Joined 2014
Kazuhiko G.
Available Areas
Fukui, Gifu, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shiga (Living), Kobe, Himeji
Languages
English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.
Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.
I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.
I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.
During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..
Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).
You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.
I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.
Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!
Your memorable tour awaits you.
Please feel free to contact me!!
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Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years. There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement. You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.
Your most memorable tour in Osaka
The city of Osaka flourished around the eponymous Osaka Castle during the Edo era, and is now the third largest city in Japan. It is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with an atmosphere distinct from that of Tokyo or Kyoto. Please visit Osaka and get to know a different side of the country.
Your most memorable tour to Nara (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
In Nara deer Park, you can feed many cute wild deers. After playing with deers, you will go to Toudaiji Temple. You can see huge buddaha statue. Next, you will go to kasuga shrine After lunch, you will viist Koufukuji Temple and you can see a five-storied pagoda. Morover, based on your request, I will take you to other spots.
Kyoto Express Half Day Tour
This tour is an express customized half-day tour that will take you to several of the following attractions in Kyoto in a short period of time, tailored to your needs. Please choose 2 or 3 places of your choice. I will pick you up from and drop-off at your hotel or location of your choice. ・Fushimi Inari Shrine ・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests, Monkey park etc.) ・ kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) ・Kiyomizu-dera Temple ・Nijyo-jyo Castle ・Nishiki market ・Others
Tour to the National Treasure Hikone Castle from Kyoto
Hikone City is only an hour away from Kyoto by train and faces the largest lake in Japan. Hikone Castle, a national treasure, and its castle town are located there. There are also some old temples and shrines nearby. You feel like you have slipped back into the Edo Period ( about 200~400 years ago). This is a half-day tour where you can learn about Japan's medieval period.
Reviews
“Kazu was so accommodating and thoughtful of our needs. ”
We have physical limitations and Kazu was so great about tailoring the tour to our needs. He was always checking in on us to make sure we were OK. He was so great about letting us take breaks when we needed. The sushi place he took us to for lunch was amazing worn great prices. Kazu's English was not as great as other tour guides we had. But he was very willing to learn and we enjoyed the conversations we had.
Kazuhiko G.
(184 reviews)Thank you for your wonderful review and nice pictures. I think you must have been very tired after walking so much. Have you recovered from your fatigue? I also had a very enjoyable time. I hope this tour will be a memorable one for you. Thank you!!
“Well paced and informative tour with Kazu!”
We took a 6-hour tour around key spots in Kyoto with Kazu, and were amazed at how much we were able to see in that amount of time! Kazu tailors the experience to exactly what you want to see, and brings a wealth of information with him. He is a kind and helpful guide, and made our day around Kyoto a wonderful one.
Kazuhiko G.
(184 reviews)Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk a lot. I was happy to have a good time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you very much !!
“Beautiful Tour in Kyoto with Kazuhiko!”
So much to see in one day in Kyoto - we had a great time with Kazuhiko. He is very knowledgeable! We appreciate he was able to meet us at our hotel in Osaka to bring us to Kyoto. It was a long day but well worth it! We loved the Sushi restaurant he brought us too as well. Highly recommend Kazuhiko!
Kazuhiko G.
(184 reviews)Thank you for the nice review and photos. I’m glad you are enjoying your tour in Kyoto. The lunch at Kaitenzushi (Conveyor belt) Sushi Restaurant was also a good memory for you. Thank you very much!!
