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  • Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 5:00 Hotel-5:25 Toyosu Market-7:00 Tsukiji Outer Market-8:10 Dismissal at Tsukiji Outer Market

    Can You Do a Private Toyosu Market and Tsukiji Tour from 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 for the first time from North America. From a hotel near Tokyo Station, the tour began with a taxi ride to Toyosu Market. The guests were impressed by the brisk, energetic movements of the market workers. Since fresh oysters are available where they live, they purchased a professional oyster-shucking tool from the pro shop area at Toyosu. On the "Yurikamome" line heading toward Tsukiji, seated in the very front row of the leading car, the guests enjoyed the clean, futuristic views of Odaiba and the waterfront area. As the train crossed the Rainbow Bridge, they were able to see snow-capped Mount Fuji in the distance, which delighted them greatly.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainIn front of Toyosu Market~Tsukiji Market566JPY
    Total566JPY

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

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

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

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

  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tokyo Tower

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Tokyo Tower

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 11:40 Imperial Palace
    • 12:30 Lunch @ Aoyuzu Tora (Marunouchi Building)
    • 14:00 Sensoji Temple
    • 15:20 Tokyo Tower
    • 16:30 Disband @ Shinjuku Station

    What Is a Full-Day Private Tokyo Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time from North America. They planned to visit Kyoto and Osaka after sightseeing in Tokyo. At Meiji Shrine, they appeared impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere. 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 Senso-ji Temple, they enjoyed sampling sweets along Nakamise Street and listened attentively to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. At Tokyo Tower, they seemed impressed by the vast views of Tokyo. I responded to the guests' requests as they wished, so I believe they were satisfied.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShinjuku~Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae~Nijubashimae600JPY
    Section 3TrainTokyo~Ueno170JPY
    Section 4SubwayUeno~Asakusa0JPY
    Section 5SubwayAsakusa~Kamiyacho0JPY
    Section 6SubwayKamiyacho~Ebisu0JPY
    Section 7TrainEbisu~Shinjuku170JPY
    Total1,090JPY

    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
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    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…

  • Kyoto: Hyatt Regency Kyoto & Kondaya Genbei

    Kyoto: Hyatt Regency Kyoto & Kondaya Genbei

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:30 Hyatt Regency Kyoto
    • 11:00 Fushimiinari (0)
    • 12:30 Kiyomizudera (500)
    • Sannenzaka
    • Yasaka-no-to
    • Koshindo
    • 14:50 Nishiki Market for light lunch
    • 16:20 Kinkakuji (500)
    • 17:10 Kondaya Genbei
    • 17:20 End of the tour

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kiyomizu, Nishiki Market, and Kinkaku-ji The guests were visitors from Asia. They contacted me in advance to ask if we could delay our start by 30 minutes because of severe jet lag. The guests were very interested in kimono fabric, and at a shop near Kiyomizu-dera that makes various small goods from kimono fabric, they purchased a bag and several other items. They also looked carefully at a Kyoto-ware (Kiyomizu-yaki) shop, but did not buy anything there. At Zuikou-gama near Yasaka Pagoda, they booked a pottery-making experience for the 25th, and at the Yasaka roof-tile workshop next to Yasaka Koshin-do, they bought aroma goods made from roof-tile material. At Nishiki Market they enjoyed grilled shrimp, fresh oysters, chu-toro sushi, yakisoba, and skewered Kobe beef, and were very satisfied. Because they took their time enjoying each spot, we arrived at Kinkaku-ji just 10 minutes before closing, but there were still many tourists coming in. The temple grounds themselves were, as expected, quiet, and we were able to walk around at a relaxed pace. Since we were running late, we could not visit Marukyu Koyamaen as it had already closed for the day. One of the guests expressed a wish to create products in collaboration with kimono fabric, and asked me to introduce a high-end kimono shop. Following the driver's suggestion, we stopped by Kondaya Genbei, one of Kyoto's leading kimono brands. When I conveyed this wish to the staff, they explained that the owner was out and asked that a proposal be emailed to the owner. The staff mentioned that they receive quite a number of such inquiries, and that if the owner shows interest, there is a possibility of further discussion.

