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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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 9:00　Meet up @ Hilton Tokyo
    • 2. 9:30　@ Imperial Palace
    • 3. 10:30　@ Tokyo Station (station plaza, station building, Marunouchi side + Yaesu side)
    • 4. 11:00　@ Nihonbashi (Takashimaya)
    • 5. 11:45　@ Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Sumida Park)
    • 6. 13:00　Lunch @ Chanko Room (Asakusa)
    • 7. 14:10　@ Shibuya (Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, FUKURAS)
    • 8. 15:15　Disperse @ Meiji Shrine torii gate (Harajuku Station side)

    Meeting point: Hotel The guests were visitors from North America. They arrived in Tokyo after spending several days in Asia, and at this stage had not yet decided whether to continue on to Kyoto or other destinations after sightseeing in Tokyo. While touring the Imperial Palace, the guests asked about the construction methods of its walls, comparing them with the Great Wall of China, about which they had just gained some knowledge. According to their explanation, in the case of the Great Wall, glutinous rice was used as an adhesive to bind the bricks and stones together. I believed that Japanese castle walls differed from such Chinese techniques, but rather than convey inaccurate information, I asked the guests' permission and did a quick online check on the spot, then explained the characteristics of Japanese "ishigaki" stone walls built by stacking cut and natural stones. Also, when we visited the food floor at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store, the guests marked it on Google Maps, saying they absolutely wanted to come back and shop there. At the "Chanko Beya" restaurant in Asakusa, the chanko set meal had already sold out, but the guests ordered the sashimi set and the fried chicken set and were very satisfied, saying they were delicious.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassTokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station～Kasumigaseki Station600JPY
    Section 2Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Nihonbashi Station～Asakusa Station0JPY
    Section 3Free PassTokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station～Shibuya Station0JPY
    Section 4Free PassTokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shibuya Station～Meiji-jingumae Station0JPY
    Total600JPY

    Tour Report by Noripy

    Hello, I’m Noripy.
    I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
    I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!

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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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 10:00 Meet at all day place Shibuya
    • 2. 10:30 Meiji Shrine
    • 3. 12:00 Tsukiji Outer Market
    • 4. 13:30 Hamarikyu Gardens
    • 5. 15:00 Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise
    • 6. 16:00 Dismiss at Senso-ji Temple

    What Does a Full-Day Private Tour of Tokyo Cover? A Licensed Guide's Report We began the morning at Meiji Shrine, where we were able to worship in a relatively quiet atmosphere. Luckily, much of the chrysanthemum flower exhibition was still on display, so we could enjoy it together with the bonsai. We passed from the North Torii gate through to Yoyogi and took the Oedo Line to the Tsukiji Outer Market. There we enjoyed wagyu beef and sashimi of bluefin tuna, and ordered tempura at the food court. At this point, some of the guests who had not been feeling well since the previous day left the tour and returned to the hotel. Since some of the guests were interested in cooking, I took them to a Japanese knife shop, where they received a detailed explanation. We then walked to Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoyed the Japanese garden. Finally, we strolled through Asakusa before parting ways. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures. Winner of Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShibuya～Harajuku150JPY
    Section 2TrainYoyogi～Tsukiji Market220JPY
    Section 3TrainShimbashi～Asakusa220JPY
    Total590JPY

    Tour Report by Kei

    Born and raised in Tokyo a half-century ago, I have lived in Tokyo all my life except for one year in the UK to study for a master’s course. I am a Tokyo Native with viewpoints based on broader local knowledge than anyone else. I have specialised in Japanese history, culture, and architecture since I was an architect.
    Also, I am a foodie emphasising Japanese traditional & healthy foods. I’ve been to many countries around the world, such as the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia. As such, I believe I can anticipate the needs of foreign tourists in Japan.

    Despite my experience as a guide for just two years, we can make the best out of our tour by travelling from your hotel to spots time-efficiently with my local knowledge, while accommodating your unexpected requests during the tour.
    My strong area includes Yanesen; Old Temples in a Quaint Village, Kamakura, Asakusa Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace. All give you peace of mind.

