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  • Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car

    Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car

    Otaru & Yoichi from Sapporo by Car with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 – Hotel Forza Sapporo Meeting the customers　
    • 2. 10:00~10:30 – Yoichi Liqueur Factory　
    • 3. 11:00~11:30 – Occi-Gabi (Ochigabi Winery)
    • 4. 11:40~11:55 – In front of the main gate of the Nikka Whisky Distillery　
    • 　Entering the city of Otaru, we showed from the car window the canal, the old bank street (Wall Street of the North), and Sakaimachi Street.
    • 5. 13:00~14:00 – Lunch (at Otaru Waraku)
    • 6. 14:20~14:50 – LeTAO Confectionery Shop
    • 7. 15:00～15:40 – Financial Museum (former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch)
    • 8. 15:50～16:15 – Kitaichi Glass Building No. 3　
    • 9. 16:20～16:30 – Music Box Hall Main Store　
    • 10. 17:10 – Hotel Forza Sapporo Seeing off the customers

    Title: What Is a Private Winter Day Tour of Otaru and Yoichi in Hokkaido Like? A Licensed Guide's Report On the day of the tour, the Yoichi and Otaru area (as well as Sapporo) was covered by a cold wave, and snow continued to fall. Fortunately, there were occasional breaks of clear skies, so the guests were able to enjoy playing in the snow. Initially, I had considered visiting the Nikka Whisky Distillery in Yoichi, but I had learned in advance that it was closed for the New Year holidays (December 23 to January 6). As an alternative, I guided the guests to a liqueur shop and the OcciGabi Winery. Along the way, I took the guests to the front gate of the Nikka Whisky Distillery, where they enjoyed taking photographs.

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    Feb 7, 2025
    Stay38335184325
    A very frosty day in a very interesting little seaside town
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    Dec 27, 2024
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    Sapporo, Hokaido Winter Escapade
    Tripadvisor review: Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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    Oct 30, 2024
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    A Day of Joy at Otaru Canal, Half-day Walking Tour
    Tripadvisor review: Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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  • Osaka: Mochi pounding event & Dotonbori

    Osaka: Mochi pounding event & Dotonbori

    Osaka Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 　Meet at hotel
    • 9:40　Mochi pounding event
    • 11:20　Osaka Castle
    • 13:30　Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
    • 15:00　Lunch
    • 16:00　Shinsekai
    • 16:40　Dotonbori
    • 17:00　Disband

    What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Namba, Dotonbori, and Local Mochi-Pounding I guided a group visiting from North America. They had hoped to see the Ramen Museum, but unfortunately it was closed for the year-end holiday, so I found information about a mochi-pounding (mochitsuki) event taking place in the city and suggested it as an alternative. It seemed to be their first time seeing traditional Japanese mochi-pounding, and they appeared to enjoy it. They passed on trying it themselves, but they were delighted to eat the freshly made mochi. For lunch, they requested delicious ramen, so I suggested a shop that is popular online (not Ichiran). It was near Namba Station, so the location was a bit hard to find and we got slightly lost, but we managed to arrive, which was a relief, and the elegant, delicious ramen suited their taste, which was wonderful. They also requested to see kitchen knives near Tsutenkaku, so we went to a shop. Bringing knives into their destination country seemed difficult, so they decided to purchase them on a future visit. I guided them through Hozenji Yokocho and Dotonbori, and then we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNamba～Nakatsu240JPY
    Section 2SubwayNakatsu～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 3SubwayTanimachi 4-chome～Tengachaya240JPY
    Section 4TrainTengachaya～Sumiyoshi Taisha180JPY
    Section 5TrainSumiyoshi Taisha～Namba240JPY
    Section 6SubwayNamba～Dobutsuen-mae190JPY
    Section 7SubwayEbisucho～Nipponbashi190JPY
    Total1,520JPY

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    Oct 23, 2025
    536terryw
    Great day out in Kyoto.
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    Oct 22, 2025
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    Bamboo forest, Monkeys, and Temples in North-West Kyoto.
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    Amazing!
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    Oct 11, 2025
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    A great introduction to Kyoto
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  • Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle and stay there

    Osaka in Half a Day: Osaka Castle and stay there

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Pick up at the hotel
    • 9:00-11:00 Move to Osaka Castle and stay there.
    • 11:20-12:30 Dotonbori / Hozenji Alley
    • 12:30 End of the tour

