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  • Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Sapporo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00 Meet up @Hotel
    • 2. 9:10 Clock Tower
    • 3. 9:35 Nijo Market
    • 4. 10:30 Hokkaido Shrine
    • 5. 11:30 Mount Moiwa
    • 6. 13:05 Disband @Cocono Susukino

    Title: What Is a Private Sapporo Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group who had visited Sapporo before, in December 2019, so they already knew quite a lot about the city. For that reason, I planned the itinerary mainly around places they had not yet seen. Although they had been to the Clock Tower before, they had not seen the museum inside, so I guided them there. They had not been sure how to get to Mount Moiwa, which seems to be one of the reasons they requested a guide this time. Fortunately, the weather was good, and we were able to enjoy a clear view over the city of Sapporo. For the final destination, I recommended a commercial facility in the Susukino area that was well suited for lunch, took them there, and we parted ways at that point.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOdori Park Station～Maruyama Park Station210JPY
    Total210JPY

    Tour Report by Tom

    I was born and raised in Hokkaido and have been a resident of Sapporo for over 30 years. I have been actively involved in guiding tourists around the scenic spots of Hokkaido, primarily focusing on Sapporo. Even before becoming a licensed interpreter guide, I engaged in volunteer activities to assist and guide foreigners, providing me with valuable opportunities to delve into the rich culture and history of Hokkaido.
    Hokkaido is renowned for its exceptional culinary scene, and I am well-versed in gourmet information. I believe I can offer an excellent experience by guiding individuals through the highly acclaimed food experiences that Hokkaido has to offer.

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    Aug 15, 2026
    I654RPsandib
    Great experience
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    We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 hours touring Sapporo with…

    Apr 22, 2026
    Agent PT A
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    Super Sapporo in April with Tom.
    Tom was kind…

    Feb 10, 2026
    Alan_C
    Very enjoyable and well…
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    Very enjoyable and well worth it. Our…

    Sep 24, 2025
    saratW9816BN
    Tour up to the Moiwa mountain and lots more
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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 @Onyado Nono
    • 2. 9:15 @Kifune Shrine
    • 3. 11:00 @Kurama-dera Temple
    • 4. 12: 15 Lunch @Sanzen-in Temple
    • 5. 13:00 Sanzen-in Temple
    • 6. 14:30 @Ginkaku-ji Temple
    • 7. 15: 40 @Nanzen-ji Temple
    • 8. 16:30 Disband @JR Kyoto Station

    Title: What Is a Private Autumn Foliage Tour in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan for the second time, and this time they wanted to enjoy the autumn foliage. Since they were taking an evening bullet train to Kanazawa, they requested a two-hour extension, and as the driver's schedule allowed it, the tour was extended. The guests had requested Kifune Shrine, Kurama-dera Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple, but the driver kindly offered to take them to Sanzen-in Temple as well. We were also able to have lunch at Sanzen-in, and the guests were delighted, saying, "I had no idea such a wonderful place existed." There was also a tea service, and they loved the matcha drink so much that they were moved, saying it was the most delicious they had ever had, and they purchased some. At Ginkaku-ji Temple, they were able to buy the Nambu ironware wind chime they had been hoping for, and they were very satisfied. They thoroughly enjoyed the autumn foliage at every place we visited, and with tears in their eyes, they repeatedly said, "It was truly a wonderful day." At the time of parting, I checked whether anything had been left behind in the taxi (including the seat pockets!), but while waiting on the platform for the return JR train, I received a distressed call from the guests saying, "My wallet is missing!" I immediately had the driver check again, and it was found in the seat pocket, so both the driver and I returned to the drop-off location. The guests apologized many times, but I was simply glad it was found. I reflected that I must check more thoroughly in the future.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherKurama-dera Cable Car Station～Kurama-dera Entrance200JPY
    Section 2OtherKurama-dera Entrance～Kurama-dera Cable Car Station200JPY
    Total400JPY

    Tour Report by YUKA

    Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!

