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【Okunoin, Garan & Kongobuji】 Private tour by local monks living in Mount Koya

Mount Koya
4 hours

We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.

FROM$421/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

One day tour to Mt. Koya from Osaka. Be enchanted.

Mount Koya
10 hours

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.

FROM$237/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)

One Day in Mount Koya. Feel the Sacredness and Holiness

Mount Koya
6 hours

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.

FROM$194/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)

【Kongobuji & Garan】 Private tour with a Koyasan Buddhist monk

Mount Koya
2 hours

We are a group composed of monks living in Koyasan. We spent long years as monks at temples in Koyasan. We studied Buddhist teachings directly from Buddhist priests of Koyasan and interpreted them to foreigners. Friendly young monks will be happy to explain daily living, training at Koyasan temples that a general public can not see, and important teachings of the esoteric Buddhism.

FROM$173/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

Overnight trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka

Mount Koya
2 days

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well. In this tour we will visit Mt. Koya and walk the Women's Pilgrimage

FROM$459/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)

Okunoin Shojingu Ritual＆ Ancient pilgrimage trails ☆Lunch with panorama view☆

Mount Koya
3 hours

“Women Pilgrims Route” is said to be “the most beautiful trail” among the mountain paths around Koyasan. After attending a ritual in Okunoin, we are going to hike some of the “Women Pilgrims Route” that even forest experts recommend. At the end of the tour you will eat local specialties while watching the spectacular panorama of the mountains registered as World Heritage Sites.

FROM$379/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

"Koyasan", Explore the history of Esoteric Buddhism and Feel the spiritual world

Mount Koya
11 hours

Koyasan is located in Kii Peninsula where almost all part of the land are covered with mountains and forest. Buddhist priest Kukai, later called Kobo Daishi, founded Kongobuji Temple for training monastery of Shingon Esoteric Buddism dating back 1,200 years. This spot has been worshiped as secluded haven and sacred place since establishment.

FROM$316/ per group
Hiroyuki F.
4.89 / 5
(102 reviews)

高野山 ~ 真言密教的聖地

Mount Koya
10 hours

"高野山"是由在唐朝学习密教并想將它在日本推广而回国的弘法大师（"空海"）请求嵯峨天皇赏赐而被嵯峨天皇允許在高野山開創真言密教的根本道场的,於公曆816年開創，至今已經有1200年的悠久歷史。 "奧之院"是祭祀弘法大師（空海）的重要聖地,是弘法大師還在活的“大師信仰"的中心地。這裡約有20萬基供養...

FROM$287/ per group
北澤
4.33 / 5
(3 reviews)
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【Private】Okunoin Cemetery Day Tour

Mount Koya
2 hours

Why don’t we visit “Kobo Daishi aka Kukai” together with the monk of Koyasan to Okunoin ? Monks who have license to guide in English take you an enjoyable tour to Okunoin cemetery. We will visit the following places: ◆ Gobyo is the place where Kobo Daishi aka Kukai still remains alive to this day. ◆Touching a tree of 850 years old ◆The biggest tombstone in Okunoin ◆Samurai graves such as Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi ◆ The monument of Matsuo Basho and so on....

FROM$173/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

Koyasan 【Tea & Meditation】 Experience

Mount Koya
1 hour 40 min

Let’s taste Match & green tea with a tea ceremony master in a room at a Koyasan temple, please have a fun time with exclusive selection green tea and learn the Way of Tea that worrior shoguns and samurai used to practise. The master teaches excellent detailed lesson on how to have tea and enjoy it. After explaining about the relationship between tea and Buddhism, you can receive meditation guidance by monks.

FROM$589/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

Fire ritual & Luxurious Buddhist cuisine lunch at a temple

Mount Koya
2 hours

①Specially “Gomakito” prayer, which originated in India during the first millennium A.D. and has been continued for over 1.200 years in Koyasan. You can see postures of priests and flaming up “wisdom fire of Buddha” at only a few meters. ②Enjoy the healthy as well as luxurious Shojin-ryori (highest grade course: including local specialty of sesame tofu) based on Gomi, Goho, and Goshiki (five flavors, five methods, and five colors) at the hall of the temple in Koyasan.

