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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Hotel-9:15 Senso-ji Temple-9:45 Asakusa Station-11:00 Harajuku Takeshita Street-11:45 Meiji Shrine-12:45 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 13:20 Lunch-14:00 Tsukiji Outer Market-14:20 Dismissal

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? Asakusa, Harajuku, and Tsukiji with a Licensed Guide The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Starting from their hotel, we strolled around Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, then went to the station office at Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro. All members of the group obtained registered PASMO cards, and we headed to Takeshita Street in Harajuku. While peeking into several of the animal cafes, the guests enjoyed the lively year-end crowds. After walking through the Tsukiji Outer Market, they savored authentic sushi at a long-established sushi restaurant. They were deeply impressed by the fresh sushi ingredients that cannot be experienced in North America. I was surprised when one of the guests said that they had watched the film "Zatoichi" starring Shintaro Katsu and found it amazing.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa~Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 2SubwayYoyogi~Tsukiji Market220JPY
    Total429JPY

    Welcome to Japan. My name is Michio, your tour guide in Tokyo and Japan. I was born and grown up in Tokyo, and still living in western suburb of Tokyo with my wife, except for 10 years outside of Japan travelling and living in 60 countries. So I might have visited your country and still remember a few words.
    Japan has unique history, nature and culture, and there are plenty of secrets and wonders behind them such as food culture, Zen and Ninja.
    So please explore and discover the hidden and most beautiful part of Japan together. Let’s experience!

    Oct 25, 2025
    Carla_G
    Our 4-hour Tokyo walking…
    Viator review: Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our 4-hour Tokyo walking tour was fantastic! Michio…

    Oct 24, 2025
    410trishab
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — Outstanding Tour with Michio and Nobuhiko!
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    Oct 11, 2025
    GoPlaces52694049181
    We enjoyed our time in Tokyo with Michio our tour guide.
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We…

    Oct 10, 2025
    PiscesV
    Sushi for breakfast at 630am? Yes please!!
    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 10:00 Miyajima
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 14:00 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 17:00 Hiroshima Station Disband

    Tour Report Date: December 2024 Destinations: Miyajima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Guests: the guests Weather: Cloudy Experiences: Kaidan-meguri, stroll along Maple Road The guests were visitors from North America. I had informed the guests in advance that the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum would be closed. The guests appeared to think it over for several days, but decided to visit Hiroshima nonetheless. Since they had come all this way, I intended to do my very best. However, there were more visitors on Miyajima than I had expected, and lunch in particular took a long time, so I ended up causing the guests a slight inconvenience. It reminded me that during the busy season one must anticipate the unexpected and plan accordingly.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station~Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi Station~Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 3BusAtomic Bomb Dome Front~Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total970JPY

    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.

    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…

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Imperial Palace

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Imperial Palace

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Mystays Premier Akasaka
    • 9:20 – 10:10 Imperial Palace (Nijubashi, Sakuradamon)
    • 10:25 – 11:45 Yanaka, Ueno Park
    • 12:00 – 13:00 Ginza, Tsukiji
    • 13:00 Disband @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    Can You Do a Private Day Tour of Tokyo's Imperial Palace, Yanaka, and Tsukiji? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided guests visiting from Oceania to sightseeing spots in Tokyo of their choice. They had visited Japan several times before and wished to see places they had not yet been to, so we first went to the Imperial Palace. Since they were fond of Japan and wanted to learn about its history, I explained about the Edo period and the emperors. Next, at the request of one of the guests, we strolled from Yanaka to Ueno Park and looked at the old residential houses and shopping streets, which seemed to delight them greatly. Finally, we walked from Ginza to Tsukiji, where I introduced a place for lunch.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAkasaka~Otemachi178JPY
    Section 2SubwaySakuradamon~Yurakucho178JPY
    Section 3TrainYurakucho~Nippori178JPY
    Section 4SubwayUeno~Ginza178JPY
    Total712JPY

    Hi friends, I’m Seky, a tour guide in Tokyo, but I cover all over Japan, namely from Hokkaido to Kyushu. I have lived overseas for more than 15 years in total, such as US, UK, Singapore and others, and enjoyed local culture there. Back in Japan, I wish I could help travelers to Japan enjoy Japanese culture, and this is why I became a tour guide.
    In Tokyo, my favorite places are Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa, and if you are interested in fish market, I’d love to take you to the world largest Tuna auction and/or if you are sports lovers, I’ll go to ball games (baseball) too.