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    Sep 29, 2026
    duncans746
    Yuka was great
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    Yuka was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable,…

    Sep 23, 2026
    navinderp2024
    Great day in Kyoto
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    Aug 9, 2026
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    Honeymoon Tour in Kyoto
    We were so impressed by…

    Aug 5, 2026
    Anita_M
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    Great day of sightseeing in Kyoto
    Yuka was a…

  • Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:30 Meet at HOTEL THE CELESTINE GINZA
    • 2. 10:15 Gotokuji Temple
    • 3. 11:45 Tokyo Tower
    • 4. 13:30 Disband at Daiba Station

    What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tour of Tokyo? A Licensed Guide's Report on Gotokuji and Tokyo Tower The guests were a group visiting from North America. They had lived in Japan for a time more than ten years ago and were now traveling through several destinations, spending about four days in Japan and visiting only Tokyo. I guided them to Gotokuji Temple and Tokyo Tower. At Gotokuji Temple, the autumn foliage in the grounds was at its peak, and the guests were delighted by how beautiful it was. At Tokyo Tower, we were blessed with fine weather and enjoyed a wonderful view. Since the guests wished to see Odaiba and do some shopping, I accompanied them to Daiba Station on the Yurikamome line. I handed them an English-language map of Odaiba, explained the main highlights such as the Gundam statue and the Statue of Liberty replica, pointed out the shopping facilities, and showed them how to return to their Hotel before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayShimbashi～Gotokuji376JPY
    Section 2SubwayGotokuji～Akabanebashi453JPY
    Section 3SubwayAkabanebashi～Shiodome178JPY
    Section 4TrainShiodome～Daiba325JPY
    Total1,332JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

    Hello, I’m Haruhiko Yokota, a certified tour guide based in Tokyo and a top-ranked guide registered with JGA Inc. Please feel free to call me Haru.
    I’ve been living in Tokyo for about 30 years and conducted close to 200 tours between 2023 and 2025. I’m very familiar with most major sightseeing spots in and around Tokyo, ranging from traditional temples and shrines to modern attractions. I also enjoy traveling throughout Japan, which has given me extensive knowledge of popular destinations across the country.
    I’m happy to customize your tour to match your interests and preferences. If you have any requests or questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll do my best to make your tour both enjoyable and memorable!

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    Sep 29, 2026
    S77OGjoyh
    Excellent Guided walking tour of temple, shrine and outdoor food market Tokyo
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    Sep 16, 2026
    Kerry_M
    10/10 tour with Haruhiko Yokota
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    Jul 13, 2026
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    Haru is an excellent guide in Tokyo
    Haru (Haruhiko…

    Jul 12, 2026
    Felice R
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  • Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00 Hotel meet　10:40 Kinkaku-ji Temple　　12:20 Lunch (okonomiyaki)　13:40 Gion area　14:50 Gion Hanamachi Art Museum　　16:10 Tour ends in Gion

    What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Kinkaku-ji, Gion, and Local Cuisine The guests were visitors from North America. I had been a little worried because I had not heard from them for a while, but about ten minutes before our 10:00 meeting, I finally received a reply. One of the guests walked with a cane, but this did not slow us down much; it was more that getting seated and standing up took a bit of time. We used taxis for all our transfers. At Kinkaku-ji, the guest made a great effort to climb the stairs using the cane. For lunch, the guests chose okonomiyaki. In Gion, at the museum of the flower district, the guests attentively watched a maiko dance and looked closely at the exhibits. We were also able to view the interior of the theater, where a video of the Miyako Odori dance was being shown, and the guests enjoyed it very much. The photo was taken at Kinkaku-ji.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherMatsubaya Ryokan～Kinkaku-ji Temple0JPY
    Section 2OtherKinkaku-ji Temple～Okonomiyaki restaurant on the north side of Kyoto Daimaru0JPY
    Section 3OtherOkonomiyaki restaurant on the north side of Kyoto Daimaru～Gion Shinbashi0JPY
    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.
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    Sep 1, 2026
    Steve6172014
    Excellent tour of Kyoto
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    Aug 7, 2026
    Pascale_Q
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    Very good private tour of Kyoto with Kazuo
    We had…

