Joined 2017
Shinichi E.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe
Languages
English
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
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
“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
“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
“Kyoto and Kobe”
Shinichi guided us for 2 days; first in Kyoto and then in Kobe. With our permission in advance, he hired a taxi for the day in Kyoto as it was extremely crowded (cherry blossoms) and getting around by public transportation was extremely difficult. In Kobe, we used public buses and then went by rail to visit Himeji Castle. Throughout Shinichi was very pleasant, flexible, professional and caring. He also arranged for a couple of lunches in small, typical Japanese restaurants that we enjoyed immensely. Since we had a couple of extra days on our own in each city, Shinichi went out of his way to provide suggestions of what we might do on our own. Jay P
Shinichi E.
Dear Jay I,m really happy to hear your satisfaction during my guiding in Kansai area. I hope you,ll become a big fan of Kyoto and to see you again in the future. Again I,d appreiciate your favourable review. Sincerely yours Shinichi Endo
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