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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 Gajoen Tokyo
    • 2. 10:15 Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 3. 11:30 Tsukiji
    • 4. 11:45 Lunch (Tsukiji Japanese Cuisine Uotsuki)
    • 5. 13:00 Asakusa
    • 6. 14:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 7. 15:30 Dismissal at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

    What Is a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. Although they were older, the walking tour went smoothly without any particular problems. They had arrived in Japan the day before, and after sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel around various parts of Japan on a cruise. I guided them through Hamarikyu Gardens, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Meiji Shrine. At each location, they listened to the explanations while enjoying the atmosphere. Since some of the guests preferred not to eat raw fish, we had lunch at a restaurant in Tsukiji that also offered other menu options. The seats were spacious and it was not very crowded, so they were able to relax and enjoy their meal, and they seemed pleased with it. Finally, I saw them off at their hotel, and we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassMeguro～Shiodome900JPY
    Section 2Free PassShiodome～Tsukiji Market0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTsukiji～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4Free PassAsakusa～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Section 5TrainHarajuku～Meguro167JPY
    Total1,067JPY

    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
    529gregj
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    Haru is an excellent guide in Tokyo
    Haru (Haruhiko…

    Jul 12, 2026
    Felice R
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    Touring gardens in Tokyo with the perfect guide , Haru…

    Jul 9, 2026
    mariee530
    An incredible walking tour
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    Jun 30, 2026
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    Fabulous walking tour with Haru
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  • Hakone in 1 Day by Private Car

    Hakone in 1 Day by Private Car

    Hakone in 1 Day by Private Car with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:20 Meet up @ Hakone Kowakien Tenyu
    • 2. 10:30 Transfer: Taxi
    • 3. 10:40 Transfer: Cable car, Ropeway
    • 4. 11:35 Stay @ Owakudani
    • 5. 12:00 Transfer: Ropeway
    • 6. 12:40 Stay @ Lake Ashi (boarding the pirate ship)
    • 7. 13:05 Transfer: Taxi
    • 8. 13:30 Lunch @ Donburi-ya (Hakone-en)
    • 9. 14:10 Stay @ Hakone Shrine / Peace Torii Gate
    • 10. 14:15 Transfer: Taxi
    • 11. 14:35 Stay @ Hakone Kowakien Tenyu (※Returned to the hotel once due to a forgotten item)
    • 12. 14:40 Transfer: Taxi
    • 13. 15:45 Disband @ Odawara Station West Exit

    Can You Do a Private Hakone Day Tour with a Cable Car, Ropeway, and Pirate Ship Cruise? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests wished to travel from Odawara Station to Kyoto Station after the tour. Before the tour began, I mentioned this to the driver, who advised that if we missed the "Hikari" departing Odawara Station at 16:07 (arriving Kyoto Station at 18:12), the only option for a while afterward would be the "Kodama," which takes over three hours, so it would be better to head to Odawara Station in time for this "Hikari." I passed this along to the guests and adjusted the itinerary so that they could at the latest catch the "Kodama" departing at 16:35 (arriving Kyoto Station at 19:34). As a result, because the driver took a detour route with less traffic, we had extra time and the guests were able to take photos of Odawara Castle, but I feel apologetic that the tour ended earlier than the scheduled time. When we disembarked from the pirate ship at Hakonemachi Port, the guests realized they had left their passport at the hotel, so we suddenly had to return to the hotel partway through. Because of this, at Hakone Shrine we only had time for a photo in front of the Peace Torii Gate. Although this was a tour with a vehicle, the guests also wished to ride the cable car and ropeway, so we used both from Gora Station to Togendai Station. I have attached the receipts for the ropeway and the Hakone pirate ship.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherGora Station～Sounzan Station430JPY
    Section 2OtherSounzan Station～Togendai Station1,500JPY
    Section 3FerryTogendai Port～Hakonemachi Port1,200JPY
    Total3,130JPY

    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!
    The tour experience…

    Jul 16, 2026
    Cezary P
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    Excellent tour of Tokyo!
    Sam, was outstanding! Showed…

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Jun 18, 2026
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    Fish Market Tour
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Tsukiji Outer Market & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:30 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 11:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 12:30 Lunch @ Restaurant Yoyogi
    • 14:15 Nijubashi Bridge
    • 15:15 Asakusa
    • 16:00 Disband @ Asakusa