FROM$926/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

Meditation Experience

Mount Koya
1 hour

Private meditation hall surrounded by temple gardens.You can receive direct instruction from the monks. [Ajikan meditation] A 1200-year-old meditation method introduced to Koyasan by Kobo Daishi from the Tang dynasty. Explore your self in the pure air with a monk who guides people through daily meditation.The meditation hall will be specially reserved for you. Koyasan is a rare World Heritage Site that inherits not only Japan’s culture but also ancient India and the Tang Dynasty.

FROM$379/ per group
Koyasan resident guides N.
5 / 5
(6 reviews)

Overnight trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka

Mount Koya
2 days

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well. In this tour we will visit Mt. Koya and walk the Women's Pilgrimage

FROM$459/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)

Koyasan four-hour intensive exploring special

Mount Koya
4 hours

Shall we have a pleasure to enjoy eye-catching spots. In addition to Garan,Main spot, let's go to a temple inside, Kongousanmaiin,supporting temple of the head temple and also Sainanin temple.

FROM$179/ per group
Tadashi N.

Mt. Koya, Kumano and Kumano Kodo Three Days

Mount Koya
3 days

Mt. Koya is a sacred site for Buddhism which was founded in India and brought to Japan in the 6th Century. Kumano is a sacred site for Shintoism which is rooted in the nature worship in Japan. And Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes connect these sacred sites. In this tour, we will visit Mt. Koya(Danjo Garan, Honzan, Okuno-in) and Kumano (Hongu, Hayatama and Nachi Grand Shrines, Nachisan Seigantoji Temple and Nachi Waterfalls), and we will walk on Kumano Kodo Daimon-zaka Pilgrimage Route.

FROM$689/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)

One Day in Mount Koya. Feel the Sacredness and Holiness

Mount Koya
6 hours

Mt. Koya is a very important part of the World Heritage site “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains”. Mt. Koya is in Wakayama Prefecture and I used to work for Wakayama Prefectural Government as a general manager of Cultural Heritage Division and I was also in charge of the World Heritage Project. I know this sacred mountain very well.

FROM$194/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
5 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Hideo Y.

4.47 / 5
(126 reviews)
Japan

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585. I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama. Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof. In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships. When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it ! These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people. I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Hiroyuki F.

4.89 / 5
(102 reviews)
Japan

Hi,I'm Hiroyuki Fukui. Please call me Hiro. I'm a government certified guide interpreter. I'm originally from Gifu Prefecture located in Central Japan and have lived in Nara city for more than twenty years. I used to be a civil engineer working for a construction company and experienced overseas projects mainly in South Pacific region for about nine years. During my stay abroad, I had an opportunity to look Japan from outside and realized the beauty of Japan from different point of view. Now I retired from the company and I'm guiding foreign visitors mainly over Kansai district including Nara, Kyoto and Osaka to help them know more about the history, the culture and the people of Japan. I'm looking forward to serving you soon. Thank you.

Kashima H.

4.61 / 5
(61 reviews)
Japan

I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2. I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023. I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023. I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products including information technology, heavy Electrical products such as train & Elevator, consumer Electrical products and semiconductor so-on since graduating from a university (master grade) in Kobe. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide. I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese Government in 2017 and have started this new career. <Primary Itinerary> By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below. 1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on) 2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns 3) Traditional town atmosphere experience 4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo and Kyoto 5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training 6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar 7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums 8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on. 9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets If you would like to know how much I have knowledge about Japanese history, culture, traditional technologies, mystery of geographical nature creation and so-on, please refer my blog registered in GoWithGuide as shown in the lowest area of this profile sheet. Specially, I prepared the blogs of both Tokyo and Kyoto which show various tour spots with detail photos and detail explanation each shown as below. Blog title of Tokyo: Various Tokyo Tour Spots for Each Category Blog title of Kyoto: Various Kyoto Tour Spots Introduction (My special strength as a guide) I can cover various spots through Japan as a guide from East of Japan (Tokyo and Tokyo surroundings) to West of Japan (Kyoto and Kyoto surroundings) including Kanazawa tour (north of Japan) and Hiroshima tour (far west of Japan). <My Interest things> a) Sending detail tour spots information by blog for tourists coming to Japan b) Funny conversation with tourists coming to Japan c) Body training d) Reading books and listening music of Jazz & Japanese-pops

Makoto Y.

