Joined 2024
Jorge S.
Available Areas
Ishikawa (Living), Kanazawa, Shirakawago
Languages
Spanish (Native), English (Native), French (Native), Japanese
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Jorge S.
Originally born in Mexico City, where I spent the first eight years of my life, I grew up in Montreal, Canada, for 22 years. Fascinated by Japanese popular culture and history—I have a minor in Japanese history and am a history buff—I participated in the JET Program Canada, where I was placed in Shirakawa-go for three years as an ALT. Currently, I live in Kanazawa with my Japanese wife and son.
As a tour guide in Kanazawa, I specialize in history, hidden gems, culture, shopping (especially Japanese popular culture products), and food. I strive to provide an excellent customer experience. Fluent in English (Native), French (Native), Spanish (Native), and a good grasping of Japanese. I can communicate effectively with a diverse range of guests. Thanks to my North American background and my extensive experience living in Japan, I offer explanations that are easy to understand for Western guests, enriching their understanding of Japan as a vibrant and unique living space. Additionally, I am currently studying to become an official National guide in Japan, further enhancing my expertise and ability to provide exceptional tours.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go with a Former Shirakawa-go School Teacher
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go with a Former Shirakawa-go School Teacher
Discover Kanazawa's Pop Culture Treasures: A Unique Shopping Adventure
Discover Kanazawa's Pop Culture Treasures: A Unique Shopping Adventure
Enchanted Path of Kokoro no Michi - Discover Hidden Gems Around Higashi Chaya Gai
Enchanted Path of Kokoro no Michi - Discover Hidden Gems Around Higashi Chaya Gai
Kanazawa Night Bites: A Culinary Tour
Kanazawa Night Bites: A Culinary Tour
Gourmet Kanazawa: A Daytime Food Odyssey
Gourmet Kanazawa: A Daytime Food Odyssey
Kanazawa en un Día: Descubriendo los Tesoros de la Joya Cultural de Japón (8 horas)
Kanazawa en un Día: Descubriendo los Tesoros de la Joya Cultural de Japón (8 horas)
Reviews
Sage S.
“The Best Guide! ”
You won’t find a better tour guide—Jorge is a tourist’s dream. With his unique and inspiring background, he offers a rare dual perspective: the critical eye of an outsider, and the lived experience, respect, and connections of an insider. Add to that his broad scholarly knowledge and deep curiosity, and you’ve got a guide who can speak insightfully on everything from history to daily life to shopping. From the start, Jorge listened closely to what we wanted and tailored the day to match. He checked in with us throughout, making sure the pace, content, and focus were right. Whatever you're looking for, he can make it happen. Our only regret is that we didn’t hire him to guide (or plan) our entire Kanazawa visit—or our whole trip to Japan. Jorge lived in Shirakawa for three years (so if you’re headed there, don’t even consider anyone else), but he told us his best tour is of Kanazawa. We believe it. We only had one day with him, but he filled it with insight, conversation, flexibility, and generosity. He gave us extra time at both ends, never rushed us, and shared knowledge that went far beyond the typical tour script. He truly went above and beyond in every way! Make the most of your time in Japan: hire Jorge. You won’t regret it.
Jorge S.
Dear Sage-san, It was a real pleasure bringing you to Shirakawa-go and I am very grateful for your kind words and for choosing my tour! It is of the utmost importance for me to provide all my guests with experiences that suit their needs and wants. That being said, your words warm my heart, especially my knowledge and curiosity that matched your own knowledge and great curiosity! I am a walking nerd and I deeply enjoyed sharing my experiences living in Shirakawa-go and I hope that I will be able to guide you through Kanazawa in the near future and share with you my deep love for this city and its inhabitants!
Ian R.
“Jorge S. in was outstanding!”
Jorge S. in was outstanding in Kanazawa. Thank you Jorge! Really. You were great. Thank you so much!
Jorge S.
Thank you very much for your review. It is always a pleasure to guide Spanish speaking guests.
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