Joined 2024
Katsu N.
Available Areas
Fukuoka (Living), Nagasaki, Saga
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
3 days ago
About Tour Guide Katsu N.
Hi there! I may sound formal in this profile, but I’m actually very easygoing—feel free to check my reviews! Next section is my profile:)
**Curriculum Vitae (Summary)**
Main Service Areas: Nagasaki (Meeting: Nagasaki, Fukuoka), Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, Saga (Meeting: Fukuoka)
[Qualifications]
- Hospitality & Customer Satisfaction: Please see guest reviews for feedback.
- Luxury Market Focus: Please see my listed tour for more.
- English Skills:
Intermediate: Conversational English tour-related communication
No overseas residency
[Work Experience]
- High-end Furniture Retailer
Experience and knowledge utilized: Hospitality and Marketing Strategy for high-end clients/ Tour route planning and design
- Freelance Guide & Content Writer (2024–Present)
Focus: Private luxury car tours in Kyushu / SEO content writing for inbound marketing
[Key Destinations & Experiences]
Nagasaki
- Nagasaki City: Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, cultural highlights
- Shimabara: Traditional castle & volcanic geology
Fukuoka
- Fukuoka City: Urban highlights
- Dazaifu: Tenmangu Shrine visit
- Yanagawa: River cruise & local cuisine (eel)
Kumamoto
- Mt. Aso: Panoramic volcanic landscapes
- Kumamoto Castle: History + earthquake heritage
- Kurokawa Onsen: Upscale hot spring resort (with special access options)
Oita
- Hita: Scenic riverside town and former samurai district — a hidden gem offering a peaceful alternative to busy Dazaifu
- Beppu/Yufuin: Lake views, onsen & volcanic activity
Saga
- Arita: Japanese ceramics & garden culture
- Yoshinogari: Ancient civilization experience
Other Destinations
- Takachiho Gorge: Mystical Japanese landscape and cultural legend site
[Education]
B.A. in English Studies (Major in Linguistics; Senior Seminar: Shakespeare Studies)
Dokkyo University, Saitama, Japan (Graduated: 2000)
Considering graduate studies in Geography, in connection with my work as a guide.
Happy to share more if you're interested :)
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
For Cruise Passengers “Right Order Itinerary” – Exclusive 1-Day History & Lunch in Nagasaki
For Cruise Passengers “Right Order Itinerary” – Exclusive 1-Day History & Lunch in Nagasaki
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
Samurai's castle, volcano activity, Shimabara in Nagasaki 9 hours, Private car.
Escape the Crowds: Hita’s Historic Charm & Scenic Rivers from Fukuoka
Escape the Crowds: Hita’s Historic Charm & Scenic Rivers from Fukuoka
Fukuoka-Nagasaki round trip,1 Day, Private car, History, Local dining.
Fukuoka-Nagasaki round trip,1 Day, Private car, History, Local dining.
Cool Escape: Mt. Aso From Fukuoka, 1Day, Volcano Activity, Private Car
Cool Escape: Mt. Aso From Fukuoka, 1Day, Volcano Activity, Private Car
![[Customizable] Assortment Tour – Cruise Passenger’s 1-Day, Private Car Nagasakicover image](https://gowithguide.com/images/L_ryKkZUov4dJYl-ailYSgnfARElRZqQqlCOq49o4OY/f:avif/h:480/w:480/plain/gowithguide/tours/16494/630ccbb6-212c-49b8-8307-bfce132b6457.png)
[Customizable] Assortment Tour – Cruise Passenger’s 1-Day, Private Car Nagasaki
[Customizable] Assortment Tour – Cruise Passenger’s 1-Day, Private Car Nagasaki
Reviews
Isao S.
“A Perfect Tour”
Katsu-San (Winner!) planned out tour to Shimabara and Unzen with two days notice and did extra research to ensure we had the most meaningful and personalized trip possible. He was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying each part of the tour. He was also very flexible when we asked for something not on the itinerary. There is no better way to explore an unknown area of Japan. Katsu-San took care of everything so we could completely relax and enjoy our time with no stress and no complicated decision making.
Katsu N.
Dear Isao and family, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I’m truly honored by your kind words. I hope your memories of quiet gardens, samurai stories, and volcanic steam stay with you for a long time. And whenever you return to Kyushu, I’ll be more than happy to welcome you back. Warmest regards, Katsuhisa Your private guide in Kyushu
Van D.
“Fukuoka day trip”
Katsu is a great guide and terrific driver. Very patient and courteous. He made the experience a wonderful experience
Katsu N.
Dear Van and everyone, thank you for joining our tour last week. And thank you for posting your review. I'm glad that everyone was satisfied. There are still many great towns in Japan. so I hope you'll contact me when you come to Japan again. See you again. Kind Regards Katsuhisa
Tatjana S.
“Karatsu-Nagasaki round trip,2 Days”
Everything was great! Katsu is very attentive, and we had a great time! We would definitely recommend him!
Katsu N.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you, and I’m so glad to hear you had a great time. I really appreciate your recommendation—it means a lot. I hope our paths cross again someday!
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