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    Oct 22, 2025
    I5562SWphilipk
    Great intro to Tokyo
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    Great tour of Tokyo!
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  • Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour

    Tokyo Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1030 Hotel Ginza Premier (5 min from Ginza Line Shimbashi) meeting point　Kabukiza Theatre　Tsukiji Outer Market　Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    • 1215 From Kamiyacho to Tokyo Tower
    • 1325 From Kamiyacho to Asakusa
    • 1355 Nakamise　Sensoji Temple　Asakusa Shrine
    • 1610 Disperse within the Sensoji Temple grounds if desired (see below)

    What Is a Private Tokyo Tour Like for Senior Travelers? A Licensed Guide's Report Covering Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Asakusa [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide led a private tour in Tokyo for a group of guests visiting from Europe. The guests had spent about three weeks traveling around India before flying to Japan. The day after this tour, they were scheduled to board a cruise ship and travel to Osaka, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore before returning home. The guests had arrived in Tokyo earlier in the week and had already spent two days on a separate tour, visiting Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple, and Meiji Shrine. Since I had received this information during the prior arrangements, I had planned the itinerary to avoid overlap. The guests had a reservation at Tokyo Tower for 1:00, so I built the plan around that, including Tsukiji, Akihabara, Tokyo Tower, and the Outer Garden of the Imperial Palace (with lunch at the Shin-Marunouchi Building), and, if time allowed, extending the visit to Nezu Shrine. Beforehand, I had received a message saying they would appreciate a relaxed schedule with time set aside for a proper restaurant visit, so I had tried to keep the pace comfortable. When I met them at the hotel in the morning, they told me they had gone to the Imperial Palace earlier in the week but had not been able to enter. Unfortunately, entry was not possible today either, but I explained that I could give an explanation around the Tatsumi Yagura watchtower, and that even if we could enter the East Gardens, there were no buildings to see there. They understood and accepted this, so we kept the plan to have lunch at the Shin-Marunouchi Building. However, after walking from the hotel in Ginza to Tsukiji, and from Kamiyacho to Tokyo Tower, one of the guests had knee trouble, and the others also found long distances difficult, so they said they would like to make just one more stop. In particular, they wished to return to Sensoji Temple, since their earlier visit had lacked sufficient explanation and they had not had a chance to shop. We had lunch at a restaurant on Kannon-dori. Afterward, at their request, they purchased a Japanese kitchen knife (a rather high-priced one) at a knife shop on Shin-Nakamise Street. After I guided them around the grounds of Sensoji Temple, they said they would like to shop a little more and then make their own way back by taxi, so although some time remained, we ended the tour there. The tour was scheduled for eight hours, and although we were not able to visit many places, I believe the guests were reasonably satisfied.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayTsukiji～Kamiyacho178JPY
    Section 2SubwayKamiyacho～Asakusa209JPY
    Total387JPY

    Tour Report by Ted

    I had worked in the international business scene for over 40 years and traveled to North America and European countries over 1000 days.
    After I retired from the business, I traveled to most of the major sightseeing spots in all 47 prefectures in Japan.

    My guide is starting from a brief history of the site where I am going to guide. I usually add a briefing about Japanese culture based on religions, such as Shinto Shrine and Buddhist temples. A geographic background behind the history is also important.
    My course includes 4 to 5 (in 6 hours) sites from the following depending on where I will pick the guests up;
    – Senso ji Temple
    – Kappabashi Kitchenware Market
    – Tokyo Skytree
    – Ueno Park
    – Nezu Shrine
    – Imperial Palace outer park
    – Tokyo Central Station, Marunouchi historic district
    – Tsukiji Fish Market
    – Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
    – Ginza
    – Odaiba
    – Hama Rikyu Garden
    – Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
    – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
    – Roppongi
    – Meiji Shrine
    – Harajuku & Takeshita Street
    – Shibuya
    – and Any of your interest.

    I am happy to introduce Japanese Manga/Anime cultures such as Akihabara, Nakano Broadway and Ghibli related sites.
    Travelling along the JR central line where guests can stopover at major animation studios (it is not accepted to visit the inside). The majority of animation studios such as TMS Entertainment, SUNRISE, A1 Pictures etc. are located in this area. Suginami Animation museum, Studio Ghibli and Ghibli Museum are also located.
    Guests can feel old houses in the Spirited Away scene in the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

    I can also provide a pilgrimage to the sacred place (shooting location) for the Shinkai Makoto animation movies such as Your name, Weathering with you, and Suzume.

    Another interesting feature is to visit authentic Japanese style pub meals such as Yakitori, Karaage, and Sushi etc.
    Asakusa Hoppy Street, Ameyoko Street, Yurakucho, Shimbashi, Shinjuku Golden gai, Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho are nice to visit.