  • 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

    • 1) 9:00 Meet @ Hotel TOKYO STATION (5-3 Yaesu 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
    • 2) 9:30 Imperial Palace Inui Street Public Opening
    • 3) 10:00 East Gardens (Kitahanebashimon Gate → Ninomaru Garden → Otemon Gate)
    • 4) 11:00 Tsukiji Market & Lunch @ Tsukiji Kagura Sushi New Building (4-10-10-9 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
    • 5) 13:00 Akihabara
    • 6) 14:10 Asakusa <Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple>
    • 7) 15:00 Disband @ Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station

    Title: What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour Covering the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Akihabara, and Asakusa? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were a group visiting from North America. In detailed correspondence beforehand, they requested a visit to Akihabara because of a strong interest in pop culture and games. They also let me know in advance about a change to their accommodation, which I had already updated. After confirming the itinerary again at the Hotel meeting point, we first enjoyed the autumn foliage along the Inui-dori path of the Imperial Palace and visited the East Gardens. At Tsukiji, the group had sushi at a restaurant (about a 25-minute stay), and I introduced one shop and restaurant after another as they caught our eye. They also bought ichigo daifuku. In Akihabara, I guided them in succession to the game floor of a large electronics store, then to Radio Kaikan, and on to Akiba Cultures Zone (they mentioned that they would be heading to Kyoto the next day and returning to the Tokyo area in about four to five days, at which point they planned to revisit Akihabara). Our final stop was Asakusa. We took in a panoramic view of Asakusa from the culture and tourism center, then walked from Kaminarimon Gate to Nakamise-dori, through Hozomon Gate, and on to the main hall. Finally, I also showed them a few other shopping streets before we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Tozai Line Nihonbashi Station～Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Otemachi Station600JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Otemachi Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Hibiya Line Tsukiji Station～Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Akihabara Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Suehirocho Station～Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Tachi

    Hi! I’m a local guide in Tokyo and have been working as a licensed tour guide for almost 10 years. I love helping guests discover the “real Japan” beyond the guidebooks. I enjoy showing guests both famous sights and places that many tourists miss. My tours are based on your interests and can include not only famous sightseeing spots, but also local neighborhoods, culture, history, and everyday life in Japan. I also help guests enjoy Japanese cultural activities and make communication easier. If you’d like vegan or gluten-free meals, let me help you find suitable restaurants in Tokyo. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please feel free to let me know in advance. I look forward to showing you around Tokyo!

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    Sep 6, 2026
    Paullyb
    Highly professional and relaxed tour exceeding our expectations
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    Jun 19, 2026
    Daniel_O
    Viator review: Tokyo 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
    10/10 would do again!
    Our guide, Tachi was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and…

    May 24, 2026
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    Tour guide Tachi is the best!
    A most enjoyable and…

    May 19, 2026
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  • Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Gion

    Kyoto in One Day: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Gion

    Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 13:55 Meet @ Hotel Kyoto Station
    • 14:30-15:10 @ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove + Tenryu-ji Sogenchi Garden
    • 16:25-17:10 @ Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 17:40-18:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 18:40-19:45 Gion
    • 19:55 Disband @ Shijo Kawaramachi Bus Stop

