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Osaka Tour Guide - Yosshi S.

Yosshi S.

5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Japan

Thank you for visiting my page. I will guide you to the ancient capital cities with 1000 years of urban development and 100 years of filming and screening history. I grew up in Osaka, studied in Kyoto, and worked for 20 years as an urban planning expert for the national and local governments. During this time, I surveyed many community development sites throughout Japan. I welcomed business leaders to encourage investment in the cities. After quitting my career, I became a film-loving professional engineer. I visited unique cities in foreign countries to see urban planning and locations that appeared in picturesque film scenes and posted photos on social media (90 cities in 30 countries up to now). The more I saw foreign cities, the more I loved my hometown. I wanted to know about the travel industry and got a national license as a Guide-Interpreter and Travel Service Manager. I have started guiding based in the old capital cities. The entire area of old Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara has been a Metropolitan area centered on the Imperial Palace, and the actual location of the Palace has changed 15 times since the 7th century. This area has many historical spots and hidden attractions in different times and places: the townscape, temples, shrines, landscaped gardens, and historical drama locations (SAMURAI drama). I will create your favorite tour using my list, and guide you leisurely. I look forward to hearing from you.                                                                                                                                  

Nara Tour Guide - Makoto Y.

Makoto Y.

4.93 / 5
(120 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!!                                                                                                                                 

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An Epic Night

Richard is an absolute legend. Best guide and best night we had in Japan so far. He'll wine and dine you like you wouldn't believe it. Unless you have the personality of a radish - BOOK HIM.

Tana W.

Richard 'hawk' H.

Wow. Tana, thank you. I like radishes as ling as they are not raw. LOLOLOLO

Natsuko was amazing!

Natsuko was like a close friend from the start. She’s energetic, sweet and someone easy to talk to and communicate with. She’s a mom too and was patient with our kids and adjusted timing as needed. She knew what the adults wanted to see AND what the kids wanted to see. She never rushed us but reminded us of timing and gave us fair warning of how long we would have if we veered off course a bit. She also came prepared with little gifts for our kids, who loved the attention. When one of our excursions was unexpectedly closed, we asked her where we can take the kids that they would like. She took them to a claw machine store and gave them coins to play. She then took us all to Don Quixote and gave us recommendations on what to get and helped us find things we were looking for. The day we were with her in Osaka was the day we walked the most! We covered some serious ground! Even though she told us upfront that she could only guide us til 4p she stayed longer even knowing she had to pick up her daughter. We felt so bad but she safely got her daughter. She also knew the best spots to take photos, thought ahead and got tickets for Osaka Castle ahead of time so we wouldn’t have to stand in line just for tickets for 30+ mins on a hot day. In addition, she reserved a wonderful little teppanyaki restaurant for lunch and asked us ahead of time for our orders so everything would run smoother. It was a beautiful day with her and I hope one day she will come visit us in Los Angeles! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and I highly recommend you book her for Osaka and/or Kobe. You won’t be disappointed!

Zalina V.

Natsuko I.

Hi Zalina, First of all, thank you for choosing me among so many guides and for making a reservation. I also really appreciate the detailed review you wrote. From the moment I met you, I felt like we were good friends. When I guide families with children, I always think about how to make it fun for the kids. As a mom myself, I know that seeing kids having fun makes me happy too, right? So, I enjoyed pretending to be samurai together during the Osaka Castle tour. The kids were really good at the shuriken game and seemed to have a great time. I was so happy to be with such kind and friendly people. Hearing one of the kids say it was her first time seeing such a beautiful view at the Umeda Sky Building made me really happy. On the way back, they told me they wanted me to visit Los Angeles next time, and that they would be the guides for me then. How sweet of them! Thank you for also caring about picking up my daughter. I would love to meet you all again! Natsuko

A day of site seeing in Osaka with Takashi M.

Takashi is an excellent guide and a very pleasant and personable young man. His command of the English language is very strong and his knowledge of Osaka, and Japan overall is impressive. I would rate Takashi as one of the best guides I have ever had.

Gailene J.

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your review :) I’m glad to know that you had a good day. I had a great day with you. I hope to see you again ;)

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