    A Sake tasting at Sake Cellar can be an option.

    In addition to the above, I am available in the neighboring cities.

    Kawagoe is an old town developed in the 17th century. It has very close relationship with the Edo central government. Kawagoe castle ruins, Kitain temple and 500 Buddha statues will welcome the guests.
    These areas are renovated and provide an old days atmosphere.
    Japanese style sweets food stands will fascinate the guests.
    Kawagoe is about 1 – 1.5 train trip from Tokyo.

    Kamakura is the first Samurai worriers government established in the late 12th century.
    The Buddhism are introduced to Japan in the 6th century, and flourished at Nara and Kyoto later. A newer Buddhism sect such as Zen has well developed at Kamakura area.
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Gigantic Buddha statue at Kotokuin Temple and the flower temple Hasedera Temple are must-see.
    Kamakura is about 1 – 1.5 train trip from Tokyo.

    I am also happy to develop any other site the guests have interest.

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  • Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Nishiki Market

    Osaka in One Day: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Nishiki Market

    Kyoto in 1 Day from Osaka: Customized Tour, Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 07:30 Hotel
    • 09:15 to 10:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
    • 10:30 to 11:10 Sanjusangendo
    • 12:00 to 13:00 Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • 13:40 to 14:10 Kinkaku-ji Temple
    • 14:25 to 15:00 Nishiki Market
    • 16:00 Dismissal　　Subway Midosuji Line Umeda Station

    Can You Do a Private Tokyo Day Tour with a Licensed Guide? A Guide's Report Today's guests were a group visiting from North America. I had heard that cashless payments are widespread in North America, and indeed they had not brought any cash at all, apparently intending to pay for everything by card. Looking more closely, they were concerned about the poor exchange rate and tried to pay by card whenever possible. Rather than exchanging money all at once, they converted about 10,000 yen here and 10,000 yen there. Wherever they exchanged, the rate was around US$1 = JPY135. Because of this, the tour ran over by more than 30 minutes. The weather was good and warm today, so I believe the guests were able to enjoy the spots we visited.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1SubwayOsaka Metro Namba Station～Osaka Metro Yodoyabashi Station190JPY
    Section 2TrainKeihan Railway Yodoyabashi Station～Keihan Railway Fushimi Inari Station430JPY
    Section 3TrainKeihan Railway Fushimi Inari Station～Keihan Railway Shichijo Station170JPY
    Section 4BusCity Bus Museum・Sanjusangendo-mae～City Bus Gojozaka230JPY
    Section 5BusCity Bus Kiyomizuzaka～City Bus Higashiyama Sanjo230JPY
    Section 6SubwayMunicipal Subway　Higashiyama～Municipal Subway Kitaoji Terminal260JPY
    Section 7BusCity Bus Kitaoji Terminal～City Bus Kinkaku-ji-michi230JPY
    Section 8BusCity Bus Kinkaku-ji-michi～City Bus Shijo Kawaramachi230JPY
    Section 9TrainJR Kyoto～JR Osaka580JPY
    Total2,550JPY

    Tour Report by Haru

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

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

    Let’s enjoy Japan with me !!

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    Dec 30, 2024
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  • Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

    Hiroshima & Miyajima in 1 Day: Private Tour

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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 1. 09:00 Meet up @ Hotel
    • 2. 09:15 @ Peace Memorial Museum @ Peace Park @ Hypocenter
    • 3. 10:40 @ Hiroshima Castle
    • 4. 11:55 @ Miyajima
    • 5. 12:20 Lunch @ Kuwaranka
    • 6. 16:00 Disband @ Hondori

    What Is a Private Hiroshima and Miyajima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests were visiting Japan and were on the seventh day of their trip. They had already visited castles such as Nagoya Castle, and since they enjoyed castles, I included Hiroshima Castle in the tour. They viewed the museum and the castle carefully, and they listened with great interest to the explanations at Miyajima. For lunch they enjoyed okonomiyaki, and since one of the guests liked oysters, they also had oysters, and they thoroughly enjoyed the meal. As the guests wanted to buy a Japanese knife as a gift, after the tour I took them to Kikusada, a traditional cutlery shop. There they received explanations about everything from the difference between Japanese-style and Western-style knives to where to store the blades, how to care for them, and how to sharpen them. They listened intently while taking videos, and I myself learned a great deal as well.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1TrainShin-Hakushima～Miyajimaguchi330JPY
    Section 2OtherMiyajima～Peace Park1,100JPY
    Total1,430JPY

