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Joined 2018
Yasuhisa K.
Available Areas
Nara (Living), Kyoto
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
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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
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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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 Kyoto (Arashiyama area)
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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.
One day tour in Kyoto (Higashiyama area)
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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 Nara
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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(1):Samurai road
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Tour for the East end of Silk Road, Nara
Nara has a long history including the site of the first and large scale capital of Japan in 7 century. However, Japan had reached at the status of national unity before 7 century and had started official envoy to Sui Dynasty of China in AD600. Therefore various new technology and culture had been transferred from China through anciant Korea.Tour will therefore explore the sign of influence of China, Persia or even from Greece transferred through the ancient Silk Road.
Tour for the East end of Silk Road, Nara
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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.
Walking along historical trail of Nara (4)
Reviews
Carol C.
“A wonderful experience with Yasu — highly recommend!”
While staying in Nara, we arranged two customized tours through Go with Guide, and our guide Yasu exceeded all expectations. He is knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about sharing Japanese history, culture, and customs — we learned so much from him throughout both days. Our first tour took us to Kyoto, which was bustling with tourists in April. Yasu struck a great balance, taking us to a couple of the iconic shrines and temples before steering us toward quieter, lesser-known spots away from the crowds. He also recommended a wonderful boiled tofu lunch in a peaceful corner of the city — a true local highlight. For our second day, Yasu crafted a fantastic itinerary centered around the Asuka area, which we explored comfortably in his car. In the morning we visited Hasedera Temple and Tanzan Shrine, both nestled in the mountains and a little off the beaten path — they were an absolute joy to visit. We also stopped at Asukadera Temple, home to Japan's oldest Buddha, and explored some fascinating prehistoric rock sites whose history remains a mystery even to scholars. Lunch was another special treat: sōmen, a local specialty of delicate, thin white noodles served chilled with a savory dipping sauce and fresh toppings. A perfect and memorable meal. On the way back to Nara, Yasu took us to Mahoroba Kitchen, a wonderful local produce market — a great find we never would have discovered on our own. He also went out of his way to stop at a Don Quijote store outside of town so we could pick up an extra duffel bag for our growing collection of souvenirs. That kind of thoughtfulness really set him apart. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Yasu's expertise, creativity, and genuine care for his guests made both days truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Yasuhisa K.
Dear Carol and Wendi. Thank you very much for your nice reviews on the tour in Kyoto and Nara on 17 and 19 April. I am also very happy to know that you could enjoy the tours and able to accompay with such a nice couple as you. I could also observe that you who are the friends of bird watchers enjoy the nature in Kyoto and Nara. Hoping you continue to enjoy birdwatching trips in many parts of the world and in Japan. Yasu
Carolina P.
“Thank you very much”
We really appreciated Yasuhisa’s hospitality during our stay in Kyoto. He was very accommodating and flexible in handling our various last-minute requests, which we truly appreciated. If you’re looking to have a wonderful time in Kyoto, I highly recommend him.
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Carolina. Thank you very much for your nice review of the tour in Kyoto on 8th April. I am also very happy to know that Mr. Bruno and his family were able to relax and enjoy the tour in hectic time constraint of the day. Yasu
Hope N.
“Perfect 2 Day Tour!”
Absolutely loved Yasuhisa! He is very knowledgeable, can customize however you want and he even made reservations for us in advance to exclusive places! You should definitely book with him!️️
Yasuhisa K.
Dear Hope. Thank you very much for your nice review for the tour in Kyoto on 2nd and 3rd April. I was also very happy to be able to accompany with such beautiful systers as you. Yasu
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