Joined 2019
Yoshie K.
Available Areas
Fukui (Living), Kanazawa, Shirakawago
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
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!
Categories
Kanazawa One Day Tour
Kanazawa One Day Tour
Echizen Crafts & Workshops - Fukui, Day Trip From Kyoto or Kanazawa
Echizen Crafts & Workshops - Fukui, Day Trip From Kyoto or Kanazawa
Half Day Meditation Tour - Eiheiji Zen Head Temple, Fukui
Half Day Meditation Tour - Eiheiji Zen Head Temple, Fukui
Mochi (rice cake) Making and Visiting Crafts Making Villages With The History of 1500 Years
Mochi (rice cake) Making and Visiting Crafts Making Villages With The History of 1500 Years
Magnificent Cherry Blossom Scenery & Picnic, Fukui - Day Trip
Magnificent Cherry Blossom Scenery & Picnic, Fukui - Day Trip
Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Making by Pestle & Mortar - Half Day Tour
Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Making by Pestle & Mortar - Half Day Tour
Reviews
Nicolai L.
“Excellent tour of Kanazawa”
We spent an excellent day in Kanazawa with Yoshie guiding us competently through all the major sites and had planned an excellent lunch at a local restaurant and even some gold leaf craftsmanship for us to try :) We would never have been able to plan and see so such on our own.
Yoshie K.
Hi Nicholai, thank you so much for the review with your warm thoughts. I am very pleased that you enjoyed the tour in Kanazawa although it was hot weather. Your children were so patient. We talked a lot on a tour - I very much enjoyed it :) Thank you again! Yoshie
Paul N.
“Very enjoyable day. ”
We highly recommend Yoshi as a guide in the Kanazawa and surrounding area. She is highly knowledgeable, very accommodating, friendly, and with very good English skills. Yoshi tailored the tour to our needs and wants and was very willing to make changes if desired. Her choice of lunch site was very good and very local. Definitely a five star experience. Paul N.
Yoshie K.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We spent the time in Kanazawa and Echizen in Fukui in one day - that was an exciting itinerary. I am pleased that you liked the history of Kanazawa as well as viewing the countryside and enjoyed the local lunch using locally harvested foods. Have a pleasant journey and take care! Yoshie
Alfonso B.
“Un día con Yoshie en Kanazawa ”
Yoshie fue una estupenda guía, muy atenta y muy servicial y con un muy buen nivel de inglés. Disfrutamos mucho de su compañía y nos enseñó los sitios más importantes de Kanazawa
Yoshie K.
Hi Alfonso, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We talked about so many different subjects while walking - it was very interesting and fun to talk with you all. Thank you and take care! Yoshie
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