Okayama Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Naoki
October, 2025
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- Meet at the hotel lobby at 9 AM, 9:30 Korakuen, 10:30 Okayama Castle, 11:30 Omotecho Shopping Street (fruit shop, Okayama souvenir shop), 12:15 travel to Kurashiki, 12:50 Bikan Historical Quarter, 13:50 Kanryuji Temple, 14:15 lunch (curry restaurant), 14:35 travel to Okayama, 3 PM disband at Okayama Station

What Is a Private Day Tour of Okayama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Korakuen and Okayama Castle
The tour took place under clear skies and pleasant weather. The guests were visiting from Oceania. It was their first time in Japan. After explaining the broad flow of Japanese history, I described the historical background of Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. Korakuen Garden was very well received. The guests said Okayama Castle had rich exhibits and that they enjoyed learning about its history and culture. During today's tour, some of the guests purchased a Bizen ware coffee cup, while others bought a denim coin purse and washi paper. The guests also expressed interest in the Kibiji area, but when confirming the itinerary before departing in the morning, I explained that since they wanted to see Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle, it would be a little difficult time-wise to visit Kibiji afterward, and they understood. The guests were very friendly and asked many questions, so I was able to guide in an enjoyable atmosphere.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | In front of Okayama Station~Shiroshita | 160JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Shiroshita~In front of Okayama Station | 160JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Okayama~Kurashiki | 330JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Kurashiki~Okayama | 330JPY |
| Total | 980JPY | ||
English / Guide in English and German / Guiding areas are in Tokyo, Yokohama and my home town Okayama. (Since I’m based in Tokyo, I might not be able to guide in Okayama, depending on the timing.) My profile in German follows!
First of all, thank you very much for your taking time to have a look at my profile. My name is Naoki Shimono. Naoki would be fine. I’m a certified tour guide in English and German. After long years of work at Japanese electronics manufacturer, always in charge of international marketing, I’m focusing on tour guide and interpreter. As of now, I did tour guide more than 50 times in English and more than 50 times in German. Not only in Tokyo but also other cities, such as Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hakodate, Niigata, Shimizu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Naha etc. It is always a big pleasure for me to show around Japan to guests from abroad. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Japan!
Deutsch / Reiseleiter auf Deutsch und Englisch / In Tokio und Yokohama sowie in meiner Heimatstadt Okayama. (Da ich in Tokio ansässig bin, kann ich je nach Zeitpunkt möglicherweise nicht in Okayama als Reiseleiter tätig sein.)
Zunächst einmal vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, mein Profil anzusehen. Mein Name ist Naoki Shimono. Naoki wäre schön. Ich bin zertifizierter Reiseleiter in Englisch und Deutsch. Nach langjähriger Tätigkeit bei einem japanischen Elektronikhersteller, wo ich stets für das internationale Marketing verantwortlich war, konzentriere ich mich nun auf die Reiseleitung und Dolmetschertätigkeit. Bisher habe ich über 50 Mal auf Englisch und über 50 Mal auf Deutsch als Reiseleiter gearbeitet. Nicht nur in Tokio, sondern auch in anderen Städten wie Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hakodate, Niigata, Shimizu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Naha usw. Es ist mir immer eine große Freude, Gästen aus dem Ausland Japan zu zeigen. Ich freue mich darauf, Sie in Japan zu sehen!
Oct 16, 2025
Songqi_L
Highly recommend!
Viator review: Okayama Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Naoki san is a great guide. He’s very friendly, adaptive,…
Oct 16, 2025
Songqi_L
Highly recommend!
Viator review: Okayama Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Naoki san is a great guide. He’s very friendly, adaptive, and helpful. We ended up touring not only inside Okayama, but also Kurashiki area. And after knowing that I wanted to check out Kibitsu shrine and Naoshima island, he spent time writing down how to go to those places very carefully after our day trip. The additional help was much appreciated!
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Oct 11, 2025
Gizelle K
Wonderful Experience
Tripadvisor review: Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
A very organise tour, from the prompt pick up…
Oct 11, 2025
Gizelle K
Wonderful Experience
Tripadvisor review: Okayama Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
A very organise tour, from the prompt pick up at meeting place (train station) to drop off at
our accommodation. Our guide, Naoki has wealth of knowledge regarding the area and it’s
history, he covered a lot of ground in an allocated 4hr time frame.
