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  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Imperial Palace & Shibuya

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Imperial Palace & Shibuya

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet @ Metropolitan Ikebukuro
    • 10:25 – 11:45 Imperial Palace (East Gardens)
    • 12:00 – 12:45 Meiji Shrine
    • 13:15 – 13:45 Shibuya (Crossing, Miyashita Park)
    • 14:15 Disband @ Metropolitan Ikebukuro

    Title: What Is a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Shibuya The guests were a group visiting from Europe. For most of the group it was their first time in Japan, and since they had arrived only the previous night, we began with a walk from Tokyo Station through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then visited Meiji Shrine, and finally explored Shibuya. They said the city of Tokyo felt cleaner and quieter than they had imagined, and everyone remarked that they had already come to love Japan. Another member of the family has been in Tokyo on an exchange program since October, and the group plans to spend the New Year period together in Japan.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayIkebukuro～Tokyo209JPY
    Section 2SubwayOtemachi～Meiji-jingumae209JPY
    Section 3TrainHarajuku～Shibuya146JPY
    Section 4TrainShibuya～Ikebukuro178JPY
    Total742JPY

    Tour Report by Seky

    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.

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    Excellent Custom Tokyo Tour
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    Oct 27, 2024
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    Great day touring Tokyo !
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel Granvia Kyoto
    • 10:40 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove ~ Kimono Forest ~ Togetsukyo Bridge
    • 11:50 Lunch at Yoshimura
    • 14:00 Gion Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikoji Street
    • 14:30 Sannenzaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Yasaka Koshindo
    • 15:30 Hotel Granvia Kyoto

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? Arashiyama, Gion, and Sannenzaka with a Licensed Guide Today's private tour was for a group visiting from Asia. Some of the guests had difficulty walking and used a simple wheelchair, but I believe they enjoyed visiting a variety of places. We entered the bamboo grove from the Okochi Sanso side and took a short stroll. Compared to peak times, there were fewer tourists, which was nice. Today the wait at the soba restaurant Yoshimura was short, and we were shown inside in about 20 minutes, so we were lucky. The guests had wished to have lunch at Yoshimura, so I believe they were pleased. Afterward, we took a short walk around Gion Tatsumi Bridge and then went to Sannenzaka. I believe the guests enjoyed it.

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    Tour Report by Kaeko

    Thank you very much for choosing JGA experience, and please allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Kaeko Tanigawa, your tour guide, and I have been showing tourists from abroad around mainly in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka areas. Every year I’ve guided my guests through those areas for over 80 times. I always try to do my best to help my guests explore and enjoy our unique and attractive locations, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive so many 5-star reviews from the guests I hosted. I’d like to help make your visit to Japan one of the most wonderful memories in your life. I’m really looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you very much.

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    Jul 25, 2026
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    Half-day with private guide in Kyoto
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    Family Fun Day in Kyoto with young children
    Kaeko Tanigawa was fantastic at helping us create…

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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1.8:30 Meet up @Hotel
    • 2.9:10 @Kinkaku-ji
    • 3.10:00@Ryoan-ji
    • 4.11:05 @Bamboo Grove Path (Arashiyama)
    • 5.11:20@Tenryu-ji
    • 6.11:55 Lunch @Yudofu "Sagano"
    • 7.13:20@Nijo Castle
    • 8.14:30 Disband @Nishiki Market

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Kyoto Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, and Nishiki Market The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. They walked without any difficulty and enjoyed every place we visited that day. After visiting Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama, it was lunchtime, and when I suggested yudofu (tofu hot pot), they immediately agreed. After touring Nijo Castle, they wanted to buy kitchen knives, so we took a taxi to near Nishiki Market and got off there. I guided them to the knife shop "Aritsugu" inside the market, and we parted ways there. They said they would be fine getting back to their accommodation on their own. They were a cheerful group.

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    Tour Report by Shoko

    I am an experienced guide, who live in Osaka. I have been a Government-Licensed Guide in English since 2018. I have already guided a lot of tourists overseas in Kansai Area, that is, in the vicinity of my prefecture, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. I am especially good at guiding in Kansai Area with sufficient knowledge of history, culture and transportation. I have guided people ranging from a small group of one or two to a group of 20-50 people in a big bus, that is, a coach. I like delicious food, because Osaka is a city of Kuidaorre, which means that people in Osaka love to eat and never spend too much money on food. Therefore, as an Osakan, I will do my best to explore restaurants which serve most delicious foods in wherever I take to my guests.