    Title: What Can You See in a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. One member of the group joined on their own while another had commitments elsewhere. Since the group could only stay in Tokyo for a short time and rain was forecast for the following day, I tried to visit as many major spots as possible on the day of the tour. At Meiji Shrine, there happened to be a Noh performance dedicated as part of the autumn grand festival, so I added it to the itinerary because I wanted to show it to them. Unfortunately, this meant we ended up going back and forth in the same area, for which I felt apologetic. The guests kindly said that riding the train was a good experience too, which was a relief. The guests mentioned that they had another tour after this one and wanted to return to the Hotel afterward. When I listened more closely, I learned that the meeting point for their next tour (a sumo tour) was in Asakusa, so I recommended parting ways in Asakusa rather than returning to the Hotel. In the end, we confirmed the meeting point for their next tour and the Toei Asakusa Line station for their return, and then said goodbye. It was a fun tour with cheerful and kind guests.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTochomae～Tsukiji Market900JPY
    Section 2Free PassTsukiji～Meiji-jingumae0JPY
    Section 3Free PassMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4SubwaySakuradamon～Asakusa0JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Yoko

    I’m Yoko Kusumoto, a government lisenced English-speaking guide.
    I have been living in Tokyo for more than 20 years, and it’s my pleasure to show you around Tokyo. I recommend Meiji Shrine and Asakusa if you are first time in Japan. I also recommend off-the-beaton path spots like Fukagawa Fudodo and Gotokuji Temple(lucky cat temple).
    I was born and brought up in Kamakura, where the first shogun’s government was established. It will be my pleasure to introduce you my hometown as well.

    I live with my husband and one teenage son.
    I like traveling, flowers, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and exploring Tokyo.

    I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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    Jun 2, 2026
    ericahT6840AD
    Awesome!
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    Our day with Yoko was great! She took us to some…

    May 20, 2026
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    Tokyo Walking Tour
    We did a six-hour walking tour of Tokyo with…

    May 3, 2026
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    Fantastic day exploring Tokyo
    This was our first time visiting Tokyo and…

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Knowledgable, engaging guide Yoko Kusmoto made day of Tokyo history, architecture and insights exceptional. le.
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  • Kyoto: Fushimi Inari & Sanjusangendo

    Kyoto: Fushimi Inari & Sanjusangendo

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Yamamoto Ryokan
    • 8:50-9:20 Fushimi Inari
    • 10:00-10:20 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path
    • 10:40-11:10 Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • 11:40-12:10 Nijo Castle
    • 12:30-13:20 Lunch (Tendan Saiin Branch)
    • 13:45-14:15 Sanjusangendo
    • 14:30 Yamamoto Ryokan

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like in the Rain? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from North America. The original itinerary was Hotel → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple → Kinkaku-ji → Nijo Castle → lunch → Fushimi Inari → Hotel, but since heavy downpours were expected from around noon into the afternoon, I rearranged the plan to Hotel → Fushimi Inari → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Kinkaku-ji → Nijo Castle → lunch (a yakiniku restaurant) → Sanjusangen-do → Hotel. This rearrangement worked out very well, as we were able to spend the heaviest rain during lunch, in the car, and at Sanjusangen-do, and the guests were very grateful. The guests were very quiet and not talkative, but they responded to all of the guide's usual jokes. Lunch was their first yakiniku experience. The tenderness of the wagyu beef and the style of grilling the meat on a net right in front of them seemed very unique to them, and they thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    Tour Report by Masaki

    My name is Masaki Kitagawa, a male in the middle of 50s living in Kyoto with my wife, son and three cats. While working for a local energy company on weekdays, I’ve been a tour guide on weekends since 2019 and enjoy interacting with people coming from different worlds. It is my great pleasure to help you make your excursion time-efficient and pleasant even during the high seasons in Kyoto. Considering your interests, preferences and priorities, I want to design and make your journey fruitful one. I’m thrilled to be contacted from you. Let’s explore Kyoto !

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    Jun 3, 2026
    Nikki G
    Wonderful experience with a great guide!
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    Masaki was our guide through…

    May 24, 2026
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    Perfect day in Kyoto with the best guide!…

    May 4, 2026
    TravelersHigh77
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    Excellent English speaking guide for Kyoto
    Masaki was s wonderful and patient…

    Nov 29, 2025
    vsairamkumar
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kifune Shrine & Ryoanji

