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Shiga Private Tour - We warmly welcome you to Japan!!  from mother in law, wife, daughter, granddaughter, son in law, my doggy called "Piesuke" and me.
We warmly welcome you to Japan!! from mother in law, wife, daughter, granddaughter, son in law, my doggy called "Piesuke" and me.
Shiga Private Tour - My home town, Shiga, next to Kyoto. I'ts famous for the Japan's biggest lake, Biwa. You can easily get there from Kyoto and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
My home town, Shiga, next to Kyoto. I'ts famous for the Japan's biggest lake, Biwa. You can easily get there from Kyoto and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Shiga Private Tour - Osaka Castle in Osaka
Osaka Castle in Osaka
Shiga Private Tour - Miho museum in Shigaraki Shiga
Miho museum in Shigaraki Shiga
Shiga Private Tour - Nishiki Ichiba Market, It's a Japanese traditional fresh food market. you can taste various kinds of Japanese foods, beverages!
Nishiki Ichiba Market, It's a Japanese traditional fresh food market. you can taste various kinds of Japanese foods, beverages!
Shiga Private Tour - This big orange gate called "Torii"  is the entrance of The Heian Jingu Grand Shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the two emperors, the emperor Kammu and the emperor Komei.  The emperor Kammu is the first emperor in Kyoto, and the emperor Komei is the last emperor in Kyoto. They are deified and enshrined here.
This big orange gate called "Torii" is the entrance of The Heian Jingu Grand Shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the two emperors, the emperor Kammu and the emperor Komei. The emperor Kammu is the first emperor in Kyoto, and the emperor Komei is the last emperor in Kyoto. They are deified and enshrined here.
Shiga Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine located at the foot of east mountains is the most popular sight-seeing spot in Kyoto. I recommend you go there in the early morning, so you could feel the calm and sacred atmosphere.
Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine located at the foot of east mountains is the most popular sight-seeing spot in Kyoto. I recommend you go there in the early morning, so you could feel the calm and sacred atmosphere.
Shiga Private Tour - Toji temple, the head quarters of Buddhist temple of Shingon sect. Five story pagoda in Toji temple is the highest wooden pagoda in Japan.
Toji temple, the head quarters of Buddhist temple of Shingon sect. Five story pagoda in Toji temple is the highest wooden pagoda in Japan.
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Shiga Private Tour - Horyuji Japan's first UNESCO site
Horyuji Japan's first UNESCO site
Shiga Private Tour - Todaiji Great Buddha Hall
Todaiji Great Buddha Hall
Shiga Private Tour - Bronze Statue of Great Buddha
Bronze Statue of Great Buddha
Shiga Private Tour - Nara Deer Park
Nara Deer Park
Shiga Private Tour - Chion-in Temple Gate
Chion-in Temple Gate
Shiga Private Tour - On the top of Mt. Daimonji
On the top of Mt. Daimonji
Shiga Private Tour - Jingoji Temple in Takao
Jingoji Temple in Takao
Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.

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Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shiga (Living), Kobe

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Japanese (Native), English

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About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Important

I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me in advance.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Nature & Outdoor
Nature & Outdoor
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path
Day Trip
Day Trip
Unique Experience
Unique Experience

Reviews

5 star guide!

Koichi is a 5 star guide! It was pouring rain today but we still went to the oldest shrine in Kyoto. We walked around and he gave us lots of interesting information. Weekend did s special love letter on a leaf which was very special. He pointed out lots of signing and meaningful symbols, signs etc. We cut our tour short because the rain was getting worse. We have several days booked with him so we are continuing on another day. He went out of his way to reschedule the rest of the tour which he didn't have to and just shows us how unbelievable kind and accommodating he is. Definitely book with him!

Amazing day and fantastic guide

Koichi has been an official guide for over 7 years. He is so well informed, kind and very professional. He took us around Kyoto and gave us detailed information like why the streets where named what they were. He helped us orient ourselves from our hotel, so we could figure out where we were in relation to our hotel. He personalized our tour today to our needs, he shared with us different treats and sake. We went to a Temple, some shopping streets, Nishi? Market, Japanese stores, Kyoto Station. We really had the best time today. Thanks for making our day amazing! Glad we have several more tours with Koichi!

Amazing Tour with all major highlights of Kyoto

Koichi is a really great tour guide. He has a wide range of knowledge about the history and the presents of Kyoto. He showed us all major highlights and you can feel his heart and soul to provide you an unforgettable day. We can recommend this tour without any concerns. A 10 out of 10.

Lutz K.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and wonderful comments. I am very happy to have shared a wonderful time with you. I must once again express my gratitude for this opportunity that you gave me. Arigato and Ookini very much!! Koichi

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