4.95 / 5
(74 reviews)
Japan

Hello, I’m Makoto (Mac) and I'm a national-licensed tour guide. My previous career as an automotive engineer, gave me the opportunity to learn English and to live in the US, Germany, and England. After I retired, I learned more about the Japanese history especially focusing on Nara and Kyoto to become a historical specialist of the Nara area. I now live in Ikaruga town in Nara prefecture, where the UNESCO World Heritage, Horyuji temple is located. I regularly offer guides on the Fujinoki tumulus, which is located near the Horyuji temple. It contains very interesting Archaeological findings from the end of the Kofun Period. Recently, there are many foreign tourists who come to Japan, and I hope they enjoy learning about the culture and history of Japan. I would like to help tourists have a broader and deeper understanding of the Japanese culture and that is the reason why I decided to become a tour guide to help and support their experience in Japan. Nara is the place where Japan started. The capital was located in Asuka, Fujiwara and Nara before it moved to Kyoto. Therefore, there are many places to visit in Nara to trace the original history of Japan, which I have a depth of knowledge. Let’s explore the roots of Japan together!!

Toichi N.

4.98 / 5
(51 reviews)
Japan

I'm Toichi. Please call me Ichi, which means No.1 in Japanese. Or you can remember it as 'itchy' Ichi. Born and bred in Osaka, I would like to introduce you to this extremely diverse and interesting city. I have travelled extensively around the globe, and I think one of the greatest pleasure of travelling abroad is meeting people who have different ways of lifestyle and thinking. Japan may not be an easy place for tourists to get to know its people. So, I hope to help you to get closer to meet real Japan and Japanese people. I would like to show you how ordinary Japanese people live and think. And I am happy if you could have a day of unique cultural experiences which you can look back to in ten years' time!

Ai A.

4.83 / 5
(30 reviews)
Japan

I'm in NYC and will return to Japan in mid August. Tour bookings after August 2023 to May 2024 is welcome. ………………………………………………… Ai obtained her MBA from Kyoto University in 2020, major in tourism & hospitality management. She is currently a graduate student at Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences(GSAS), Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, goes back-and-forth between NYC and Osaka. She passed a national license of English guide interpreter exam in 2015 and speaks French(DELF B1～B2 level). In her tour, she offers you free photo taking & sharing digital data by her award-winning + magazine-cover photography skill. <Awards & Publications> -cited by Columbia University's Official Instagrams four times during her fist summer at Columbia (2022) -got interviewed by Nikkei WOMAN, June issue of 2021, a monthly magazine that publishes 150,000 copies nationwide, and two other magazine and book, published in the same year -won a top prize in Photo Contest at Tourism Expo in Osaka, hosted by SriLanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (in 2019) -received Gold Award in CONRAD OSAKA opening Art Photo Contest among 367 entries -coverered "NU7(top 7 national universities)" magazine, 50,000 copies (in 2018) -2nd Prize in Festival Tower West Opening Photo Contest and her shot became a billboard advertisement (both in 2017) She was raised in Kobe, had attended schools and universities in Kyoto for twelve years. Before enrolling to Columbia, since COVID19 forced her to suspend her vocation, she had served as a contract in-house interpreter at an IT department of SHIMADZU Corporation group(2020-2022), waiting her opportunity to fly to Manhattan. She resides in her hometown Osaka from late August to next May, and in NYC every summer(June to the first week of August). Tours in Japan are available in Spring, early summer(May), Autumn, and Winter. ………………………………………………………………… Feel free to contact me! Just inquiry is totally fine. Let's have fun together☆★＊* Ai

Shogo K.

4.85 / 5
(27 reviews)
Japan

Hi! I'm Shogo, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. "Shogo"? Looks a little bit hard to pronounce. So if you are interested in Samurai or Busho, call me "Shogun". (rather humble and hen-pecked at home, though.:) Just a little bit information about myself. I was born and grew up in Himeji, about 50km west of Kobe. When a child I quite often visited world-famous Himeji Castle. So it's like "MY castle." As a student, I lived in Kyoto for four years. I'm a father of three, and have lived in Kobe with my family for over 30 years. So I'm quite familiar with various tourist spots/attractions in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and the like, all in western Japan. Also I've lived in Lawrence, Kansas, for two years in my 20s as a Jayhawk. Great old memory!:) Here are some of my specialties. First, I can show you around popular historical sites and relics in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Himeji. You'll surely feel the depth of Japanese culture by visiting these places. Second, I can offer you special tours of fancy sake breweries in Kobe, Nara and Kyoto. Third, I also guide you around Hiroshima, including magnificent Itsukushima Shrine. My goal/dream as guide interpreter is to help you explore and understand Japan and its culture with warm hospitality or Omotenashi. So please reach out to me any time, 24/7. For your super memorable trip, "Always with YOU" Shogo!:)

Hiroyuki T.

