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Joined 2019
Yoshie K.
Available Areas
Fukui (Living), Kanazawa, Shirakawago
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Yoshie K.
Hi, I am Yoshie. I am a national government licensed English speaking Guide. I used to work for multinational companies and served as an interpreter for several years and travelled around Japan with coworkers. I love plants, nature, travelling as well as finding good places to eat! I am also a communicative person.
After having lived in Tokyo for some decades, now I live in my hometown, Fukui where you can have a great experience of Zen buddhism in the head temple of the Zen sect, Eiheiji which was founded in 1244. Fukui Dinosaur Museum is very popular regardless of age. It is one of the world's three largest dinosaurs. Echizen is also well known for Japan's handmade crafts including kitchen knives, washi paper, lacquer wares, Tansu chests and pottery. Seeing craftsmen's work right in front of you makes you excited and impressed.
I have been travelling Kanazawa since my high school age so I know well about the town to show you around as well as Shirakawago, a day trip from Kanazawa.
I am excited to meet you and coordinate what you are really interested in to make you the happiest memories in Japan.
I look forward to guiding you soon!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Kanazawa One Day Tour
The city of Kanazawa is very compact and you will be able to feel the appearance of the samurai days in the feudal period as you stroll around the town. The tour covers all highlights of Kanazawa and I will customize the plan to meet your preference. I will be excited to talk to you about history, culture and plants for gardens!
Kanazawa One Day Tour
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Echizen Crafts & Workshops - Fukui, Day Trip From Kyoto or Kanazawa
In the ancient period from the year of 710 to 794, Echizen was the capital of gigantic province spreading across the four prefectures in Japan. Due to that, Echizen prospered and has been the major producing area of five national traditional crafts today which are all handmade including Washi paper, kitchen knives, lacquer wares, potteries, and tansu chests. It is only in Echizen that you can enter their factories and closely view how craftsmen produce and also experience in making crafts.
Echizen Crafts & Workshops - Fukui, Day Trip From Kyoto or Kanazawa
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Half Day Meditation Tour - Eiheiji Zen Head Temple, Fukui
Zazen is silent meditation of Zen Buddhism and it is performed in sitting. This tour is to have an experience of Zazen at Eiheiji Zen Head Temple where it was founded by Zen Master Dogen who first taught Zen in Japan. The Temple has been filled with the bracing and serene atmosphere of Zen practitioners. Let’s try Zazen to see inside yourself and/or relax in the deep mountains during busy travelling.
Half Day Meditation Tour - Eiheiji Zen Head Temple, Fukui
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Mochi (rice cake) Making and Visiting Crafts Making Villages With The History of 1500 Years
Mochi is a rice cake that is chewy, soft and delicious. This tour provides you a highly amusing experience where you can make the mochi on your own from steamed rice to round-shaped mochi filled with sweet red beans and one with toppings by a pestle and mortar in the old Echizen classic farmer's house. Echizen is a major crafts town so you can learn how artisans produce crafts very closely including washi paper using the bark of trees and knives derived from a Japanese sword. It will be so fun!
Mochi (rice cake) Making and Visiting Crafts Making Villages With The History of 1500 Years
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Magnificent Cherry Blossom Scenery & Picnic, Fukui - Day Trip (closed for 2026)
Gorgeous cherry blossom sceneries can be seen along with a long quiet river bank with much less crowds. You feel like the entire cherry blossom is only yours. It is amazingly beautiful! Enjoy walking under a full of cherry blossom. A picnic under the cherry blossom can be provided in the park. After lunch, you have a choice to enjoy 1) the tour of traditional Washi Paper Village and see the artisan creates washi or 2) visiting the Knife Village to view how Echizen Knives are handmade.
Magnificent Cherry Blossom Scenery & Picnic, Fukui - Day Trip (closed for 2026)
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Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Making by Pestle & Mortar - Half Day Tour
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake that is chewy, very soft and delicious. This tour provides you a highly amusing experience where you can make the mochi on your own from steamed rice to round-shaped mochi filled with sweet red beans by a pestle and mortar in the Echizen classic farmer's house. You can also see artisan's producing handmade knives or washi paper. Or even you can experience making those if you wish. It will be quite a unique experience and such fun!
Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Making by Pestle & Mortar - Half Day Tour
Reviews
Gail N.
“Everything tour with great english”
We wanted a tour of the crafts and artisans of the Echizen area and Yoshie-san fulfilled that wish. A pottery fair, washi paper making and lacquer making. Couldn’t have been better. Oh, and a delicious lunch. Because artisans are scattered rather far apart, the taxi fare was a bit steep in addition to the tour cost.
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Yoshie K.
Hi Gail-san, thank you very much for your kind review. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed a whole craft tour in Echizen! There are many more exciting crafts tours seeing artisans' work/techniques. So you are always welcome back! Thank you again. Yoshie
David P.
“Kanazawa, a quiet Kyoto”
The excellent Yoshie was our guide for the day in Kanazawa. Her English is very good as is her knowledge of Kanazawa history and her sense of humour! The tour was well thought out and prepared. We visited the Samurai quarter, the beautiful Kenroku Gardens, Kanazawa Castle, Omicho market (where we had a delicious lunch and a rest) and then the Geisha areas of Kauzemachi Chaya and Higashi Chaya, where there are lots of lovely Japanese craft shops and gold leaf ice-cream! Would recommend
Yoshie K.
Hi David, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I also enjoyed the tour being with you. We talked a lot about the history of Kanazawa and other topics as well which was fun. I will try to make a trip to your country in the near future. Thank you again. Yoshie
Mr. murray B.
“Great Tour with Local Guide ”
Fantastic tour seeing so many local crafts - how they are made and final products. Even fit in a great lunch. Most personable tour guide - a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
Yoshie K.
Dear Murray, thank you so much for your kind review. You could successfully see all Echizen crafts attractions including knife, washi paper, pottery, tansu chest and lacquerware and had communication with each craftsman! I am pleased to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you again. Yoshie
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Yoji K.
Hello, I'm Yoji, based in Kanazawa. I spent my formative years in Kanazawa and pursued my master's degree in the United States. Having lived in Washington D.C. and California for six years, I then resided and worked in China and various Southeast Asian countries. My passion lies in exploring new destinations and connecting with people worldwide. Now, it's my turn to extend the same hospitality I've received to you. I specialize in crafting personalized tours tailored to your interests and preferences. If you're a food enthusiast, you've come to the right place. For those seeking to delve into Japan's rich history and culture, I highly recommend joining my full-day tour in Kanazawa. Additionally, I offer tours to Shirakawago and Takayama. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together.
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Megumi Y.
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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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