    Kyoto in One Day: Kifune Shrine & Ryoanji

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel Meet (Hotel)
    • 9:00-10:15 Travel; Karasuma Marutamachi → Kifune-jinja-mae
    • 　　　（Subway; Karasuma Marutamachi → Sanjo, Keihan Train; Keihan Sanjo → Demachiyanagi; Eizan Train; Demachiyanagi
    • 　　　　→ Kifuneguchi, Kyoto Bus; Kifuneguchi → Kifune-jinja-mae）
    • 10:15-11:25 Visit Kifune Shrine
    • 11:25-13:00 Travel　Kifune-jinja-mae → Kinkakuji-michi
    • 　　　（Kyoto Bus; Kifune-jinja-mae → Kifuneguchi, Eizan Train; Kifuneguchi → Demachiyanagi, City Bus; Demachiyanagi
    • 　　　　→ Horikawa Imadegawa,　City Bus; Horikawa Imadegawa → Kinkakuji-michi）
    • 13:00-13:30 Lunch（BR　Cafe)
    • 13:30-14:10 Visit Kinkakuji
    • 14:10-14:20 Travel（City Bus; Kinkakuji-michi → Ryoanji-mae）
    • 14:20-15:00 Visit Ryoanji
    • ※Tour ends after visiting Ryoanji　Farewell at Shijo Kawaramachi

    What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour to Kifune, Kinkakuji, and Ryoanji Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were from Oceania. I took them to Kifune (Kifune Shrine), Kinkakuji, and Ryoanji. Both said that Kinkakuji was their favorite. They had hoped to see the autumn foliage and wished to visit Kifune, but unfortunately it was still too early for the leaves to change color. The weather forecast had predicted rain after the tour would end, but it began raining partway through, which made it a somewhat disappointing tour. At Horikawa-Imadegawa, the city bus did not arrive on time and I kept the guests waiting for about 20 minutes, for which I felt very sorry.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKarasuma Marutamachi～Keihan Sanjo220JPY
    Section 2TrainKeihan Sanjo～Demachiyanagi230JPY
    Section 3TrainDemachiyanagi～Kifuneguchi470JPY
    Section 4BusKifuneguchi～Kifune-jinja-mae200JPY
    Section 5BusKifune-jinja-mae～Kifuneguchi200JPY
    Section 6TrainKifuneguchi～Demachiyanagi470JPY
    Section 7BusDemachiyanagi～Horikawa Imadegawa230JPY
    Section 8BusHorikawa Imadegawa～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 9BusKinkakuji-michi～Ryoanji-mae230JPY
    Total2,480JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

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

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    Jul 19, 2026
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    Our Kyoto guided tour (Aioi Michiharu) was a…

    Jul 16, 2026
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    Michi our guide was excellent!…

    Jul 13, 2026
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    Kyoto gems
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    Jul 13, 2026
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  • Nagoya / Aichi Full-day Private Custom Tour with National

    Nagoya / Aichi Full-day Private Custom Tour with National

    Nagoya / Aichi Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet @ lobby of Nikko Style Nagoya
    • 2. Nagoya Castle: View the interior of Honmaru Palace and the exterior of the castle keep
    • 3. Travel from Nagoya Station (Meitetsu) to Inuyama Station
    • 4. Lunch at Inuyama castle town @ Donden (Japanese restaurant)
    • 5. Visit Donden-kan
    • 6. View the interior of Inuyama Castle's keep and its surroundings
    • 7. Enjoy matcha at the tea house in Urakuen, and view the National Treasure tea room Jo-an and its garden
    • 8. Visit the Castle and Town Museum and the Karakuri Museum
    • 9. Travel from Inuyama Station to Meitetsu Nagoya Station
    • 10. Walk from Nagoya Station to the guest's hotel, and disband at the hotel lobby at 15:45

    What Can You See on a 7-Hour Private Tour of Nagoya Castle and Inuyama? A Licensed Guide's Report The tour was conducted over a 7-hour time frame, with an itinerary that included visiting Nagoya Castle and the more distant town of Inuyama. I planned the guided tour around key timing points — the train departure time from Nagoya Station, the reserved lunch time, and the return train time from Inuyama — being mindful not to spend too much time at any single site while ensuring the guests could enjoy the highlights of each location. Since we were able to visit each site almost exactly on schedule and return to the Hotel, the guests were very pleased. The guests visited Nagoya Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, and Inuyama Castle, one of the five national treasure castles, on the same day, and they were very satisfied. They also greatly enjoyed the atmosphere of Urakuen Garden, home to the national treasure tea house Jo-an, and I took photos of the guests in various spots, which they were delighted with.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKokusai Center Station～Nagoya Castle Station210JPY
    Section 2TrainNagoya Station (Meitetsu)～Inuyama Station630JPY
    Section 3TrainInuyama Station～Nagoya Station (Meitetsu)630JPY
    Total1,470JPY

    Tour Report by Todd

    Hello, guests of JGA tours, I’m Takao (Todd) Miura, a national licensed guide of Japan.
    I have experiences as a professional guide over 5 years. The themes in which I’m well versed include castles, Japaneses landscape gardens, museums, festivals, and traditinal Japanese arts and crafts.
    Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture, where I live, have many attractive sites to visit. I would like to introduce you to the most popular sites and spots in this area.
    I really wish to have a very nice time with you as a guide of your tour in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.

