This tour is meant for those who would like to enjoy sightseeing in Minami ( South ) Area, Osaka and eating and drinking at three izakayas ( Japanese-style taverns ) for relatively reasonable prices in a friendly atmosphere.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Dobutsuen-mae Station of Subway Midosuji Line or at your hotel in Osaka
Shin-Sekai ( the New World ) and Tsutenkaku Tower
Three Izakaya restaurants including a standing pub
Hozenji Alley and Dotombori Street
Ending Point
At Namba Station of Subway Midosuji Line
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
entrance fee for Tsutenkaku Tower observation deck (¥1,000 ) and dinner at three izakayas ( around ¥7,000 per person )
This is a tour for people above 20 years old.
It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.
Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.
Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.
One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?
“Great tour!”
Yoshi is a wonderful guide. He has so much information about Kyoto, the history and the landscapes. He was flexible with the tour and we enjoyed terrific food together. It was so easy to travel on the trains and taxis with him making all the decisions. Be sure to bring enough cash for the travel and food. We had a great day!
“Best Guide for Kyoto”
Yoshi-San was an extremely polite, organized and passionate tour guide. He’s extremely efficient too as he’s able to cover major sites in a timely manner. He’s always helpful even helping us to plan our onward journey to Osaka, which he’s not involved in. Thank you again Yoshi-San
Yoshihisa T.
Hi Sam-San. Thank you very much for your nice review for my tour in Kyoto. I am pleased that you and your family had a pleasant tour with me, viewing some of the late autumn foliage in Ryoan-ji Temple. I hope you had a nice tour in Osaka, too. I wish all of you good health and the best of luck this year. Yoshie
“Wonderful Tour of Kyoto!”
We had a great experience with Yoshie on his Kyoto Golden Route tour! From start to finish, his knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly personality made the day unforgettable. I only wish we had more time to spend with him—one day wasn’t enough! It was such a pleasure to learn about many of Kyoto’s famous places and he even took photos for us that we’ll enjoy for years to come. He packs in a lot, so be ready for an active day with plenty of walking and public transport. And don’t miss the chance to visit his friend’s izakaya—it’s the perfect way to end the day. We’ve been recommending Yoshie to everyone we know who’s planning a trip to Japan. If you’re visiting Kyoto, don’t miss the chance to explore it with such a knowledgeable and kind guide. He is truly the best!
Yoshihisa T.
Happy New Year, Sean. Thank you so much for your wonderful review for my tour, My Favorite Golden Route. It was a big delight that you were able to view the best autumn foliage on Dec. 2nd thanks to the exceptional summer heat last year. I am also pleased that you enjoyed the tour from the beginning to the end, including the dinner at my favorite izakaya. I hope to see you again at a cherry blossom season, if possible. With best wishes. Yoshie
$193/ per group