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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Sensoji Temple

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00 Meet up @Hotel
    • 09:50 Shibuya Scramble Crossing・Hachiko
    • 10:20 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:40 Imperial Palace
    • 12:40 Lunch@Aoyuzu Tora (Marunouchi Building)
    • 13:50 Tsukiji Market
    • 15:10 Sensoji Temple
    • 16:00 Dismissal@Hotel

    What Does a Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Include? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, and Sensoji The guests were a group from Oceania visiting Japan for the first time. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to go skiing in Hokkaido. At Meiji Shrine, they appeared deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was very different from Shibuya. At the Imperial Palace, they listened with great interest to historical explanations about the role of the emperor, the Meiji Restoration, and the Edo shogunate. At Tsukiji, they showed interest in the many shops, including the fish retail market and sushi. At Sensoji, they enjoyed sampling sweets at the shops along Nakamise Street and listened with interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. Since I accommodated the guests' requests as they wished, I believe they were satisfied.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayAsakusa~Shibuya600JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4SubwayTokyo~Tsukiji0JPY
    Section 5SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa0JPY
    Total750JPY

    I am Seizo Kamiuto, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (English). I was born in Kagoshima City in Kyushu (Southern part of Japan) and grew up there until the graduation from a high school. I came to Tokyo to enter a University in Tokyo and since then, I have lived in Tokyo for more than 40 years and therefore I know Tokyo and its suburbs and Kagoshima City very well. After retiring from an IT company, I have been working as a Guide Interpreter of English since March 2018. I have guided many overseas guests to the popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji area (Kawaguchiko Lake etc.), Hakone, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe and Kagoshima and so on. I have received good reviews from many guests. I can explain the history and the culture of Japan in detail. I look forward to an opportunity to guide you in Japan. Thank you. Seizo Kamiuto

    Sep 27, 2026
    jonaJ5014ZK
    Walking tour of Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Seizo was a tremendously fabulous…

    Sep 11, 2026
    M7402TTsharonp
    Higly recommend
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Had an amazing tour with Seizi Kaminto.…

    Sep 8, 2026
    OnAir57127583503
    Amazing Experience with Kamakura Day Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Japan Guide Agency
    We had an excellent time with Seizo Kamiuto as our…

    Sep 4, 2026
    B2319ZKjoseo
    Pleasant stroll through HISTORY
    Tripadvisor review: Kawagoe Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
    We had a great time learning about…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima Island & Good-bye at the Hiroshima

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima Island & Good-bye at the Hiroshima

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Meeting at Hiroshima station
    • 10:45 Arriving in Miyajima Island
    • 12:00 Torii Gate and Itsukushima SHrine
    • 13:00 OMOTESANDO shopping and lunch by themselves
    • 13:20 Ferry
    • 13:35 Take a tram
    • 14:30 Arrival at the A-bomb Dome
    • 15:20 Monument tour in Peace Memorial Park
    • 16:25 Waiting in front of the Museum for 50 minutes
    • 16:35 Museum
    • 16:50 Good-bye at the Hiroshima station

    What Is a Private Winter Tour of Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. The day in Hiroshima had a high of only 9 degrees, making it a very cold day. There was a 20-minute wait in front of the shrine, and another 50-minute wait in front of the atomic bomb museum, and inside it was extremely crowded, so the guests came out after just 10 minutes, saying they could hardly move in the main building. The unexpected crowds at both the shrine and the museum meant that one of the guests was shivering from the cold and could not really take in my explanations. Perhaps they had not checked Japan's winter temperatures beforehand. As the guide, I should have brought disposable heat packs! I should also have suggested purchasing heat packs or a plastic raincoat at a convenience store. It seemed that they had not studied much about the atomic bombing in their history education.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station~Miyajimaguchi420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi~A-bomb Dome270JPY
    Section 3TrainPeace Park Front~Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total910JPY

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    Apr 13, 2026
    Mariana_M
    Viator review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
    Yoshi was truly one of the…

    Apr 11, 2026
    Liesbet N
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
    Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…

    Oct 26, 2025
    COYS100
    Great Hiroshima experience
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
    A great tour with a very informed…

    Jun 25, 2025
    O1135UVraymondp
    Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Joshi is…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima statin platform & ARR Hiroshima statin