    Title: What's a Private One-Day Kyoto Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guest was a visitor from Oceania. They had visited Tokyo several times before, but this was their first time in Kyoto. The tour focused mainly on the destinations the guest had requested in advance. First, thinking it was essential to reach the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove before dark, we headed toward the Arashiyama area. On the way through the bamboo grove, the autumn foliage at Tenryu-ji Temple was a burning, brilliant red, and since the guest seemed interested, we decided to view the Sogenchi Garden. Next, we headed to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, choosing a route that passed along Yasaka Street and through the sunset-lit five-story pagoda of Hokan-ji Temple. We arrived at Kiyomizu-dera at the perfect moment as the sun was setting. Although there were a great many tourists, the guest was deeply moved by the sight of the autumn leaves illuminated by the setting sun. At Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, we walked around in near-total darkness, but there were few tourists, so we could stroll at a leisurely pace, and the guest experienced the Omokaru-ishi stones and the Nenoue-no-Matsu pine tree. In Gion, we came across a large tour group using a loudspeaker, which made things a bit difficult at times, but we managed to make a full circuit of Gion without any trouble. At the guest's request, I saw them to the bus stop at Shijo Kawaramachi, guided them to the bus bound for Kyoto Station, and then we parted ways.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainKyoto Station～Saga-Arashiyama Station240JPY
    Section 2TrainArashiyama Station～Randen Tenjingawa Station250JPY
    Section 3SubwayUzumasa Tenjingawa Station～Higashiyama Station260JPY
    Section 4BusNiomon-mae～Kiyomizu-michi230JPY
    Section 5BusUmamachi～Tofukuji230JPY
    Section 6TrainTofukuji Station～Fushimi Inari Station170JPY
    Section 7TrainFushimi Inari Station～Gion-Shijo Station220JPY
    Total1,600JPY

    Tour Report by Kaz

    Hi, thank you very much for choosing the JGA tour!

    My name is Kazuhiro Yoshida, please call me “Kaz”.

    I am an English-speaking National Licensed Tour Guide in Japan, and have been guiding mainly in Kyoto and other Kansai areas since April 2023. I have guided over 1,000 tours in total so far, and I am on my way to becoming one of the best English-speaking tour guides in Japan.

    I have a great passion to show people from all over the world, the deep histories and cultures of Japan, the country I truly love.
    I am focused to take you out on a tour that will become one of the best highlights of your entire trip.

    I am glad to have an opportunity to be your guide, and I hope that we can explore many hidden gems of Japan together!

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

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Kyoto morning tour with Kaz
    Kaz (Kazuhiro) guided my family in historic…

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Great Historical Perspective
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    Yoshida was excellent, he had a great knowledge of…

    Sep 29, 2025
    Jea L
    Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kaz
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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

    • 1. 10:30 Hotel
    • 2. 11:00 Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Outer Market
    • 3. 12:20 Imperial Palace: Statue of Kusunoki Masashige, Nijubashi Bridge, Inui Street Public Opening
    • 4. 13:50 Meiji Shrine
    • 5. 14:30 Dismissal @ Takeshita Street Entrance

    What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private one-day tour of Tokyo for a guest visiting from North America. At Tsukiji, the guest enjoyed tuna, strawberries, and muscat grapes. The itinerary included Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace, and by good timing the autumn public opening of the Inui Street walkway was being held that week, so I explained that this was a path not normally accessible and we decided to walk through it. There were many people, but we were able to walk smoothly without waiting, and since there were relatively few inbound visitors, I think it felt like a special experience. After Meiji Shrine, I took the guest to Takeshita Street in Harajuku, and as this coincided with the scheduled end time, I gave an explanation of Omotesando and other areas, and the tour concluded. The guest was reserved, cheerful, and pleasant, so everything went smoothly.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShiomi～Tsukiji350JPY
    Section 2SubwayTsukiji～Hibiya180JPY
    Section 3SubwayTakebashi～Meiji-jingumae210JPY
    Total740JPY

    Tour Report by Takako

    Hello!! I’m Takako. Thank you for seeing my page. I’ve been showing guests around Tokyo, Yokohama and Kamakura for over six years. There are various things from historic sites, shrines and temples to cultural spots, good restaurants and anime shops in Japan.
    I love watching sumo wrestling, Japanese traditional sport.
    My favorite place is Tsukiji food market. It’s really exciting and you can enjoy a variety of delicious foods.
    I also like visiting Japanese gardens such as Hama-rikyu Gardens and Rikugien Gardens.
    Please let me know what interests you.
    I would be happy to make a suitable tour for you and help you stay in Japan comfortably.
    Looking forward to meeting you!!