5 / 5
(23 reviews)
Japan

Hi! I am new here! I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture is inscribed in the World Heritage List as a part of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Govermnent. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area. I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government. I will be able to provide interpretive guiding servive for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional. I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.

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Hideo Y.

4.47 / 5
(126 reviews)
Japan

Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585. I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama. Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof. In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships. When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it ! These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people. I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

Hiroyuki F.

4.89 / 5
(102 reviews)
Japan

Hi,I'm Hiroyuki Fukui. Please call me Hiro. I'm a government certified guide interpreter. I'm originally from Gifu Prefecture located in Central Japan and have lived in Nara city for more than twenty years. I used to be a civil engineer working for a construction company and experienced overseas projects mainly in South Pacific region for about nine years. During my stay abroad, I had an opportunity to look Japan from outside and realized the beauty of Japan from different point of view. Now I retired from the company and I'm guiding foreign visitors mainly over Kansai district including Nara, Kyoto and Osaka to help them know more about the history, the culture and the people of Japan. I'm looking forward to serving you soon. Thank you.

Kashima H.

4.61 / 5
(61 reviews)
Japan

I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2. I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023. I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023. I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products including information technology, heavy Electrical products such as train & Elevator, consumer Electrical products and semiconductor so-on since graduating from a university (master grade) in Kobe. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide. I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese Government in 2017 and have started this new career. <Primary Itinerary> By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below. 1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on) 2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns 3) Traditional town atmosphere experience 4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo and Kyoto 5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training 6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar 7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums 8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on. 9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets If you would like to know how much I have knowledge about Japanese history, culture, traditional technologies, mystery of geographical nature creation and so-on, please refer my blog registered in GoWithGuide as shown in the lowest area of this profile sheet. Specially, I prepared the blogs of both Tokyo and Kyoto which show various tour spots with detail photos and detail explanation each shown as below. Blog title of Tokyo: Various Tokyo Tour Spots for Each Category Blog title of Kyoto: Various Kyoto Tour Spots Introduction (My special strength as a guide) I can cover various spots through Japan as a guide from East of Japan (Tokyo and Tokyo surroundings) to West of Japan (Kyoto and Kyoto surroundings) including Kanazawa tour (north of Japan) and Hiroshima tour (far west of Japan). <My Interest things> a) Sending detail tour spots information by blog for tourists coming to Japan b) Funny conversation with tourists coming to Japan c) Body training d) Reading books and listening music of Jazz & Japanese-pops

Makoto Y.

4.95 / 5
(74 reviews)
Japan

Hello, I’m Makoto (Mac) and I'm a national-licensed tour guide. My previous career as an automotive engineer, gave me the opportunity to learn English and to live in the US, Germany, and England. After I retired, I learned more about the Japanese history especially focusing on Nara and Kyoto to become a historical specialist of the Nara area. I now live in Ikaruga town in Nara prefecture, where the UNESCO World Heritage, Horyuji temple is located. I regularly offer guides on the Fujinoki tumulus, which is located near the Horyuji temple. It contains very interesting Archaeological findings from the end of the Kofun Period. Recently, there are many foreign tourists who come to Japan, and I hope they enjoy learning about the culture and history of Japan. I would like to help tourists have a broader and deeper understanding of the Japanese culture and that is the reason why I decided to become a tour guide to help and support their experience in Japan. Nara is the place where Japan started. The capital was located in Asuka, Fujiwara and Nara before it moved to Kyoto. Therefore, there are many places to visit in Nara to trace the original history of Japan, which I have a depth of knowledge. Let’s explore the roots of Japan together!!

Toichi N.

