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  • Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 10:55 @ Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin Temple, Omotesando
    • 3. 13:40 Lunch @ Hiroshima Station, Andersen
    • 4. 14:00 Disband @ In front of Shukkeien Garden

    What Is a Private Guided Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report We were blessed with good weather. The guests were a kind and cheerful group, one enjoying photography, and they repeatedly told me how much fun they were having. At Miyajima, they took a variety of photos — of the deer, the torii gate, and scenery they found very Japanese — and each time they were considerate about whether it might affect the flow of the tour. We canceled the okonomiyaki lunch we had originally planned and instead had a light meal at the Andersen bakery near Hiroshima Station. Since the guests had not yet visited Shukkeien Garden, we ended the tour in front of Shukkeien, and because they wished to have shabu-shabu for dinner, I assisted with the reservation before concluding the tour.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherKenchomae～Shin-Hakushima190JPY
    Section 2TrainShin-Hakushima～Miyajimaguchi330JPY
    Section 3FerryMiyajimaguchi～Miyajima200JPY
    Section 4FerryMiyajima～Miyajimaguchi200JPY
    Section 5TrainMiyajimaguchi～Hiroshima420JPY
    Total1,340JPY

    Tour Report by Kahori

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

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    Oct 6, 2025
    DJ C
    We visited the atomic bomb museum, Hiroshima castle, a beautiful garden, and shrines and Torrey Gate.
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    Sep 23, 2025
    lorrainel669
    Awesome Hiroshima
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    Jul 26, 2025
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    Outstanding Tour of Hiroshima with Kahori…
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    Jun 28, 2025
    Fernando A
    We knew the best of Hiroshima in 8 hrs
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Tenryu-ji Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto in One Day: Tenryu-ji Temple & Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45 @ Meeting @ Genji Kyoto
    • 10:15-11:00 @ Tenryu-ji Temple
    • 11:00-11:45 @ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove + Maruyama Park
    • 12:15-13:15 @ Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
    • 13:45-14:45 @ Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 15:35 Dismissal @ Rokkenbashi

    What Is a Two-Day Private Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. Yesterday they had a Kyoto tour with a different guide, and today was their second consecutive day of touring Kyoto. It was their first visit to Japan, and they had traveled through Tokyo and Hakone before coming to Kyoto. They mentioned that afterward they would be heading to Hokkaido for about a week of skiing. When I arrived at the Hotel about 15 minutes before the meeting time, they were already in the lobby, so we were able to meet without any waiting. I gave a brief overview of today's itinerary, and we set off. One of the guests was very tall, over two meters in height, and seemed to have some trouble with their knee, walking with a slight limp, so I made an effort to choose routes that would put as little strain on their legs as possible. Both of them appeared to be very interested in Japan, and throughout the day they found things that caught their attention and asked many questions. What was especially memorable was their great interest in roof tiles, as well as their interest in religion in Japan. Wherever we went, they listened very attentively to stories about Buddhism and the worship of the gods. The weather was fine throughout the day, and the guests seemed very pleased. They both said the highlight was the unique rakan statues at Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Before exploring Kinkaku-ji, they said they were a little hungry, so at a stand near the temple they enjoyed roasted sweet potato, mitarashi dango, meat buns, karaage, and matcha soft-serve ice cream. After exploring Kinkaku-ji, we took the bus to Kyoto Station, and from there we took a taxi to Rokkenbashi near the guests' Hotel, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusKawaramachi Shomen～Kyoto Station230JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto Station～Saga-Arashiyama Station240JPY
    Section 3BusTenryu-ji Temple Front～Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple Front230JPY
    Section 4BusKinkaku-ji Temple Front～Kyoto Station230JPY
    Total930JPY

    Tour Report by Kaz

    Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

    My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

    I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

    I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
    I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

    I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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    May 19, 2026
    498stephenq
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    An enjoyable visit
    Really enjoyed our visit with Kaz. Friendly, informative, and…

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Kyoto morning tour with Kaz
    Kaz (Kazuhiro) guided my family in historic…

    Oct 14, 2025
    Scenic61154406959
    Great Historical Perspective
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Yoshida was excellent, he had a great knowledge of…

    Sep 29, 2025
    Jea L
    Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kaz
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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

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:45 Meet up@THE ONE
    • 2. 09:50 Travel∶Subway
    • 3. 10:05 Stay@Asakusa
    • 4. 11:25 Travel∶Subway
    • 5. 11:50 Stay@Tokyo National Museum
    • 6. 12:55 Lunch@Katsuraku
    • 7. 13:30 Travel∶Train
    • 8. 13:55 Stay@Nakano Broadway
    • 9. 15:45 Travel∶Train, Subway
    • 10. 16:40 Disband@THE ONE

