Toshi M.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
11 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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About Tour Guide Toshi M.
Hello, my nickname is Toshi. I am a nationally licensed tour guide, working mostly in the Kansai Region, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. I was born in Kyoto and live in Osaka now. I went to the U.S. and stayed there for several years. Returning to Japan, I began to work as a media coordinator. Media coordinator helps foreign film makers, TV productions, or journalists who want to produce documentaries or TV programs about Japan. I assisted them in such ways as finding locations, setting up interviews, coordinating logistics etc. Some of the things that a media coordinator should do is similar to what a tour guide does, in order to present good guiding services.
As I have worked on various media projects, I traveled extensively throughout Japan. That experience led me to a greater appreciation for my own country and culture. Japan’s culture is very unique and rich with entertainment, art, literature, craft work, Manga, temples and shrines, festivals, food and drinks, etc.. It’s countless. I would like to share these things with you. I presented some tours around Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in my tour pages. If you would like to explore Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, or else, please let me know. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Important
* Toshi will charge actual transportation fee (R.T.) to get to your hotel from his home in Osaka at the end of the tour.
* Duration of guiding service : minimum 6 hours and maximum 10 hours during the period of March 20th ~ November 31st.
* If you are working for a travel agency, please note that my guiding service is not available for your tour program, thank you.
Tours
Osaka : OLD & NEW Tour 6 hours
Firstly, you will visit Osaka Castle. The castle was built in the late16th century during the medieval ages. After learning about the Warring State Times in Japan, you will visit The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living to see and feel how the people in Osaka lived in the 1830s. On the contrary to visiting a few historic places besides Tenmangu Shrine as “Old”, we will visit Dotonbori Area, as “New”, representing modern times in the Southern part of Osaka.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
"Higashi-yama" means Eastern mountain in Japanese. It is an interesting area with historic and scenic spots. They are located on the foot of Eastern mountains in Kyoto city. Anyone can enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu temple. In addition, walking in the historic site gives you a feel of olden time Kyoto atmosphere, and you will find a unique impression while strolling in the Gion Geisha district.
Osaka: Culinary Culture Tour 6 hours
In this tour, first we will visit Osaka Castle, one of the must-see spots in Osaka. Then we will visit food-related places, such as Dohtonbori Canal Area and Kuromon Market. Sometimes, Osaka is called "Tenka no Daidokoro". It means, "the kitchen of the country". We will visit these exciting spots, focusing on the culinary culture in Osaka. In the conclusion of this tour, you will have an idea why Osaka is called "Tenka no Daidokoro".
Toshi M. Japan Tour Reviews
“Great guide ”
Toshi was a great guide and was very patient with our family of 4. He was very knowledgeable and very flexible with our plans.
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)It is fun to be among the fine family as a guide. Everybody in your family seemed very happy. That made me happy too, to be a guide for your family. It was very pleasant day for me too. Thank you very much for your review. Take care.
Kimberly N.
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District
“Amazing day learning about Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Toshi as our guide. We got to visit both shrines and temples with facts around the history of the locations. Toshi was very friendly and really made our day enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)Hi Kimberly and Alex, Thank you for enjoying your tour today with me. Weather was nice, cherry blossoms are nice, your review is very nice, you guys were really nice. I' myself enjoyed the tour a lot too, as a guide. Excellent guests! Merci beaucoup Toshi M.
“Young & old … perfekt ”
It was a nice Tour thru some hotspots of Osaka. Toshi is a very friendly guy. He gives me every Information i ask for. Domo arigato!! :-)
Toshi M.
(37 reviews)Hi Jorg, Osaka castle had maybe too many visitors that you did not feel like going up there. But seemingly you enjoyed visiting the 1860s museum. I'm glad that you enjoyed that place with Kimono on you. I felt like I was with one of close friends of mine. Very nice review. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Hope you will continuously have a fun time while you are in Japan. Take Care, Toshi M.