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  • Hyogo in Half a Day: Enter Himeji Castle for

    Hyogo in Half a Day: Enter Himeji Castle for

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:50 Meet the guests at the north exit of Himeji Station
    • 11:30 Enter Himeji Castle for sightseeing
    • 13:30 Leave Himeji Castle and head to Sosha Shrine
    • 14:30 Lunch on Otemae-dori Street
    • 14:50 Part ways on Otemae-dori Street

    Title: What's a Private Himeji Castle and Shrine Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group of adults visiting from Europe. They came from Osaka on a local train, so the tour started about 10 minutes later than planned. While walking along Miyuki Street, one of the guests mentioned an interest in street food and kimono, so we stopped at a taiyaki shop. Inside Himeji Castle, the guests explored many areas with great interest, and along the way they asked to visit a famous shrine or temple in Himeji, so I changed the plan and guided them to Iwato Hyozu Shrine after the castle. By chance, we came across a wedding ceremony and a Shichi-Go-San celebration, and the guests took many photos. After that we had lunch, and finally the guests asked to visit a kimono shop, so we went to a kimono store on Otemae Street. Although the tour time had already passed, I explained about the return rapid train and we said our goodbyes.

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    Tour Report by Rie

    Hello, I’m your tour guide, Rie Ito. Please call me Rie. I have been living in Himeji for 40 years. I would like to show you around our beautiful city. Himeji is very famous for its several sightseeing places. Especially, as the most recommended place, we boast Himeji Castle, the first World Heritage Site of Japan. When you see this message, please contact me through WhatsApp. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me before the tour. I am sure you will enjoy this local city of Japan with me! I’m looking forward to seeing you. Thank you.

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    Apr 25, 2026
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    Great tour of Himeji castle
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    Oct 3, 2025
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    Peggy_M
    Rie is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge to share
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    Aug 6, 2025
    OMAR_A
    Excellente visite avec guide dynamique
    Viator review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour avec une guide compétente et…

    Apr 30, 2025
    JandK14
    A perfect day in Himeji: We saw the cherry blossoms at their peak and had Rie as our guide!
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  • Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour

    Himeji Castle Half-Day Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Met the guest at the JR Himeji Station Central Ticket Gate almost on schedule. Due to the guest's circumstances, only Himeji Castle sightseeing.
    • 2. 9:30 Himeji Castle tour started
    • 3. 11:30 Himeji Castle tour ended
    • 4. 11:50 Returned to the JR Himeji Station Central Ticket Gate, ended the tour and saw off the guest

    Title: What's a Private Himeji Castle Tour Like for Guests Arriving by Shinkansen? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests arrived in Himeji on the 8:46 Hikari shinkansen, and after meeting at around 9:00 as scheduled, we confirmed the sightseeing plan. Since they had made a lunch reservation in Kobe Sannomiya, they wished to catch a train around noon, so the Himeji tour ended up focusing solely on a visit to Himeji Castle. Showing them an old map, I explained things such as how JR Himeji Station is located just outside the southern side of the outer moat as we headed toward the Himeji Castle ticket office. Since it was drizzling, we walked along the Miyuki-dori shopping street, and they enjoyed the trick art there so much that they took commemorative photos with a piece they liked. As we were saying how glad we were that the rain had stopped, the sky cleared and the white-walled keep shone beautifully against the blue sky, and the group was moved, exclaiming how beautiful it was, and were very pleased. The elegant keep, as well as the other buildings and walls, are all covered in white plaster and beautifully designed. They were also impressed not only by this but by the ingenuity of the defensive systems. Some of the guests seemed especially interested in the defensive features, and I received many questions from the whole group. I believe they enjoyed themselves very much. We returned to the station a little before noon, and at the ticket gate I informed them of the departure time of the next special rapid train, the platform number, and the escalator, and saw them off at the central ticket gate. The group was enjoying a rather luxurious trip, staying several nights at a lovely villa in Kyoto, visiting sightseeing spots to their liking, savoring distinctive food in different towns for lunch, and returning to their base in Kyoto.

