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Joined 2026
Haru Y.
Available Areas
Hyogo (Living), Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Haru Y.
Hello, I am Haruhiko.
I was born in the year 1957 in Hyogo and was brought up there before entering the university.
I graduated from university in Osaka. After graduating the university, I worked as international sales people for about 45 years.
My job was to go to foreign countries and sell our products to foreign customers.
I went to about 20 countiries about 200 times.
Throught these business trips, I talked much with lots of foreign people not only about business matters but also private and other matters. I have found it will make my experiences wider and make my knolwdge deeperto talk with people with different culture, hisotry and backgound.
My hobby is to go to Buddhism temples, Shinto Shrines & Castles and to learn about culture & history of this country. I began to think that how it is interesting to introduce them to foreign people.
I got the License of Guide Interpreter (English) and began to guide in the year 2022.
My favorite area of guide is Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara Osaka & Hyogo.
I have guided these areas about 500 times.
If you have a chance to come to Kansai Area, why doon't you join my area !!
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Thank you.
Important
I am a freelance guide interpreter and available everyday, if the day is not booked.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
5 Highlights in Kyoto in 7 hours
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. There are lots of sites to see. I have picked up top 5 sites in 6 to 7 hours' tour. Let's go with me.
5 Highlights in Kyoto in 7 hours
6 Highlights in Western Kyoto in 8 hours
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. There are lots of sites to see. I have picked up 6 popular sites in Western Kyoto. This tour is to go around these sites in 8 hours. But I can customize the tour, according to request. It is possible to delete some sites and add your favorite sites. Please let me know. Let's enjoy Kyoto with me !!
6 Highlights in Western Kyoto in 8 hours
6 Highlights in Eastern Kyoto in 8 hours
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. There are lots of sites to see. I have picked up 6 popular sites in Eastern Kyoto. This tour is to go around these sites in 8 hours. But I can customize the tour, according to request. It is possible to delete some sites and add your favorite sites. Please let me know. Let's enjoy Kyoto with me !!
6 Highlights in Eastern Kyoto in 8 hours
Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Kiyomizudera & Nijyojo Castle + 3 temples of stunning statues
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. There are lots of sites to see. Also, there are many temples with stunning statues in Kyoto. This tour is to go to 3 temples with stunning statues together with 3 popular sites in Kyoto.
Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Kiyomizudera & Nijyojo Castle + 3 temples of stunning statues
Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Gion & Fushimi Inari + 3 Zen Temples in Kyoto
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. Zen Buddhism was introduced to Japan around 12th century and Zen spread over Samurai and Samurai Government was located in Kyoto around 14 to 16th century. And there are many Zen temples in Kyoto. This tour is to go to 3 big Zen temples together with 3 popular sites in Kyoto. But I can customize the tour, according to request. Please let me know. Let's enjoy Kyoto with me !!
Golden (Kinkakuji) Temple, Gion & Fushimi Inari + 3 Zen Temples in Kyoto
Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizudera Temple & Gion + 3 Beautiful Gardens in Kyoto
Kyoto is said to be the 1,000 years' capital of this counrty. There are many scenic places and historic interests. On the other hand, Buddhism is the major religion in Japan togather with Shintoism. In Kyoto, culture of Buddhism & that of nobles melted each other, creating many beautiful gardens in the temples and other places. This tour is to go to 3 beautiful gardens together with 3 popular sites in Kyoto. But I can customize the tour, according to request. Please let me know.
Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizudera Temple & Gion + 3 Beautiful Gardens in Kyoto
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