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    Feb 16, 2026
    B9190RXcolleenm
    The Nagoya walking tour was great!
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    Oct 2, 2025
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    Nagoya with Todd Miura
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    A great 4 hour…

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Todd Was A Fabulous Guide
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    Jul 22, 2025
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  • Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 0900 Meet at Hotel
    • 0945 Nijo Castle
    • 1030 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 1230 Shirakawa Tatsumi Shrine
    • 1300 Disband at Gion

    Title: What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari This was a private tour in Kyoto for guests visiting from North America. One of the guests had a strong interest in and considerable knowledge of Japanese history and culture, while another was less interested in those topics and more drawn to shopping. Even so, the group appeared genuinely moved by sights such as the garden at Nijo Castle and the Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha, and took many photos there. The guests had several candidate places in mind for lunch, so after strolling through the machiya townhouses and teahouse district of Gion, I guided them to a nearby spot, where we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayGojo～Nijojo-mae220JPY
    Section 2SubwayNijojo-mae～Sanjo Keihan220JPY
    Section 3TrainSanjo～Fushimi Inari220JPY
    Section 4TrainFushimi Inari～Gion-Shijo220JPY
    Total880JPY

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    Oct 10, 2025
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    Just what we were looking for
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    Aug 8, 2025
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    Fantastic day touring Kyoto with private tour guide & driver!
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    Jul 22, 2025
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    early morning tour of Kyoto with guide Tomy
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    We did an early…

    Jul 20, 2025
    Mark_S
    Great day in Kyoto
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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya crossing

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Shibuya crossing

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:00-13:15 Sensoji temple, Asakusa shrine
    • 13:45-14:30 Shibuya crossing,
    • 14:45-15:30 Omoide yokocho, Golden gai

    What Is a Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Asakusa, Shibuya, and Shinjuku At Senso-ji Temple, the guests took many photos. While shopping, they purchased chopsticks and enjoyed strawberry daifuku mochi, saying it was very delicious. They were delighted by the carp in the Japanese garden at Senso-ji Temple. They became interested in the differences between Buddhism and Shinto, and were surprised by the long line for goshuin (temple stamps). In Shibuya, they were amazed by the large number of people and buildings, and enjoyed crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing while taking photos and videos. In Shinjuku, they enjoyed strolling through Omoide Yokocho, seeing the Godzilla Head, and exploring Golden Gai.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayMetro One-Day Pass～Metro One-Day Pass600JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Yumiko

    Hello, I am Yumiko Hoshida. I was born in Osaka and live in Tokyo now. I have been to UK (ESL) and The USA (Executive Secretary course) as a student.
    After I came back to Japan, I worked at Osaka EXPO as an interpreter. And then I worked at foreign companies at Osaka and Tokyo. After resignation, I have got the national guiding license. I have been enjoying guiding sightseeing spots and showing Japanese history & culture etc. to the guests from overseas. It is really wonderful for me to spend time with foreign guests in Japan.
    I am very looking forward to welcoming foreign guests.
    I do hope to see YOU soon!

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    May 13, 2025
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Yurikamome & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Yurikamome & Asakusa

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:45　Coral Princess ship　Meet and briefing at 2nd floor Immigration
    • 9:00 Yurikamome (Tokyo International Terminal Station)
    • 10:00　Meiji Shrine
    • 11:00　Stroll along Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 12:00　Lunch in Tsukiji (Sushisei)
    • 13:30　Imperial Palace (Nijubashi Bridge)
    • 14:45　Asakusa
    • 15:15　Dismiss at Asakusa

