Takehiko O.
Available Areas
Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living), Wakayama
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
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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
KOYASAN ( Mt.Koya, Wakayama) are so kind for wheelchairs
Although there is no mountain of Mt.Koya in Wakayama Prefecure,people generally call the places Mt.Koya ,literally heights. Why? Because they have peaceful atmosphere and are best suited for esoteric Buddhism at such an high altitude in the deep moutains.
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.
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.
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.
A ride tour to enjoy crab in the north corner of Kyoto
On the first day, we start out in my van for Amano-hashidate and Ine,fishermen's village. : stay overnight at a hotel on site On the second day, we come back and drop by Miyama on the way back. It's time for having seasonal crab freshly caught in northern Kyoto and Hyogo Prefecture, from November to March. In addition, the area is about 2 hours' ride from Kyoto City Center. Different from Kyoto City, the north corner is full of nature and peaceful atmosphere.
Takehiko O. Japan Tour Reviews
Francis H.
Francis Family's Tour in Osaka and Northern Kyoto
Customized
“4 Days Osaka and Kyoto Guided Tour”
Zumi San took well care of me and my family during our stay in Osaka and Tokyo. He is as fit as a fiddle and with energy of someone 20 years old younger than his age. He brought us to many nice senary and nice delicious seafood, highly recommended!
Takehiko O.
(36 reviews)Dear Francis-san, Thank you so much for giving me an excellent comment. I'm so pleased to help you enjoy the tour at your best content. Also the photos you gave me are so wonderful and useful for my experience. Thank you again and have a great time with your family. Best wishes. Zumi
Christine G.
Private Tour in Osaka,Kyoto,Nara,and Kobe
Customized
“Amazing 2-week Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe guided by Zumi-San !”
Our family of 6 (including 2 elderly in wheelchairs) recently concluded our wonderful 2-week trip in Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe, guided by Zumi-san. We did quite a fair bit of sight-seeing, although with challenges but made possible with the help and planning of Zumi-san. The most memorable was the visit to the green tea field and the tea-brewing appreciation session thereafter which we had enjoyed so much – this was an impromptu arrangement by Zumi-san that was simply wonderful and unique as this was not the usual commercialised tea producer but an independent boutique-type family-run tea producer. Zumi-san is a careful listener, very observant, patient and a very safe driver. It was a joy to have him during our trip. Thank you so much, Zumi-san!
Takehiko O.
(36 reviews)Hello,dear Chritine-san. I guess you all are safe and arrive at your hometown. Thank you so much for the comment ,encouraging me to guide clients anywhere to flt them. And thank you very much for your appreciation.too. I dld the best especially for your parents,but I'm afraid if its good or not,but so pleased to have your favorable reply. Hopefully you are in good shape and stay healthy. Best wishes to you all. Thank you. Sincerely. Zumi
Ariane F.
KOYASAN ( Mt.Koya, Wakayama) are so kind for wheelchairs
“Magical Day at Koyasan”
The day with Zumi was just amazing. I booked the trip as I couldn’t have seen Koyasan otherwise, started in Kyoto with a late flight from Osaka. It was all very smooth, communication was great and Zumi speaks English very well. He customised the trip to my needs, Koyasan was beautiful and I even got to see the evening lights. It was just magical and a fantastic experience. I hope to book another trip Zumi when I return to Japan!
Takehiko O.
(36 reviews)Dear Ariane -san.Good afternoon. How"s it going with your flight? Thank you so much for the comment on the tour. I really appreciate it too much. 「つぎは」Osaka, Himeji Castle,Hiroshima, suburban Kyoto together with your father and boyfriend. Best wishes to you. Thank you. Zumi