    May 8, 2025
    J
    jeanne_c
    Sell was very…
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sell was very knowledgeable and willing to talk…

    Mar 2, 2025
    Joe_F
    Excellent Custom Tokyo Tour
    Viator review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Great tour, customized to my interests, Edo period…

    Mar 1, 2025
    R2911ISjoef
    Excellent Custom Tours, Great Guides, Reasonable Prices.
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour with a friendly…

    Oct 27, 2024
    Jennifer_G
    Great day touring Tokyo !
    Viator review: Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
    We had…

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine and stroll the grounds

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine and stroll the grounds

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:20 Meet at Hilton Tokyo (Nishi-Shinjuku)
    • 11:40 Teppanyaki lunch (Pandora Nishi-Shinjuku)
    • 11:40 to 13:00 Travel/From Shinjuku to Meiji Shrine (JR Line, on foot)
    • 13:00 Visit Meiji Shrine and stroll the grounds
    • 13:40 to 14:10 Travel/From Meiji Shrine to Koishikawa Korakuen (JR Line, on foot)
    • 14:10 Stroll Koishikawa Korakuen
    • 15:00 to 15:40 Travel/ From Koishikawa Korakuen to Hilton Tokyo
    • 15:40 Disband at Hilton Tokyo

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Teppanyaki, Meiji Shrine, and Koishikawa Korakuen A teppanyaki lunch was arranged at the request of the guests. The restaurant was decorated with samurai armor and helmets, and one of the guests was delighted and took many photos. A wagyu beef steak was prepared right in front of them on the teppan, and the guests were impressed that, unlike the performance-oriented teppanyaki they were used to in Oceania, the Japanese chef showed no showmanship at all and worked with serious professionalism. At Meiji Shrine, the guests saw the New Year decorations that had been prepared for the season and enjoyed the solemn atmosphere. The guests took a particular liking to Koishikawa Korakuen, so the visit lasted longer than planned, but they seemed to enjoy understanding the design intentions of Tokugawa Mitsukuni and how the garden was constructed in relation to the political circumstances of the time. The guests had a dinner reservation in Asakusa, so the original plan was to take them there and show them around. However, as the temperature dropped, a request was made to return to the Hotel first to pick up a coat, so we returned to the Hotel and parted ways there.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2TrainYoyogi~Suidobashi180JPY
    Section 3TrainIidabashi~Tochomae220JPY
    Total550JPY

    Hello, I am Toru, a certified National Guide. I have been guiding since 2017, primarily in the Tokyo area, which includes Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama. To make your stay in Japan unforgettable, I always discuss a tour plan with my guests via email before their arrival. Please share your preferences, including the places you’d like to visit and the experiences you’d like to try during your stay in Tokyo. If this is your first visit to Japan, I’m excited to help make your time in Tokyo even more enjoyable by suggesting sample itineraries and offering travel tips.

    For more information about me, please visit my profile site.
    https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/hello-welcome-to-japan/
    For your reference, please feel free to visit my blog, which features popular sightseeing spots and interesting experiences.
    https://japan-cultural-traditional-experience.com/

    I look forward to meeting you soon!

