Joined 2017
Toichi N.
Available Areas
Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living), Mount Koya, Kobe
Languages
English
Response Time
9 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Toichi N.
I'm Toichi. Please call me Ichi, which means No.1 in Japanese. Or you can remember it as 'itchy' Ichi.
Born and bred in Osaka, I would like to introduce you to this extremely diverse and interesting city.
I have travelled extensively around the globe, and I think one of the greatest pleasure of travelling abroad is meeting people who have different ways of lifestyle and thinking. Japan may not be an easy place for tourists to get to know its people. So, I hope to help you to get closer to meet real Japan and Japanese people.
I would like to show you how ordinary Japanese people live and think. And I am happy if you could have a day of unique cultural experiences which you can look back to in ten years' time!
Important
I will try to meet your needs and requirements as much as possible. Please let me know if you have special requests. I specialize in tours in Osaka, but I can also do day tours in Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Hiroshima and Koyasan. I can do shopping tour and eating tour. I am very flexible with time and can also do tours at late in the evening.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Nara and Osaka in One Day
In the morning, we will be visiting Nara, the ancient capital city of Japan before Kyoto. In the late afternoon, we will move to Osaka, the vibrant center of Western Japan. You can feel two different faces of Japan, old and new in one day. Experience ancient history during the day and enjoy vibrant commercial atomosphere of the urban life in the late afternoon / early evening.
Strolling along the Longest Shopping Arcade in Japan
Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade in Osaka is 2.6 km long with more than 600 restaurants and stores. It is the longest fully covered arcade in Japan where ordinary Osaka people eat and shop every day. We will start our tour at Temmangu Shrine, wishing for the success of our day. Then, we will leisurely walk up to the north, stopping at variety of shops and nibbling favorite local foods.
Reviews
Jeremy S.
“Unforgettable Kyoto Tour”
Ichi made our Kyoto walking tour truly special. He met us at our hotel, fully prepared and with a clear plan, and from there, the experience only got better. Ichi shared fascinating insights about Maikos and Geikos in Gion, taught us how to count in Japanese, and even treated us to some delicious sake! He also showed us how to make origami, adding a unique cultural touch that we’ll never forget. Ichi’s knowledge of hidden gems—like a secluded zen garden we had all to ourselves—made our visit feel exclusive and unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Toichi N.
Hello Jeremy, Thank you very much for recommending my tour to others! I am glad to know you enjoyed the tour very much. I think this walking tour I created is very interesting even though a lot of walkings are involved. Hope you enjoed the rest of your trip in Japan, but I'm sure your daughters are very happy to see you back. After all, there's no place like Home! Maybe next time you can visit me in my hometown of Osaka!
Ann M.
“Phenomenal Guide”
We had a fantastic experience with Ichi/Toichi! Ichi is a rock star in every way! Very detailed and convenient, timely planning in places he took us to; as well as recommending great restaurants. He has a wealth of knowledge in history, also an extremely considerate and caring person. Ichi really took the time in planning to make sure we had the best experience and we ended up with 2 awesome fun filled days. We could not have asked for a better guide. Highly highly recommended!!!
Toichi N.
Dear Ann, Thank you very very much for your awesome comments. I had a lovely two days with you and your swordman. I just finished today's job in Kyoto and drinking a beer alone under 4jo Bridge. I wish you were here with me. Oops, you don't drink. No fun then, lol. Anyway, I'll make sure to go to the restaurant you recommended! all the best, Ichi
David W.
“Exceptional day in Kyoto.”
Ichi provided a great introductory tour of Kyoto. He is incredibly friendly and has a deep knowledge of the city and its history, was very well prepared (even with visual aids) and adjusted the tour based on our interests. He took us to places few tourists have the opportunity to see as well as some major sites. Thanks for a great time!
Toichi N.
Thanks for the comments. I hope you had a great journey around Japan. Bon voyage!
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