When you use ferry from Uji port of Okayama Prefecture, in 25 minutes a giant red pumpkin come into view through the early morning haze clinging to the dockside. Today, Naoshima island has become one of the brightest stars in Japan's contemporary art scene.
In Chischu Art Museum you appreciate "Open Field" designed by James TURRELL. It is an art as if it were sucked in the light. Other exhibits are 5 paintings of water lily by Claude MONET.
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At your hotel (Osaka or Okayama or Hiroshima)
The museum was completed by the designer, Ando Tadao.
Lee Ufan is a World famous Korean Artist.
The museum has a hotel, based on the concept "Coexistence of nature, architecture and art."
We visit unique houses.
At your hotel (Osaka or Okayama or Hiroshima)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
The transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee
I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama in Shikoku / Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato in Japan Sea side. Please get in touch with me!!
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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 !!
Sandra F.
Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
“Informative”
Our tour was very interesting. There was a lot of walking. Not a good tour if you are not in good physical condition.
Hideo Y.
(170 reviews)I was in good condition on the tour day. I have to appologize the tour time was a little tight and lastly you ran to catch the last shuttle bus to the port. Next time I'd like to have a relax tour. I hope you enjoy Japan trip.
“A very nice moment”
My husband and I made this tour with Hideo some days ago. Hideo is a very nice and gentle person and the tour was very well organised. Thanks Hideo for this experience
Hideo Y.
(170 reviews)We visited Kochi castle, Makino botanical Garden and Chikurinji Temple. We saw the beautiful 5-story pagoda at Chikurinji Temple on a sunny day. I hope you enjoy Japan trip.
“Amazing experience”
Hideo Y was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable about the places we went to. He was fun and you could tell he enjoyed showing those he guided about his country and its history. I would recommend him for any tour.
Hideo Y.
(170 reviews)In Nachi waterfall, this is the first time that I've ever seen a large mount of water enegetically flowing down. Three-legged crow called "Yatagarasu" is the symbol of Kumano region, and the symbol mark of Japan National scooer team. Thank you for joining my tour. I wish you all the best in the future.