Joined 2022
Naoki H.
Available Areas
Hyogo (Living), Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
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!
Categories
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 (on foot / within Osaka city area) 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
Gerard B.
“The ideal way to be introduced to Osaka”
We started by sitting down and discussing the plan for the day and Naoki was very receptive and adaptable to what I wanted to do and what I wanted to get out of the day. So I was glad that we adapted the plan based on my priorities and what I had already seen. The result was a different plan and one which meant I got full value from the time together. Naoki is easy going and friendly. He knows a lot about Osaka and had additional suggestions along the way. He also provides good knowledge and insights into relevant history as well as Japanese thinking and culture. He completely takes away any stress of getting around in an unfamiliar city and exploring and trying out new things. He also has a very friendly and open disposition and is good company. He will adapt to you and how you want to spend the day. Whether it is follow the steps as planned or vary by introducing something which is very interesting for you. He provides value for money and gives you the introduction to Osaka you want. He helps you to see and learn new things.
Naoki H.
Thank you so much for today and spending your precious time posting a great review..! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was such a great honour for me to guide you around the city. you are a wonderful man and it was really nice meeting you. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help as a friend. Have a wonderful evening! Best Regards Naoki
Xavier C.
“Awesome Osaka Tour”
Naoki was an excellent and very caring tour guide who made sure we got to see everything we requested and much more! Best Osaka tour experience!! Thank you so much Naoki!
Naoki H.
Thank you very much indeed for your great review! I am glad to hear that you were happy with the tour. It was a great honor and pleasure for me to handle the Osaka city highlights. Please let me know if anything else I can do to help. Have a wonderful evening! Best Regards Naoki
Kirsty K.
“The best introduction to Osaka”
Naoki’s tour was the perfect start to our family holiday in Japan. Naoki’s itinerary was a great balance of historical sites, contemporary culture and practical tips for navigating our way around Osaka. Naoki has a very calm manner and he is very knowledgeable. Naoki ensured that he included areas that our teenage boys would enjoy, and the tour was a highlight of their trip.
Naoki H.
Dear Kirsty, Thank you so much for posting a great review! Your kind words are much appreciated. I am really really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a great honor for me to guide you all around in Osaka. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help while you are in Japan! Please share my application with your wonderful family too!! Best Regards Naoki
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