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
- 09:30 Depart from Shimizu Port by reserved taxi. 10:30 Arrive at Nihondaira Yume Terrace and view the scenery of Shizuoka City and Shimizu Port from the terrace. 11:00 Head to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine by ropeway and tour the shrine. 12:20 By taxi, use the Tomei Expressway to head to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya. 13:00 Arrive at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha and tour the shrine. 13:50 Use the Tomei Expressway to head to Miho no Matsubara. 14:20 Tour Miho no Matsubara. 14:50 Depart for Espulse Dream Plaza.
Title: What Is a Private Fuji-Area Day Tour Like in Summer? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were very pleasant visitors from Europe. One of them could communicate only in French, so another guest listened to the English explanations and translated them into French. They listened to the explanations very attentively. Since it was an extremely hot day, I had prepared cold wet wipes and frozen mineral water, and the guests were touched, saying that guides in Japan are kind and very considerate. As it was a cloudy day, we were unable to see Mount Fuji anywhere we went, which was a great disappointment for the guests.
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I am glad to introduce myself to the prospective tourists visiting Japan from abroad. My name is Yasuo Ochiai, but please call me “Yasu” if you have a chance to be my guests in Japan. I have been an English tourist guide for 37 years and having a good reputation from my guests. I am proud of having a good knowledge not only about the scenic spots in Japan but also about Japanese cultures, such as Kabuki, Noh, and Flower Arrangement. When I show you around the sightseeing spots, I always promise to treat you warmly and give the best explanation as much as possible. I hope that you will go back to your countries with good memories of Japan.