    Hiroshima in One Day: Hiroshima statin platform & ARR Hiroshima statin

    Tour Itinerary

    • Tour on December 29 in Hiroshima/Miyajima
    • 10:02 A.M. Hiroshima statin platform
    • to have a brief meeting about the tour
    • to Hiroshima castle by Taxi or Bus(about 15minutes)
    • We will take two taxis for the six of us, including the guide, or bus.
    • 10:30 Hiroshima castle(about 30minutes)
    • Castle Tower Museum is closed due to year end holiday.
    • to walk to Peace Park on foot about 15 minutes
    • 11:15 Peace Memorial Park
    • to walk around the park to see some monument including;
    • Atomic Bomb Dome, Children’s Peace Monument, A-bomb Cenotaph.
    • 12:00 Lunch at a restaurant near Peace Memorial Park
    • Just in case, I have reserved a table at a restaurant but it depends on your choice.
    • I will assist you to order, then leave there and return in 30 minutes.
    • 1:00 P.M. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum(about an hour)
    • This is a very emotional, even shocking, exhibit.
    • Whether or not you enter depends on your choice
    • 2:30 DEP Peace Memorial Park port World Heritage Sea Route boat
    • 3:15 ARR Miyajima ferry port
    • Miyajima Island
    • to walk around the island to see some histrical things including;
    • Itsukushima Shrine, Great Torii Gate.
    • 5:25 DEP Miyajima ferry port
    • 5:35 ARR Miyajimaguchi ferry port
    • 6:04 DEP Miyajimaguchi station JR train
    • 6:33 ARR Hiroshima statin
    • 7:06 DEP Hiroshima statin platform Shinkansen bullet train to Osaka

    What Is a Private Day Trip from Osaka to Hiroshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Hiroshima on a day trip from Osaka, and everyone appeared to be in good spirits and enjoyed the tour. On the 29th the Hiroshima Castle keep was closed, so at the initial briefing in the morning I informed the group of this, and then we strolled around Hiroshima Castle and headed to the Peace Memorial Park a little earlier than planned. The guests also seemed to enjoy the meal at the restaurant I had reserved in advance. The guests were visitors from North America whose first language was Spanish, though most of them were also fluent in English. At the end, I said goodbye and saw the group off.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusHiroshima Station~Hiroshima Castle220JPY
    Section 2FerryPeace Park~Miyajima1,100JPY
    Section 3FerryMiyajima~Miyajimaguchi200JPY
    Section 4TrainMiyajimaguchi~Hiroshima Station420JPY
    Total1,940JPY

    Hi, I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. My name is Shinya Tanaka, but you can call me Woody because I run my own company which makes products made of wood. So, I can introduce Japan’s various wooden culture from toys to castles.
    I like beer, watching sports, jogging and cooking.
    I was born and raised in Hiroshima City. Hiroshima has 2 major tourists’ destinations, Itsukushima shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Even so, there are many other wonderful spots here in Hiroshima.
    As a tour guide and a Hiroshima citizen, I will be able to share a great time with you here.
    I am looking forward to meeting you all someday. See you.

    Self-introduction YouTube: https://youtu.be/2nJMzPT-Mc4
    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shinya.tanaka.9889

    Jun 19, 2026
    P5566OYcolleens
    Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Highly recommend
    Fantastic tour and guide. Woody was enthusiastic about his…

    Apr 26, 2025
    Holly_B
    Unforgettable Day at Miyajima and Hiroshima
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    We had such…

    Jan 13, 2025
    davidmP2030SZ
    Great day in Miyajima
    Tripadvisor review: Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Woody was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tailored…

  • Kyoto: Kyoto Station Observation Deck & Gion

    Kyoto: Kyoto Station Observation Deck & Gion

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00  Meet at Kyoto Station
    • 11:10 Kyoto Station Observation Deck
    • 12:00 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:00 Lunch
    • 15:20 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 16:20 Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Yasaka Pagoda
    • 17:20 Gion
    • 18:00 Disband at Karasuma Station