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    Mar 31, 2026
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    Mar 29, 2026
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    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Shoko was an excellent guide. From the moment she…

    Oct 8, 2025
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    World Heritage Kyoto places with the best guide
    Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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    Oct 3, 2025
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Eikando by taxi autumn leaves

    Kyoto in One Day: Eikando by taxi autumn leaves

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11/22
    • 11:00 Hotel Iconic Kyoto
    • 11:30 Eikando (1000) by taxi autumn leaves
    • 12:30 Nanzenji (600) by walking
    • 14:00 Nishiki Market by taxi Lunch(Fisherman's Hut)
    • 15:30 Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi autumn leaves & pottery
    • Sannenzaka
    • Yasaka-no-to
    • Ninenzaka
    • 17:00 Yasaka jinja
    • Maruyama Park
    • End of the tour
    • 11/23
    • 09:30 Hotel Iconic Kyoto
    • 10:00 Kinkakuji (500) by taxi
    • 11:00 Gioji (300) by taxi
    • 12:00 Bamboo grove by waliking
    • 12:40 Lunch (Ine)
    • 13:30 Senkoji
    • 15:30 Kyoto Station Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi)
    • 　　End of the tour

    What Is a Private Kyoto Autumn Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report This was the first of two consecutive days of touring. I understand there was a copy, but as it does not seem to have been delivered, I am sending it again. The guests were visiting from North America. This was a two-day tour on consecutive days. The guests were extremely energetic and walked very quickly, and one of them went ahead to take many photos of the autumn leaves. Overall, it felt about two weeks too early for the peak of the autumn colors. Eikando was very crowded, but the autumn foliage was still far from its peak. At Nishiki Market, rather than sampling many items at many different shops, the guests had a seafood rice bowl at one shop and finished there. Afterwards, they enjoyed doughnuts for dessert at Koe Donuts. At Kiyomizu-dera, the autumn colors were still early, but the evening sunlight was very beautiful. Since the guests had reserved dinner at Isobe in Maruyama Park, I took them to the front of Isobe and concluded the first day there.

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    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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    Day in Kyoto with Kazz
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    Aug 10, 2026
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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:30 We were scheduled to meet at the Hotel, but around 9:15, SM sent an email saying, "There is a problem with the passport and I have to go to the U.S. Embassy. Therefore, I would like to meet you at the U.S. Embassy." So I hurriedly headed to Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line, took the subway to Toranomon Gateway Station, and went in front of the U.S. Embassy's visa and passport application window.
    • 10:15-11:10 I waited in front of the U.S. Embassy and met them at 11:10 when they came out of the embassy. The guide route for the day had already been discussed in advance, and the plan was Sensoji Temple ⇒ Tsukiji Outer Market ⇒ Akihabara ⇒ Shinjuku Golden Gai, so we started moving in order to follow that sequence. However, since they had to pick up the corrected passport again at the U.S. Embassy window at 2:00 PM, there was a request to return to the U.S. Embassy at 2:00 PM. So, since there was time to at least visit Sensoji Temple, we headed there.
    • 12:00-13:10 I guided them around Sensoji Temple, and they satisfied their hunger by eating tempura sold at the window of the tempura shop "Sansada" near Kaminarimon as a snack.
    • During this time, a phone call came in to the customer from the Japan Immigration Office at Narita Airport, saying, "Please bring a document stating that the passport issue has been resolved to the Immigration Office at Narita Airport." So, we headed to the U.S. Embassy to pick up the document at 2:00 PM, and there the customer (Tara Keller) decided that she would go to Narita immediately after receiving the corrected documents related to her passport.
    • 13:45 Arrived at the U.S. Embassy. Here, Tara decided, "Please take my son and escort him back to the hotel. I will now head to the Japan Immigration Office at Narita Airport Terminal 2 with the corrected passport I received at the embassy." So we departed to take her son Theo (16 years old) to the hotel.
    • 14:30 Arrived at the Hotel. I sent a WhatsApp message to Tara informing her that I had safely brought Theo to the hotel, and finished my work.