    Some of the guests were not feeling well and decided to stay at the Hotel. When I asked about the symptoms, I learned there had been vomiting, and appetite was low as well, so I thought it might possibly be a norovirus infection. Since today might be the last day clinics were open, I advised that seeing a doctor would be wise if recovery did not follow. At Dotonbori, the guests cheered up and laughed. As they planned to stroll around the area, have something to eat, and then head back, we ended a little earlier than scheduled. We used an electric car for the trip to and from Osaka Castle, and took a taxi to Dotonbori, so it was an easy day for me as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTennoji～Tanimachi 4-chome240JPY
    Section 2OtherTanimachi 4-chome – In front of the castle tower～Taxi stand600JPY
    Total840JPY

    Tour Report by Yuki

    Hi! I’m an official English guide in Wakayama prefecture. I’m also a national guide as well. I’d like to expand my guide area to help tourists.
    The town of Osaka offers a different atmosphere than Tokyo. I like both exciting Osaka and nature-filled Wakayama Prefecture.
    If you stay in Osaka for 3 days, you can go to Koyasan for one day, or even for a day trip, so I recommend sightseeing at Koyasan.
    If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, the nature of Koyasan will relax you.
    I will introduce you to the unique culture, history and must-see sights.

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    Aug 17, 2026
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  • Tokyo: Imperial Palace & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo: Imperial Palace & Sensoji Temple

    Tokyo Hidden Gems Off the Beaten Path Tour, Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00-13:50 Yanaka, Nezu Shrine, Lunch
    • 14:05-14:50 Imperial Palace
    • 15:10-16:00 Sensoji Temple

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Yanaka, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests wished to visit places with fewer crowds, so they enjoyed a stroll through Yanaka. They were very interested in the quiet, narrow alleys with few tourists, as well as the temple gardens and cemeteries. They took many photos and enjoyed the atmosphere of the town with great interest. For lunch they wished to try something unusual in Japanese cuisine, so I recommended kamameshi. They were intrigued by the small iron pots. As they also wished to see the Imperial Palace, I guided them to Nijubashi Bridge and the statue of Kusunoki Masashige. They asked many questions about the emperor and the shogun. At Sensoji Temple, they enjoyed taking photos of Kaminarimon Gate, the main hall, and the garden, and were interested in the difference between Buddhism and Shinto.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayToei Metro One-Day Pass～Toei Metro One-Day Pass900JPY
    Total900JPY

    Tour Report by Yumiko

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

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    May 13, 2025
    Glenda_P
    4 Hour Walking Tour Tokyo
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  • Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Private Car Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Private Car Tour

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Kobe: Private Car Tour, Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at the hotel　10:30 Fushimi Inari　11:50 Lunch (sushi)　13:10 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove　14:20 Kinkaku-ji　15:30 Gion Area　16:20 Head to the hotel in Kobe
    • 18:00 Arrive at the hotel　Tour ends

    Title: What Is a Private Day Tour to Kobe and Arashiyama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. They came to Japan partly to preview the city of Kobe and a university, as one member of the group plans to do a short-term study program at a university in Kobe the following year. The group was quiet throughout and asked very few questions. One of the guests took a few photos at each destination, but the others rarely took pictures. Their only shopping was for drinks at a convenience store. Even so, everyone listened attentively to my explanations. The entrance to the Hotel was hard to find, and there was no place to park the private vehicle, so it was fortunate that we arrived early in the morning to check. The driver also arrived early to confirm the situation. The start was originally scheduled for 9:30, but as I was concerned about traffic on the way back, I asked to move it up by 30 minutes. This turned out to be the right decision. Traffic was heavy once we entered Kobe city, and we arrived back at the Hotel at exactly 6:00. The photo was taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherRemm Plus Kobe Sannomiya～Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya0JPY
    Total0JPY

    Tour Report by KAZU

    I was born and grew up in Kyoto and now live near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I used to be a schoolteacher of English and welcome a lot of students from foreign countries. I really enjoyed showing them around Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima. I have been a professional tour guide for about 8 years. I always try to let my guests learn Japanese traditional and modern culture. Since I was born in Kyoto, I know a lot about its culture and people. I myself enjoyed several sports, such as soccer, judo, and marathon when I was young. I’m much interested in baseball and sumo. My motto as a tour guide is to let my guests learn about our tradition and culture precisely and really enjoy themselves. I strongly hope you will enjoy the tour in Japan with me.