    Tour Report by Kahori

    Hi, I’m Kahori, a nationally licensed tour guide, and delighted to show people around this area. For the past almost 10 years, I have mainly guided foreign medical professionals around Hiroshima City and Miyajima, gaining a deep understanding of the effects of radiation and the support for A-bomb survivors.
    Hiroshima is a city of rivers and the sea. Along the rivers Cherry trees line, and the calm Seto Inland Sea, dotted with islands, creates a stunning landscape. Also, the sea has many islands called “art islands” which have fantastic arts relating to the art festival “Setouchi Triennale”. In addition to our two World Heritage Sites, this area is rich in attractive resources. I hope many of you will come and experience this fascinating land. Personally, I am very passionate about modern art and enjoy sports like stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) on our rivers.
    I look forward to meeting you, interacting with you, and also, learning from you!

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  • Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour

    Kanazawa Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • AM 9:00 　Start at Hotel Nikko Kanazawa Move to Higashi Chaya District
    • AM 9:15 Stroll through Kazuemachi and Higashi Chaya District　Visit Kinpaku Sakuda
    • AM 10:15 Move to Kenrokuen-shita
    • AM 10:40 Visit Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle Park　Hishi Turret/Gojukken Nagaya/Hashizumemon Continuous Turret
    • PM 12:20 Move to Korinbo　　Nagamachi Samurai District　Visit Nomura Family Residence
    • PM 13:20 Move to Omicho　Tour ends

    Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Kanazawa Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The day before the tour, I received an email that the meeting point had been changed (from one hotel to another hotel). It was the guests' first visit to Japan, but I was told that even in Tokyo they preferred visiting places not usually frequented by tourists. The sightseeing spots had not been decided in advance, but in Kanazawa we started the tour with the standard course. One of the guests had a slight cold, but the group enjoyed the walking tour. The guests found it very puzzling that there was no trash on the streets despite the absence of trash bins, so I explained how trash bins had gradually disappeared following the sarin incident, as well as Japanese behavioral norms (a strong awareness of how one is perceived by others). Finally, the tour ended at Omicho Market.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1Free PassWithin Kanazawa City～Within Kanazawa City800JPY
    Total800JPY

    Tour Report by YOSHI

    Hello , My name is Hideharu Yoshino . Just call me” Yoshi” .
    I have been involved with many foreign Business partners through my business life for 38 years ,
    Based on my work experience , I would like to try my best to make you comfortale and Happy fruitful times during your stay in Japan .
    Not only giving you basic tourist information about famous sightseeing spot , also I would enjoy to give you the back ground inofrmation in my word.
    ” Once in a lifetime encounter ” Let’s enjoy with me Miracle time to be picked up from 6 billion in somewhere Japan!

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    Sep 29, 2026
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  • Ishikawa in One Day: Teramachi Temple & Higashi Chaya

    Ishikawa in One Day: Teramachi Temple & Higashi Chaya

    Kanazawa Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 09:00　Meet at Hotel Kanazawa
    • 09:20　Teramachi Temple District
    • 10:00　Tsuda Mizuhiki Orikata
    • 11:00　Nishi Chaya District
    • 11:40　Omicho (Lunch)
    • 13:10　Kenrokuen Garden
    • 13:50　Kanazawa Castle Park
    • 14:50　Higashi Chaya District
    • 15:10　Disband at Higashi Chaya District

    What Is a Private One-Day Kanazawa Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report I guided the guests who came from North America. We strolled through the temple district of Teramachi, and they tried their hand at calligraphy using a bamboo brush. There, they bought a mouse pad with an ukiyo-e style design. At a mizuhiki (decorative paper cord) workshop, they experienced making a mizuhiki necklace. It seemed quite difficult to make, but they crafted it beautifully. They also bought several mizuhiki souvenirs. We strolled through the Nishi Chaya district and enjoyed the old townscape. For lunch, they savored dishes such as seafood rice bowls and tempura set meals at Omicho Market. At Kenrokuen Garden, they seemed to particularly enjoy the autumn foliage scenery. They were also interested in the traditional architectural style of Kanazawa Castle. They seemed to like the elegant guest rooms of Shima in the Higashi Chaya district as well. The guests this time were interested in traditional crafts, and it seemed the mizuhiki experience was especially enjoyable for them.