    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…

  • Osaka: Osaka Castle and stay there & Shitennoji Temple

    Osaka: Osaka Castle and stay there & Shitennoji Temple

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Pick up at W Osaka
    • 9:20-11:20 Move to Osaka Castle and stay there.
    • 11:20-11:40 Move to Umeda Sky Building
    • 11:40-13:20 Tour of Umeda Sky Building and dining
    • 13:20-15:10 Umeda Daimaru Shopping
    • 15:20-15:50 Dotombori
    • 16:00-16:20 Shitennoji Temple
    • Around 16:30 End of the tour at W Osaka

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Day Tour with Shopping Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests had just arrived in Japan the day before, and the group wanted to buy souvenirs. Even at Osaka Castle, shopping took about 20 minutes longer than planned, and after the Umeda Sky Building the group wanted to visit the Pokémon Center near Osaka Station (inside a department store). Since they were happy to extend the taxi time, shopping took nearly two hours. Some of the guests were interested in cosmetics and wanted not just to buy them but to hear advice from the beauty staff and choose products suited to their skin, so the group split into two, with others shopping for Nintendo goods. After that, they completed the tax refund procedure, and by the time we left the department store, the scheduled end time had already passed. We skipped Kuromon Market and instead went around the area near the Glico sign in Dotonbori. Since Shitennoji Temple had also closed after 4 p.m., we took photos of the temple halls from outside. We hurried toward the end, but the guests said they wanted to see even a little of these two places because they were interested, and they paid the taxi driver (Mr. Matsuda, who was a very kind person) an overtime fee of an hour and a half. The guests were fully satisfied with the extension, and they were delighted to have bought the items they wanted.

    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.

    Aug 17, 2026
    yasmintX6792FN
    Great trip
    Tripadvisor review: Mt. Koya Sacred Sites Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide
    It was a great time and very interesting…

    Jun 23, 2026
    Shelley_E
    Viator review: Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    There is much to do in…
    There is much to…

    May 28, 2026
    Duncan_R
    Viator review: Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A Great Tour of Kyoto
    The tour was both very informative and…

    May 28, 2026
    ignaciosilenzi
    Tripadvisor review: Mt. Koya Sacred Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Licensed Guide
    Amazing day in Koyasan with Miyuki
    Miyuki was…

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Taking JR train to Miyajima-guchi

    Hiroshima in One Day: Taking JR train to Miyajima-guchi

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:30 Meeting at the hotel lobby of the Sheraton
    • 8:53 Taking JR train to Miyajima-guchi
    • 9:40 Arriving at Miyajima and visiting Torii Gate and Shrine
    • 10:50 Visiting the Daiganji-Temple
    • 11:10 Having lunch at Toriiya restaurant and having coffee at the nearby shop
    • 11:55 Visiting the Five-storied Pagoda and Senjyo-Kaku
    • 13:20 Taking a ferry and JR train and bus
    • 13:51 Arriving at the A-bomb Dome and visiting the monuments in the Park
    • 14: 40 Visiting the Museum
    • 15:10 Visiting the Hiroshima National Prayer Hall
    • 15:35 Saying goodbye at the entrance of the Hondori Street

    Title: What Is a Private Tour of Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Asia. Although one of them had visited Japan several times before, this was their first time traveling here for leisure, with a five-city trip covering Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka. The guests were warm and cheerful, and we got along very well, discussing the relationship between young people in modern Japan and their parents' generation. They took an interest in the camphor trees used for torii gates, so I explained about camphor. They also asked about the difference between temples and shrines, as well as the role of shimenawa ropes and five-story pagodas, and the meaning of the maneki-neko and the tanuki figurines placed in front of traditional inns, all of which I explained. The guests were well informed about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and about radiation effects, and they mentioned that they had learned about the photographs in the Peace Memorial Museum in their textbooks, except for the photographs of the survivors. Both guests were keen to learn Japanese, and they were delighted whenever I offered Japanese equivalents of expressions, taking notes each time.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station~Miyajima-guchi840JPY
    Section 2BusHiroshima Station~A-bomb Dome220JPY
    Total1,060JPY

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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…

  • Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour

    Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 Meet at Odawara Station. After assisting with the purchase of the Hakone Free Pass, take the mountain train and cable car to Sounzan, then take the ropeway to sightsee at Owakudani. Take the ropeway to Togendai. 12:00 Pirate Ship. 12:40 Arrive at Moto-Hakone. After sightseeing at Hakone Shrine, take the bus to the Hakone Open-Air Museum. After sightseeing, take the train to Odawara Station. Disband at 17:20. The customer will head to Tokyo on the 17:44 Shinkansen.