    What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Day Tour Including Asakusa, Ueno, and Nakano Broadway? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was one person visiting from North America. Initially, the plan was to guide them around Asakusa and the Tokyo National Museum, both near their hotel, in the afternoon. However, since I learned that they wished to go shopping at Nakano Broadway, I first took them to Asakusa and Ueno. Around Ueno Station, restaurants are always crowded on weekends, but since it was a weekday, I was able to quickly find a reasonably priced tonkatsu restaurant. The highlight of this tour was Nakano Broadway in the afternoon. The guest was fond of vintage wristwatches and was especially a fan of Seiko. Although there were only small shops on the first floor of Nakano Broadway, Jackroad on the third floor, which handles parallel imports, had a rich inventory. It took some time, but the guest was able to purchase an item they were satisfied with. I explained how to purchase Shinkansen tickets at Ueno Station, then saw them off at their hotel where they were staying, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayInaricho Station～Asakusa Station180JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Ueno Station180JPY
    Section 3TrainUeno Station～Nakano Station230JPY
    Section 4TrainNakano Station～Ueno Station230JPY
    Section 5SubwayUeno Station～Inaricho Station180JPY
    Total1,000JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
    Y9791IZnicks
    Making the most of a rainy day
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    Sep 25, 2026
    910lorig
    Best experience for a perfect day in Tokyo!
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    Best…

    Sep 15, 2026
    R8612KOjanicea
    Highly recommend 👍
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    Our guide, Sam, was amazing!!…

    Sep 1, 2026
    greasygrandpa
    First Day In Tokyo
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  • Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour

    Miyajima Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 14:00 Meet up @ Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal
    • 2. 14:25 @ Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine, Daishoin, Omotesando
    • 3. 18:30 @ Hiroshima Station Peace Park
    • 4. 18:30 Disband @ Micchan Orizuru Tower

    What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from Oceania, one of whom was originally from Japan. They were a very cheerful group, exchanging jokes throughout the day. They listened very attentively to stories about Japanese culture and history, and were wonderfully open to trying anything recommended. On Miyajima, they said they wanted to try oysters, so I took them to a spot serving grilled oysters, and they enjoyed raw oysters, fried oysters, and tempura as well, all with delighted "mmm, delicious" reactions. For dinner, they asked me to make a reservation at an okonomiyaki restaurant, so I offered some options, and they chose Mitchan, so I booked Mitchan. However, the return JR train was delayed by about 50 minutes, so we ended up on the train for quite a while and had to change the reservation time again and again. In the end, I took them all the way to Mitchan and concluded the tour there.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1FerryMiyajimaguchi～Miyajima200JPY
    Section 2FerryMiyajima～Miyajimaguchi200JPY
    Section 3TrainMiyajimaguchi～Nishi-Hiroshima330JPY
    Section 4BusNishi-Hiroshima～Peace Park220JPY
    Total950JPY

    Tour Report by Kahori

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

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    Oct 6, 2025
    DJ C
    We visited the atomic bomb museum, Hiroshima castle, a beautiful garden, and shrines and Torrey Gate.
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    Sep 23, 2025
    lorrainel669
    Awesome Hiroshima
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    Jul 26, 2025
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    Tracy_P
    Outstanding Tour of Hiroshima with Kahori…
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    Jun 28, 2025
    Fernando A
    We knew the best of Hiroshima in 8 hrs
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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

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Hotel Axis Nihonbashi – Walk to Ningyocho
    • 10:00 Tsukiji – Honganji Temple – Tsukiji Market – 11:30 Lunch @ Tama Sushi
    • 13:00 Asakusa – Sensoji Temple – Asakusa Station – Tokyo Skytree Station
    • 14:30 Disband at Skytree entrance

    Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Family Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Skytree The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They were traveling with lively young children, and I did my best to help so that the trip would go smoothly for everyone. We first went to Tsukiji Market. While gently steering them away from buying expensive items like the pricey wagyu skewers tempting them with their aroma, they enjoyed shumai and steamed pork buns, and afterward we visited Namiyoke Shrine. Since they mentioned they liked sushi, we left the market a little early and had lunch at a sushi restaurant. As they had a reservation for Tokyo Skytree until 2:30 PM, I hadn't planned to spend too long in Asakusa, but the group got very excited and were delighted to each get toy swords and shuriken. After that, I saw them off at Tokyo Skytree and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNingyocho～Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa209JPY
    Section 3TrainAsakusa～Tokyo Skytree180JPY
    Total567JPY

    Tour Report by Kyoko

    Hello! I am Kyoko who has been working as a guide since 2017. I was born in Kyoto. So, my name comes from Kyoto which is Japan’s beautiful ancient capital . And “ko” literally means child in Japanese. Thus, my name Kyoko means Kyoto’s child, Kyoko. But some guests call me Kyoto. It’s okay, not a big problem.
    But to say the truth, I feel like this, ” Am I like an ancient person? No way~!!…” I am mainly guiding in and around Tokyo. Tokyo has two faces of well-advanced and old-fashioned. So, you can enjoy both high-tech technology and historical culture plus delicious food and drinks,too. You will surely be inspired in this city with me. Anyway, looking forward to meeting you in the near future. Thank you in advance!

