Joined 2017
Shinichi E.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe
Languages
English
Response Time
18 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Shinichi E.
I have multiple jobs right now. One is a mediator and the other is an English teacher.
After working for some life insurance company for about 40 years, I got a job for some Family Court as a mediator and I enjoy helping those who get in trouble. I also teach English for beginners, especially for TOEIC TEST.
I love music. When I was in university student, I was a conductor for a male chorus. Since then I have been really into Opera.
I don't mean to be pompous, but actually, I'm good at entertaining any guests at any occasion, as I had worked as head of sales, human resources, and branch manager.
Almost a decade ago I had lived in Kyoto for 5 years and I have been enthralied by charm and attraction of Kyoto, such as history, culture, cuisine and beauty:as in cherry blossom in Spring, colorful leaves in Autumn
and GION festival and so on.
I'd like to share my experiences with everyone and guide all of you to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe.
Important
I will be able to work at any time, unless I'm already assigned to the cases from court.
So I am available from Thursday to Sunday freely, and the rest of days are, depending on cases.
The court is not open during late March, early April and Almost full of August, so these terms really work for me.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Reviews
Samuel N.
“The Best Kyoto Kibune Tour Experience”
Shinichi is truly one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had in Kyoto. He’s kind, soft-spoken, patient, and very thoughtful when it comes to our needs and requests. At the very beginning of our trip, he even surprised us with a small gift—which was such a kind and thoughtful gesture that made us feel instantly welcomed. He was punctual and expertly guided us to Kibune via train and bus, making sure we had the best views along the way. He even helped secure our spots at popular places like Hirobun Soba Restaurant and Hyoue Cafe in Kibune by speaking directly with the staff on our behalf. Shinichi speaks excellent English and shared interesting facts, travel tips, and even insights into current events in Japan. We especially appreciated how open he was in sharing about his personal life—it gave us a deeper understanding of what life in Japan is really like. Overall, our trip with Shinichi was unforgettable. If we could give him 100 stars, we would—but for now, 5 stars will have to do! Thank you so much, Shinichi-san, for making our visit to Kibune so special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and kind guide in Kyoto!
Lynn J.
“Not happy with our tour”
Shinichi is a wonderful man, however his English was not very good ( and we were promised an English speaking guide). Difficult to communicate with. Our ship docked late, I pre paid for 7 hours, but we were only given 6 hours. Tour guides should keep track of arrival times. Because of this, our time at the Inari shrine was extremely short and rushed. Guide took it upon himself to pre order a very expensive sushi lunch, most of which we did not care for, even though he was told that two of us did not like sushi upon arrival. Just be aware of these things should you choose to book this guide !
Shinichi E.
Dear Lynn Thank you for your review. As we didn't have enough time for sightseeing , so I regret I couldn't show you around many sites of Kyoto. Kyoto has so many attractions. Kinkakuji , Arashiyama , Bamboo grove , Heianjingu , Cherryblossoms in April , Colorful leaves in autumn , Tea ceremony , and Zen practice so on. I hope You will have time to visit Kyoto in the future again. Sincerely Yours Shinichi Endo
Vijay B.
“KYOTO-OSAKA-HIMEJI”
Shinichi was extremely cooperative with a very pleasing personality. Always willing to tweak the itinerary as per client's wishes.
Shinichi E.
Dear Vijay Thank you for your favourable review. I hope you had a wonderful time during my guiding and enjoyed highlight of Kansai Region. I really hope to see you again. Best Regards Shinichi Endo
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