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Wakayama Private Tour - An alley in Mio. The very first person who migrated to Canada from Wakayama was from Mio.
An alley in Mio. The very first person who migrated to Canada from Wakayama was from Mio.
Wakayama Private Tour - He found a promising river for fishermen there and invited the Mio villagers to Canada. That is why a lot of Nikkei are rooted in Wakayama.
He found a promising river for fishermen there and invited the Mio villagers to Canada. That is why a lot of Nikkei are rooted in Wakayama.
Wakayama Private Tour - Some people who came back to Mio with wealth built American style houses, that is why the village of Mio was called America-mura or American Village.
Some people who came back to Mio with wealth built American style houses, that is why the village of Mio was called America-mura or American Village.
Wakayama Private Tour - Fishing village of Hii, many people migrated from this kind of small village.
Fishing village of Hii, many people migrated from this kind of small village.

For Japanese descendants

Unique Experience
Wakayama Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(183 reviews)
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Wakayama
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Hiroyuki T.)
Up to 5 people

Japan used to be a country of emigrants. Many Japanese emigrated abroad.

Currently, there are about 3 million Nikkei living overseas. Nikkei are now from the Yonsei to Rokusei generations, and in many cases contacts with Japan had already faded out.

I would arrange a roots searching tour for you no matter your where your ancestors were from.

Visit your roots and have conversations with local people, if you are lucky enough, you might be able to find your relatives.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

TBD(at your hotel or JR station)

Your roots searching tour in Wakayama

Arrival time and tour duration depend on the location of your roots. Ask for details.

Ending Point

TBD(at your hotel or JR station)

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee(you and guide), lunch(you and guide), etc.

Transportation costs depend on the location of your roots. We may use a taxi depending on the location of your roots.

Tour Important Information

Arrival time and tour duration depend on the location of your roots.

Transportation costs depend on the location of your roots. We may use a taxi depending on the location of your roots.


As I had been working for Wakayama Prefectural Government at International Affairs Division for many years, I have a wealth of knowledge about emigration.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Wakayama Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.

Joined 2019

Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(183 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hiroyuki T.

Hi!

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.

I am very good at cultural heritages.

And Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama Prefecture are inscribed in the World Heritage List as parts 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 Government. I know inside and out of Koyasan, Kumano, 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 service for you around Koyasan, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka and other places as I was 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.

If you need a good guide in the Tokyo area, I have a friend on GoWithGuide I can recommend you!

Reviews

Interesting day trip to Mount Koya

We had a great day with Mr. Hiroyuki, traveling from Osaka to Koyasan and spending the whole day there. We learnt a lot about the concepts of Buddhism and Shintoism, their history and how they developed and partially mixed. He knows a lot about it and explains it very well and understandably, writing down the main facts. Easy to follow. Of course their was plenty of time to ask questions and learn. Thanks for the very interesting day.

Christian W.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice meeting you and your family, I am glad to know that you liked the tour. Did you go back to the Temple Complex after dark? Did you see a monk ringing the bell there? It is a quiet and beautiful place, isn’t it? You had a right choice. Koyasan is a place for people like you and your family. Hiro

2 Days and 2 Cities With Hiro

Hiro is the perfect guide if you are looking to achieve balance between old and new. He met our request for temples, shrines, anime, and fun. He is very knowledgeable about the history and various cultures within Kyoto and Osaka, as well as the temples and shrines that adorn the streets. He took us to the best locations for family pictures and recommended an excellent restaurant for lunch in both Kyoto and Osaka. I have already recommended him to friends touring Japan in 2026. Thank you, Hiro, for making our time in Kyoto and Osaka so enjoyable.

Tiffany B.

Hiroyuki T.

Thank you very much for your kind message. It was very nice meeting you; it was very hot and humid when you were in Osaka and Kyoto. We had a record-breaking hot summer this year (it is still very hot and humid). But we had wonderful days, I am very glad to know that you liked the tours. There are a lot more to see in this area, I hope that you have a chance to coming back here. I am looking forward to hearing from your friend for the tour. Thank you very much again, take care of yourself. Hiro

Great Experience!

My family had great time in Osaka with Hiro! He made us understand history and tradition of Japan. He was especially patient and wonderful with my seven year-old, who can talk your ears off. I highly recommend Hiro as a guide to your Osaka vacation!

Michael C.

Hiroyuki T.

Michael san, Thank you very much for your kind message. It was really nice to spend time with you and your family. You have wonderful children, I envy you! When I was seven years old, I was too shy to talk to an adult and I only knew that Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Are you back home now? Say hello to your family. Hiro

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