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like on the Way to Osaka? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests visited Japan from North America and stopped in Kyoto on their way from Tokyo to Osaka. I assisted with exchanging a Kansai Wide Pass, but it seemed inconvenient, as the pass had to be used differently depending on the mode of transportation, and there were restrictions on the exchange times and locations. For lunch, the guests enjoyed the eel dish they had been looking forward to at a restaurant. They said it was more delicious than what they had eaten in their home region. Due to year-end traffic congestion, it took a long time to reach Kiyomizu-michi, and we ended up going over the scheduled time. The guests spotted a much-talked-about chili flake seasoning at a spice shop and hurried in to purchase it. Since their luggage was stored at Kyoto Station, they returned there. I accompanied them partway before we parted ways.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayKyoto~Kitaoji260JPY
    Section 2BusKitaoji~Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 3BusKinkakuji-michi~Kitaoji230JPY
    Section 4SubwayKitaoji~Kyoto260JPY
    Section 5TrainKyoto~Inari150JPY
    Section 6TrainFushimi Inari~Kiyomizu-Gojo220JPY
    Section 7TrainKyoto Kawaramachi~Karasuma170JPY
    Total1,520JPY

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    Oct 23, 2025
    536terryw
    Great day out in Kyoto.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Noriko was a great guide. She had…

    Oct 22, 2025
    pascalpJ9601TX
    Bamboo forest, Monkeys, and Temples in North-West Kyoto.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Family of four adults:…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    903tammyw
    Amazing!
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
    Amazing! Our guide Noriko and our…

    Oct 11, 2025
    Graham S
    A great introduction to Kyoto
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Noriko-san was a wonderful guide. She…

  • Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 11:00  Meet the guests @ JR Nara Station
    • 2. 11:30 Tour of Kofukuji Temple
    • 3. 12:30 Lunch @ Kamasui
    • 4. 13:30 Nara Park
    • 5. 14:00 Tour of Todaiji Temple (Nandaimon Gate, Great Buddha Hall)
    • 6. 15:30 Tour of Nigatsudo Hall
    • 7. 16:00 Break @ Cafe Conce
    • 8. 17:00 Disband @ Kintetsu Nara Station

    What Is a Private One-Day Nara Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I met the guests at Nara Station, introduced myself, and started the Nara sightseeing tour. At Kofuku-ji Temple, I spent about an hour guiding them through the Jizo Bosatsu, the three-story pagoda, the North Octagonal Hall, the South Octagonal Hall, and the Central Golden Hall before we had lunch at a udon specialty restaurant in the shopping street. After lunch, we walked to Todai-ji Temple. I had planned to have them feed the deer in Nara Park, but the deer crackers were completely sold out, so they were not able to enjoy feeding the deer. Instead, we moved on to the Great South Gate and then to the Great Buddha Hall, where I guided them through each, and from the Great Buddha Hall we went to Nigatsu-do Hall. Fortunately, the souvenir shop there was selling deer crackers, so they were able to feed the deer after all. However, since one of the guests had become tired, after I explained the Shuni-e ceremony at Nigatsu-do Hall, we took a tea break at a cafe along the approach to Todai-ji Temple. I had planned to guide them to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, but considering the situation and the fact that the guests were thinking of having dinner in the shopping street today, we took a bus from Todai-ji Temple to Kintetsu Nara Station, where we parted ways.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusIn front of Todaiji Temple / National Museum~In front of Kintetsu Nara Station250JPY
    Total250JPY

    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.

    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
    X1429XKclaudiam
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Sehr zu empfehlen
    Wir haben als Familie diese 6-stundige Tour durch Kyoto…

    Jun 28, 2025
    WilliamAlfonso_R
    Toshi is a very eloquent, knowledgeable, and diligent tour guide.
    Viator review: Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Toshi was…

    May 30, 2025
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    ZevP5
    Best Tour Guide!
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Yoshi was the best guide!! He was so…

  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 0810 Meet the customer at Hiroshima Station
    • 0830 Board the JR train
    • 0900 Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Station
    • 0910 Board the JR ferry
    • 0920 Arrive at Miyajima
    • 0930-1130 Visit Itsukushima Shrine, Daigan-ji Temple, Daisho-in Temple, and Omotesando
    • 1150 Arrive at the World Heritage Sea Route pier
    • 1200 Board the high-speed boat
    • 1245 Arrive at the pier on the bank of the Motoyasu River in Peace Park
    • 1300 Lunch, ate okonomiyaki. Waited quite a while.
    • 1400-1600 Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Atomic Bomb Museum, and various monuments
    • 1610 End of work