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    Sep 9, 2025
    salanicolas
    Superb Tokyo guide
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    Kyoko was great! Super knowledgeable, a lot of fun,…

    Jun 19, 2025
    josephk547
    A definite must-do when visiting Tokyo!
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    May 24, 2025
    sandrashachar
    Terrific Tokyo Tour!
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    We had a fantastic tour of the Asakusa Shrine,…

    May 22, 2025
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    Private Guided Tour in Tokyo
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  • Aomori in One Day: Ninjya House & Hirosaki park - Hirosaki castle

    Aomori in One Day: Ninjya House & Hirosaki park – Hirosaki castle

    Hirosaki Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 【Itinerary – 16th January 2025- Hirosaki Castle(Hirosaki Park) Tour – 6 hours】
    • 10:30- 11:30 Saishouin Temple housing a five-storied pagoda.
    • 12:00 Lunch @ Kafukutei-Japanese Soba ( backwheat noodle)restaurant.
    • 13:00 *Ninjya House
    • *Zenringai streets frankered by 33 Zen temples.
    • Depending on the snow conditoins
    • 13:30 – 14:30 Hirosaki park – Hirosaki castle
    • 14:30 – 15:30 Tsugaru-han Neputa Village (Shamisen (three-stringed musical instrument show ) （Admission fee: 600 yen/one-person)
    • 16:00 End

    What Is a Private Winter Tour of Hirosaki, Aomori Like? A Licensed Guide's Report This was my first tour of the year. In the midst of heavy snowfall, I guided a group visiting from Oceania around Hirosaki. Because the JR Ou Line service from Aomori was at risk of being suspended due to snow-related disruptions, we stayed overnight in Hirosaki beforehand. The guests, who had first come to Japan in 2019, were now visiting for the second time. This time, they came to Aomori because they wanted to see the snow. We fully enjoyed the historic city of Hirosaki. Since the guests followed a vegetarian diet, we had lunch at a long-established soba restaurant. We paid our respects to the head priest at Saishoin Temple. The head priest, Mr. Fuse, remarked that I resembled him. Because one of the guests had lost their JR Pass for inbound visitors the day before, we headed to a police box in Aomori. The guests were deeply impressed by the very kind response they received. I learned that in their home country, traffic accidents are reported to the police, but accident handling is carried out by the fire department, with many people participating as volunteers in firefighting duties, making it one of the most respected roles among the public. I explained how extremely busy Japanese police officers are. Fortunately, we found out that the JR Pass had been turned in to the police station. Since the guests were to take the first bullet train the next morning to Tokyo and return home that afternoon, the police, even though it was outside regular office hours, arranged for the pass to be received quickly — and remarkably, they even gave us a ride to the station in a patrol car. The guests commented, "The most respected profession in Japan must be the police officer!"

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Ou Line Aomori Station J～JR Ou Line Hirosaki Station1,360JPY
    Total1,360JPY

    Tour Report by Tomohiko

    My name is Tomohiko Kudo.
    I live in Aomori city.
    I already visited more than 30 nations so far.
    After official retirement from the public officer, I could have the Japanese Government Licensed Guide Certificate and am nowadays very pleased to guide overseas tourists all over the world.
    Did you know that the Fuji apple is not from Mt.Fuji…but is actually from Aomori Prefecture’ Fujisaki town. Aomori is proud of the biggest apple product in
    Japan. We provide 40 apple-pie restaurants to guests.
    Let’s enjoy real Japanese culture and history with me. I would enjoy with you real Samuri history, Kimono culture, local traditional festivals, castle,
    Japanese garden, temple, shrine, Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
    I often go to the local sea food and vegetable markets and eat fresh foods and would love to show you some secret, hidden restaurants that only Aomori locals know about – let’s go on an adventure together.
    If you like sushi and fresh seafood, let me introduce to Nokkedon ?
    What is it? Come to Aomori and find out! I am waiting for you.

