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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
2 days 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
Narelle P.
“1st Day in Japan”
We had the greatest day Takashi. He was very considerate of our needs and was very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him as a tour guide
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Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure guiding you, and I’m glad you had a wonderful day. I hope to see you again in Japan! :)
Jbasra S.
“Kyoto day tour”
Writing Takashi M was a great tour guide for our group of seven. Even though it was raining, he did an excellent job making sure everyone had a great experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable for our whole group. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend Takashi to anyone looking for a great tour guide in Kyoto
Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure guiding your group in Kyoto, and I’m glad you all enjoyed the tour despite the rainy weather. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to guide you again in the future! :)
Floyd Y.
“Takashi was a wonderful tour guide!”
Firstly, I would rate Takashi 6 stars. He was on time and we had a wonderful day with him. He took us to a small town called Mio, where my grandparents immigrated to Canada 130 years ago. Takashi, went out of his way to show us Mio, including a temple, shrine, lighthouse and a wonderful place for lunch(best lunch on our 3 week trip). It was a great day and he was so good about telling us about Osaka on our 2 hour drive to Mio. I would highly recommend Takashi any time and we will be telling friends to use him when they visit Osaka or Kyoto. Floyd & Sheila
Takashi M.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure helping you discover your family’s history in Mio. I’m glad you enjoyed the sights, local lunch, and our conversations along the way. Thank you for your kind recommendation. I hope to see you both again in the future!:)
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Miyu S.
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