    Title: What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan. At first I was a little concerned about whether we would communicate well, but they were friendly and easygoing, which put me at ease. Today there were a great many visitors, and everywhere we went was crowded. At Miyajima, the guests seemed to enjoy interacting with the deer. We visited Itsukushima Shrine, Daiganji Temple, and Daishoin Temple. At the shrine, they drew omikuji fortunes: one drew a good fortune and the other drew a bad one. I explained that the bad-fortune slip could be tied at the designated place and left behind. On the way from Daiganji to Daishoin, I spoke about the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. At Daishoin, we went through the pitch-dark underground passage called the kaidan, which seemed both scary and enjoyable to them. As planned, we took the high-speed boat and arrived at the Peace Park. They wanted to eat okonomiyaki, but since there was a long line at Nagataya, we went to an okonomiyaki restaurant two doors down. Unusually, we waited about 30 minutes here as well. There were five okonomiyaki shops inside, so the three of us each ordered from a different shop, divided everything into three, and shared to enjoy different kinds of okonomiyaki. In the Peace Park, we visited the hypocenter, the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Rest House, the cenotaph, the museum, the Children's Peace Monument, and Aioi Bridge. It was just about time to finish, but they said they wanted to do some shopping, so I guided them there and concluded the tour. I believe they had an enjoyable time.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherMiyajima~Peace Park1,100JPY
    Total1,100JPY

    Hello everyone.
    I’m excited to have an opportunity to introduce myself to you.
    This is my third year as a tour guide.
    I enjoy chatting with customers while guiding them.
    I mainly guide tours in the western Hiroshima Prefecture area, including Miyajima, Peace Memorial Park, Shukkei-en Garden, Kure, Etajima, and Takehara.
    I also love visiting temples and shrines.
    And I love sake and fresh seafood such as oysters and sashimi.
    As a motorcycle rider, I know some hidden gems in this area.
    I look forward to providing enjoyable tours, so please feel free to join me.

    Jun 20, 2026
    Todd_C
    Viator review: Hiroshima 6hr Private Guided Tour & Shopping with Concierge
    Harry was very…
    Harry was very informative. We did the…

    Apr 26, 2026
    Glenn_L
    Viator review: Hiroshima 6hr Private Guided Tour & Food Tasting with Concierge
    Moving tour of Hiroshima
    Our guide, Harry, met us…

    Apr 2, 2026
    Roldan_T
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Harry was an great and informative guide.
    Harry was…

    May 10, 2025
    jonathan_R
    Really great tour. …
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Really great tour. Hisashi or…

  • Nara in One Day: Kasuga Taisha Shrine & Toshodaiji Temple

    Nara in One Day: Kasuga Taisha Shrine & Toshodaiji Temple

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:15 Meet up JR Nara Station
    • 10:40 to 11:30 Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    • 11:45 to 12:35 Todaiji Temple
    • 12:50 to 13:15 Nigatsudo Hall
    • 13:40 to 14:00 Kofukuji Temple
    • 14:10 to 14:45 Lunch (ramen at Higashimuki Shopping Street)
    • 15:10 to 16:00 Toshodaiji Temple
    • 16:30 Disband JR Nara Station

    What Is a Private Guided Day Tour of Nara Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. The plan was for them to travel from Kyoto to Nara and meet me at JR Nara Station. They boarded a local train instead of the rapid express from Kyoto Station, so our meeting was delayed by about 15 minutes. They mentioned that they had come to Japan partly to look around ahead of an upcoming study-abroad stay at Doshisha University starting in April of next year. The guests seemed very happy about it. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusJR Nara Station~In front of Kasuga Taisha Main Hall250JPY
    Section 2TrainKintetsu Nara Station~Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station300JPY
    Section 3TrainKintetsu Nishinokyo Station~Kintetsu Nara Station300JPY
    Total850JPY

    Personal data
    Born in : May 1st, 1957
    Hobby : Visiting scenic places,
    historic spots, Japanese
    gardens and old townscape
    Former career : Worked for electric
    company and engaged in
    international sales for
    about 40 years.
    Travel history in the former career :
    Visited about 20 countries about 200 times

    Career as guide interpreter
    Acquisition of guide license : 2016
    Career of guide : 8 years
    Genre of my specialty :
    Japanese historic structures such as
    temple, shrine, castle and garden.
    Area of guide : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka &
    Himeji

    Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

    Dec 30, 2024
    shannono1010
    Haru is a Rock Star
    Viator review: Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Haru was a fantastic guide. He explained…