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    Tour Report by Sho

    I majored in civil engineering at a college and am interested in historical infrastructures. I have also guided foreign people around Ishikawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, and Fukui Prefecture as an international activity of an English circle. I was a volunteer interpreter at the training camp for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021.

    Hokuriku region has a lot of sightseeing spots as follows, beautiful landscapes like Kenrokuen Garden and Tateyama, tasty food like traditional Kaga dishes and fresh seafood from Toyama Bay, traditional crafts like Kaga Yuzen dyeing, Takaoka copperware, and Inami woodcarving. I introduce these spots and historical infra tourism such as Kurobe dam and industrial tourism.

    I also work as a translator. I translated the Japanese firefly squid tourism pamphlet into English in 2020.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoten-sasaki/

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    Great tour in Kanazawa with Sho
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    Jul 24, 2025
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    Delightful experience um Kanazawa
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    Walking day in Kanazawa
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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

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 10.00　Hotel Odaiba Hilton. 11:00-12.50　Shibuya – Anime Jujutsu Kaisen sacred site pilgrimage and tour of Magnet, Parco, and Beams anime goods shops. 13.00-14.10　Takeshita Street (Anime Jujutsu Kaisen sacred site pilgrimage and lunch). 14.10-14.50　Meiji Shrine. 15.40-16.00　Asakusa.

    Title: What Is a Private Anime Pilgrimage Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report The guests included a group visiting anime-related sites and anime shops in Tokyo, and they were very satisfied with the experience. However, the group had apparently not fully discussed the day's plans in advance, and over lunch they decided that the originally planned anime pilgrimage in Shinjuku was no longer necessary, so we changed the itinerary to Meiji Shrine and Asakusa instead. The group seemed to appreciate the thorough research I had done on the anime pilgrimage sites, and they kindly gave me a tip of 13,000 yen. I helped make a dinner restaurant reservation and, for their visit the following day, I introduced Hamarikyu Gardens and sent them some photos, after which they contacted me to say they had visited Hamarikyu that day.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1OtherOdaiba～Shimbashi325JPY
    Section 2SubwayShimbashi～Shibuya178JPY
    Section 3TrainShibuya～Harajuku146JPY
    Section 4SubwayMeiji-jingumae～Asakusa252JPY
    Total901JPY

    Tour Report by Lance

    I have been working as a tour guide once a week since 2024.
    I grew up in Osaka and studied in Kyoto,
    I have been working for the lvestock division of the national organization of agricultural cooperatives.
    Japan depends on imports for most of its livestock feed ingredients.
    I visited 10 countries on business and stayed in New Orleans working for a subsidiary company for 3 years.
    I visited 10 other countries with my wife for sightseeing.
    I also started writing Haiku, Japanese traditional poem, after retiring.
    One of my favorite is ” Bundled up, you are like a Matryoshka.”
    Looking forward to see you!

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  • Kyoto: Mercure Kyoto Station & Kofukuji National Treasure Museum

    Kyoto: Mercure Kyoto Station & Kofukuji National Treasure Museum

    Nara Day Trip from Kyoto by Private Car with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 8:00 the Mercure Kyoto Station (Start of Tour) by car
    • 9:30-50 Ukigumo-enchi in Nara Deer Park Nara Park Ukigumo-enchi
    • on foot
    • 10:00-10 Todaiji's Nandaimon (South Great Gate) Todaiji Nandaimon
    • 　　　(walk 5 minutes) on foot
    • 10:20-50 Todaiji's Great Buddha Hall (walk 5 minutes + car 10 minutes)
    • everyone walks to the taxi pool on the west side of the Great Buddha Hall　→by car, to the south of Tamukeyama-hachiman (below Wakakusayama)
    • 11:10 Tamukeyama-hachiman Shrine 　　　　walk 10 minutes
    • 11:30-12:00 Todaiji's Nigatsudo Hall Nigatsudo
    • lunch at Emado-chaya Noodles/Sweets lunch at Emado-chaya
    • (car 5 minutes) everyone by car (cars go to the Kasuga-taisha Shrine parking lot)
    • 12:30-13:00 Kasuga-taisha Shrine Kasuga-taisha
    • (car 5 minutes ) everyone by car
    • 13:10-30 Ukimido Ukimido
    • 　　　　　by car
    • 13:40-14:00 Kofukuji National Treasure Museum
    • 　　　by car to the hotel
    • 15:00 (End of Tour) the Mercure Kyoto Station