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    Tour Report by Hiro

    I am Hiromi Mizoi, call me Hiro. I mainly have Himeji tours because I live in Himeji. I got my National Guide Certificate in 2017. I started to guide tourists as a volunteer guide in 2004. I had been a volunteer guide for a long time. However, I could not have any tours from April in 2020 to November in 2022 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Now, many tourists have come back to Japan. So, I am very excited. I would like to share not only the beauty of Himeji Castle’s Main Tower Complex but also the tricky defense systems of the entire Castle Grounds, which many visitors do not realize, with you. I was born and grew up very close to the west side of the moats of the Castle. So, I love Himeji Castle. I like other tourists’ favorite sightseeing spots such as Kokoen Garden and Engyoji Temple in Mt. Shosya. As one of Himeji locals, I am greatly happy to share the local people’s favorite spots with you. I look forward to your tours.

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    May 31, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Guided tour recommended for maximum enjoyment at Himeji Castle.
    Wonderful, informative…

    May 25, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Himeji Castle and Kokoen park
    Hiromi Misoi is a very knowledgeable and…

    Mar 28, 2025
    esperanzarZ60BH
    Great experience
    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Had a great time. Hiro was fantastic. She provided so…

    Feb 16, 2025
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    Himeji Castle
    Tripadvisor review: Himeji Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Nara in One Day: Nara Park & Kofuku-ji Temple

    Nara in One Day: Nara Park & Kofuku-ji Temple

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @JR Nara Station
    • 9:30 Isuien Garden & Neiraku Art Museum
    • 10:15 Nara Park
    • 11:00 Shinyakushi-ji Temple
    • 12:00 Nara National Museum Buddhist Statue Hall
    • 12:45 Lunch @Naramachi
    • 14:00 Kofuku-ji Temple
    • 15:00 Disband @JR Nara Station

    Title: What Is a Private Nara Tour Like for Guests Who Prefer to Avoid Crowds? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania, and this was the first visit to Japan for one of them, while another had previously experienced a homestay in Japan. At first, there was no request for popular spots such as Todai-ji Temple or Kasuga Shrine, as the guests preferred to avoid places with large crowds. I had informed them in advance that this day was the opening day of the Shosoin Exhibition at the Nara National Museum, but they chose to skip it, expecting it to be crowded. However, they were very interested in Japanese gardens and Buddhist statues, and I believe the guests were thoroughly satisfied. This private tour was arranged through [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. [Japan Guide Agency](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is a winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best and is not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusJR Nara Station～Kencho-higashi250JPY
    Section 2BusWariishicho～Kencho-mae250JPY
    Section 3BusKencho-mae～JR Nara Station250JPY
    Total750JPY

    Tour Report by Hiro

    Thanks for joining our tour. I’m Hiro Nakagawa, assigned to be your guide for this tour. I was eligible as a National Licensed Tour Guide in 2017. I have guided many tourists from overseas since then. Japan is a beautiful country with full of various attractions. Please enjoy your time in this country to the fullest. I will help you with that. What are you interested in this country? I will introduce this country’s long history, traditional culture, beautiful seasonal highlights, and delicious food to you. Please let me know your preferences. If it’s other than which I mentioned, I’m preparing it for you as much as possible. Let’s enjoy the trip together!