    Dec 29, 2024
    Ali O
    Amazing!
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Haru was amazing on our tour of Nara. He was…

    Dec 4, 2024
    D5658ZEjohnr
    Trip to some of the Kyoto sites on our visit to Japan.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with…

    Dec 3, 2024
    Charlie_Jane00
    Kyoto Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Haru was a well organised and very informative guide. He…

  • Kyoto in One Day: Blossom Kyoto & Nishiki Market

    Kyoto in One Day: Blossom Kyoto & Nishiki Market

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:30 Blossom Kyoto
    • 10:00 Fushimiinari (0) by subway and JR train
    • 11:00 Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi
    • Sannenzaka
    • Yasaka-no-to
    • Lunch (Namaste Dhaulagiri)
    • 13:30 Kinkauji (500) by taxi
    • 14:30 Ryoanji (600) by taxi
    • 16:00 Nishiki Market
    • 16:20 End of the tour

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji The guests were visiting from North America and it was their first time in Japan, though they did not seem to have researched their trip extensively. They were repeatedly moved by the thousand torii gates at Fushimi Inari, the beautiful views from Kiyomizu-dera, and the overwhelming beauty of Kinkaku-ji. They did not do any shopping. They mentioned that they had gone to Nishiki Market the day before, but it was so crowded that they left without eating anything. After finishing at Ryoan-ji, I guided them around the Teramachi shopping street area, and we walked through Nishiki Market where I introduced them to various shops.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainGojo~Kyoto220JPY
    Section 2TrainKyoto~Inari150JPY
    Total370JPY

    I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!

    Sep 25, 2026
    Marvin_F
    Kazz is an outstanding…
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Kazz is an outstanding experiencedand friendly…

    Sep 21, 2026
    Laura_K
    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Kazz was an amazing…

    Aug 27, 2026
    M6034YWthomasm
    Worth it
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    The day went by so quickly, a…

    Aug 10, 2026
    Sez042
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Awesome experience
    Tour guide Kazz was great. Very informative and showed…

  • Kyoto: Nonomiya Shrine & Hanamikoji Street

    Kyoto: Nonomiya Shrine & Hanamikoji Street

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meet up @ Hotel Blossom Kyoto
    • Transportation: Taxi
    • 9:00: Nonomiya Shrine → Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • 9:40 Transportation: Taxi
    • 10:00~11:30 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 11:30~12:30 Lunch @ Hama Sushi
    • Transportation: Taxi
    • 13:00~13:45 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • Transportation: Taxi
    • 14:00~14:30 Hanamikoji Street → Yasaka Shrine
    • 14:30 Disband @ In front of Yasaka Shrine

    Title: What Can You See on a 6-Hour Private Kyoto Tour by Taxi? A Licensed Guide's Report When I asked the guests where they wanted to go, they mentioned the Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion, and Nishiki Market. I explained that covering all of these within 6 hours, including lunch, would be difficult, so we dropped Nishiki Market. Even so, they asked to travel mainly by taxi to save time, which we did. Since the guests wanted to visit the Bamboo Grove early in the morning, it was fortunate that it was still uncrowded before 9:00. The atmosphere was calm, so I also introduced Nonomiya Shrine. The guests showed interest in many things and wrote an ema votive tablet at Nonomiya Shrine. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy the scenery of the Bamboo Grove. At Kinkaku-ji, the guests were moved by the beauty of the Golden Pavilion. Since one of the guests seemed a bit bored, I tried to keep things engaging, for example by pointing out the carp in the pond. For lunch, the guests wanted sushi, so I took them to a nearby conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. It was my first time going to a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant with guests as a guide. We then moved on to Fushimi Inari Taisha, where the guests were overwhelmed by the crowds. One of the guests was very surprised to see a large amount of sake offered at the outer worship hall in preparation for the New Year. Another guest was intently looking at the ema at Higashimaru Shrine. The guests were impressed by the scenery of the Senbon Torii. I had considered traveling by train if we had time, but I thought it would be better to part at an easy-to-find location, so I decided it would be best to guide them along Hanamikoji Street from Kennin-ji toward Shijo Street, and we traveled by taxi once again. As we strolled along Hanamikoji Street, I talked about maiko and geiko, which the guests found very interesting. Finally, we took a group commemorative photo in front of Yasaka Shrine and said our goodbyes. I keenly felt that my future challenge is to devise ways of guiding so that younger guests do not become bored.

