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Tokyo 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital.
Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your experienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital.
Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto!
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
Nikko Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Nikko!
There are many reasons why Nikko is a must-see stop during your stay in Japan. Your private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day tour of this historic, beautiful town.
Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at Nikko Station (Tobu or JR). Nikko is one of Japan’s most stunning nature reserves, situated on the incredibly scenic―and hard to reach on your own―Romantic Road.
Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kobe 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 28 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe!
Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options!
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Nagasaki Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Your guide will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Nagasaki and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites.
Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this Half-day walking tour accompanied by your private guide.
Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You must choose at maximum 3 sites to visit and inform your guide of your choices.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Nara 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Hakodate 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hakodate!
Hakodate has a long history of international trade and as such hosted a small foreign community. That influence is evident in the European buildings, churches, and red-brick warehouses that you can see from the nostalgic streetcar that makes its rounds of the city.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Yokohama 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 15 Reviews.
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Yokohama accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional sides of these dynamic and ancient Japanese cities during this half-day tour.
For options to experience both modern and traditional sides of Japan outside of Tokyo, the cities of Yokohama may be the best. Our nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking guides will help you efficiently spend a half-day walking tour of these areas. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Otaru!
Otaru is a famous historical city and popular vacation spot in Hokkaido. But if you’ve never been there before, it can be hard to know where to go and what to see. In this guide, We’ll introduce some of the best sightseeing spots, restaurants and sweet shops for those going to Otaru for the first time.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hours tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kochi Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English -speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kochi!
Kōchi is a smart, compact city with a deserved reputation for enjoying a good time. The castle here is largely undamaged and remains a fine example of Japanese architecture. Excellent access to Muroto-misaki, Ashizuri-misaki and the Iya Valley, and easy day trips to caves, beaches and mountains make Kōchi a perfect base for travels around the island.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: You will not visit all the sights on the itinerary.You must pick 3 to 4 of the listed sights and inform your guide.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kanazawa 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 40 Reviews.
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, four-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see.
Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kagoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kagoshima!
Of the many options for tourists to Kagoshima, perhaps the most unique is getting up close and personal with live volcanoes–some so active that certain hiking trails are closed. Expect to hear a rumble and to feel the ground shake from the daily eruptions.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 36 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama!
Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Nagasaki Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 46 Reviews.
Explore Nagasaki with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nagasaki and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Nagasaki and take you to visit Nagasaki's famous sites.
Along with atomic bombing of Nagasaki during WWII, this city's history features many prominent events. You can learn about this and other interesting aspects during this full-day walking tour accompanied by your private guide.
Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You can choose up to 4 sites to visit. You must inform your guide of the sites you wish to visit.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Sapporo 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 43 Reviews.
Enjoy an efficient, full-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city.
Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round.
Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour, full-day tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This is a walking tour. You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations. Only 10 max per tour.
Hakodate 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 12 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hakodate!
Hakodate has a long history of international trade and as such hosted a small foreign community. That influence is evident in the European buildings, churches, and red-brick warehouses that you can see from the nostalgic streetcar that makes its rounds of the city.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Kanazawa 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 39 Reviews.
Explore the beautiful town of Kanazawa on this customized, six-hour walking tour. Your government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide will efficiently provide views of the city that most tourist do not get to see.
Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel, then visit possible sites such as Kenrokuen, one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan"; the expansive Higashi Chaya District, a traditional teahouse district founded in the Edo Period; or the 21st Century Museum, a museum of contemporary art.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying, and we'll arrange a tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Yokohama / Kamakura 6hr Private Trip Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 16 Reviews.
Enjoy an efficient, one-day walking tour of Yokohama or Kamakura accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking guide!
For options to experience both modern and traditional sides of Japan outside of Tokyo, the cities of Yokohama and Kamakura are great. Let us know which city you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: You cannot visit all the sites on the itinerary. You will be able to visit about 3 sites, with a maximum of 4, in the time provided.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Sapporo 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 37 Reviews.
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Sapporo accompanied by a government-licensed, experienced English-speaking guide! Your guide will help you explore Sapporo while introducing both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic, ancient city.
Sapporo City, on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, may be more famous for its winter activities, but your private guide will tell you that it is a destination that can be enjoyed year-round.
Our tours feature a morning pickup at your hotel in Sapporo, then a visit to any number of possible sites. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour, half-day tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This is a walking tour. You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations. Only 10 max per tour.
Kumamoto Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rated 5 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kumamoto!
Kumamoto, located on Kyushu island in southern Japan, strikes a perfect balance between a bustling city fringed by tranquil countryside. The center of the city features its greatest landmark, Kumamoto-jo castle, but a tempting collection of restaurants, bars and shops can also be found nearby.
Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Note*3: This tour does not allow for pick up at the Yatsuhiro Port.