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    Sep 28, 2026
    Miguel_E
    Amazing Service
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    Sep 27, 2026
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    TrailBlazer47194
    Kazuo Sumi is a great guide.
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Aug 7, 2026
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    Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide
    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
    We had…

  • Tokyo in One Day: 30 @ Asakusa & 20 @ Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: 30 @ Asakusa & 20 @ Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.10:00 Meet up @ Hotel Metropolitan Edmont
    • 2:10:30 @ Asakusa
    • 3.11:50 Lunch @ Tsukiji Sushi Iwa Sohonke
    • 4:12:40 @ Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 5:14:20 @ Meiji Shrine
    • 5:15:20 @ Takeshita Street
    • 6.16:00 Disband @ Harajuku Station

    Can You Do a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Covering Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. They had arrived a little earlier in the month, so they had already seen Shinjuku and Shibuya. They mentioned that where they live it can drop to minus 40 degrees, so they did not find the Japanese winter cold at all. Since it was a large group, I arranged some free time along Nakamise Street in Asakusa. Because it was a big group, I had reserved a private room at a restaurant for lunch in advance, and the guests said it was a nice room. At the outer market they enjoyed wagyu beef and white strawberries, and they said they would like to come again to try things like a sea urchin rice bowl. At Meiji Shrine, the quiet atmosphere of the grounds seemed to be especially appreciated. When I showed a photo of Emperor Meiji, it looked so much like one of the guests that everyone laughed together. On Takeshita Street the guests enjoyed gashapon machines, shopping, and sweets. After that, they wanted to continue exploring Harajuku on their own, so we parted ways in Harajuku.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIidabashi～Asakusabashi167JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusabashi～Asakusa178JPY
    Section 3SubwayAsakusa～Tsukiji209JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Total763JPY

    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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    Sep 29, 2026
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    First Visit to Tokyo
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    Tokyo 6 hour Tour
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    Jul 23, 2026
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  • Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Customized Tour

    Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Customized Tour

    Nikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • Meet at hotel in Ginza 8-chome at 8:25 ~ 8:35 Shimbashi Station ~ 9:00 Tobu Asakusa Station ~ 9:47 JR Ueno Station ~ 10:28 JR Utsunomiya Station ~ 11:22 JR Nikko Station ~ 11:35 Tobu Nikko Station ~
    • 12:30 Chuzenji Onsen Station ~ 12:40 Lake Chuzenji ~ lunch ~ Kegon Falls ~ 14:10 Chuzenji Onsen Station ~ 14:37 Nishisando Entrance ~ 14:50 Toshogu Shrine ~ by taxi to Tobu Nikko Station at 16:00
    • 17:27 Tobu Nikko Station ~ 19:15 disband at Tobu Asakusa Station.

    Private Day Trip from Tokyo to Nikko: A Licensed Guide's Report on Toshogu, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls The original plan was to take a Tobu Railway limited express to Nikko, so we went to Tobu Asakusa Station, but everything was sold out until after 11:00. We quickly changed plans to take the Shinkansen and transfer to a local line via Utsunomiya to reach Nikko. The reserved seats were fully booked with holiday travelers, so we decided to take the non-reserved cars. There was an earlier Shinkansen bound for Utsunomiya than the one the station staff had suggested, so we took that, and all of us managed to get seats. When I checked, the transfer to the local line at Utsunomiya allowed only three minutes, but we just barely made it. A high school student offered a seat. Up to this point, everything went luckily. I had heard beforehand that one of the guests had a bad knee and preferred not to walk much. On the train, I checked online for available seats on the return Tobu limited express, and since there were openings, once we arrived at the station I had them reserve the limited express online, and I reserved one too. At Lake Chuzenji, the mountains were covered in snow, and one of the guests from Asia enjoyed a snowy landscape for the second time in their life, following the previous day at Yuzawa. Since Mount Nantai is a volcano resembling Mount Fuji, we took a commemorative photo. For one of the guests who does not eat meat or pork, we had the Nikko specialty yuba set meal and yuba curry rice. All of the smaller falls at Kegon Falls, apart from the main cascade, were frozen. The guest was delighted, saying that there are many waterfalls in their home region as well, but none set against a snowy landscape. One of the guests works abroad. When we went from the west approach entrance to the entrance of Toshogu, one of the guests' knee began to hurt and, unable to walk any further, said they would not go in and would wait there. Since it would be a shame to have come this far without seeing the Yomeimon Gate and the Three Wise Monkeys at Toshogu, I suggested we go in, so we climbed the steps and viewed the Three Wise Monkeys and the Yomeimon Gate, and took commemorative photos. That guest said they would wait there, so I guided the other two up to the Sleeping Cat inside the Yomeimon Gate. One guest did not want to take off their shoes, so I guided only the other guest inside the main shrine. They asked whether we could take a taxi to the station, so we went to the taxi stand, where an available taxi happened to be waiting, and we traveled to Tobu Nikko Station by taxi. Since we had time to spare, they did some shopping and passed the time at a café. They made a large amount of purchases. From my side, I gave them dried sweet potatoes and glasses in a paulownia wood box shaped like Mount Fuji at the base as a gift. I wish that guest could have enjoyed Toshogu a little more, but afterward that guest remarked that Nikko is a wonderful place. All of the guests had visited Japan three or four times before. Other traveling families were said to be visiting Disneyland at the time. We parted at Asakusa Station.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShimbashi～Asakusa Station210JPY
    Section 2SubwayAsakusa Station～Ueno Station180JPY
    Section 3TrainJR Ueno Station～JR Nikko Station4,940JPY
    Section 4BusTobu Nikko Station～Chuzenji Onsen Station1,250JPY
    Section 5BusChuzenji Onsen Station～Nishisando Entrance1,150JPY
    Section 6TrainTobu Nikko Station～Tobu Asakusa Station3,195JPY
    Total10,925JPY