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    Jul 13, 2025
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    Wonderful Day Trip to Mt. Koya from the Osaka Cruise Terminal
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    Jun 20, 2025
    zoranm709
    Kyoto great tour experience.
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    Jun 18, 2025
    Adventurer310309
    Cool surprises on our Osaka and Kyoto tours with Hiro.
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    May 26, 2025
    SK G
    Excellent tour
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  • Kanagawa in One Day: Gora Station & Hakone Shrine

    Kanagawa in One Day: Gora Station & Hakone Shrine

    Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet up @ Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora
    • 9:00 – 9:15 Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora → Gora Station (Transport: On foot)
    • 9:21 – 9:32 Gora Station → Sounzan Station (Transport: Hakone Cable Car)
    • 9:32 – 9:50 Sounzan CU-MO Terrace, mailing postcards, etc.
    • 9:50 – 10:05 Sounzan Station → Owakudani (Transport: Hakone Ropeway)
    • 10:05 – 10:35 Stay at Owakudani (Taking photos, buying black eggs)
    • 10:35 – 11:00 Owakudani Station → Togendai Station (Transport: Hakone Ropeway)
    • 11:25 – 11:50 Togendai → Hakonemachi Port (Transport: Hakone Pirate Ship)
    • 12:00 – 12:15 Buying yosegi marquetry @ Uchihara
    • 12:15- 12:35 Uchihara → Motohakone Port (Transport: On foot, via the "Old Tokaido Cedar Avenue" along the way)
    • 12:40 – 13:10 Lunch @ Fukao Soba
    • 13:15 – 13:30 Motohakone Port → Hakone Shrine (Transport: On foot)
    • 13:35 – 14:15 @ Hakone Shrine, worship, taking photos
    • 14:15 – 14:30 Hakone Shrine → Motohakone Port (Transport: On foot)
    • 14:38 – 14:58 Motohakone Port → In front of hotel (Transport: Hakone Tozan Bus)
    • 15:05 – 15:08 In front of hotel → Miyaginobashi (Transport: Hakone Tozan Bus)

    Title: What Is a Private Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Owakudani and Hakone Shrine The guests today were a group from North America. Since the Hotel was a location I was visiting for the first time, when we walked from the Hotel toward Gora Station, we immediately saw a sign reading "Gora Station Shortcut," so we chose that route. It turned out to be quite a steep uphill climb, and all three of us arrived at the station out of breath. I couldn't help but laugh and say, "That was a good workout for the morning!" With the great weather and such a friendly, cheerful atmosphere, it was a wonderful start to the day. At Owakudani, we were also able to see Mount Fuji beautifully, with clouds only lingering around the base, which was rare and truly spectacular. After that, we enjoyed the Old Tokaido Road and Hakone Shrine before returning to the Hotel. Since I had heard that there would be no guide available for their first day in Kyoto the following day, I recommended a yakitori restaurant not too far from the Hotel where they would be staying. They were very pleased with the suggestion.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGora Station～Sounzan Station430JPY
    Section 2TrainSounzan Station～Togendai Station1,500JPY
    Section 3FerryTogendai Port～Hakonemachi Port1,200JPY
    Section 4BusMotohakone Port～In front of hotel750JPY
    Section 5BusIn front of hotel～Miyaginobashi230JPY
    Total4,110JPY

    Tour Report by Hide

    I registered as a national guide in February 2015 and began working as an interpreter guide in 2019. I have been guiding throughout Tokyo (I was born and raised in Setagaya and went to elementary and junior high school in Aoyama, Minato-ku. I am familiar with sightseeing spots and gourmet food in this area, including Shibuya), and I now live in Kanagawa (Yokohama where I have lived more than 30 years, and Kamakura, Odawara, Hakone)
    I worked for the Japanese branch of an American advertising company for over 30 years and, thus, have deep knowledge of marketing and branding.
    My hobbies are travel (domestic and international) and bicycling (I have participated in the Tour de Okinawa citizens’ race every year since 2017. I ride approx. 7,000 kilometers a year). When traveling in Japan, I enjoy traditional crafts, local products, food, and sake from each region. I am also active in a band as a third hobby, performing live once a year for ten years.
    As a guide, I mainly guide small groups (about 4-5 people), where I can communicate more closely and politely with them, rather than large groups.
    My activity aims to deepen the understanding of Japanese traditional culture and the Japanese people among foreign visitors and to make a small contribution to making Japan the number one country to revisit in their hearts.