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    Sep 30, 2026
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    Great day in Toyko
    Four of us spent an…

    Sep 29, 2026
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    Yokohama Experience
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    Takako is an outstanding tour guide who knows Yokohama…

    Sep 24, 2026
    marshad422
    A great day of seeing so much and gaining knowledge of the historical and spiritual meaning to the places visited.
    Tripadvisor…

    Sep 18, 2026
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    770stefanieg
    Wonderful, personalized tour of Tokyo
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  • Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo in One Day: Meiji Shrine & Shinjuku Gyoen

    Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10:00　Meet up @ Hotel
    • 10:30　Shibuya Scramble Crossing & Hachiko
    • 10:50　Meiji Shrine
    • 12:00　Imperial Palace
    • 12:50　Lunch @ Hakata Menbo Aka Noren (Marunouchi Building)
    • 14:10　Shinjuku Gyoen
    • 15:10　Shinjuku Golden Gai & Kabukicho (Godzilla Head, 3D Cat Screen, and more)
    • 16:05　Dismissal @ Hotel

    What Is a Private Tokyo Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Shinjuku Gyoen The guests were a group visiting from North America. Some of the guests had visited Japan several times before, while the trip was a first-time visit for others in the group. After sightseeing in Tokyo, they planned to travel to Yokohama, Kyoto, and other destinations. At Meiji Shrine, they seemed deeply impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, which was strikingly different from Shibuya. They also listened with great interest to the explanation of the differences between shrines and temples. At the Imperial Palace, they showed interest in the historical explanations regarding the role of the Emperor, Edo Castle, and the Meiji Restoration. At Shinjuku Gyoen, they seemed impressed by the beautiful Japanese garden. Since I responded to the guests' requests as they wished, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayNishi-Shinjuku～Shibuya600JPY
    Section 2TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 3SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae0JPY
    Section 4SubwayNijubashimae～Shinjuku-gyoenmae0JPY
    Section 5SubwayShinjuku-gyoenmae～Shinjuku-sanchome0JPY
    Section 6SubwayShinjuku-sanchome～Nishi-Shinjuku0JPY
    Total750JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    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

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    Sep 27, 2026
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    Walking tour of Tokyo
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    Sep 11, 2026
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    Higly recommend
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    Had an amazing tour with Seizi Kaminto.…

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

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

  • Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Market

    Tokyo in Half a Day: Meiji Shrine & Tsukiji Market

    Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet up @ Hotel Hamamatsucho
    • 09:40　Meiji Shrine
    • 10:50　Imperial Palace
    • 12:00　Sensoji Temple
    • 13:10　Tsukiji Market
    • 13:40　Disband @ Tsukiji

    What Can You See on a Private One-Day Tokyo Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visitors from Oceania, visiting Japan for the first time. They were traveling and planned to return home the following evening. At Meiji Shrine, they were impressed by the quiet and solemn atmosphere, and listened with interest to explanations about the differences between shrines and temples. At the Imperial Palace, they showed interest in the historical explanations about the role of the Emperor, Edo Castle, and the Meiji Restoration. At Sensoji Temple, they purchased souvenirs for their family at the shops along Nakamise Street. Since they said, "We'll have lunch after the tour, so we'd like to skip lunch and visit as many places as possible," I guided them to Tsukiji Market at the end, and we parted ways there. As I accommodated the guests' wishes, I believe they were satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainHamamatsucho～Harajuku210JPY
    Section 2SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Nijubashimae600JPY
    Section 3SubwayYurakucho～Asakusa0JPY
    Section 4SubwayAsakusa～Tsukiji0JPY
    Total810JPY

    Tour Report by Seizo

    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

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    Osaka in Half a Day: Namba Doguyasuji & Shinsaibashi

