the basic information and let them explore the rest on foot on their own. What left an impression on me was that they said that although Germany, like Japan, was a defeated nation in World War II, it turned out well for them. The photo was taken at Kinkaku-ji.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Enmachi200JPY
    Section 3Free PassEnmachi～Waratenjin1,100JPY
    Section 4BusWaratenjin～Ryoanji-mae0JPY
    Section 5BusRyoanji-mae～Kinkakuji-michi0JPY
    Section 6BusKinkakuji-michi～Kitaoji Bus Terminal0JPY
    Section 7SubwayKitaoji～Higashiyama0JPY
    Section 8BusHigashiyama-sanjo～Gion0JPY
    Total1,450JPY

    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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    Jul 24, 2026
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    Jul 23, 2026
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    Jul 16, 2026
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    Great way to see Kyoto
    Wonderful tour and exceptional guide.

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Kazuo was great and…
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  • Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • ①　10:30　Meet at Tempozan Cruise Terminal
    • ②　10:40　Itinerary explanation near the terminal (delayed due to JR train trouble)
    • ③　12:30　Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • ④　13:15　Nijo Castle
    • ⑤　14:30　Lunch around Teramachi Street
    • ⑥　15:30　Pontocho
    • ⑦　16:00　Gion ~ Yasui Konpira Shrine ~ Yasaka Pagoda
    • ⑧　17:00　Sannenzaka
    • ⑨　17:30　Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • ⑩　18:30　From JR Kyoto to Osaka (Shinkansen)
    • ⑪　19:45　Disband at Tempozan Cruise Terminal

    What Is a Private Kyoto Tour Like for Guests Visiting the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Europe who, after retiring, have been enjoying world travel by cruise ship, arriving in Japan this time via Asia and touring various parts of Kyushu before reaching Kyoto. The entire itinerary was arranged according to the guests' wishes, and at the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle in particular, they were most eager to learn first about how the Japanese imperial system has changed over time and how the shogun was involved. Whenever I explained Japanese history and culture, the guests would constantly draw comparisons with life and culture in their home region, saying things like "we have something similar," and often asked how things are done in Japan compared with their own customs. For example, they asked why jet air hand dryers are found in some Japanese toilets but not others, and why it isn't consistent, noting that this can be inconvenient because your hands don't dry. They said such dryers are always present back home. I explained that in Japan, from the first year of elementary school, children are checked every morning during assembly by their homeroom teacher on whether they have trimmed their nails and whether they have a handkerchief and tissues, so even as adults it becomes second nature to carry a handkerchief and tissues when going out, and that perhaps this is the underlying reason why jet air dryers are not always found in toilets. The guests found this very amusing. The whole day went along in this manner. They tried okonomiyaki, which apparently is not available at the Japanese restaurants back home, and they were delighted to enjoy a taste and atmosphere they could not have experienced on their own.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOsaka Port～Umeda290JPY
    Section 2TrainOsaka～Kyoto580JPY
    Section 3TrainKyoto～Osaka1,450JPY
    Section 4TrainShin-Osaka～Osaka Port290JPY
    Total2,610JPY

    Tour Report by Kazu

    Hello, this is Kazu Akiyama, your tour guide. Nice to meet you and welcome to Japan. Thank you for joining me on the tour. Now I am a retired salaried worker, living in Osaka. I have been very much interested in not only learning Japanese history, culture, religion myself, but also talking about them (sometimes going off topics) in English with tourists from all over the world as well. I am so excited being with you as your guide on coming day! I am very much looking forward to you enjoying with me visiting the must-see places and some of the hidden gems. See you soon. Thank you – Kazu Akiyama

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    Jul 29, 2026
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto highlights with Kazu.
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    Jul 12, 2026
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    Fantastic tour guide
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    Jun 23, 2026
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:30 Meet up @Tawaraya Ryokan
    • 2.11:25 @Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 3.12:50 Lunch @Tentokuin (Tofukuji sub-temple)
    • 4. 13:15 @Tofukuji Temple
    • 5.15:10 @Koshin-do, Hokanji Temple
    • 6.15:30 @Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 7.16:40 Disband @Higashioji

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Eastern Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from Europe. As part of the planning, I recommended Saihoji Temple in advance, and they made their own reservation for a visit the following day. Because of this, I decided to guide them through the eastern part of Kyoto today, following the itinerary described above. I had been a little concerned about their dietary preferences, but for lunch at a sub-temple of Tofukuji Temple, they ordered a set meal of fresh yuba udon and matsutake rice along with amazake, and they were very satisfied. One of the guests purchased a "haori" jacket, though a secondhand one, at a kimono shop in front of Tofukuji Station. We took a taxi from Tofukuji to Yasaka Street. On Sannenzaka, one of the guests happily bought five solar-powered nodding dolls as souvenirs. After sightseeing at Kiyomizu Temple, since they had a dinner reservation at six, we parted ways when they boarded a taxi from Higashioji Street at the bottom of Gojozaka to head to their accommodation. I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKarasuma Oike～Kyoto220JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto～Inari150JPY
    Section 3TrainInari～Tofukuji150JPY
    Total520JPY

    Tour Report by Shoko

    I am an experienced guide, who live in Osaka. I have been a Government-Licensed Guide in English since 2018. I have already guided a lot of tourists overseas in Kansai Area, that is, in the vicinity of my prefecture, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. I am especially good at guiding in Kansai Area with sufficient knowledge of history, culture and transportation. I have guided people ranging from a small group of one or two to a group of 20-50 people in a big bus, that is, a coach. I like delicious food, because Osaka is a city of Kuidaorre, which means that people in Osaka love to eat and never spend too much money on food. Therefore, as an Osakan, I will do my best to explore restaurants which serve most delicious foods in wherever I take to my guests.

