Joined 2022
Naoki H.
Available Areas
Hyogo (Living), Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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About Tour Guide Naoki H.
Hi! My name is Naoki,
I was born and bred in Osaka. I have a reliable and friendly personality and always enjoy making people smile.
I am a full time Experienced Tour Guide organizing and managing tours, not just in Osaka but all over the Kansai-area including Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima.
I have experience in directly managing groups of over 500 travelers so far and also designing specific itineraries for different needs and sights. If you have any specific sights that you would like to see then please let me know and I will accommodate as many sites as possible into any tour.
Outside of my tour guiding, I have had a career over 15 years in Japanese car logistics taking care of lots of international businesses which allows me to have a professional manner in face to face communication.
Osaka is a brilliant city with long history, amazing street food, unique accent (so we have lots of comedians here!) and also known as the most friendly city in Japan. I would love to be the perfect companion for your visit to one of the best cities in Japan! I look forward to seeing you soon!
Best Regards
Naoki
Important
Plans, Time & Location can be all flexible based on your request.
please feel free to contact me!
Best Regards
Naoki
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Osaka City Adventures & Highlights Tour
Hi my name is Naoki, Thank you so much for your interest. I am a local Japanese who grew up in Osaka and look forward to showing my city as I explain history and culture of Osaka & Japan! Must-visit & local hidden sites covered Private Guide fee, Hotel pick up fee (within Osaka city area), Local transport (Local train & taxi), Entrance to attractions all included Maximize the chance to explore & enjoy as many places & local food stands as possible within your time limit
Kyoto City Adventures & Highlights Tour
Hi my name is Naoki Thank you so much for checking my tour! *This tour covers both must-visit & local hidden places of the city including the very local hidden places NOT in the guide books! *You can maximize the chance to explore & enjoy as many places as possible within your time limit!
Osaka Local Walk & Eat at the Japan's Largest Food Arcade
"Tenjin-bashi-suji Food Arcade" is not known much as a tourist site but locally popular as the longest arcade in Japan (2.6km!) You can enjoy walking around & try local traditional food (at cost but they have reasonable pricing) such as *Yakitori (Barbecued chicken on a stick) *Kushikatsu (Deep-fried skewers) *Takoyaki (Savory Round shaped Pancake with boiled octopus in) *Okonomi-yaki (Savory Pancake with meat, seafood and cabbage in) *Yakisoba (Fried Noodles)
Kobe City Adventures & Highlights Tour
Hi my name is Naoki Thank you so much for checking my tour! *This tour covers both must-visit places of Kobe and local hidden beautiful nature spots in the city area! *You can maximize the chance to explore & enjoy as many places & as possible within your time limit!
Osaka Traditional Food Tour in Shin-Sekai & Dotonbori area
*Shin-sekai is a retro downtown area famous for Tsutenkaku-tower, Janjan Yokocho Alley and the giant blowfish lantern sign where you can try many types of Osaka traditional food in a very nostalgic good-old days atmosphere! *Dotonbori is one of the biggest food districts located in the centre of Osaka where giant-dimensional neon signs shining along the river you can enjoy not only Osaka local food as you walk but also a local temple with a buddha statue covered in beautiful moss!
Relaxing Local Nature Walk outside the Osaka City
This tour includes a lot of nature walk through the local beautiful river, green parks, the sea and a local "must-visit" shrine called Ebessan in Nishinomiya city, Hyogo (about 20min by train from Osaka city) These places are not known as tourist sites but very popular for locals. Explore and enjoy the local hidden places!
Reviews
Sascha M.
Osaka Traditional Food Tour in Shin-Sekai & Dotonbori area
“Very kids friendly, local and tasty!”
A nice neighborhood tour around Osaka local food. On time pickup, friendly and knowledgeable. Great blend of culture and food enjoyment.
Naoki H.
(15 reviews)Thank you so much for posting a great review. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! I had such a wonderful time introducing our traditional food, culture and history of Osaka! I really wish that we had been able to go on the food tour all together. I wish your child a quick recovery. Thank you so much again for spending your precious family time with me. Please enjoyed the rest of your stay in Japan. Arigato-Gozaimashita! Best Regards Naoki
“Wonderful Day with Naoki!”
I highly recommend Naoki and the Osaka highlights tour! He was so thoughtfu, kind and interesting. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Naoki. Truly an exceptional guide. Easily 5 stars!
Naoki H.
(15 reviews)Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for spending your precious time with me. I had such a wonderful time guiding you two around in Osaka! I am really really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and also please feel free to contact me if anything I can do to help while you are in Japan. I am looking forward to seeing you two again sometime in the future! Arigatou-Gozaimashita. Best Regards Naoki
“Sugooooi ne!”
I booked a couple of tours with Naoki and this is one of them. We visited many places but what added value was Naoki's knowledge about them and his warm and generous hospitality. It also helped that he spoke perfect English, which left nothing to doubt and made our interactions a breeze.
Naoki H.
(15 reviews)Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for spending your precious time posting a great review! I really enjoyed taking you around in the 3 cities and I felt as if we were good friends for a long time trying traditional food, local coffee together and talking about history, culture and people. I remember you everytime I see the red beans pancake shop haha good memories! Thank you again Jonathan for your kind reviw. I hope to see you again in the future!! Best Regards Naoki