    Sep 25, 2026
    robert_s
    Fantastic experience!
    Viator review: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide
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    Sep 24, 2026
    Pamela_S
    Ask for Toru!
    Viator review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Sep 13, 2026
    S4579HLmaxf
    An unforgettable morning at Toyosu
    Tripadvisor review: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide
    Outstanding experience at the…

    Sep 7, 2026
    Victor_G
    All the temples and…
    Viator review: Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    All the temples and shrines were fantastic.…

  • Hiroshima: Hiroshima Castle Park & Hondori Street

    Hiroshima: Hiroshima Castle Park & Hondori Street

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:25 Meet at Hilton Hiroshima
    • 10:00 Hiroshima Castle Park
    • 11:00 Peace Wing Hiroshima
    • 11:20 Peace Memorial Park, the Hypocenter
    • 12:45 Hondori Street
    • 13:15 End the tour at Okonomiyaki-mura

    What Is a Private Hiroshima Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. The tour had originally been scheduled for one date, but since the shinkansen tickets could not be reserved, the schedule was changed to the following day. The group considered whether to cancel and changed their decision two or three times, but they decided to proceed with the tour. We viewed Hiroshima Castle from the outside and toured the Peace Memorial Park. The group was especially amazed by the atomic-bombed eucalyptus tree. We had talked about setting aside time for origami, but unfortunately we were not able to fit it in. We ended the tour at Okonomimura. Since it was about a 10-minute walk to the Hotel, I believe they had plenty of time to catch the shinkansen.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusFujimicho~Jogakuin-mae220JPY
    Total220JPY

    Hi. I’m Michi. I’m a national licensed tour guide in English.
    I want to introduce many faces and charms of Japan and make your stay in Japan more fascinating and satisfying.

    I was born and raised in Hiroshima. My first tour in English was as a volunteer guide for the visitors to my school when I was a junior high school student. It gave me a great opportunity to study about the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
    I spent my life in Hiroshima except for 6 years; 1 year in the UK as a student and 5 years working in Singapore and Malaysia. During this period I enjoyed meeting and talking with people from different cultural backgrounds.
    These experiences encouraged me to be a licensed tour guide.

    In Hiroshima, there are two famous World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima.
    I have experienced many tours of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Park since I was a junior high school student. I would like to introduce you to the a-bomb legacies that are still existing in the city and the stories under the mushroom cloud.
    I also would like to share time with you on a historic island, Miyajima. There is one of the most famous Shinto shrines, the Itsukushima Shrine. We can share an enjoyable time by exploring a sacred atmosphere, tradition, nature, food, etc.

    I am also an official ‘A-bomb legacy successor’ designated by the City of Hiroshima. An A-bomb Legacy Successor is a memory keeper of the A-bomb survivors. To ensure that the A-bomb survivors’ experiences and desires for peace are faithfully inherited and shared with as many people as possible, the City has started a three-year training program for official ‘A-bomb Legacy Successors. ‘

    Let me support your stay in Japan and I look forward to showing you the best of Japan!
    Hope to see you soon!

    Jan 2, 2025
    georgeweller
    Excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    Michi-San was an…

    Nov 8, 2024
    Andrew M
    Awesome experience! Michi was the best guide!
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Awesome…

    Nov 8, 2024
    Andrew_M
    Awesome day! Michi was an amazing guide!
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Awesome day!…

    Sep 16, 2024
    alexandermM7944BB
    Day tour with Michi
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Michi, our guide, was amazing!…

  • Kanagawa in Half a Day: Hachimangu Shrine

    Kanagawa in Half a Day: Hachimangu Shrine

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Kamakura Station
    • 10:30-11:30 Visit Hachimangu Shrine
    • 11:30-12:50 Visit Yoritomo's grave, Zuisenji Temple
    • 12:50-13:15 Travel by bus
    • 13:15-14:30 Visit the Great Buddha, up to the entrance of Hasedera Temple, then disband