    Tour Report by Akey

    Hello, new friends! I’m Akio Yasui. I was born in Kyoto City and graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto and moved to Tokyo for working. I used to work for international companies as a marketing advertising specialist. I have been to fourty five different countries until now and been to all prefectures in Japan.
    I have deep knowledge of both traditional and modern culture of Japan based on my experience in Kyoto, Tokyo and their surrounding areas such as Kamakura, Nikko, Nara, Osaka. I can design exclusive and the optinum itineray for you and guide you not only to ordinary tour courses but also casual or hidden locations. My task is making you enjoy Japan and like our culture and people. Let me guide you any where you want to visit and enjoy Japan together.

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    Mar 30, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: KiyomizuGojo Sta & Gionshijo

    Kyoto in One Day: KiyomizuGojo Sta & Gionshijo

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 KAMURO-AN, 197-3, Kiyomizu 4-Chōme, Higashiyama, Kyoto
    • 10:15 KiyomizuGojo Sta. by walking
    • 10:40 Fushimiinari by Keihan train
    • 11:40 JR Kyoto Sta. by JR train
    • Change to the Sagano line
    • 12:30 JR SagaArashiyama Sta. by JR train
    • 12:40 Bamboo forest by walking
    • Arashiyama by walking
    • Togetsukyo Bridge by walking
    • Lunch (Soba Shiki)
    • 14:00 Randen Arashiyama Sta.
    • Kitanohakubaicho Sta. by Randen train
    • Kinkakujimichi by bus
    • 15:00 Kinkauji (500)
    • 16:20 Dematiyanagi by taxi
    • 16:30 Gionshijo
    • End of the tour

    Title: Can You See Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji by Public Transport in One Day? A Kyoto Private Tour Report by a Licensed Guide The guest was a young traveler visiting from North America. Since the guest preferred not to use taxis, I guided them to their desired destinations using public transportation. [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. The guest showed interest in many things: at Fushimi Inari, when I introduced a character goods shop, they bought a character doll, and afterward they enjoyed a photogenic three-tiered strawberry skewer. In Arashiyama, they bought an extra-large, photogenic rice cracker at a recently opened shop. The initial requests were Fushimi Inari, the bamboo grove, Arashiyama, and Kinkaku-ji, so we were able to move efficiently by public transportation without spending too much time in transit. At the end, the guest wanted to go to Gion, so we took a taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Demachiyanagi and concluded the tour at Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan line.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKiyomizu-Gojo～Fushimi-Inari220JPY
    Section 2TrainInari～Saga-Arashiyama240JPY
    Section 3TrainArashiyama～Kitano-Hakubaicho250JPY
    Section 4BusKitano-Hakubaicho～Kinkakuji-michi230JPY
    Section 5TrainDemachiyanagi～Gion-Shijo230JPY
    Total1,170JPY

    Tour Report by Kazz

    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!