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    May 31, 2026
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    Hidecki reached out a couple of…

    May 7, 2026
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    Viator review: Yokohama 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Belle visite
    Merci beaucoup à notre guide Ideaki qui nous a permis…

    Apr 16, 2026
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    Excellent Guide made for an Excellent Tour
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    Mar 25, 2026
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    Hideiki obviously wanted to give us…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 8:00 Meet at ANA InterContinental Tokyo
    • 2. 8:40 Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 10:00 Shibuya Crossing
    • 4. 11:00 Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 5. 12:15 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 6. 12:30 Lunch at Sushisei
    • 7. 13:30 Yanaka
    • 8. 14:30 Nezu Shrine
    • 9. 15:15 Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise
    • 10. 16:00 Dismissal at Asakusa Station

    What Does a Full-Day Private Walking Tour of Tokyo Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report Walking from the guests' Hotel to Akasaka Station, I offered suggestions for restaurant options for their dinner tonight in the lively area around the Hotel. At Meiji Shrine, we took an overview of Shinto and the imperial system. Prioritizing efficient travel time, we took the JR line to Shibuya Station, where we actually crossed the intersection and viewed it from above. On the way to Shiodome via the Ginza Line and Oedo Line, I explained that these two lines are keywords for understanding the difficult and complex city of Tokyo. The guests thoroughly enjoyed nigiri sushi at a sushi restaurant in the outer market of Tsukiji. They were very pleased. After strolling through the Yanaka-Nezu-Sendagi area and Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa, we parted ways. It was a long itinerary, but the guests seemed very satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassAkasaka～Meiji-jingumae900JPY
    Section 2TrainHarajuku～Shibuya150JPY
    Section 3Free PassShibuya～Aoyama-itchome0JPY
    Section 4Free PassAoyama-itchome～Shiodome0JPY
    Section 5TrainTsukiji～Nezu0JPY
    Total1,050JPY

    Tour Report by Kei

    Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
    Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

    Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
    My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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    Oct 22, 2025
    I5562SWphilipk
    Great intro to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Oct 12, 2025
    Gary H
    Great tour of Tokyo!
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    We loved our tour! Our guide was…

    Oct 5, 2025
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    Cindy_S
    Had one day in Tokyo and…
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    Sep 15, 2025
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    A highly enjoyable tour of Tokyo with knowledgeable local guide
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00　Meet @The B Ochanomizu
    • 2. 11:00　Gotokuji Temple (stay approx. 50 min)
    • 3. 13:00　Azumabashi ~ TIC ~ Sensoji Temple / Asakusa Shrine
    • 4. 14:00　Disband at Sensoji Temple grounds (rest area in front of the restroom next to Hozomon Gate)

    Can You Do a Private Day Tour of Gotokuji and Asakusa in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests requested to visit Nezu Shrine, Gotokuji Temple, and Sensoji Temple, but given the time available and the location of the hotel, I suggested that they visit Nezu Shrine on their own, and instead spend today thoroughly touring the somewhat less accessible Gotokuji Temple and the sight-filled Asakusa area with a guide. They agreed to this plan. They had been looking forward to their visit to Japan so much that they had prepared handmade little thank-you gifts to carry with them, in case someone showed them kindness during their trip in Japan. In the latter part of the tour in Asakusa, there was a slight sense that they were a little tired from the crowds, but the tour proceeded in a warm and pleasant atmosphere throughout.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainOchanomizu～Gotokuji377JPY
    Section 2SubwayGotokuji～Asakusa (Ginza Line)419JPY
    Total796JPY

    Tour Report by Kiyo

    Hi! My name is Kiyo Hirose, a nationally licensed guide in Tokyo.
    I was born and raised in Kobe, a small city in Western Japan, near Osaka and Kyoto. After I lived in several different regions, I have been in Tokyo since 2019. My experiences across Japan’s diverse regions allowed me to appreciate the cultural and regional diversity of Japan.
    Through the period of 2yrs paid guide and 12 years volunteer guide, I have supported a wide range of travelers, from individuals to the groups. Now I’m providing guiding, interpretation, escorting, and transfer assistance. Every time, I try to provide more than just information; not only to introduce historic sites, but also to share the everyday realities and cultural layers of Japan.
    I’m looking forward to making your visit both enjoyable and deeply memorable!