    Title: Emergency-Changed Private Tokyo Tour Near Asakusa and Akihabara: A Licensed Guide's Report The guest came out of an embassy after completing some procedures at 11:10, so I thought we could still visit Senso-ji Temple and Akihabara and headed to Senso-ji. However, while we were there, a call came in from a Japanese immigration office saying, "Once the procedures at the embassy are complete, please bring your passport to the immigration office at Narita Airport as soon as possible." Based on this, the guest decided to return to the embassy at 2:00 p.m., when the corrected passport could be picked up, and then head straight to Narita from there. Since the guest had departed without any issue and entered Japan at Narita without any issue, I asked, if it was not too much trouble, why the embassy and the Narita immigration office had contacted them afterward saying there was a problem. I learned that the guest holds two passports, and that this time they should have brought the other passport instead. In any case, this was an issue that arose on the guest's own side and not something caused by us, and the guest was very apologetic. At Senso-ji, we had only about an hour of brief sightseeing, but the guest was satisfied, buying two kanzashi hair ornaments they liked at a shop selling kanzashi next to Nakamise Street. When we parted at the embassy, I offered, "If you like, I could wait with the group in front of the embassy and guide you to the Skyliner platform at Nippori," but the guest decided, "If you could take the rest of the group to the hotel, I can figure out the way to the airport myself, so I'll be fine," which led to the movements shown in the tour route for the day. That concludes my report. An acquaintance of mine has lived overseas for more than 30 years and holds two passports, and through this case I learned that having two passports can, depending on the situation, involve a fair amount of extra effort.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShinjuku～Toranomon Gateway600JPY
    Section 2SubwayToranomon Gateway～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 3SubwayToranomon Gateway～Shinjuku0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by MINORUASAI

    I acquired national guide license in 2014, and I have been doing guide work full fledged since 2016. In my career before starting guide work, I was a business man and made more than 1,000 business trips both abroad and in Japan, and that experience is my foundation as a guide because I came to know so many places both abroad and in Japan. I have been taking care of both group and individual tourists, and the number of foreign guests I have taken care is close to 2,500 so far. I am based in Tokyo, but I can cover guide work in many prefectures throughout Japan. When I take care of foreign guests, my major concern is to listen attentively to them, find out what they want to know and do in Japan, and give them appropriate guiding in accordance with what I heard from my guests. I would like to provide tailor made tour as much as possible for every precious guest who kindly chose Japan as the tour destination.

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  • Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 12:00 Met up at the lobby of the Hotel. Discussed the route for the day and decided on Meiji Shrine ⇒ Shinjuku Gyoen ⇒ Sensoji Temple, then began traveling by subway.
    • 12:30-13:30 Guided them around Meiji Shrine. Upon finishing, they requested to have a light lunch, so we moved to Shinjuku Sanchome.
    • 13:45-14:30 Lunch (Keika Ramen)
    • 14:40-15:30 Guided them around the Japanese garden of Shinjuku Gyoen. (Entered from Shinjuku Gate and exited from Okido Gate)
    • 16:10-17:30 Guided them around Sensoji Temple. After finishing, I was about to see them off to the hotel by subway, but since they had arrived late the previous night and were quite sleepy from jet lag, they decided to return by taxi, so I caught a taxi for them on Kokusai-dori, said goodbye, and finished my work.

    Title: What Is a Private Tokyo Family Tour Focused on Japanese History Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Body: The guests were a group visiting from North America. They came to Japan to spend the year-end and New Year period in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Okinawa, meeting up in Tokyo with a member of the group who works in Okinawa. They had a strong interest in Japanese history, so I focused much of my guiding on explaining Japanese history. Some of the group love mochi, so after finishing Nakamise, they each enjoyed four dango skewers on Kannon-dori and were delighted. The whole group also finished their Keika ramen completely and praised it as very delicious. It seems tonkotsu ramen is indeed popular. One thing I felt during this tour is that for tours on the day of arrival in Japan or the following day, especially tours starting after 12:00, jet lag tends to hit strongly toward the end, and there are many cases where guests become very sleepy or complain of not feeling well. This is something we on our side cannot really solve, but based on my past experience, when a tour on the day after arrival begins around 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning, it finishes around 3:00 in the afternoon, so the tour can be enjoyably completed before the timing when jet lag hits hardest. In any case, when they got into the taxi, I received the kind words, "We had a wonderful time."