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    Sep 25, 2026
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    Sep 21, 2026
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    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
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    Aug 27, 2026
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    Worth it
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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    Aug 10, 2026
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Takeshita Street

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at ANA InterContinental Tokyo
    • 9:35 Meiji Shrine
    • 10:20 Takeshita Street
    • 11:10 Commemorative photo in front of the Hachiko dog statue in Shibuya,
    • 11:20 Passing through the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, then strolling through Shibuya Center Street (pachinko parlors, Mega Don Quijote, etc.),
    • 　　then passing through Spain Slope to visit the Nintendo Store and Pokemon Center
    • 12:40 Strolling through Ginza, commemorative photo in front of the Kabukiza Theatre
    • 13:10 Lunch at "Ippudo Ginza Store"
    • 14:10 Asakusa Nakamise Street, Senso-ji Temple
    • 15:20 Disband at "Asakusa Kappabashi Kitchenware Town"

    What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like Around New Year? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan from North America and had arrived in Tokyo yesterday after a three-day stay in Kyoto. They planned to stay in Tokyo through January 1, then stop over in Asia before returning home. Since they wanted to make the most of their first visit to Tokyo, we finalized today's itinerary through email exchanges in advance. I shared as much information as possible so the guests could enjoy Japan's year-end and New Year events over their remaining days. As this was my first guiding assignment in two months, I spent several days beforehand reviewing information about the planned sightseeing spots and preparing topics related to the year-end and New Year season, such as kadomatsu decorations and toshikoshi soba. The guests took part in the tour smiling throughout and seemed very satisfied with the day. During the commemorative photo with "Uncle Tokyo," they kindly pointed to their ankle as requested. Thanks to that, it looks like I can see out the year peacefully. Thank you for your support throughout this year. I truly enjoyed the gathering at the club. I look forward to working with you again next year.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Kokkai-gijidomae Station～Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji-jingumae Station180JPY
    Section 2TrainJR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station～JR Yamanote Line Shibuya Station150JPY
    Section 3TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Shibuya Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station210JPY
    Section 4TrainTokyo Metro Ginza Line Ginza Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station210JPY
    Total750JPY

    Tour Report by Bruce

    Hello (Konnichiwa). My name is Masanori SUGANO. Most of my friends call me Bruce, so you can call me Bruce. It would be my pleasure to act as a guide for you as I have been a guide for over twenty years. I curate my tours to suit your quest for knowledge and make you laugh with Dad jokes as an ice breaker. I can add some of my experiences as seasoning since I’m a seasoned guide. I always gain a new perspective through my guests’ eyes, and that’s why I am passionate about my job.
    You can create your own itinerary, and when we meet, you can let me know what things you want to see. I am very flexible and can go off the beaten track on your request.
    Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to meeting you.
    Thank you (Arigatou-gozaimasu).

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  • Tokyo in One Day: SENSO-JI TEMPLE

    Tokyo in One Day: SENSO-JI TEMPLE

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 meet at OMO3 Asakusa by Hoshino Resorts
    • 8:15 1. SENSO-JI TEMPLE
    • 10:00 2. THE IMPERIAL PALACE & the Tokyo Station、Nihonbashi bridge
    • 11:30 3. MEIJI JINGU SHRINE
    • 12:15 4. OMOTE-SANDO
    • 13:00 5. KOISHIKAWA KOURAKUEN
    • 14:00　a Japanese curry restaurant in Iidabashi

    Title: What Is a 6-Hour Private Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided the group from Oceania on a 6-hour private tour. One of the guests had a strong interest in Japan and possessed knowledge of Japanese culture, geography, and religion that was almost at the level of a guide. Because they knew so much about Japan, the tour and our conversations were lively and engaging. The guests frequently said "beautiful" and "wonderful," which made it a joy to guide them. As much as I introduced Tokyo and Japan, I also learned about the geography and history of Oceania from them. After visiting Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, I recommended three places for lunch, and since they wanted to try Japanese katsu curry, I guided them to a highly rated curry restaurant near Iidabashi, arranged the meal tickets, and said goodbye.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro 24-hour ticket Asakusa～Nihonbashi600JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro 24-hour ticket Hibiya～Meiji-jingumae to Korakuen0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Masa

    Welcome to Japan. I hope you are going to enjoy your stay.

    Who am I?
    I am a Licensed Guide Interpreter at an age of 61.
    I got an early retirement from 36 yrs of the employment in a Japanese financial sector.
    I hope I can attend to you with the Japanese politeness, hospitality and smile.

    What can I be expected?
    I would like to introduce the photogenic sites, the indigenous experiences
    and good Japanese local food around Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji.
    I might be able to show you the features of shrine and temple with a religious manner if you’d like.
    As a matter of fact, I don’t have a specific religion to believe, though.
    I love Japan and that’s why I started a new career as a guide.

    What do I love?
    Most of all, my family. I have a wife 56 yrs old, a son 28 yrs old and a daughter 25 yrs old.
    I like eating raw fish and sushi, buckwheat noodles and curry rice.

    How do I spend my spare time?
    I run for 5 km in the morning listening to my favorite music.
    I might have a chance to go to a studio program in the fitness club nearby once a week.

    I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Thank you.

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