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Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert  Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.

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Recommended tourist destinations

Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.

What to see in Tokyo

First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.

What to see in Kyoto

Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.

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Why travel together with a private guide?

01.

Long-standing experience

I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.

02.

Personalised travel plans

I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.

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Possibility to travel by car

Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.

04.

Reasonable pricing

Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.

Tips for first-time travellers to Japan

Japan trip descriptions. Places to visit in Japan.

Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.

Hotel recommendations in different areas of Japan. Many of the hotels I have mentioned are either hotels I have stayed in myself or have been staying in with other groups of travellers. All the hotels are in good locations from which it is easy to travel.

Tokyo

Optimal value-for-money hotels

Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Hamamatsucho

Budget hotels in good locations

APA Hotel Shinjuku Gyoemmae

APA Hotel Shinjuku-Kabukicho Tower

Hotel Rose Garden Shinjuku

Uniquely designed hotels in good locations

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Kyoto

Gion Misen

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Wing International Kyoto – Shijo Karasuma

Hiroshima

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima

APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi

Kanazawa

HOTEL TORIFITO KANAZAWA

Okayama

ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama

Fukuoka

The OneFive Terrace Fukuoka

Hida Takayama hotel temple

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

Kusatsu onsen hot spring town

Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Hotel1913

Osakaya Ryokan

Karuizawa luxury resort town in the mountains

Hotel Karuizawa Elegance

Tsuruya Ryokan

APA Hotel Karuizawa Ekimae Karuizawaso