Yasuhisa K.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
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About Tour Guide Yasuhisa K.
I have worked in the multi-national organizations including UN agency for around 30 years and stationed at various cities including Rome, Bangkok and Hanoi. Although I have retired from those international carriers, I wish to keep the international cooperation and develop the friendship with people who visits our country. As I like history and am practicing Noh song and wood curving of Buddha images, I have decided to live in Nara where is surrounded by many historical places and traditional cultures, when I returned back to Japan in 2017. I wish to offer you custom made trip ideas to be able to enjoy the atmosphere of old city, Nara. I am also planning to develop trip plans to enjoy the local cultures. Please call me Yasu.
Important
I can guide you the tours in Kyoto and Osaka. However such tours will be prepared in customized manner in accordance with your request, if my transportation fees from Nara to either Kyoto or Osaka are paid by you.
Tours
One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)
Tour will start from the Hotel in Kyoto. Frst visit is Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion ),then, to Ryoanji tmple where is famous for rock garden. Tour will stop at Arasiyama area to take lunch and visit Togetsu bridge, Bamboo grove, Tentyuji temple and others. The last visit is NIjyo castle. As these places are normally crowded. using chartered taxi is highly recommended in order to effectively use your valuable time in Kyoto.
One day tour in Nara
Highlights of the tour are feeding deers in Nara Park and overwhelmed by the great Budha, Daibutu. Tour also visits several historcal sites. As all historical sites are located in the Nara park, we will mainly walk through the park ( 5~8km ) The tour also can customized in line with the customer's interest, historical sites, cultural sites or shopping.
One day tour in Kyoto (Higashiyama area)
Tour will visit several places in Higashiyama area (east part of Kyoto) including World Heritage sites. As Kyoto is normally crowded, It is strongly recommended to uae a chartered taxi, in order to effectively use the customers' valuable time in Kyoto.
Walking along historical trail of Nara(1):Samurai road
Walking along historical trail between Nara and Yagyu where was used to be the mecca of swordsmanship "Kenjyutu" during Edo era. As Yagyu family was a leader of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu, one of the stile of Japanese swordsmanships, many samurais visited Yagu to learn the skill through the trail. You can enjoy such old trail thinking about samurai who were eager to improve the skill of swordsmanship.
Walking along historical trail of Nara(3)
Yamanobe no Michi, "Old trail along the foot of the mountain" from Miwa shrine to Kasuga shrine, has been shown in the Kojiki," Records of Ancient Matters" the Japanese oldest history book ( beginning of 8 century ). The trip is a walking about the half of the trail between Tenri and Yanagimoto JR stations visiting historical spots including shrines and ancient tombs before 6 centuries
Walking along historical trail of Nara (4)
Second part of the "Yamanobe no michi"..The trip is a walking the trail between Sakurai and Yanagimoto JR stations. As the old palace of emperor "Makimuku" ( Some researchers believe that the site might be the old capital of Japan in 3 to 6 century with active trades and communication with Wei Dynasty of ancient China (A.D. 3rd century) , you can enjoy older historical spots along the trail.
Yasuhisa K. Japan Tour Reviews
“Guide for Japan”
We had a wonderful experience with Yasu, was on time and had a lovely kind ,gentle manner. Adapted our tour to accommodate our needs , with our disabled daughter in a wheelchair. He shared his knowledge with us and took us to the most beautiful places we would not have found without him. An excellent guide who we would highly recommend.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Patsy&Harry I am also very happy to know that you enjoy the tour. It was thrilling end of the tour.isn't it ? Hoping you continue to have nice days in Japan! Yasu
“Excellent Tour with Dr. Yasu”
My family and I spent the day with Dr. Yasu who helped us tailor the day to our preference. Even during the day Dr Yasu was super flexible helping us take detours to see things we wanted to see and stop at stores to purchase souvenirs and snacks. Highly recommended.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Dear Bassem Thank you very much for your kind and nice words about our tour yeasterday. I also happy to know that you have enjoyed a day in Nara. You must be tired walking long way in the hot weather. However, your childrean might enjoy new and adventurous experience including rowing boat made by their team efforts. Hoping you enjoy remaining tours in Japan. Yasu
“Day in Kyoto”
Yasu, Was to take us on a tour in Kyoto and Nara but due to a mistake on my behalf he could only do Kyoto with us. This did not stop him writing clear and prcise instruction on how to self guide ourselves around Nara. great service couldnt go past him if you want a good guiding experience. Yasu San thank you so much for making our experience in Japan something very special.
Yasuhisa K.
(14 reviews)Dear Phillip Thank you very much for your kind and nice words for the tour. I am happy to know that you have enjoy the tour. I was also very happay to accompany with a nicle couple like you. Hoping you continue nice tours in Japan. Yasu