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Joined 2023
Takashi M.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living), Kobe, Kyoto, Nara
Languages
Japanese (Native), English, Spanish
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Takashi M.
Hi, my name is Takashi!!
When I go abroad, I think that how nice it would be to have a friend there and hang out together. I want you to feel like you have a friend in Osaka and we can go around and explore.
I was born and grew up in Japan. And I speak English, Spanish and Japanese. I can be the perfect guide for you!!
I can guide you in any city in Japan, just let me know where you wanna go :)
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Perfect Trip in Osaka
There are many interesting and exciting places to visit in Osaka. But it might take at least a few days to visit all the popular places. So I chose the best places to visit in Osaka and I will take you to all in 1 day!! You will enjoy the culture and history and food of Osaka. And I'm sure that you will be in love with Osaka by the end of the tour ;)
Perfect Trip in Osaka
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Perfect Trip in Kyoto
Do you want to visit the most popular places in Kyoto in 1 day? If your answer is “YES”, this is the tour for you ;) We will visits the famous temples and shrines and enjoy the nature around and learn the history and legends behind them. Let’s explore the old capital of Japan Kyoto and learn more about Japan!!
Perfect Trip in Kyoto
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Osaka Night Tour
Osaka starts to glow and show totally different side at night, which is really beautiful and exciting. I would like to explore the night with you!! This tour is focused on visiting the best night life spots in Osaka. If you want a night adventure in Osaka, this is the tour for you.
Osaka Night Tour
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El Tour Perfecto en Kioto
¿Quieres visitar los lugares más populares de Kioto en 1 día? Si tu respuesta es “SÍ”, este es el tour para ti ;) Visitaremos los famosos templos y santuarios y disfrutaremos de la naturaleza que los rodea y aprenderemos sobre la historia y las leyendas que esta detrás de ellos. ¡Exploremos la antigua capital de Japón, Kioto, y aprendamos más sobre Japón!
El Tour Perfecto en Kioto
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El Tour Perfecto en Osaka
Hay muchos lugares interesantes y emocionantes para visitar en Osaka. Pero por lo menos necesitas 3 días para visitar todos los lugares populares. ¡Así que elegí los mejores lugares para visitar en Osaka y te llevaré a todos en 1 día! Disfrutarás de la cultura, la historia y la comida de Osaka. Y estoy seguro de que estarás enamorado de Osaka al final del tour ;)
El Tour Perfecto en Osaka
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Perfect Trip in Nara
Discover the heart of ancient Nara on a relaxed walking tour through Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Nigatsudo, and Todai-ji. Surrounded by nature and free-roaming deer, we’ll take our time exploring these historic sites while learning about Japanese history, Buddhism, and Shinto in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This tour is perfect for travelers who enjoy walking and want to experience Nara at a slower pace, combining culture, scenery, and local stories in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Perfect Trip in Nara
Reviews
Anthony C.
“Friendly, Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic Tour Guide”
Takashi was a fabulous guide. He generated two itineraries for us based on what we wanted to see, and made a great plan to see many of Kyoto's great sights. Takashi met us at our hotel, and we went on great tour through the city, seeing sites such as the bamboo forest, Fumishi inari, Yasaka pagoda, Gion and many other locations along the way. We travelled as a group of two, we managed our to navigate ourselves around Tokyo effortlessly, same as Osaka. What we really gained from this was knowledge, history, facts, culture and a deeper meaning to what we are seeing and experiencing from a local (Takashi) who has a real passion for his work. Takashi made our Kyoto trip so much more valuable then just seeing the sights. Thank you Takashi ありがとうごしました
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Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your review :) I had a great day with you!! I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. ありがとうございました :)
Lucrecia E.
“OSAKA, KIOTO Y NARA ”
Osaka fue una parada de dos dias del crucero y Takashi hizo que aprovecharamos el tiempo al maximo, el primer dias nos movilizamos en un vans que alquilamos de Osaka a Kioto y visitamos todos los sitios mas relevantes, ir con Takashi nos permitió movilizarnos rápido, luego regresamos a Osaka y nos orientó en lo que debíamos hacer por nuestra cuenta. El segundo día nos recogió en la terminal y salimos juntos a Nara, recorrimos Nara y al medio día regresamos a Osaka para terminar de recorrer los sitios mas emblemáticos de Osaka y luego nos llevo a la terminal de cruceros. Takashi es una persona muy educada que nos fue explicando la historia en los diferentes sitios visitados, fue muy eficiente en el uso del tiempo y gracias a él, en el poco tiempo que tuvimos en Osaka, logramos conocer 3 ciudades. Habla perfectamente bien el español, fue un guia EXCELENTE!!
Takashi M.
Muchas gracias por el review :) La pasé muy bien con ustedes!! Espero ver los otra vez ;)
Lucrecia E.
“Nara y Osaka”
Osaka fue una parada de dos dias del crucero y Takashi hizo que aprovecharamos el tiempo al maximo, el primer dias nos movilizamos en un vans que alquilamos de Osaka a Kioto y visitamos todos los sitios mas relevantes, ir con Takashi nos permitió movilizarnos rápido, luego regresamos a Osaka y nos orientó en lo que debíamos hacer por nuestra cuenta. El segundo día nos recogió en la terminal y salimos juntos a Nara, recorrimos Nara y al medio día regresamos a Osaka para terminar de recorrer los sitios mas emblemáticos de Osaka y luego nos llevo a la terminal de cruceros. Takashi es una persona muy educada que nos fue explicando la historia en los diferentes sitios visitados, fue muy eficiente en el uso del tiempo y gracias a él, en el poco tiempo que tuvimos en Osaka, logramos conocer 3 ciudades. Habla perfectamente bien el español, fue un guia EXCELENTE!!
Takashi M.
Muchas gracias por el review :) La pasé muy bien con ustedes!! Espero ver los otra vez ;)
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