4.98 / 5
(51 reviews)
Japan

I'm Toichi. Please call me Ichi, which means No.1 in Japanese. Or you can remember it as 'itchy' Ichi. Born and bred in Osaka, I would like to introduce you to this extremely diverse and interesting city. I have travelled extensively around the globe, and I think one of the greatest pleasure of travelling abroad is meeting people who have different ways of lifestyle and thinking. Japan may not be an easy place for tourists to get to know its people. So, I hope to help you to get closer to meet real Japan and Japanese people. I would like to show you how ordinary Japanese people live and think. And I am happy if you could have a day of unique cultural experiences which you can look back to in ten years' time!

Ai A.

4.83 / 5
(30 reviews)
Japan

I'm in NYC and will return to Japan in mid August. Tour bookings after August 2023 to May 2024 is welcome. ………………………………………………… Ai obtained her MBA from Kyoto University in 2020, major in tourism & hospitality management. She is currently a graduate student at Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences(GSAS), Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, goes back-and-forth between NYC and Osaka. She passed a national license of English guide interpreter exam in 2015 and speaks French(DELF B1～B2 level). In her tour, she offers you free photo taking & sharing digital data by her award-winning + magazine-cover photography skill. <Awards & Publications> -cited by Columbia University's Official Instagrams four times during her fist summer at Columbia (2022) -got interviewed by Nikkei WOMAN, June issue of 2021, a monthly magazine that publishes 150,000 copies nationwide, and two other magazine and book, published in the same year -won a top prize in Photo Contest at Tourism Expo in Osaka, hosted by SriLanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (in 2019) -received Gold Award in CONRAD OSAKA opening Art Photo Contest among 367 entries -coverered "NU7(top 7 national universities)" magazine, 50,000 copies (in 2018) -2nd Prize in Festival Tower West Opening Photo Contest and her shot became a billboard advertisement (both in 2017) She was raised in Kobe, had attended schools and universities in Kyoto for twelve years. Before enrolling to Columbia, since COVID19 forced her to suspend her vocation, she had served as a contract in-house interpreter at an IT department of SHIMADZU Corporation group(2020-2022), waiting her opportunity to fly to Manhattan. She resides in her hometown Osaka from late August to next May, and in NYC every summer(June to the first week of August). Tours in Japan are available in Spring, early summer(May), Autumn, and Winter. ………………………………………………………………… Feel free to contact me! Just inquiry is totally fine. Let's have fun together☆★＊* Ai

Shogo K.

4.85 / 5
(27 reviews)
Japan

Hi! I'm Shogo, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. "Shogo"? Looks a little bit hard to pronounce. So if you are interested in Samurai or Busho, call me "Shogun". (rather humble and hen-pecked at home, though.:) Just a little bit information about myself. I was born and grew up in Himeji, about 50km west of Kobe. When a child I quite often visited world-famous Himeji Castle. So it's like "MY castle." As a student, I lived in Kyoto for four years. I'm a father of three, and have lived in Kobe with my family for over 30 years. So I'm quite familiar with various tourist spots/attractions in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and the like, all in western Japan. Also I've lived in Lawrence, Kansas, for two years in my 20s as a Jayhawk. Great old memory!:) Here are some of my specialties. First, I can show you around popular historical sites and relics in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Himeji. You'll surely feel the depth of Japanese culture by visiting these places. Second, I can offer you special tours of fancy sake breweries in Kobe, Nara and Kyoto. Third, I also guide you around Hiroshima, including magnificent Itsukushima Shrine. My goal/dream as guide interpreter is to help you explore and understand Japan and its culture with warm hospitality or Omotenashi. So please reach out to me any time, 24/7. For your super memorable trip, "Always with YOU" Shogo!:)

Hiroyuki T.

5 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Hi! I am new here! I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government for 38 years, mainly in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. I am a national certificated English guide and I have a lot of knowledge and experience in the field of cultural heritage management and international relations. Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture is inscribed in the World Heritage List as a part of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". I was a project manager of "the Koyasan and Kumano World Heritage Inscription Project” at Wakayama Prefectural Govermnent. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Wakayama and other places in the Kansai area. I have a lot of experience of guiding as I was also in charge of international relations for a long time at the government. I will be able to provide interpretive guiding servive for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Osaka and other places in the Kansai area as I am a cultural heritage management and international relations professional. I am sure you will be able to get deeper understandings on Japanese culture and that your trip with me will be memorable one.

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