About Tour Guide Masahisa M.

8 hrs 30 mins

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusai (West district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusai , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Osaka

Exploring Osaka

8,000 years ago, Osaka slept under a large seashore lake. This city of lake later turned to a city of smoke and eventually grew into the 2nd key international city after Tokyo. Birth place of industry in Japan, such as bank, insurance, steel, machinery, spinning, medicine, ship building, electrical appliance, etc. Touching days of Osaka ,Then and Now.

Exploring Osaka

Nara

8 hours

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Kobe

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Wakayama

10 hours

Exploring Koyasan

Women were forbidden to enter Koyasan until 1872. Koyasan, literally means Mt Koya, a 900 high highland located in Wakayama Prefecture is a center of Buddhist study. A founder of Shingon Sect, Kobo Daishi Kukai who was granted by emperor Saga to use this land in 816. You can touch the Buddhist concept of vicissitude in a walk through the path toward innermost sanctum in deep ceder tree forest.

Exploring Koyasan

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakutou (East district) and Central district. Visiting Rakutou, Gion, Yasaka-jinja shrine, Kodai-ji temple, Kiyomizu-dera temple are the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Particularly well known for the deity of love and marriage in Rakutou area.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

8 hrs 30 mins

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakusai (West district) and Central district. Visiting Rakusai , Tenryu-ji temple represents the Kitayama culture. Nijyo-jo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace in Rakuchu (Central district) are the cultural center during Heian, Momoyama and Edo periods.

Exploring Kyoto in Rakusai (West) and Rakuchu (Central)

Osaka

Exploring Osaka

8,000 years ago, Osaka slept under a large seashore lake. This city of lake later turned to a city of smoke and eventually grew into the 2nd key international city after Tokyo. Birth place of industry in Japan, such as bank, insurance, steel, machinery, spinning, medicine, ship building, electrical appliance, etc. Touching days of Osaka ,Then and Now.

Exploring Osaka

Nara

8 hours

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Nara is ideal for those who wish to see not only numerous historical structures but also to touch, feed wild deers roaming freely around in the Nara Park. There are 8 UNESCO heritages in Nara spotted sparsely in the historic regions which have full of rich tales in Nara period (from 710 to 794). Visiting 4 UNESCO heritages (3 temples and 1 shrine) in this tour in addition to one Japanese garden.

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Kobe

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Kobe come to a vital life again from intense earthquake that hit on Jan 17, 1995. Kobe always creates us a resplendent, exotic mood that the cosmopolitan city has. The old foreign settlement where sophisticated modern architecture still remains upper town must be the reason to ferment that atmosphere and give the period of cosmopolitan flavor. At Meriken Wharf, you can hear the whistles of ships and touch cultural history in this city.

Exploring Kobe, Hyogo

Wakayama

10 hours

Exploring Koyasan

Women were forbidden to enter Koyasan until 1872. Koyasan, literally means Mt Koya, a 900 high highland located in Wakayama Prefecture is a center of Buddhist study. A founder of Shingon Sect, Kobo Daishi Kukai who was granted by emperor Saga to use this land in 816. You can touch the Buddhist concept of vicissitude in a walk through the path toward innermost sanctum in deep ceder tree forest.

Exploring Koyasan

Reviews

Vladislav S.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2026

Exploring Osaka

Apr 15, 2026

Osaka

“A great way to visit Osaka highlights ”

We spent the whole day with Mike walking around Osaka. He met us in our hotel lobby and took us to Umeda Sky, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and the Kuromon market, Shinsekai, as well as many other places. Everything, from the communications, to facts sharing, and attention to our requests was top notch. My wife mentioned that we are planning a trip to Hokkaido and Mike have us an itinerary with lots of good advice. I consider ourselves lucky to meet Mike and be able to spend a day with him. Mike, thank you so much for showing us around Osaka, all the information and knowledge you shared, as well as all the amazing pictures you took!

Masahisa M.

Vladislav Thank you very much for coming all the way from beautiful, nature rich Kiwiland again this year. It was truly a pleasure to guide such a lovely young couple, and I was able to enjoy a wonderful day myself. If you have any questions as you plan your future trip to Japan, please feel free to ask me anytime. Thanks Masahisa

Katie D.

5 / 5

Apr 14, 2026

Exploring Nara, Nara Pref

Apr 14, 2026

Nara

8 hours

“Fantastic historical tour”

Masahisa-san was an incredible guide, navigating the side-streets with ease and allowing us to see even more of Nara and Osaka than we had hoped! He has a wealth of life experiences to share and is a very calming presence throughout the day. He is committed to making sure you get the best photographs and has a great eye for what will make a good picture. I would highly recommend touring with him and look forward to hopefully doing so again in the future!

Masahisa M.

Katie Thank you so much for traveling all the way from afar to visit us. I’m relieved to hear that you might have returned home safely. Hearing the recent news about NYK and the new young mayor made me feel as if I were chatting with both of you at Madison Square Garden. If you have the chance, please do come visit us again. Thanks Masahisa

Jake and diana R.

5 / 5

Apr 12, 2026

Exploring Kyoto in Rakutou (East) and Rakuchu (Central)

Apr 12, 2026