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Joined 2023
Yaron P.
Available Areas
Kagoshima (Living)
Languages
English, Hebrew (Native), Japanese
Response Time
23 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Yaron P.
Adventures lover, Living with my Japanese wife and kids in the Amazing KAGOSHIMA prefecture for 19 years. Experienced Guide since 2017. I'll guide you as we walking, hiking or biking to the most interesting power spots that some of them knows only to us the locals.
Important
“Kindly allow me to confirm my availability before you place an order for a tour.”
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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KAGOSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS Day Tour
We’ll visit some of the most beautiful and interesting spots in the city, with stories and views you won’t find in guidebooks. One highlight is a short ferry ride to Mt. Sakurajima, Japan’s most active volcano today. I’ll share how this wild landscape was shaped, and how locals live calmly in its shadow — with ash on their cars and humor in their hearts. As a local guide, I’ll choose the best places to match the day’s weather and your interests, so you get the most out of your visit.
KAGOSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS Day Tour
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Chiran Samurai Residence & Scenic Coast – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour
Let’s explore Chiran’s beautifully preserved samurai village from the Edo period. Stroll through peaceful gardens and learn about the samurai lifestyle. Visit the Kamikaze museum garden (and inside if time allows), then drive past lush tea fields to breathtaking views of Japan’s southern coast. Enjoy a tasty local meal of sōmen noodles and fresh trout, and relax by Lake Ikeda with the majestic Kaimon volcano. If time allows, we’ll visit hidden spots only locals know!
Chiran Samurai Residence & Scenic Coast – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour
Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour
Join me for an adventure through southern Kagoshima! From the cruise port, we’ll head to Ibusuki — where you’ll be gently buried in warm volcanic sand by the seaside — you can only experience here! Then we’ll go to the Flowing Somen Noodles spot, where you get to catch your lunch :-) It’s a fun Japanese culinary adventure — Try to catch the noodles with your chopsticks and dip them in tasty sauce. then to beautifully preserved samurai residence in Chiran town from the Edo period.
Sand Bath Experience & Samurai Village – Cruise-Friendly Day Tour
Reviews
Jo R.
“Chiran Tour with Yaron”
You MUST do this tour ! Absolutely fabulous day with many hidden gems from Yaron himself. He is a wonderful guide, easy going, great english, loves taking photos for you and helpful in every way. So much better than a cruise ship tour. Do it - you won't regret it. Thank you Yaron, so glad we met you. Jo and family,
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Yaron P.
Dear Jo and family! Thank you so much for your warm recommendation! This area, as you saw, is so rich in nature, history, culture, and good food. I only wish we had a bit more time together. I hope you’ll visit Japan again, and if you return to Kyushu—whether on a cruise or for a longer trip—we would be happy to show you even more beautiful and hidden places. Warm regards, Yaron
Susie W.
“A fabulous day with Guide - Yaron”
We had the most wonderful day with Yaron and his driver meandering south through rich volcanic soils with many farms growing an assortment of vegetables and tea. Yaron was very patient answering our many questions about local farming and industry. We learned a lot about Japanese history both very old and the more recent times. The Chiran Gardens with ancient Samuari houses and gardens were such a privilege to visit, so much history with original houses over 300 years old. Truly the most beautiful park and Cherry Blossoms was experienced at the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots where we were told of their tragic missions during WWII. Our lunch restaurant was an amazing venue and will never be forgotten: eating traditional food in a traditional way never experienced before. There was so much more during the tour with photo stops and local knowledge imparted which we so enjoyed. A huge thank you Yaron and 100% for being such a great guide. Susie, Rob, Jilly and Hugh.
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Yaron P.
Dear Susie, Rob, Jilly and Hugh, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review, I truly appreciate it ! It was our pleasure spending the day with you, we glad you chose a route that combines landscapes, agriculture, and culture as it really reflects the hidden part of southern Japan. Your curiosity about local farming and japanese history made the experience even more meaningful from my side as well. I’m glad to hear that Chiran, the samurai residences, and the Peace Museum left a strong impression on you. These places carry powerful stories, and it means a lot to me that you connected with them. I hope this day will remain a memorable part of your journey in Japan, Wishing you all the very best in your travels, and I would be delighted to meet you again in the future. Yours, Yaron
Stanford K.
“Special day with Yaron touring Chirian and the scenic coast.”
Yaron was such a pleasure to tour with. His communication with us before our tour was outstanding. He was interested in learning about our interests and wanted to tailor our tour to them. He promptly picked us up at our hotel at the hour requested. We felt confident driving with him and appreciated the comfort of his car. Highlights of the day included our visit to Chiran Samurai residence street. It was a wonderful experience and Yaron was exceptionally caring with our mobility issues. Yaron took us to remote locations throughout our tour that only his experience as a local resident would know about including a beautiful waterfall. We then experienced a traditional Japanese lunch in the village of Ibusuki in a building that was a former Samurai residence. It was such a treat and the food and service was outstanding. We also did a coastal drive and saw the surfers in the ocean and another amazing volcano. To top it off before the return to Kagoshima, Yaron was kind enough to take us to a local bakery for some amazing baked goods. Yaron made the day special. We would highly recommend him. He is an exceptional tour guide and speaks excellent English as well as Japanese.
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Yaron P.
Dear Stanford Thank you so much for your beautiful review. I was truly touched by your words. I enjoyed every moment of our day together, and it made me very happy to see how everything connected so nicely —the nature with the history of this place, the restaurant and the small surprises along the way. Your warmth and kindness, made the tour special for me as well. I’m very glad that you felt comfortable and that we could enjoy those gem spots in one day.I wish you a wonderful continuation of your journey in Japan and many more happy travels around the world. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day with me. It was truly a pleasure. Warm regards, Yaron
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