    What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour from a Cruise Ship? A Licensed Guide's Report Throughout our email exchanges beforehand, the guests always replied promptly, and when we met in person they turned out to be very friendly and lovely. For meeting cruise ship passengers, the Immigration area on the second floor works well, as the pillars are numbered and easy to identify. The guests were traveling by cruise ship and had only this one day to sightsee in Tokyo, so I made every effort to help them create as many wonderful memories as possible. At Meiji Shrine, an autumn grand festival was being held, so they were able to see the ceremony as well as displays of chrysanthemums and fresh flowers at just the right time. In Harajuku, the guests purchased a Tokyo-limited T-shirt at a guitar shop (FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO). The design was very stylish and refined, and I thought 4,400 yen was great value.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassShimbashi～Asakusa900JPY
    Section 2TrainTokyo International Cruise Terminal～Shimbashi390JPY
    Total1,290JPY

    Tour Report by AYAKA

    Hello! My name is Ayaka.
    I originally come from Osaka, but now live in Saitama . I have a 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.
    My hobbies are cooking, baking sweets, playing the piano and watching movies.

    On weekdays, I work as a part-time English teacher at a boys’ junior high school and a high school. Since 2023, I have started working as a tour guide on weekends and long vacations. It is mainly private tours for small groups.

    I strongly believe that it is my calling to tell the greatest points of Japan to many foreigners. Through my guiding, I will do my best to give you as good an impression of Japan as possible.

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    Mar 28, 2026
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    Ayaka was knowledgeable and she took us to some historical highlights of Tokyo .

    Mar 19, 2035
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  • Kochi: Hirome Market & Kameizumi Sake Brewery

    Kochi: Hirome Market & Kameizumi Sake Brewery

    Kochi Shore Excursion: Customized Car Tour, Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 @ Meet at Kochi Port
    • 11:00~11:50 @ Hirome Market
    • 12:15~13:00 @ Paper Museum
    • 13:30~14:30 @ Kameizumi Sake Brewery
    • 15:30 @ Disband at Kochi Port

    What Is a Private Day Tour of Kochi Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The meeting was scheduled for 10:00, but the ship seemed to arrive a little late, so the guests gathered at 10:30. We had originally planned to visit Kochi Castle first, but since the guests were tired from long travels around Japan, we skipped Kochi Castle and went to Hirome Market first. At Hirome Market, the guests purchased items they liked and enjoyed eating seared bonito (katsuo no tataki). Next, at the paper museum, we did a paper-making experience, and the guests were very pleased with the paper they made. They also bought various items at the shop. At the sake brewery we visited last, we had a tasting after an explanation, and the guests seemed to enjoy it very much, saying repeatedly how much fun it was. Although fairly heavy rain continued and I was concerned, I believe the guests were satisfied throughout the day.

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    Tour Report by Nori

    Hello. My name is Nori. I was born and raised in Kochi Prefecture. I worked as a local government employee until last year, but took early retirement and is currently devoting myself to my work as an interpreter. That being said, I don’t have much experience yet, so I’m still learning. I am studying English as a hobby. The reason is that I am very interested in different cultures. I also thought that working as an interpreter was a great way to meet people from different cultures. I’m also interested in traveling overseas, but first I wanted to communicate with people who are coming to Japan. I’m shy, but I’m diligent, and sometimes people say I’m funny. I like movies and dramas and watch them often. I also love delicious food and alcohol. We would love to meet you in person and introduce you to Japanese culture. I would also like to know your culture. By the way, do you know Kochi? Kochi is located in Shikoku, southern Japan. It’s not as far south as Okinawa, and it’s less famous than Tokyo or Osaka. It’s in a slightly inconvenient location. However, much of the beautiful nature remains, the people are kind, and the food is fresh and delicious. The most recommended is the bonito tataki. Cut the bonito into three pieces and roast the outer skin with straw. It goes very well with Japanese sake, so please try it. In addition, at Makino Botanical Garden, you can see beautiful flowers in each season, and the cherry blossom season is very beautiful. In addition, Chikurinji Temple is a temple with a long history, and its principal image is Monjyu Bosatsu. Monjyu Bosatsu is the Buddha of learning, so please visit it and receive wisdom. Be sure to visit Kochi Castle as well. Kochi Castle is the only castle which castle tower and main keep remain. There are some tricks that are unique to Kochi Castle, so I think you can enjoy the tour. In addition, there are many other wonderful scenery in Kochi Prefecture, although it is far from Kochi City. I want you to see the beauty of the Niyodo River. The clear blue color is called “Niyodo Blue,” and although the road to get there is narrow and far, it attracts many people. How about trying your hand at making salt from Kuroshio Town’s seawater? Salt, which is full of minerals, is good for the health and goes well with any food. Kochi Prefecture is long from east to west, with Cape Muroto in the east and Tosashimizu in the west, so each region has many attractions. And there’s a lot of delicious food too. Please come and visit Kochi.

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