    Title: What's a Private Mount Fuji and Hakone Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from the Middle East. They were very energetic and loved shopping and taking photos. Mount Fuji was their biggest goal, and thanks to fine weather, they were extremely satisfied. Some of the guests enjoyed anime and had a strong interest in Japanese history and culture, even studying Japanese independently. Since there are no four seasons where they live, every kind of Japanese scenery was novel to them. Even a simple view of the shore of Lake Ashi, which seems ordinary to us, became a subject for their photos. I found time to introduce kanji characters, and we had an enjoyable time together. They said they would love to visit again in spring.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassOdawara Station~Odawara Station5,000JPY
    Total5,000JPY

    I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
    I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
    I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
    First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
    Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
    Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
    For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
    Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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    Aug 24, 2026
    Deb_K
    Viator review: Hakone Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
    Well organised tour
    Hiro is obviously an experienced guide.…

    Aug 6, 2026
    Marcus_J
    Viator review: Hakone Full-Day Customized Private Tour with Licensed Guide
    Had an amazing day with…
    Had an amazing day with Hiro.…

    Jun 30, 2026
    G2432BLtimothyc
    Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
    6 hour tour of Hakone
    we had a great experience with…

    Jun 25, 2026
    T7734IPbrandons
    Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    First time in hakone
    Niro was perfect for us. He was…

  • Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
    • 9:05 – 11:25 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 11:30 – 12:45 Toyosu Market, Senkyaku Banrai
    • 13:00 Dismissal @ Hotel

    What Is a Private Tokyo Food Market Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji and Toyosu [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour of the Tsukiji Outer Market and Toyosu Market for guests visiting from North America. At Tsukiji, the guests enjoyed sampling various kinds of sushi, and since one of the guests loves cooking, they also enjoyed shopping for tableware. As they had expressed interest in seeing the newly opened Senkyaku Banrai at Toyosu, I took them there, but they seemed a little disappointed by its clearly tourist-oriented setup. So I took them to the third floor of the wholesale market to see the shops catering to professional chefs. They were very pleased and purchased a large number of cooking utensils.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Hiroshima in One Day: Miyajima & Hiroshima Peace Park

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:00 Meet at Hiroshima Station
    • 12:00 Miyajima
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:00 Hiroshima Peace Park
    • 19:00 Hiroshima Station – Disband

    What Is a Private Guided Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Park Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Tour Report Date of tour: December 2024 Places visited: Miyajima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Guests: the group Weather: Sunny Experiences: Kaidan-meguri (underground passage), stroll along Maple Road The guests were a group visiting from the Middle East, arranged through a local travel agency. Because communication came through an intermediary, I repeated confirmations several times to be sure everything was clear. When we actually met, they turned out to be very friendly, and it was a pleasure to spend time together. Using my rusty Spanish here and there, we had a lot of fun — playing around, spending time with the deer, and even holding an impromptu Japanese-language lesson. I also noticed that more and more shops around Miyajima now let you order from an English menu on a tablet. This is a wonderful system that greatly reduces the workload for guides.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHiroshima Station~Miyajimaguchi Station420JPY
    Section 2TrainMiyajimaguchi Station~Nishi-Hiroshima Station330JPY
    Section 3BusNishi-Hiroshima Station~Hiroshima Peace Park220JPY
    Section 4BusAtomic Bomb Dome-mae~Hiroshima Station220JPY
    Total1,190JPY

    Originally, I’m a cycling guide doing cycling tours all over Japan.
    But, already done Hiroshima & Miyajima tour more than 400 times.
    I traveled many countries in my younger days. I traveled Europe, US, China, India, US, Mexico, Peru Australia, NZ, and so on.
    I decided to use this experience to become a guide.
    I’m afraid but no tipping required, because cycling guides are not allowed to have tipping in my association. And you do not need to pay for my lunch, because my lunch is prepared by our group.
    Please do not hesitate to ask me anything, I’ll change the plan according to your requests.
    Thank you for your understanding and please stay connected.

    Jun 1, 2026
    John_W
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    A top day with a top guide
    My wife…

    May 27, 2026
    Annabelle_C
    Viator review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Hiroshima in a day
    Yuji was a great communicator…

    May 12, 2026
    satishp656
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    HIROSHIMA HALF DAY TOUR
    Yuji is a warm, knowledgeble…

    May 10, 2026
    StephanieB6076
    Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
    Incredible Experience
    We had an incredible experience visiting Hiroshima…

  • Tokyo in One Day: Akihabara & Asakusa

    Tokyo in One Day: Akihabara & Asakusa

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:00 Meet at Hotel Shinjuku
    • 10:00 Akihabara
    • 11:40 Tsukiji Market
    • 13:30 Asakusa
    • 15:00 Disband

    Title: What's a Private Family Day Tour of Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsukiji, Akihabara, and Asakusa The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They were a wonderful group with excellent manners and etiquette. At Tsukiji Market, they enjoyed eel and fatty tuna sashimi and were very satisfied with how delicious it was. In Akihabara, the group competed against each other in video games, and it was very heartwarming to see how one of the guests won by a narrow margin while another looked a little disappointed. At a cafe in the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, we had beer and had a lively conversation about Shohei Ohtani and rugby. After the tour, since they had a reservation for Sky Tree, I saw them off at the Asakusa subway station and concluded my work.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTochomae~Yoyogi178JPY
    Section 2TrainYoyogi~Akihabara178JPY
    Section 3SubwayAkihabara~Tsukiji178JPY
    Section 4SubwayTsukiji~Asakusa286JPY
    Total820JPY

    My name is Kris,
    Before becoming a tour guide, I worked for a major steelmaking company as an engineer for many years. During my career, I lived and worked in both Germany and the United States for a total of five years. These experiences helped me understand different cultures and ways of thinking, which now helps me connect easily with guests from around the world.