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    Mar 31, 2026
    Michael A
    Tripadvisor review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Perfectly customized tour
    Shoko San did an amazing job planning a…

    Mar 29, 2026
    judyl582
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Shoko was an excellent guide. From the moment she…

    Oct 8, 2025
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    World Heritage Kyoto places with the best guide
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    Absolutely perfect! SHOKO was…

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Introduction to Kyoto
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    We had a wonderful tour with Shoko.
    She…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: JR Sanyo Line Miyajimaguchi & Hiroshima Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: JR Sanyo Line Miyajimaguchi & Hiroshima Station

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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 8:06 Depart on JR Sanyo Line bound for Miyajimaguchi
    • 8:35 Arrive at JR Sanyo Line Miyajimaguchi　
    • 8:45 Take JR ferry to Miyajima
    • 9:00 Arrive at Miyajima
    • 　　Omotesando, Itsukushima Shrine, Daiganji Temple,
    • 　　Daishoin Temple, Lunch (Okonomiyaki)
    • 12:26 Depart Miyajima　JR ferry
    • 12:40 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi
    • 12:49 Depart Hiroden Miyajimaguchi
    • 13:40 Arrive at Hiroden Atomic Bomb Dome
    • 　　 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • 　　 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    • 15:50 Depart on bus bound for Hiroshima Station
    • 16:10 Arrive at Hiroshima Station
    • 16:15 Say goodbye to guests

    Title: What's a Private Day Trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests came from Oceania and arrived in Japan for their trip. They had woken up at 4 a.m. and traveled by Shinkansen from Kyoto to Hiroshima Station, where we met as planned at 8 a.m. Since they were returning to Kyoto the same day, they had left their luggage at their hotel and were traveling light, so we quickly discussed and decided on a plan before setting off. Because we introduced ourselves and worked out the specific plan on the train, everything went very smoothly afterward. When we arrived at Miyajima, the weather was sunny, and the guests were both moved by the scenery. They laughed at the stories about the deer, and enjoyed the anecdotes about Taira no Kiyomori, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Since one of the guests follows a plant-based diet, we ordered okonomiyaki without meat, and both guests repeatedly said how delicious it was. On the train to the Peace Park, the guests folded paper cranes for the first time. One of the guests was surprisingly enthusiastic, and helping each other, they completed the cranes successfully and offered them at the Children's Peace Monument. It was memorable how earnestly they listened to the guide within the Peace Park and studied the explanations inside the Peace Memorial Museum, reading and observing with great attention. I saw them off safely at Hiroshima Station and we said goodbye. They asked me for recommendations for Tokyo, which they were visiting next, so I suggested places such as teamLab.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station～Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainHiroden Miyajimaguchi Station～Atomic Bomb Dome250JPY
    Section 3BusPeace Park Bus Stop～JR Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total890JPY

    Tour Report by Kazuha

    Hi! I am Kazuha from Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture. Please call me Kazu chan. I was a teacher for 37 years, and retired last year. After that, I traveled a lot, and met a guide who made my travel much more interesting than other travel. It has become a life-time memory. So I decided to be an interpreter guide to help foreign tourists. I would love to help you to make your travel more interesting and exciting!
    I have guided Onomichi, and two World Cultural Heritage sites :Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima. Onomichi is my hometown and the starting point for the Shimanami-kaido to Shikoku Island. It prospered from the 12th century to the 19th century, and was not bombed during the war. So we can still enjoy finding unique Japanese culture while walking. Let’s explore Hiroshima and make your travel special!

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  • Wakayama in Half a Day: Stay at the Garan & Stay at Okunoin

    Wakayama in Half a Day: Stay at the Garan & Stay at Okunoin

    Mt. Koya Sacred Sites Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:43 Meet at Koyasan Station
    • 9:47~10:00 Move to Daimon by Sanai Bus, 360 yen
    • 10:30~11:40 Stay at the Garan
    • 11:40~12:40 Stay at Kongobuji Temple
    • 12:50~13:00 Move to the restaurant in front of Okunoin by Sanai Bus, 270 yen
    • 13:00~13:40 Stay at Restaurant Hachiyo
    • 13:40~15:05 Stay at Okunoin
    • 15:05~15:30 Move to Koyasan Station by Sanai Bus, 610 yen
    • 17:00 Accompany to Hashimoto Station, confirm the train bound for Namba, and disband

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Koyasan Like? A Licensed Guide's Report We met smoothly at Koyasan Station and took a bus to Daimon Gate. On the bus, the guests told me they had come to Koyasan after traveling the Kumano Kodo, and shared some background about their connection to Japan. After seeing Daimon Gate, we walked to the Garan complex. The guests seemed to enjoy walking, and we savored the townscape of Koyasan while stopping at temples to view the gardens. The autumn foliage was at its peak today, and they took many photos while enjoying the red of the maples and the yellow of the ginkgo trees. In front of Daimon Gate and the Konpon Daito pagoda, I also took photos of the guests. Although it was a four-hour tour, since they had taken the time to come all the way to Koyasan, we also visited Kongobuji Temple and went around Okunoin, finishing at 3:00 p.m. At that point, if we had headed back, they would have been able to return to Osaka by 5:00 p.m. However, due to the effects of a railway accident involving a person, the train was delayed, and we arrived at Hashimoto at 5:00 p.m., about an hour behind schedule. On the return train, the guests showed me photos on their smartphone of places they had traveled to in Japan so far.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKoyasan Station～Daimon360JPY
    Section 2BusIn front of Kongobuji Temple～In front of Okunoin270JPY
    Section 3BusIn front of Okunoin～Koyasan Station610JPY
    Total1,240JPY

    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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