Joined 2015
Available Areas
Niigata (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
15 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
Hello, my name is Yoshiko Khan. I was born and brought up in Niigata. As we have high mountains, plains, clear rivers, the sea of Japan and islands, you can enjoy diversity of nature and its blessings in each season. Dubbed as a snow country, very patient people in this prefecture have produced many high quality specialties in agriculture, fishery, traditional arts and industry. Enjoy delicious, healthy food and sake here in Niigata. It's only two-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. I am very much looking forward to seeing you!
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Rhoderick S.
“2 Full days in Niigata”
We had a 2 full days exploring Niigata with Yoshiko and it was a blast. Touring with Yoshiko’s car made the travel easy and accessible. Being a former English teacher, communication was not an issue. Most importantly, the planning before the tour was made easy by the inputs of our guide. Thank you Yoshiko and you deserve a 5 star rating.
Yoshiko K.
Thank you, Rod for your review. It was such enjoyable two days tour with jolly two of you. I was very much impressed with your knowledge and your respect for our culture, especially the way you prayed in Yahiko shrine precinct. It was so nice to know you had a wonderful dinner in Ikinariya, the very traditional restaurant with geisha and the owner's daughter. Thank you for purchasing the craft man's hand made copper cup in TSUBAME, which left Gyokusendo workshop yesterday and became a tiny part of your life. Please take good care of it and enjoy the beautiful patina. It was such an honor to be able to guide you and your wife!
Diane K.
“Wonderful trip to the knife factory and sake tasting.”
Yoshiko was the absolute best Tour Guide for us. She arrived very early to meet us and was standing at the bottom of the stairs as we came off the ship Her English was absolutely superb. My sister was interested a Japanese knife factory and we had the most wonderful tour there. She made a point of showing us interesting facts about local life, and our tour ended with sake tasting, and a tour of a sake brewery. We loved that she grew up in the area and was able to explain about the local agriculture and lifestyle. She was so flexible about accommodating our interest. We had a wonderful day with her and highly recommend her for your tours.
Yoshiko K.
Hello Diane, Thank you for your comment on the tour. I also enjoyed the tour with jolly two of you. Thank you for letting me know your ship's early arrival. So, we could proceed the tour effectively. The craftman of the knife factory was so nice and accomodating, that it made the tour unforgettable, wasn't he? I am very much looking forward to guiding you next time! Yoshiko
Kristi R.
“Art Tour around Yuzawa”
Our tour with Yoshiko was awesome. Yoshiko was fantastic, and the art was so much fun to see. She was clear in her communications and gave us some great tips before the tour as well. Even when the itinerary needed to change last minute due to unexpected snow and closed venues, Yoshiko was patient and did her best to accommodate us. Thanks Yoshiko!
Yoshiko K.
Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate you enjoyed your tour in Yuzawa. Although it was not really a good time due to unexpected snow in that area, you were always jolly and very understanding. Rice over here surely is the best to eat, isn't it? I just wanted to show you the rice polishing machine actually operating then. Have a great time in Japan! Yoshiko