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayHibiya～Meiji-jingumae600JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Shinjuku-sanchome0JPY
    Section 3SubwayShinjuku-gyoemmae～Asakusa0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by MINORUASAI

    I acquired national guide license in 2014, and I have been doing guide work full fledged since 2016. In my career before starting guide work, I was a business man and made more than 1,000 business trips both abroad and in Japan, and that experience is my foundation as a guide because I came to know so many places both abroad and in Japan. I have been taking care of both group and individual tourists, and the number of foreign guests I have taken care is close to 2,500 so far. I am based in Tokyo, but I can cover guide work in many prefectures throughout Japan. When I take care of foreign guests, my major concern is to listen attentively to them, find out what they want to know and do in Japan, and give them appropriate guiding in accordance with what I heard from my guests. I would like to provide tailor made tour as much as possible for every precious guest who kindly chose Japan as the tour destination.

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  • Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Museum & Daishoin Temple

    Hiroshima in One Day: Peace Memorial Museum & Daishoin Temple

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour, Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 7:25 Meet at Granvia Hiroshima
    • 8:05 Peace Memorial Park, the Hypocenter
    • 9:00 Peace Memorial Museum
    • 11:55 Lunch @ Miyajima Shokudo
    • 12:50 Itsukushima Shrine
    • 13:30 Daishoin Temple
    • 15:30 End the tour at Hondori

    Title: What Is a Private Miyajima and Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group from Oceania who had just arrived in Japan. Only one of the guests had already downloaded the Suica app. During the download, the display appeared only in Japanese for some reason, and they were unsure whether it was really safe to proceed. For the time being, we paid for both the train and the bus together using that one Suica. They mentioned that they had not yet booked their Shinkansen tickets, so since they were JR Pass users and trains are crowded around the year-end and New Year period, I recommended booking early, and they said they would do so that evening. Since they had already eaten okonomiyaki the day before, they chose oysters for lunch. It was a day when high tide came in the afternoon, and the tide was still coming in, so there was no water beneath the shrine hall, and one of the guests said they would like to walk out there at high tide. As they had only just arrived in Japan, some of the guests appeared quite tired. Part of the group said they would return to the Hotel, so we parted inside the JR area, while the others said they wanted to go shopping on the main shopping street. I saw them to the main shopping street and ended the tour. At the museum, each visitor now needs to scan a QR code individually. Scanning with a smartphone does not always go smoothly. Also, although it is not treated as a group booking, when there are many people, the reception desk can still handle the entry procedures together as before.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima～Atomic Bomb Dome220JPY
    Section 2BusPeace Memorial Park～Nishi-Hiroshima220JPY
    Section 3TrainNishi-Hiroshima～Miyajimaguchi330JPY
    Section 4TrainMiyajimaguchi～Nishi-Hiroshima330JPY
    Section 5BusNishi-Hiroshima～Hondori220JPY
    Total1,320JPY

    Tour Report by Michi

    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!

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    Jan 2, 2025
    georgeweller
    Excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide
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    Awesome experience! Michi was the best guide!
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    Awesome day! Michi was an amazing guide!
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  • Kyoto in Half a Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple guided & Pontocho

    Kyoto in Half a Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple guided & Pontocho

    Kyoto Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet with customer @ Hyatt Place Kyoto　
    • 9:20 Arrive at Kiyomizu-dera Temple (arrive by taxi) guided tour
    • 10:10 approx.　Sannenzaka
    • 10:30 approx.　Ninenzaka
    • 11:00 Maruyama Park
    • 11:10 Yasaka Shrine
    • 11:20 Gion　Hanamikoji
    • 11:40 Gion Shirakawa　
    • 11:50 Pontocho
    • 12:00 approx.　Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
    • 12:10 approx.　Nishiki Market
    • 12:30 approx.　Near Nishiki Market entrance　@disband