    What Is a Private Nara Taxi Tour of Todai-ji Like? A Licensed Guide's Report Just before this tour, I discovered that places routinely visited by Nara taxis, such as Nigatsu-do at Todai-ji, cannot be reached by taxis from other areas like Kyoto, so I changed the itinerary at the last minute. It made me wish there were a dedicated Nara car tour. Even so, thanks in part to a very good driver, the guests were extremely pleased. I had received advance information that one of the guests had a leg injury and could not walk very much, but after the tour began I learned that this person had difficulty seeing the ground and found it hard to go down stairs alone. The guest tried very hard, so we were able to cover more than the planned course, but the tour ended one hour early because the guest was tired. It was a great discovery on this tour to learn about how families are formed today, and I would have liked to hear more details.

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    Tour Report by Junichi

    Hello! Thank you for choosing Nara! I bet you’ll love Nara. I specialize in Nara because Nara is the unique place where in one day you can cover the history and religions of Japan from the ancient times to the post war era while enjoying rambling in the UNESCO World Heritage park, having communication with lovely deer, surrounded with the beautiful nature.
    I grew up in Nara, went university in Kyoto, enjoyed teaching at high schools and a university in Osaka. The three former capitals of Japan are home to me.
    After retiring from teaching I began guiding so that I can meet various people from various corners of the world with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Each time I guide, I find it hugely rewarding because I learn a lot from my guests sharing the history, culture and all that I know about Nara, Kyoto and Osaka.
    I used to be a marathon runner, mountain climber and skier though I am not much of them anymore.
    What I especially recommend is to stay in Nara a couple of days and enjoy communicating with friendly deer while visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Nara in early morning, temples and shrines at night are well worth experiencing.

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  • Fukuoka in One Day: Nakasu Kawabata Street & Hakata Port Tower

    Fukuoka in One Day: Nakasu Kawabata Street & Hakata Port Tower

    Fukuoka Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

    November, 2024

    Tour Itinerary

    • 9:30 Hotel
    • 9:45 Nakasu Kawabata Street
    • 10:00 Kushida Shrine
    • 10:40 Sumiyoshi Shrine
    • 10:53 Depart Hakata Station
    • 11:15 Arrive Kido Nanzoin
    • 12:35 Depart Kido Nanzoin Station
    • 13:00 Arrive Hakata Station, Tokyu department store food floor
    • 13:30 Lunch at Hakata Station rooftop observation deck
    • 14:30 Tochoji Temple
    • 15:15 Hakata Port Tower
    • 16:00 Disband at Tenjin Underground Mall

    Tips for a Private Walking Tour in Fukuoka: A Licensed Guide's Report The guests and I walked a great deal together, covering nearly 10 kilometers. One of the guests had lived in Japan for close to ten years and was very familiar with the country. Since the next day was a free day and they would be staying in Yufuin the day after, they asked me for lots of information. The guests are very fond of Japan and interested in Japanese culture. They seemed to especially enjoy Nanzoin Temple and the great Buddha at Tochoji Temple. For lunch, everyone bought what they liked at a department store food hall and ate on the rooftop of Hakata Station. At the end, I recommended some food stalls, coffee shops, and a vegetarian shop, and we parted ways in Tenjin.

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    Transportation cost per person

    No.TransportationRouteFare
    Section 1BusSumiyoshi Shrine～Hakata Station150JPY
    Section 2TrainHakata Station～Kido Nanzoin-mae380JPY
    Section 3TrainKido Nanzoin-mae～Hakata Station380JPY
    Section 4BusGionmachi～Hakata Pier260JPY
    Section 5BusHakata Pier～Tenjin-kita150JPY
    Total1,320JPY

    Tour Report by Sasuke

    Hello, my nickname is Sasuke. I have been working as a National Government Licensed Guide since 2006. I was born and raised in Fukuoka city. I also work as a teacher. Recently my work as a grandmother has become busier and busier. What I like about being a guide is that I talk to people from different countries, get exposed to different ideas, and grow as a person. I would be happy to help make your trip more enjoyable. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me. I will do my best to fulfill your request as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing you.

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    A great day sightseeing in Fukuoka and ate the best Ramen ever!
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    Oct 3, 2025
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    City tour of popular shopping and shrines and temples.
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