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    Jun 2, 2025
    413maryannb
    Tomohiko organized our day beautifully! The car was immaculate, the driver skilled. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
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    Apr 30, 2025
    Jacqueline_F
    Great Guide, great tour
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    Dec 30, 2024
    Scenic33296385055
    Warm and professional guide
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    Mr. Kudo-san is very professional, meticulate and kind…

    Aug 3, 2024
    Monika R
    Fun and informative tour – great tour guide!
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  • Yamagata & Yamadera Customized Half-Day Tour

    Yamagata & Yamadera Customized Half-Day Tour

    Yamagata & Yamadera Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:00 Meet at Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
    • 13:30 Guided tour of city points such as Beni no Kura in Yamagata City
    • 14:21 Travel by train from Yamagata Station to Yamadera Station
    • 14:35 Guided tour from Yamadera Station of Risshaku-ji Temple trailhead, Konpon Chudo Hall, Hie Shrine, temple bell, mountain gate entrance, and pilgrim lodgings
    • 15:35 Tea time break at a teahouse at the foot of Risshaku-ji Temple and souvenir shopping
    • 15:50 Travel by train from Yamadera Station to Yamagata Station
    • 16:10 Enjoy views of Yamagata City, Kajo Park, and the Zao Mountain Range from the Kajo Central Observation Deck in Yamagata City
    • 17:00 Travel from Kajo Central to the hotel and disband in front of the hotel

    Can You Do a Private Winter Tour of Yamadera in Yamagata? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Asia. They had previously visited the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kinki region of Japan, but this time they chose winter Yamagata because they very much wanted to enjoy the snowy scenery of the Tohoku region. Their winter Yamagata golden course was Ginzan Onsen, then a climb at Yamadera, then viewing the snow-covered trees (juhyo) at Zao, and the guide request was for the middle day, in the Yamadera area. According to the guests, there are three seasons in their home region, but all of them are Hot, Hotter, and Hottest, hot all year round, so a winter "snowscape" was something they longed for. Their sole purpose for this trip was simply to enjoy the snowy scenery stretching in every direction. In that sense, Yamagata was blessed with abundant snow this year, and the guests were deeply moved by the snow-covered landscape they saw from the train windows during the journey. They were also impressed by the massive rocks towering within the precincts of Risshaku-ji Temple that seemed to repel the snow as seen looking up from the platform of Yamadera Station, and by the divine, ink-painting-like beauty of Godaido Hall jutting out from the cliffs.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainJR Yamagata Station～JR Yamadera Station242JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Yamadera Station～JR Yamagata Station242JPY
    Total484JPY

    Tour Report by Sanichi

    For all the guest who may have an interest on my career, This is Sanichi,a government certified guide interpreter, inaugurated my guide interpreter business career since 2023. My guide interpreter work include all aspect of business scene ranging from simultaneous interpretation at convent visitor, Tsunami-torn area guide tour,Municipal government supported exchange student welcome party official interpretation, International cruise ship on shore excursion guide, and so on, and keep doing business by fair and fast manner with reasonable cost without any prejudice against client’s objectives, race or gender.
    I can attend anyone, anywhere, anytime upon request! I’m confident that I’m a shoulder you may count on here in Japan!

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    Sep 12, 2026
    Alexandra_I
    Huge thanks to Sanichi…
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    Apr 3, 2026
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    Sanichi is a very help…

    Jul 14, 2025
    carlanS8210WG
    Merveilleux !
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    La visite du château de Kaminoyama était très…

    Nov 23, 2024
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    Exploring Yamagata with Sanichi
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:10 Meet at Shinagawa Station (originally planned to meet at 7:30, but arrived late)
    • 8:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 9:50 Shinagawa Station
    • 10:40 East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
    • 12:10 Baseball Hall of Fame Museum
    • 13:00 Asakusa
    • 14:15 Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck
    • 15:45 Disband at the taxi stand in front of Tokyo Skytree

    # What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Skytree The weather was excellent, but the guests I was to meet at Shinagawa Station were unable to come smoothly by train from Haneda, so we started 40 minutes late. The guests had tickets for the Skytree, the Tokyo subway, and the Keikyu line, but it turned out that the subway ticket could not be exchanged at a Tokyo Metro station. According to a station attendant, we tried to go back to Keikyu Shinagawa to have it exchanged, but were told it could only be done at Haneda, so we gave up and I purchased a one-day Tokyo subway pass out of my own pocket and handed it over. We proceeded to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, and then Asakusa, where the guests happily bought souvenirs, but the crowd in front of the main hall was not moving, so we gave up on visiting it. We were able to see a portable shrine at Asakusa Shrine, so we took a commemorative photo. The Skytree observation deck was very crowded, and with the long waits for the elevators going up and down, the guests seemed quite worn out. Since this is not even a place included in the tour course, I vowed to myself never to go there again. I had planned to see the guests off at a station near their hotel, but at the guests' request we parted ways at the taxi stand in front of Skytree.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinagawa～Harajuku178JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku～Shinagawa178JPY
    Section 3TrainShinagawa～Harajuku178JPY
    Section 4TrainMeiji-jingumae～Otemachi900JPY
    Section 5TrainTakebashi～Korakuen0JPY
    Section 6TrainSuidobashi～Asakusabashi146JPY
    Section 7TrainAsakusabashi～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 8TrainAsakusa～Oshiage0JPY
    Total1,580JPY

