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Kumamoto Private Tour -
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Tour Guide - Steve R.

Joined 2025

Steve R.

5.00 / 5
(30 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kumamoto (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese, Spanish (Native)

Response Time

2 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

About Tour Guide Steve R.

Hello! I'm Steve and I’m originally from Sydney, Australia, but I’ve lived in Kumamoto City for the past 28 years. I hold a Gold license. I’d love to take you on a tour of some of the region’s most historic and stunning sites. I took my profile picture on the balcony of my home, which sits high on a hill, offering great views of the city both day and night, with majestic mountain ranges in the distance.


I was a school teacher here for 25 years, starting in Japanese public schools before transitioning to an American institution.


I understand that when traveling abroad, many people prefer a local tour guide. While I wasn’t born in Japan, after nearly three decades here, I consider myself as local as it gets! Not only can I share insights about the local culture, but I can also offer a unique perspective as a foreigner who has grown to love this country as my own.


With our comfortable 4x4 full leather interior SUV, we’ll explore hidden gems that typical tour buses can’t reach, making your experience even more special.


On our way to the sites, I’ll describe anything that catches your eye so you don’t miss a thing. I know that returning back from a great trip can feel like the end of something special, so if there’s anything I can do to make the ride more enjoyable, just let me know. On the way back, feel free to play any music you like on the BOSE sound system in the car.

Important

It’s very important that you inform me of any food allergies you may have. This way, I can make sure to notify the restaurant staff and ensure your safety and comfort.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Car Tour (driving guide)
Car Tour (driving guide)

Reviews

Highly Recommended for One Piece Fans!

Steve was on time and helped us with all our requests. Visiting all 10 statues within 7.5 hours was not easy and he made it easy for us. We got to see all crew members, took pictures with them, and bought all miniature statues we wanted. On top of that we also learned a bunch of stories from the 2016 earthquake. Highly recommended.

High quality tour

Steve is an excellent friendly guide. The tour really showed the Japanese country side, not just the direct route to volcano, we went the scenic route, so I got to experience the Japanese country side. Steve went out of his way to make this a good day trip, I can really recommend him.

Peter J.

Steve R.

Hey Peter! Thank you for such a great day. We had great conversations throughout the trip. I'm glad you enjoyed the real Japanese countryside. Maybe some day I'll be able to visit your country!!

Strawhat Chase

Steve was an excellent guide! He was funny, friendly, and very thoughtful – even buying statues in advance from shops that were closed on our tour day so we wouldn’t miss out. Everything felt relaxed and enjoyable, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone visiting Kumamoto.

Pirmin T.

Steve R.

Hey! Thank you for your kind review. It was such a pleasure having you as guests on this trip. Other guides should also know how wonderful you were. Buying the statues for you in advance was no problem at all, I needed you to go home with a full collection!!!. I hope our paths cross again :-)

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