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Joined 2019
Koki N.
Available Areas
Gifu (Living), Aichi, Kyoto, Mie, Nagoya, Shiga
Languages
English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Koki N.
Hello!
My name is Koki.
I'm English speakinig tour guide living in Gifu city.
I already visited more than 60 nations so far.
I can speak some Manderin & Cantonese too.
Let's enjoy real Japanese culture & history with me.
I would enjoy with you real Samurai history, Kimono culture, local traditional festival, temple,shrine,Japanese tea ceremony, food and Sake.
If you would like to more understand Japanese castle,
I can attend you and teach you about how appreciation point of Japanese castle and garden with beautiful meal and sweets.
Let's travel with me!
Important
Hi. I'm a member of The Japanese ancient castle study group of Tokai in Nagoya.
I'm traveling a lot in Japanese castle, garden, temple, shrine and nice feeling spot so far.
If you do not see the tour you are looking for or want to add or subtract something, let me know what you want to do and where you go soon!
Very welcome in always!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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One day customized tour in Kyoto
Let's enjoy Kyoto with me in a 4 seasons. Kyoto has a lot of fascinating face and feeling. It's Culture, History, Art, Food, nature etc. I will be able to arrange for your customized tour plan. So, I will work with you to develop a personalized travel plan based on what you would like to do and experience. I'm very looking forward you and enjoy tour with you.
One day customized tour in Kyoto
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Half day customized tour in Kyoto
This is a customized half-day tour that pinpoints the highlights of Kyoto. I will carefully select your favorite spots such as Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Sanjyusangendo Temple, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market, Gion, etc. and make a travel plan for you.
Half day customized tour in Kyoto
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One-day fishing adventure tour in Gifu, Nagara river system
Specialist fishing equipment is rent and full one-to-one support is offered by ayu and mountain stream fishing experts. In the Nagara River system, one of the three clearest streams in Japan, you can enjoy fishing for Ayu sweetfish in summer and amago in spring and autumn. You can barbecue the fish you catch on the riverbanks or have them cooked for you at a local restaurant.
One-day fishing adventure tour in Gifu, Nagara river system
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One day customized tour in Takayama
Let's enjoy Takayama with me in a 4 seasons. Takayama has a lot of fascinating face and feeling. It's Culture, History, Art, Food, nature etc in Mountainous Culture. I will be able to arrange for your customized tour plan. So, I will work with you to develop a personalized travel plan based on what you would like to do and experience. I'm very looking forward you and enjoy tour with you.
One day customized tour in Takayama
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Discover the Water city/Gujo Hachiman one day tour
Gujo Hachiman a Castle town where people live with clean water. Gujo city is situated at the uppermost region of the Nagara river. Local people cherish and preserve the clean water and beautiful streams as the pride of their hometown. We would enjoy real clean water city!
Discover the Water city/Gujo Hachiman one day tour
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Cormorant fishing on the Nagara river tour in summer night
Gifu Nagara river's Cormorant fishing/Ukai has 1,200 years long history. We can enjoy this unique fishing style on the Nagara river during May 11 to Oct 15 on every year. We would enjoy this historical fishing style on the boat. Before starting cormorants fishing, You can enjoy local food & drink on the boat. Especially Ayu fish & Gifu local sake is wonderful !
Cormorant fishing on the Nagara river tour in summer night
Reviews
Julian G.
“Phenomenal”
Exceptional tour, comfortable vehicle, highly knowledgeable guide, and memorable spots! I recommend lattes at the museum and eel in the town. If you’ve got a day to check out the most important battlefield in Japan, go with Koki!
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Koki N.
Hi Julian, Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. I hope you were able to sense the presence of the young Miyamoto Musashi during your visit. Thank you for choosing Sekigahara as the final stop on your trip to Japan. The Sekigahara area is home to numerous historical sites, including Hikone Castle, a National Treasure. Please do come visit me again. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Koki
Colin R.
“Super friendly & helpful Koki”
We initially booked Koki for a half day tour of Kyoto following our arrival in Japan the previous day. He was so engaging, personable, informative & helpful that we booked him for the whole of the next day which we had left free. I would wholly recommend Koki to you & offer my thanks to him once again in this review.
Koki N.
Hi Colin, Thank you very much for your wonderful comments. We had a very relaxing time in the tea room. Please come to Japan again. I would love to show you around our wonderful place in Japan. Koki
Christopher F.
“One day highlights of Kyoto: Fushimi-Inari (South Kyoto), Gion & lunch, Golden Pavilion (North West Kyoto) then back for sunset at Yasaka Jinja. ”
Koki was in contact with us from the start and very proactive in suggesting routes & things to see and asked us for ideas to incorporate into the day. He met us at the hotel & led us out on our day of discovery in Kyoto. It was a long day but well paced & we had a great stop for a sushi lunch in Gion before going North to the Golden Pavilion. All-in-all a good day. Koki was very informative throughout with lots of interesting & useful information about the sights, Kyoto & Japan more generally. He is a former schoolteacher so you can be sure that he has prepared for the day! Chris & Family
Koki N.
Hi Christopher & Family, Thank you so much for your kind words. I also had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with the wonderful your family. Kyoto has so many sights to see. Please do come back to Kyoto if you have the chance. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Koki
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