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Joined 2018
Hero I.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shiga (Living), Nagoya, Kobe
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Hero I.
Hello. I am a Hero from Shiga. I have lived in Denmark, Canada, Germany.
I would like to explore Japan with you without the language barrier. I know well about local foods (both cheap nice one and expensive fancy one), nature, sightseeing spots. Also, I can guide hiking, fishing, snorkeling...all kinds of outdoor sports. Let's go on an adventure together. Then I have lived in Nara, Okinawa. My major is marine biology. I played volleyball, rugby, swimming, and diving! So I am happy to talk to you about science. I can guide Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and Shiga!! In addition, other places are negotiable by texting!
Also, I know where we can eat tasty melon pan, Gyoza, sushi, sukiyaki, pizza, udon, and Japanese BBQ!!
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant too!! Yes, I am super foodie person!
Jeg har boet i Nørrebro, København 1 år i 2010. Jeg kan tale dansk lidt.
Skal vi snakke Dansk?Jeg vil gerne går tur mit dig!Vi ses i snart!!
Hallo. Ich bin Hero. Ich habe auf Helgoland gewhont 1 jahre in 2016.
Ich kann Deutsch sprechen ein bisschen!Lass uns auf Tour gehen!!
Меня зовут хироши. Я немного говорю по русски.
Пожалуйста свяжись со мной!
Je suis Hiroshi. J'ai vécu à Toulouse 2 mois. J'aime le fran et tarte aux pommes!
Allons faire un voyage ensemble.
ヒロと申します。京都・滋賀在住。専門は海洋生物学ですが、世界中の文化や言語、食べ物、考え方に興味があります。ここ10年間様々な海外からの友達をガイドしました。日本人の方も喜んでガイド致します。
自然体験ツアーやハイキング、釣りなどアウトドアも可能です。遠慮なくご連絡ください。
お待ちしております。
Important
See calendar for availability
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Kyoto welcome tour
We go to Fushimi Inari shrine in the morning. Fushimi Inari is the most popular sightseeing spot in Japan. So no way to skip this spot!! Next, we will go to Kiyomizu temple. Also, there is Sanneizaka which is a traditional slope pass around Kiyomizu district. Then walking around the Gion area in the nighttime! If we have extra time, I will introduce you Nishiki market!
Kyoto welcome tour
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Japanese foods introduction tour
I can show you Japanese traditional food and local food at Nishiki market and downtown after hearing your preference. Let's explore Kyoto foods together!!
Japanese foods introduction tour
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Shiga nature tour
Shiga prefecture is next to Kyoto prefecture. There is the biggest lake, the lake of Biwa. And you can see many beautiful mountains and clear streams. I will guide small hiking to a beautiful waterfall (30 min up, 30 min down) I can also show you Shiga sightseeing spots!
Shiga nature tour
Reviews
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David W.
“Guided Tour With Hero ”
I just had an incredible experience in Kyoto with Hero on 2025-06-01. Hero is Excellent all around. Hero is a great listener and communicator. Hero is also very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Hero was prepared and ensured each part of my tour was well organized. I experienced exactly what I hoped for on our tour. Hero went above and beyond ensuring my experience at the local palaces, temples, shrines, and our dining were meaningful. Hero is a unique guide in that he was easily able to share the depth and meaning behind what we saw at each stop. Tourists don’t always understand exactly what they are seeing. Hero uncovers the importance of each site. 5 Stars for Hero. I recommend Hero to all.
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Hero I.
Thank you very much for writing a sweet review and for sharing a great time with me. I appreciated your respect for Japanese culture, history, customs, and food. I was happy to share local knowledge with you. I enjoyed the nice garden with light green young leaves. I hope we can meet up again in the future in either the U.S or Japan!! Hugs! Hero
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Debby H.
“Fantastic day with Hero in Kyoto”
We had a fantastic day with Hiro in Kyoto. He picked us up at the Kobe port and took us to the train station where we experienced the smooth, fast ride on the bullet train to Kyoto. He showed us many sites, including the Fushimi-inari-taisha Shrine. He was excellent at explaining the history of what we were seeing. He booked lunch for us at a lovely restaurant and also took many pictures which he sent to us. We really enjoyed the day with Hiro and got to see a lot!!
Hero I.
Thank you very much for hiring me this time. I also had good time with you in Kyoto with cherry blossom. I also learned many things from you about Los Angeles. I hope I can visit to your city someday. Then, I will try real tacos. Again, thank you very much. Cheers!
Carol C.
“Kyoto & Osaka Tour”
Hero was our guide in both Kyoto & Osaka. His knowledge of both cities regarding history/temples/shrines is amazing. One of our main reasons for visiting Japan in the Spring was to see the blossom and Hero knew exactly where to go to see it at its best. We were not disappointed. His English is very good indeed and he took us to some amazing restaurants - Hero is a very good chef at Japanese BBQ's :). He is very friendly and easy going we would highly recommend him as your guide. Thank you Hero for making our trip, especially Peter's trip of a lifetime, so very special. Peter & Carol
Hero I.
Thank you for sharing a great time with me. Also, thank you very much for teaching me what good white wine is and how to drink it. It was always a happy ending with white wine and you both. I was impressed by how you respected Japanese customs, nature, and gardens. I was happy that you liked the restaurants that I chose, because it is not that easy to find restaurants with nice wines. I hope we can meet up again in either England or Japan! Cheers and hug! Hero
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Michiko N.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! I’m Michiko, a local guide born and raised in Kyoto. I love meeting people from around the world and sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality.and I love fun things! I went to the UK to watch musicals, and recently I spent a year living in Thailand — experiences that deepened my love for art, culture, and people. Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique shows in shop windows! Let’s explore Kyoto together and find its heart — the beauty, people, and stories that make it special! with BIGLOVE!
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Koichi W.
Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months. I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems. Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature. I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.
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Mana F.
Hello, my name is Mana. I am a National Licensed Tour Guide in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto. I worked for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters after I graduated from university. I know lots about Kyoto's cultures and festivals . After I got married, I have been in Shiga for over 30 years. I work for at high school as a part time teacher. I am flexible in Kyoto and Shiga. I am practicing ”Rakugo”a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art, to make my tours more enjoyable and filled with laughter. Let’s laugh together during my tours!The fun, hand-drawn illustrations I use on my tours are also very popular—most of my guests take photos of them.
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