    I am a 54-year-old woman, living in Kyoto for nearly 40 years. I got the license in 2001. Since then, I worked as an interpreter or a translator in several companies, secretary at universities, and now work for a company on weekdays at the international dept.I do guiding job only weekend now. I started full swing guiding career after COVID-19 pandemic. I have gotten good review from many of my guests. I love my hometown, Kyoto which has a lot of interesting and historical sites to see. Particularly, I am native to Arashiyama which is famous for bamboo forest. So, I know a lot of places where you can relax yourself around this area. Other than that, Kyoto has many attractive sites which surely interest you.Also, I like meeting many people from different cultural background. I am very happy if I learn about your culture as well. Let’s enjoy exploring around Kyoto!

    May 18, 2026
    WENDY_W
    Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Excellent day out
    The trip was really well planned and organised, it…

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    Super tour of Kyoto
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    Chanyl C
    Highly recommend
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    A relaxing, enjoyable visit to Arashiyama.
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Sumiyoshi Taisha

    Osaka in Half a Day: Sumiyoshi Taisha

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Sumiyoshi Taisha → 11:46 Hankai Sumiyoshi Toriimae Station → 12:03 Ebisucho Station → Strolling around Shinsekai (didn't go up Tsutenkaku due to the long waiting line) → 12:46 Shin-Imamiya Station → 12:50 JR Namba Station → 13:10 Namba Yasaka Shrine → Taxi → 13:40 Strolling around Dotonbori → 14:00 Lunch @ Tayoshi → 14:48 Nippombashi Station → Osaka Metro → 14:55 Tanimachi 4-chome Station → 15:00 Osakajo Koen-mae (end)

    Title: What's a Private Osaka Day Tour from Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Sumiyoshi Taisha, Namba Yasaka Shrine, and Osaka Castle The guests were visiting Japan for the first time from North America, and one member of the group led the communication both before and on the day of the tour. They had requested Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, and Sumiyoshi Taisha, but I explained that traveling between Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha alone would take about an hour. Since they were staying in Kyoto, I arranged for us to meet at Kyoto Station and travel together to Sumiyoshi Taisha, making it the starting point of the tour, and from there I guided them through to the entrance of Osaka Castle Park. They also asked me to suggest other destinations, so I proposed the unique Namba Yasaka Shrine and took them there, which they were very pleased with. Some of the guests followed a vegan diet, so I took them to a vegan restaurant, but others in the group wanted to eat meat, so I quickly changed plans and took them to an izakaya instead. By checking on the ingredients and making adjustments — such as ordering yakisoba without meat — I made sure everyone could enjoy what they wanted to eat, and they were very satisfied. At Sumiyoshi Taisha and Namba Yasaka Shrine, I received questions about what each shrine is prayed to for (what kind of blessings the prayers bring) and why sake is placed there.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainSumiyoshi Toriimae~Ebisucho230JPY
    Section 2TrainShin-Imamiya~JR Namba140JPY
    Section 3TrainNippombashi~Tanimachi 4-chome190JPY
    Total560JPY

    “He was easy to talk to, friendly, and knowledgeable and even made sure we successfully navigated the public transit back to our hotel. If we are ever back in Kyoto, we’d love to book a tour with him again! ”

    “At every side we got an indepth explanation to any minor detail and every question we asked was answered and explained really well. It felt like a relaxing and wholesome walk through Kyoto even while it was pouring rain. We can absolutely recommend choosing Nabet!”

    “Nabet’s English is just perfect, he knows the way around sights, little streets and hidden secrets, he is very authentic…just a perfect tour!”

    Here are just a few of the many kind reviews I’ve received from the more than 100 groups I’ve guided through Kyoto and other cities.

    I’m deeply thankful for the chance to connect with my guests and contribute to a memorable tour experience!

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    May 29, 2026
    Tamara M
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    Kyoto bei Nacht – faszinierende Einblicke in Kultur und Spiritualität
    Ich…

    Oct 21, 2025
    Jana_C
    4-hour private tour with Nabet was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    We had an amazing experience…

    Oct 16, 2025
    987kayeh
    Knowledgeable guide who was will to respond to our multiple questions
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    Oct 16, 2025
    janiec555
    Significant sites in Kyoto
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    Nabet is an excellent guide. He explained Japanese…