    What Can You See on a Private Kamakura Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Europe. They had initially considered visiting Hachimangu Shrine, the Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, and shopping along Komachi Street, but since they wanted to see history rather than shop, we added the tomb of Yoritomo, Egara Tenjinsha Shrine, and Zuisenji Temple. With this much added, we could not fit everything into the available time, so at Hasedera Temple I only guided them as far as the entrance. At Zuisenji Temple the autumn leaves were still remaining, and they took photos again and again, so I believe they enjoyed it. Afterward, the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple were extremely crowded, so I felt it was good that we were able to avoid the congestion, at least in the morning.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainWakaremichi~Kamakura Station220JPY
    Section 2TrainKamakura Station~Hase200JPY
    Total420JPY

    Thank you for your entry in this tour. Nice to meet you in this mail.
    Your tour guide Kappa is my nickname. Kappa is a traditional, imaginary creature who came into being in Japan over 300 years ago. She is good at swimming, like me, for I like swimming. I would like to make our tour operated smoothly as Kappa does when she swims in the river or pond. It is my pleasure to introduce many aspects in our tour, especially cooking, for it is my hobby and I went to the professional cooking and SAKE school, respectively. If you have any questions or requests about Japanese cooking, of course our tour, I am very delighted to answer to you anytime!

    Jul 30, 2025
    Michael_R
    Customized Hakone tour
    Viator review: Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our guide, Kappa-san, modified the typical Hakone tour…

    May 18, 2025
    Leigh_M
    Kappa, our guide met us…
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    Kappa, our guide met us at the…

    May 4, 2025
    panderhigs
    Kappa A+ Guide!
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Kappa was an amazing guide who created a thorough…

    May 4, 2025
    O9621SBscottp
    Kappa is a wonderful tour guide
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    My wife and I were treated…

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

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

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 9:30-10:15 @ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 11:15-12:10 @ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • 12:55-13:20 @ Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:00 Dismissal @ Hotel

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Kinkaku-ji — A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were from North America, visiting Japan for the first time. They had arrived in Tokyo two days earlier and came straight to Kyoto, and they mentioned they were still feeling some jet lag. This private one-day tour by a [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide covered several of Kyoto's most iconic sights. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, preparations for the New Year had already begun, and the shrine was as crowded as during the peak tourist season. The guests took an interest in the torii-gate-shaped ema (votive plaques) they happened to pass by, and purchased one on the way out. During the walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, we stopped at Nonomiya Shrine. When I explained that its auxiliary shrine, Shirafuku Inari Daimyojin, is believed to bring blessings for having children and safe childbirth, the guests offered their prayers there. After the bamboo grove walk, I guided them to a viewpoint in Kameyama Park overlooking the Hozugawa Gorge, which they greatly enjoyed. From Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji, they traveled by taxi. Kinkaku-ji was also busier than usual, with a long line to purchase admission tickets. After exploring Kinkaku-ji, the guests said they would be happy to end the tour a little early so they could return to their accommodation and have lunch nearby. They called a taxi via a rideshare app from near the Kinkaku-ji-michi bus stop, headed back to the Hotel, and we parted ways there.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGion-Shijo~Fushimi Inari Station220JPY
    Section 2TrainInari Station~Saga-Arashiyama Station240JPY
    Total460JPY

    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!

    May 19, 2026
    498stephenq
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    An enjoyable visit
    Really enjoyed our visit with Kaz. Friendly, informative, and…

    Apr 11, 2026
    V5131MFjodieh
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    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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    Kaz was an excellent tour…

  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet at ANA InterContinental Tokyo
    • 2. 9:30 Imperial Palace Outer Gardens
    • 3. 11:00 Nezu Shrine and Yanaka
    • 4. 12:00 Lunch at Ueno yakiniku restaurant Daishoen
    • 5. 12:30 Disband at Ueno

