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Osaka Private Tour - kinkaku-ji
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Osaka Private Tour - Arashiyama_katsura river
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Osaka Private Tour - Arashiyama_katsura river
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Osaka Private Tour - Arashiyama_katsura river
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Osaka Private Tour - Tenryu-ji sogenchi lake
Tenryu-ji sogenchi lake
Osaka Private Tour - Tenryu-ji sogenchi lake
Tenryu-ji sogenchi lake
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Osaka Private Tour - Fushimi Inari_sunset
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Osaka Private Tour - Fushimi Inari_sunset
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Tour Guide - Gary S.

Joined 2025

Gary S.

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Available Areas

Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living), Kobe, Himeji

Languages

Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) (Native), English, Japanese

Availability Updated

2 days ago

About Tour Guide Gary S.

As an inbound tour guide and outbound tour leader, I have had the honor of serving guests from over 56 countries. I specialize in both private tours and bus higaeri (one-day) tours for Japanese local tourism services. I am also proud to be a 5-star-reviewed tour guide on other platforms. I speak Japanese, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese—skills I developed during my long-term career as a project manager in international joint ventures requiring multilingual and cross-cultural communication. This enables me to interact smoothly with tourists from regions such as Taiwan, Hong Kong (SAR), and mainland China, as long as we share a common language like English. In addition, I’m currently studying French, Spanish, Italian, and German to deepen my understanding of diverse cultures and enhance the experience I provide. I believe in the importance of omoiyari—the Japanese concept of empathy and consideration—an essential trait cultivated through personal growth, social experience, and professional challenges. I always strive to stand in my guests' shoes and provide thoughtful, personalized service. I also bring a sense of humor and optimism to my work, guided by a strong belief in the power of trust, shaped by my interest in Buddhism, Shintoism, and Protestant Christianity. In August 2024, I joined my first Heiro tour led by Japanese trainers, a couple who became certified Heiro masters after completing the practice 11 times. This experience enriched both my spiritual perspective and cultural understanding.

Important

Max people=3 would be adjustable if the tourists have more than 3 members in his/her family or friend group.

The reason that I define the Max People as 3 is because I plan the tour by using public transportation.

In case of the bus/train,there would be no restriction for 3 peoples,but in case of taking taxi,I think 3 people is easy and comfortable for a riding.

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