    What Is a Private Walking Tour of Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report from Kiyomizu-dera to Gion and Nishiki Market The guests were visitors from North America. They wanted to focus on sightseeing rather than shopping. Since they said walking was not a problem for them, we walked from Kiyomizu-dera toward the Gion area on foot. They mentioned they enjoyed hiking and were used to walking. We took a taxi from the hotel to Kiyomizu-dera, but explored everything else on foot. At Kiyomizu-dera, they enjoyed the view from the stage and taking photos. We also stopped by the Yasaka Pagoda and a yatsuhashi shop. Some of the shops that are usually open happened to be closed, but there were fewer people around, so they were able to sightsee at a relaxed pace. In Gion, I talked about maiko and geiko. Before entering Nishiki Market, I showed them a photo of osechi and explained that it is what Japanese people eat at New Year, and they were surprised at how luxurious it looked. After I guided them through Nishiki Market, they wished to enjoy the market on their own, so at the guests' request we finished a little early. They both said they cook often, and they planned to buy Japanese ingredients and challenge themselves to make Japanese cuisine back home.

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    Tour Report by Mako

    Hello! I’m Mako. I’m from Nara and live in Kobe city in Japan right now. I used to live in mountainous area in Nara.
    Nara is famous for deer. There is no sea in Nara. On the other hands, Kobe is one of famous port cities in Japan and famous for Kobe beef and night views.
    My favorite food is Yatsuhashi. It is one of famous sweets in Kyoto city. When I was a University student, I used to be a volunteer guide at Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto. There are many shops which sells yatsuhashi in Kyoto.

    I like traveling. I have been to Canada, South Korea, France, Australia and the United States.

    I studied English in South Florida University when I was a university student. I stayed for about 1 year. During stay in the U.S, I visited Las Vegas, New York, Boston, Miami, and so on. After that I worked at the travel company in Japan. Then I got the license of tour guide in 2014. I started to work as a tour guide in 2015. I usually visit Kyoto, Nara ,Osaka and Kobe with my guests. I’m very looking forward to meeting you!

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    Best Day in Kyoto with Mako
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    Must do in Kyoto
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  • Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo: Toyosu Market & Tsukiji Outer Market

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 4:55 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 5:15 – 6:45 Toyosu Market (Tuna Auction)
    • 6:50 – 7:15 Toyosu Market (Intermediate Wholesalers)
    • 7:25 – 8:05 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 8:05 Disband @ Tsukiji Outer Market

    Title: What's a Private Toyosu Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Market Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour for a group visiting from North America, taking them to see the tuna auction at Toyosu Market, followed by a visit to the intermediary wholesalers' market and a stroll through the Tsukiji Outer Market. One of the guests, who loves fishing, was thrilled to see so many kinds of fish. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, the guests bought the famous tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) and a pack of chopped Oma tuna at a seafood shop, and everyone enjoyed them together at the food court on the third floor of the fish market. As the guests wished to continue exploring the outer market, we parted ways on-site rather than returning to the hotel.

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    Tour Report by Seky

    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.

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    Excellent Custom Tokyo Tour
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    Excellent tour with a friendly…

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    Great day touring Tokyo !
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  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Hotel – 10:00 Tsukiji Outer Market – 10:40 Fukagawa Fudodo – 11:40 Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine – 12:30 Akihabara – 13:30 Ningyocho Lunch & Dismissal

    Can You Do a Private Day Trip to Tsukiji, Fukagawa Fudo, and Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour in Tokyo for guests visiting Japan from North America. The guests had already purchased a SUICA card and had no trouble getting on and off the subway, which made for an efficient tour. At the Tsukiji Outer Market, the guests were amazed by the year-end crowds and the sheer variety of ingredients on display. At the nearby Namiyoke Shrine, they experienced the ritual of passing through the "chinowa" grass ring to cast off half a year's worth of misfortune. Since it looked like we would be in time for the goma fire ritual, we headed to Fukagawa. At Fukagawa Fudo Hall, the guests were again astonished by the thunderous sound of the conch shell trumpet and the drums. Next door at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine, they were able to enjoy a third moment of amazement at the size of the portable shrine (mikoshi) and the handprints of sumo wrestlers.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNishi-Shinjuku～Tsukiji209JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Monzen-Nakacho178JPY
    Section 3SubwayMonzen-Nakacho～Akihabara178JPY
    Section 4SubwayAkihabara～Ningyocho178JPY
    Total743JPY

    Tour Report by Michio

    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!

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