Joined 2014
Hideo Y.
Available Areas
Aichi, Ehime, Gifu, Hiroshima, Hyogo (Living), Kochi, Kyoto, Mie, Nara, Osaka, Shimane, Tokushima, Tottori, Wakayama, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Mount Koya, Kobe, Himeji, Other Hyogo Locations
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Hideo Y.
Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585.
I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama.
Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof.
In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships.
When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !
These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people.
I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!
Important
I guide you Sapporo, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate in Hokkaido / Aomori in Hokuriku / Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Kagoshima in Kyushu / Kochi, Matsuyama in Shikoku / Tottori, Shimane, Kanazawa, Sakaiminato in Japan Sea side. Please get in touch with me!!
Thank you.
Tours
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Categories
Kyoto Golden Route (Nijo Arashiyama Kinkakuji Fushimi Inari)
Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years. I would like to introduce you Nijo Castle, Arashiyama bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion), and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Taisha has 1,000 shrine gates, It had been ranked top among most popular scenic spots in Japan by foreign tourists for 6 years in a row. Your entrance fee is 2,300 yen /person..
Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
Hiroshima has 2 World Heritage sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. Hiroshima is now internationally known as the first city destroyed by the atomic bomb ever used in human warfare. Within the Peace memorial Park at the epicenter of the explosion, you can find war memorial museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome. The shrine is also a brilliant vermilion hall and it creates a sharp contrast against the wooded hills in the background and the blue sky above.
Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Shin-Sekai
I take you to Osaka Castle, Dotombori, Sginsekai and Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it !! You can commands a panoramic view of Osaka city from the observatory. In Dotnobori you have popular Osaka local foods such as Okonomiyaki. Takoyaki, and Kushikatsu. Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere. We mainly use subway for about 820JPY and Your entrance fee is 600JPY/person.
Kochi Golden Tour
Chikurinji Temple is designated as the 31st of the 88 Shikoku sacred sites pilgrimage. Ryugado-cave is one of the 9 Selections of Stalactite Caves in Japan. Ryoma is selected one of the three most popular figures in Japanese history. Facing the Pacific Ocean, the beach is known for a good spot to view the moon. Kochi Castle is one of the 12 wooden castles.
KOBE Golden Tour
Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan. The city is well sheltered by a range of hills, with a population of about 1.5 million ranking it the 8th largest city in the nation. I can take you to Kitano Ijinkan (Foreigners' residential area), Meriken Park, Cinese market and Kobe Port Cruising. Kobe is very famous for Kobe beef, so if you want, I can take you to Kobe beef restaurant. Basically we use city loop bus for about 1,000JPY/person and your entrance fee is about 1,000JPY/person.
Himeji Castle, The Set of The Last Samurai or Engyoji Temple
In 1993, Himeji Castle was designated as the first World Cultural Heritage site in Japan. Because of its striking beauty and elegance, it is popularly known as the "White Egret castle", but in fact it was an impregnable fortress. Next, I would like to introduce you Engyoji Temple, where the movie "Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe was shot. The temple is located about 6 kilometers northwest from the Castle. We can take a bus and a ropeway from Himeji station to the Temple.
Reviews
Kelly A.
“Hideo Y. - Great Guide in Kyoto! ”
Hideo was so knowledgeable about the temples and shrines we visited. He took the time to take our pictures even in the rain and wind. We had an amazing sushi lunch, but an even more incredible authentic Japanese dinner. He was an absolute joy to spend 11 hours with!
Hideo Y.
I'm very hsppu to receive your excellent review. I'm sure you enjoyed sushi and traditional Japanese -style dinner. I hope you enjoy Japan trip and I wish you all the best.
Tim H.
“Kyoto Day Tour”
Enjoyed the tour and our guide today. Great way to get a lot of Kyoto sites in one trip. Thank you.
Hideo Y.
Thank you for your excellent review. We take Shinkansen from Kobe to Kyoto. We use a private taxi to Nijojo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (The temple of golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha. It was a little cold, but I'm sure you enjoyed the Kyoto tour. I hope you enjoy Japan trip. I wish you all the best in the future.
Jeffrey C.
“Hiroshima Tour”
We had a wonderful day with Hideo as our guide for one day in Hiroshima. He met us at our hotel and we spent the morning visit the sites impacted by the atomic bomb including the Dome building, Peace Park and Museum. Overall a very sobering experience. After lunch at a local sushi restaurant, we took the metro and ferry to the Itsukushima Shrine and Torii. It was low tide so you could walk up the base of the gate. We heading back to town and said our goodbyes at about 630 PM. Hideo was an excellent guide and I would not hesitate to use him for a future visit if the opportunity arises.
Hideo Y.
I'm very happy to receive your excellent review. I also enjoyed guiding your family. I could show you many monuments in the Peace Memorial Park. And we had "Conveyor belt" sushi for lunch. When we visited Miyajima, It was low tide. Next time when you come back to Japan, I promise I take you to Miyajima at high tide. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness.
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