    **When you see this message, please contact me via E-mail or WhatsApp.
    **If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me before the tour!

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    Sep 14, 2025
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    Kiyo was the best!
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    May 25, 2025
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    Nov 21, 2024
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    Kiyo was an awesome guide! Highly recommend!
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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

    • 1. 9:45 Meet up @Gion Misaki
    • 2. 10:20 @Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 3. 12:00 @Kinkaku-ji
    • 4. 13:20 @Nishiki Market
    • 5. 13:45 Disband @Nishiki Market

    What Can You See on a 4-Hour Private Kyoto Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari and Kinkaku-ji I waited early and the guests arrived 15 minutes ahead of time, so we started the tour right away. Since the 4-hour tour covered Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kinkaku-ji, I showed them a map and explained that the two sites are far apart and travel between them would take time. They understood, and we began the tour. We arrived at Fushimi Inari Taisha after 10:00, so it was already very crowded. One of the guests had a hard time taking photos. Kinkaku-ji was unfortunately crowded as well, and they remarked that although it was beautiful, they disliked the crowds. For a place to eat, we decided to try Nishiki Market despite the expected crowds. It was extremely busy, but the guests bought a few things to eat and mentioned they would walk around a bit more after we parted. At the end, we took a commemorative photo and said goodbye.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGion-Shijo～Fushimi Inari220JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Enmachi200JPY
    Section 3BusEnmachi～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Total650JPY

    Tour Report by YUKA

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

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    Jul 25, 2026
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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

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2.10:20 @ Meiji Shrine
    • 3.12:00 Lunch @ Tsukiji Sushi Iwa
    • 4.13:00 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5.14:00 @ Asakusa
    • 6.15:00 @ Ginza
    • 7.16:00 Disband @ Hotel

    What Does a Private Tokyo Day Tour Include? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Ginza The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from Europe. They had read many books about Japan, so they were quite knowledgeable. They were very surprised at how easy the subway signs were to understand and how accurate the timetables were. They also remarked that people in Japan were very kind. They said Meiji Shrine was very beautiful. At Tsukiji, they enjoyed sushi and tempura and said it was delicious. They were amazed by the number of people and shops at the outer market. In Asakusa, we first looked out at Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple from the observation deck on the 8th floor of the information center, and then we visited Sensoji Temple. They were surprised by and enjoyed the lively atmosphere of Nakamise and the surrounding area. In Ginza, we had coffee at Nissan Crossing and enjoyed the view from the rooftop garden of Ginza Six before returning to the Hotel. The weather was cloudy, but it did not rain, and the guests were so cheerful that I had a wonderful time as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku～Harajuku146JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Tsukiji209JPY
    Section 3SubwayTsukiji～Asakusa286JPY
    Section 4SubwayAsakusa～Ginza209JPY
    Section 5SubwayGinza～Shinjuku209JPY
    Total1,059JPY

    Tour Report by FUMIKO

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

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    Jul 27, 2026
    zyarisa
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Fumiko tour good vibes only
    Mrs. fumiko was very…

    Jul 23, 2026
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    Nice tour of Tokyo
    Don’t visit Tokyo without a guide! You’ll…

    Jul 10, 2026
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    Jun 28, 2026
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  • Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour

