Takehiko O.
Available Areas
Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living), Wakayama
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Takehiko O.
I was born in 1959 in Tokushima Prefecture,Shikoku Island,and am a taxi driver with a wheelchair accessible van which accommodates another 5 passengers, and your luggage including 5 or 6 suitcases.
I can also meet and see you off at Kansai International Airport, JR Kyoto or Shin-Osaka station ,and so on.
Among the customers they are from Australia,HongKong,Thailand,
USA,Canada,Indonasia,New Caledonia,Mexico,and Vietnam.
I have much information about accessible places of interest,scenic sites,restautants,and bathrooms of Osaka,Kyoto and Nara.
About Protection for COVID19 and the other contamination,
I use not just non -alcoholic rubbing solution but also mouthwash made from
MAT;matching transformation water.
Tours
Exciting Eastern Kyoto ,even in your wheelchair
The most popular sightseeing spot in the world in 2014 ,Fushimi-Inari Shrine ,is located a little south to Kyoto city. It is said to be dedicated to God of good crop,harvest,and good business. Vermillion torii gates,pair of foxeｓ,gorgeous structures and thoughtful people will always greet you. In addition,『PINE,wheelchair accessible van』never fails to help you with your walking during the tour.
Osaka Special ,even in a wheelchair
I'm a certified tour guide speaking English and taxi driver with a van equipped with a rear entry accessible lift. The van can accommodate 1to2 wheelchairs ,another 3 to 4 passengers and their luggage to accompany them on the ride. I can see you and see you off at Kansai International Airport,Shin-kansen stations and the like. With it on the ride, you can visit Osaka Castle ,Tenjinbashi ,Tsutenkaku, and the other exciting sites starting your hotel front. You can find all kinds of Japanese food here.There are a lot of restaurants offering Tako-yaki(octopus balls),Okonomi-yaki(pancake fried on a hot plate),Udon noodles,Yakitori(barbecued chicken),Suki-yaki(stewed beef and vegitables),Tecchiri(blowfish cuisine) and so on at lower prices than any other cities in Japan.
Nara Deer Park and a large statue of Buddha
This is a van- ride tour for the aged and disabled using wheelchairs. Their family and friends can accompany them. Each seat is not so large, sometimes cramped for the large except the space for a wheelchair, however. The lift taxi can reach a parking lot close to tourist sites ,or drop you off where you want sometimes when parking lots are so busy.
Takehiko O. Japan Tour Reviews
“Friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide”
Had a great experience with Zumi-san! He brought us from Kyoto to Nara and then to Kansai airport. He was prompt in communication and punctual. He is conversant in English and friendly. His vehicle is clean, comfortable and large. He navigated the roads with ease and drove smoothly. He walked with us, explained details to us, and answered our questions patiently. We had my elderly mother with us and he was careful to check with her if the walking and climbing was fine for her. Grateful to him for the good memories!
Takehiko O.
(39 reviews)Hello, dear Michelle-san. Thank you so much for writing a review about the tour just when you finish it . I'm so happy and relaxed to give you a comfortable ride safely. Kindly be back to Japan and experience every thing Japanese. Best wishes to you all. Thank you. Zumi
“Outstanding guide who could not do enough for us”
Zumi is a delightful man, with excellent English. He is most considerate and in planning our day with him he was very flexible to accommodate my wife’s limited walking ability. Zumi met as at Kyoto station as we disembarked from our train from Osaka. He brought his van to the station exit. We then drove us around to all the sites on our agreed itinerary. He is very knowledgeable. I’m an avid photographer and he was so helpful in putout good photographic opportunities. We asked him to join us for lunch and selected a delightful traditional restaurant. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Takehiko O.
(39 reviews)Hello,dear Mr. and Mrs.Fisher. Thank you so much for taking the service ,and sending me too much reputation. I really appreciate it and am so pleased you had a good time in Kyoto taking lots of photos of scenic beauty. Hopefully you enjoy a lot at another port of call. Kindly take care and be safe . Bon Voyage.
“Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara from 14-21 April 2024”
Zumi is our guide from 14-21 April 2024 to our family comprising of 6 adults (1 on wheelchair) and a toddler. Zumi is instrumental in planning our itinerary which included Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Nara as well as fetching us from the airport/sending us to the airport. We enjoyed our trip very much having Zumi as our tour guide. We are extremely grateful towards Zumi as he went the extra mile by volunteering to push the wheelchair user especially when our maid is exhausted. Zumi has been a great help in assisting the maid with any slopes, hills and rough surfaces. Zumi is an exceptional and fantastic guide with strong communication skills and a great command of English. He is very helpful, enthusiastic, energetic and empathetic guide. Zumi is also very punctual, flexible and willingly accepts our last minute/adhoc requests and engages/shares his in-depth knowledge about the sights as well as information about local traditions, historical sites, museums with us. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation towards Zumi. Best wishes to your loved ones and "addition" to the family. We highly recommend Zumi as the TOUR GUIDE!!
Takehiko O.
(39 reviews)Dear Jo-san. Thank you for your review written in the page. Hopefully say hello to your family. See you again. Takehiko Oizumi