Joined 2019
Keiichi S.
Available Areas
Nagano, Niigata (Living), Toyama
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
12 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Keiichi S.
Hello! My name is Keiichi. Please call me Kei.
I was born and raised in Joetsu City, located in the southern part of Niigata prefecture. Joetsu was the former capital city of Echigo Province until the mid 19th century. It has a lot of historic sites and scenic spots, and most of all good people. I love my city very much.
I worked for the Joetsu City office for over thirty years. During my time there, I was in charge of international relations for about ten years. After retiring from the office, I began working as a licensed tour guide. I am very excited to introduce my city to people all over the world.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Niigata City One Day Walking Tour
Niigata City One Day Walking Tour
Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area
Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area
A Day Tour for Snow Monkey and Obuse Town
A Day Tour for Snow Monkey and Obuse Town
Highlights for Obuse and Suzaka from Nagano City
Highlights for Obuse and Suzaka from Nagano City
Reviews
Kichi J.
“Fantastic time in Hakuba with Kei”
We spend a wonderful day with our guide interpreter in Hakuba. He was very helpful in every way and made our time so much more enjoyable!
Dennis G.
“Niigata Experience with Kei”
Kei was an excellent guide went out of his way to pickup us up with his personal car at Tsubame Sanjo station and escorted my wife and I at the Craft Fair. If anyone needs a great guide in the Niigata area , I would highly recommend him.
Keiichi S.
Thank you very much for your appreciation. I also had a wonderful time with you at the Craft Fair. I was impressed by how energetic you both were despite the strong sunlight. I was surprised to hear from you two that there are wild boars and horses in Hawaii. I really want to visit Hawaii someday.
Lori O.
“ Niigata day trip”
Kei-San was very organized and diligent. He was well prepared and everything went smoothly. His hard work, thoughtfulness and kindness was greatly appreciated.
Keiichi S.
I am glad you were blessed with fine weather and could view the cherry blossoms under the trees. Perhaps your grandfather would have enjoyed spring under the cherry tree when he was in Japan. I also hope you like the knives you purchased from Tojijiro. Even in a mechanized factory, each knife is hand-tuned by craftsmen. There are still many places to visit in Niigata, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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