    Hiroshima Peace Park Customized Tour with Licensed Guide

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 13:00 Meeting @Hotel Hiroshima
    • 2. 13:20 @Shukkeien Garden
    • 3. 14:20 @Hiroshima Castle
    • 4. 15:10 @Peace Park @Peace Memorial Museum
    • 5. 17:00 Dismissal @Hotel

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Asia who had been classmates at university, and they were people who enjoyed lively discussions about all kinds of topics. They walked at a relaxed pace. Since they had asked for recommendations for dinner near their Hotel, I sent them information about "Ekinishi," and at the start of the tour we confirmed the location on the way to Shukkeien Garden. As they had already visited Osaka Castle, at Hiroshima Castle I explained its history, and we did not go inside the main keep. They viewed the Peace Memorial Museum very carefully, and after coming outside they exchanged many passionate views on the current state of world affairs, the economy, and weapons. They also listened very attentively to my explanations.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherIn front of Peace Park～Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total220JPY

    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
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    Awesome Hiroshima
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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

    October, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:30 Meet up @ Kyoto Station
    • 2. 11:30 Guided tour of Kinkaku-ji
    • 3. 13:30 Snack break
    • 4. 14:00 Guided tour of Ginkaku-ji
    • 5. 15:30 Guided tour of Kiyomizu-dera
    • 6. 16:00 Disband @ Kiyomizu-dera

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera I met the group visiting from North America on time at Kyoto Station, confirmed the itinerary, and then traveled to Kinkaku-ji by train and bus. Although Kinkaku-ji was very crowded with travelers, I was able to guide them at a relaxed pace, and the guests took many commemorative photos, making it an enjoyable tour. From Kinkaku-ji, we transferred buses and, although it took some time, arrived at Ginkaku-ji. Since it was already past lunchtime, we took a snack break at a teahouse along the approach. After that, we toured Ginkaku-ji, and the guests enjoyed an atmosphere quite different from that of Kinkaku-ji. The trip from Ginkaku-ji to Kiyomizu-dera was by bus, but due to traffic conditions it took longer than planned. The approach was also so crowded that it was hard to move, and after I explained about the temple and guided them to the front gate, one of the guests became tired from walking and sat down at the stone steps, deciding not to enter the temple. One of the guests suggested, "Rather than going into the temple, we would like to take our time and enjoy the atmosphere of the area, so let's part ways here. We will manage on our own from now on." Unfortunately, we parted ways there. As a result, I somewhat regretted not being able to guide them to Fushimi Inari Shrine due to time constraints. Everyone was very interested in Japan, and one of the guests seemed to have visited Japan before and appeared to have background knowledge about the country.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto Station～JR Enmachi Station190JPY
    Section 2BusNishinokyo-Enmachi Station～Kinkakuji-michi Station230JPY
    Section 3BusKinkakuji-michi Station～Ginkakuji-michi Station230JPY
    Section 4BusGinkakuji-michi Station～Kumano-jinja-mae Station230JPY
    Section 5BusHigashiyama-Nijo Station～Kiyomizu-michi Station230JPY
    Total1,110JPY

    Tour Report by Toshi

    After a rather long teaching experience at Japanese college, I converted my career about 6 years ago into working as a tour guide for the tourists visiting Japan.
    As my career overseas, I’ve been in the UN and the Japanese Embassy, all in the USA, totaling more than 6 years.
    And then I had made a big change in my career from a diplomat to an academic researcher. For that career to achieve, I studied abroad and won a doctorate degree in linguistics from Indiana University and landed a teaching position at college in Japan.
    With all these interesting and exciting experiences I’ve made myself ready to enrich your tour and make it both enjoyable and worthwhile.

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    Apr 26, 2026
    39ferdinandr
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Exceptional and entertaining
    Great tour better the tour guide Toshi.

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Jun 28, 2025
    WilliamAlfonso_R
    Toshi is a very eloquent, knowledgeable, and diligent tour guide.
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    ZevP5
    Best Tour Guide!
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    Yoshi was the best guide!! He was so…