    Osaka Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    December, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 11:30 Meet @ Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka Namba Ekimae
    • 11:45 @ Namba Doguyasuji
    • 12:15 @ Light meal at Namba Doutor Coffee
    • 12:45 @ Kuromon Market
    • 13:15 @ Dotonbori
    • 14:00 @ Shinsaibashi (including Daimaru Department Store)
    • 14:45 Dismissal @ Daimaru Department Store

    Title: What Is a Private Osaka Walking Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi Shopping The guest was a solo traveler visiting from Asia. Around 10:30 on the day of the tour, there was a message via a messaging app requesting that the original 11:00 start be pushed back to 11:30, so we began a little later than planned. The guest did not seem to have any particular interest in specific sightseeing spots. At Dotonbori, the guest sampled a soft-serve ice cream from a Turkish performance vendor and appeared very satisfied. The guest also expressed a wish to buy a coat and a bag, so we visited several shops in Shinsaibashi and at a major department store. At the department store, the guest found a favorite bag and was pleased to have purchased it at a much lower price than back home. Since the guest planned to have lunch and stroll around alone, we parted ways a little early. Notes: The guest had contacted me via a messaging app the previous evening after 21:00, asking whether there was any recommended place to go, where I lived, and whether I could join them from that point if possible. I replied that I live in Kobe rather than Osaka, and that I had another commitment, so it would not be possible. There was also the request to change the start time on the day itself, and at the bag shop in the department store the guest negotiated quite persistently.

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    Tour Report by Yama

    Dear my guests,

    This is (Mr.) Yama, greeting from Kobe, Japan.
    I would like to warmly welcome you to Japan this time. I am from the city of Kobe, which is of course, well-known for very tasty Kobe Beef . You can taste
    real genuine Kobe Beef here. Kobe is also called “Home of Japanese Sake” with lots of Sake breweries, and I recommend you would visit those breweries
    if you have any interest in Japanese Sake as well as one aspect of Japanese cultures. Of course, you can have tastings of various kinds of Sake there.

    Whenever during the tour, I always try to make it safe, pleasant and comfortable for all of the guests, which is my first priority. I am very much confident
    that you can have a pleasant and unforgettable experience in Japan. Just tell me about your preference; what you would like to like to see, have, know
    and eat and so on. Particularly, I hold the license for cooking qualified by the government here and maybe, I can reply you for questions related to the
    foods here. In this respect, I strongly recommend you would try not only famous Japanese cuisine such as Sushi, Tempura or Suki-yaki but some
    Japanese traditional local foods, like Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki and Kushkatsu. They are sometimes called the soul foods of Japan. Here is the brief
    explanation for these three foods.

    1) Tako-yaki
    Tako-yaki is a snack filled with pieces of octopus in a batter of flour , egg and soup stock. You can call them octopus dumplings or balls. “Tako” means
    octopus and “yaki” means grilled or broiled.
    2) Okonomi-yaki
    This word Okonomi-yaki means “cook just as you like” and you can use whatever you like as toppings, such as beef, pork, shrimp, squid and octopus.
    Okonomi-yaki is round shape and just like pancakes or pizza in shape mainly made from egg, flour and water.
    3) Kushi-katsu
    Kushi-katsu is skewered cutlet or deep-fried foods on a stick. “Kushi” means skewer and “katsu” means cutlet. Various kinds of foods are used for
    ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus and lots of kinds of vegetables.

    Actually, the western Japan including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji is called as “Home of such local soul foods”. You should give it a try and I am sure
    that you like them very much.

    I sincerely hope that I can be your tour guide this time in Kobe, Osaka and Himeji. If my guests said to me after the tour, “I have had a very good
    and pleasant time with you today. I hope I can come here again and name you as our guide”, which is my great pleasure. Moreover, I would be
    great honored if they say “I like Japan now thanks to you”.

    Looking forward to meeting you soon here.
    Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu!
    Yama

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