    After retirement, I chose a second career as a tour guide because I truly enjoy meeting people from different countries and sharing Japanese culture, history, and daily life. I have been working as a guide for more than nine years and continue to enjoy every tour.

    I currently live in Tokyo, but I was born and raised in Kobe, near Osaka, and my family roots are in Kyoto. As a result, I have extensive knowledge not only of Tokyo but also of Kyoto, Osaka, and many other parts of Japan. I enjoy introducing both famous landmarks and hidden local gems that many visitors might otherwise miss.

    I am energetic, friendly, and very sociable. I always try to create tours that are relaxed, flexible, and tailored to my guests’ interests.

    Travel is one of my greatest passions, especially visiting hot spring resorts. I have visited more than 80 onsen destinations throughout Japan, giving me a deep appreciation of Japanese culture and regional traditions.

    Whether you are visiting Japan for the first time or returning for another adventure, I would be delighted to help you discover the real Japan from a local perspective.

    I look forward to meeting you and helping you create wonderful memories in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond.

    See you in Japan!

    Kris

    May 10, 2026
    Matt_B
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A Wonderful Introduction to Tokyo
    We were so lucky to have Kris-San…

    Apr 29, 2026
    Rebecca_M
    Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
    Excellent tour
    We had such a wonderful…

    Apr 21, 2026
    jacquir581
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We love Kris
    Kris was awesome! He was very flexible when our…

    Apr 2, 2026
    Frank_B
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    A great day in Tokyo
    Great tour with an excellent guide, Kris.…

  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Meet at Hotel Knot Shinjuku – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
    • 11:00 Shinjuku Station – Tokyo Station – KITTE Observation Deck – Marunouchi Street Gallery
    • 12:00 Tokyo Station – Sendagi – Yanaka – Nezu – Short break at dango shop
    • 13:40 – Nezu Station – 14:00 Disband at Nishi-Nippori

    Title: What Can You See on a Private Tokyo Old-and-New Walking Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from Europe. To introduce both the old and new sides of Tokyo, I chose Marunouchi and Yanaka. On the way to Shinjuku Station, the group wanted to go up to the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, so they enjoyed views of Tokyo Bay and Mount Fuji from above. In Marunouchi, they enjoyed art. After that, we stopped by Yanaka Ginza and Zenshoan Temple from Sendagi, but unfortunately the Asakura Museum of Sculpture was closed. Since they seemed to love art, I recommended that they visit Ueno in the afternoon. So in the end, I saw them off at Nishi-Nippori on the Yamanote Line and said goodbye. Lately there have been many guests from Northern Europe, and I feel grateful that they travel such a long way to visit.

    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNishi-Shinjuku~Tokyo209JPY
    Section 2SubwayTokyo~Sendagi178JPY
    Section 3SubwayNezu~Nishi-Nippori178JPY
    Total565JPY

    Hello! I am Kyoko who has been working as a guide since 2017. I was born in Kyoto. So, my name comes from Kyoto which is Japan’s beautiful ancient capital . And “ko” literally means child in Japanese. Thus, my name Kyoko means Kyoto’s child, Kyoko. But some guests call me Kyoto. It’s okay, not a big problem.
    But to say the truth, I feel like this, ” Am I like an ancient person? No way~!!…” I am mainly guiding in and around Tokyo. Tokyo has two faces of well-advanced and old-fashioned. So, you can enjoy both high-tech technology and historical culture plus delicious food and drinks,too. You will surely be inspired in this city with me. Anyway, looking forward to meeting you in the near future. Thank you in advance!

    Sep 9, 2025
    salanicolas
    Superb Tokyo guide
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Kyoko was great! Super knowledgeable, a lot of fun,…

    Jun 19, 2025
    josephk547
    A definite must-do when visiting Tokyo!
    Tripadvisor review: Nikko Full-Day Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide (Tokyo DEP.)
    Absolutely amazing tour…

    May 24, 2025
    sandrashachar
    Terrific Tokyo Tour!
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    We had a fantastic tour of the Asakusa Shrine,…

    May 22, 2025
    andywP8147WV
    Private Guided Tour in Tokyo
    Tripadvisor review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    Our wonderful guide Kyoko prepared an excellent…