    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
    scottsD8777AR
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    Great Touring Tokyo
    Koba is an excellent tour guide. We greatly…

    Jul 9, 2026
    Quest36994121691
    First visit to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    This was our first visit…

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

    Jul 5, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Pick-Up at Haneda Airport
    • 9:00 Guide from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace
    • 10:00　Stroll around Meiji Shrine
    • 10-50 Stroll around Shibuya
    • 12:00 Stroll around Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
    • 13:20 1 Travel from Asakusa to Haneda Airport
    • 14:00 End at Haneda Airport

    What Can You See on a Short Tokyo Transit Layover Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests stopped over in Tokyo on a transit layover while on their way home, after spending six weeks traveling around Southeast Asia. Given the limited time available, the tour was arranged to match their wish to experience as much of Japan's atmosphere, culture, and history as possible. Since one of the guests spoke only Spanish, the guiding was mainly conducted in English with another member of the group, who then relayed the information to the other. We first traveled from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station by monorail and JR, and amid the morning commuter crowds I introduced the history of Tokyo Station, followed by the origins of the Imperial Palace and an overview centered on the history of Japan's imperial tradition. At Meiji Shrine, I explained the history of Buddhism and Shinto in Japan, the differences in their concepts, and the differences in how people worship, and the guests seemed to understand well. Having visited many temples in Southeast Asia beforehand, they were surprised by the differences with Shinto. After showing them the Shibuya Crossing, we visited Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple, where they seemed to sense the atmosphere of the Edo period and were delighted.

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    Tour Report by Atsushi

    Hello and welcome to Tokyo!

    I have been working for business with American companies for many years. I have many experiences guiding customers from around the world in Japan and taking Japanese customers to the USA and Europe.

    I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter, and I want to introduce the unique gigantic city of Tokyo and the traditional Japanese culture, which is not shown in the guidebooks, to people worldwide who are interested in it. In addition, I want to introduce various Japanese foods you can enjoy only in Japan.
    Unique experiences such as the Sumo Training Viewing and Tea Ceremony are optionally available.
    Depending on your preference and itinerary, I can guide you in Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone so that you can enjoy your time in Japan.

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    Aug 18, 2026
    Heather_C
    Private tour for 4 in Tokyo – highly recommend
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    Aug 8, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    An action packed visit to Hakone!
    Atsushi was an…

    Jul 26, 2026
    Kevin_B
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Tokyo Tour
    Highly recommend this tour for first time…

    Jun 22, 2026
    Ashish_L
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Best Tour for a Short Visit
    Atsushi-san was an incredibly well-researched and…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajimaguchi Station

    Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajimaguchi Station

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

    January, 2025

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel Meet
    • 11:00 Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple
    • 14:00 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 15:00 Miyajimaguchi Station

    Tour Report Date: January 2025 Places visited: Miyajima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Guest: the guest Weather: Cloudy Experiences: Walking through the inner sanctuary, strolling along Maple Road Details: The guest was a visitor from Oceania. Due to circumstances communicated in advance, the tour was conducted for one person. There was a request to keep the tour brisk, so I asked whether it would be acceptable to purchase lunch at a convenience store and eat it on the train, and this was kindly accepted.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainMiyajimaguchi Station～Nishi-Hiroshima330JPY
    Section 2TrainKenchomae～Shin-Hakushima190JPY
    Section 3TrainShin-Hakushima～Miyajimaguchi Station330JPY
    Total850JPY

    Tour Report by Yuji

    Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
    But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
    I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
    I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
    I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
    Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
    Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.

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    Jun 1, 2026
    John_W
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    A top day with a top guide
    My wife…

    May 27, 2026
    Annabelle_C
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima in a day
    Yuji was a great communicator…

    May 12, 2026
    satishp656
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
    Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…

    May 10, 2026
    StephanieB6076
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Incredible Experience
    We had an incredible experience visiting Hiroshima…