Joined 2024
Hirohiko S.
Available Areas
Aichi, Gifu (Living), Nagoya, Takayama
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
1 hour on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
About Tour Guide Hirohiko S.
Hello! I’m Hiro, and I’m excited to share my love for Japan with travelers worldwide. I have a passion for anime and the peaceful beauty of the Japanese countryside.
Born in Japan, I’ve also lived in the U.S. and India, giving me a broad cultural perspective. While I have a reserved and easygoing nature, I enjoy meeting new people and building genuine connections.
I’m a car enthusiast and love exploring rural roads, though I’ve also worked in Japan’s bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Whether you want a relaxed countryside tour or to discover hidden gems, I’ll help make your journey memorable.
I look forward to guiding you on an unforgettable adventure in Japan!
Important
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Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Reviews
Varinrampai P.
Explore Takayama’s Historic Streets and Breathtaking Mountain Views (from Nagoya)
“Wonderful Takayama & Shinhotaka Ropeway experience ”
Our family of 3 really enjoyed our trip from Nagoya - Takayama -Shinhotaka Ropeway with Hiro San as our guide. He drove us around safe and smoothly. He is a very nice guy and is flexible to our schedule since we have our 10 year old son with us. Our son also had a good time with him.:) Hiro San speaks English fluently so it is easy for us to communicate with him. We have also tried the local restaurants which are like hidden spots only for locals and we love them, hida beefs are amazing! Overall experience is good and my son told me to give Hiro san 5 star rating! Thank you for taking care of our family, Hiro San.
Hirohiko S.
It was my pleasure guiding your family, and I myself had a wonderful time! I hope to see you again! Please take care and have a wonderful trip in Japan. Wishing your family the best of luck in the future!
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