    What Is a Private History Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests wished to gain an overview of Japanese history. Since the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and the major gardens were closed for the year-end holidays, we began with ancient history at the Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace. In front of the Nijubashi Bridge, we looked back on the history of the imperial family, examined its relationship with the samurai governments, and then reviewed early modern history, including the end of the feudal domain system. We continued with modern and contemporary history, from the postwar period beginning with the GHQ occupation, as reflected in the Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Building, through to the present day. In Nezu and Yanaka, we strolled through neighborhoods where ordinary people live and through streetscapes that survived the air raids. When asked to recommend a place to eat, given the location I did not hesitate to take the guests to a yakiniku restaurant, where they were impressed by the deliciousness of the wagyu beef. The guests appeared to be very satisfied. As an additional note, the guests requested that lunch in Ueno be finished by around 12:30 and that the tour conclude at that point. Accordingly, we skipped the stroll through Ueno Park and parted ways in Ueno at around 12:30. I apologize for any concern caused by insufficient explanation.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassAkasaka~Otemachi600JPY
    Section 2Free PassNijubashi~Nezu0JPY
    Section 3Free PassNezu~Ueno0JPY
    Total600JPY

    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.

    Oct 22, 2025
    I5562SWphilipk
    Great intro to Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Kei was a genial and knowledgeable host, who…

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

    Oct 5, 2025
    C
    Cindy_S
    Had one day in Tokyo and…
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Had one day in Tokyo…

    Sep 15, 2025
    chrishN2970OC
    A highly enjoyable tour of Tokyo with knowledgeable local guide
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Jingu - Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Jingu – Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meet at Minn Machiya
    • 10:20 Meiji Jingu – Harajuku Takeshita Street
    • 11:50 Shibuya Scramble Crossing
    • 12:50 Asakusa (Skytree photo)
    • 13:40 Lunch @ Okada
    • 14:40 Kappabashi Kitchen Town
    • 15:40 Disband at Minn Machiya

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa The tour started at Machiya Station, where we purchased a 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass. At Meiji Shrine I gave various historical explanations, which the guests listened to attentively. The guests had a good deal of background knowledge about Japanese history and religion, and I received quite a lot of questions. On Takeshita Street, some of the guests enjoyed sweets and shopping. In Shibuya, the guests enjoyed themselves, taking panoramic photos around the scramble crossing. In Asakusa, they took many photos at a spot with a good view of the Skytree and the Asahi Beer headquarters, and mentioned that they wanted to try going up the Skytree this week. After having a yakitori lunch at a yakitori restaurant in Asakusa, I guided them to the Kappabashi kitchenware street, but they did not show much interest in the food samples, so I saw them back to the Hotel and the tour ended.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainMachiya~Meiji-jingumae600JPY
    Section 2TrainMeiji-jingumae~Shibuya0JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya~Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4TrainTawaramachi~Ueno-hirokoji0JPY
    Section 5TrainYushima~Machiya0JPY
    Total600JPY

    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.

    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
    I3699SBjonathanw
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    6hr Tokyo guide great experience
    Koba was so nice to my family…

  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Tofuku-ji Temple

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Tofuku-ji Temple

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku
    • 9:27 Walk: via Yasaka Pagoda and Sannenzaka
    • 9:52 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 10:55 Sanjusangendo
    • 11:48 Tofuku-ji Temple
    • 13:02 Disband @ Nishiki Market

    What Are the Best Temples to Visit on a Private Kyoto Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America. Since they only mentioned a love of history and art and had no specific requests regarding where to go, we followed my recommended course and visited three temples. At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, they enjoyed the magnificent views and the remaining autumn foliage; at Sanjusangendo Hall, they experienced its uniquely solemn atmosphere; and at Tofuku-ji Temple, they enjoyed the grand temple buildings and beautiful gardens. They shared that each place had a different atmosphere and character, and that they found it very enjoyable. At the end, instead of being taken to their accommodation, they wished to visit Nishiki Market, so I escorted them to the entrance, where we parted ways.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusShijo Karasuma~Higashiyama Yasui230JPY
    Section 2BusGojozaka~Higashiyama Shichijo230JPY
    Section 3TrainHigashiyama Shichijo~Tofuku-ji230JPY
    Section 4BusTofuku-ji~Subway Kujo Station230JPY
    Section 5SubwayKujo~Shijo220JPY
    Total1,140JPY

    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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