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Joined 2025
Yuta W.
Available Areas
Toyama (Living), Kanazawa
Languages
English
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Yuta W.
I live in Takaoka city in Toyama area, right next to Kanazawa area.
I know the Hokuriku region has lots of attractive points, so I live in here.
But these area are still developing area for sightseeing because it is a little difficult to see around by yourselves especially when you come for the first time.
Since I moved into this area, I've been working as a guide in this region.
So why don't you join my tour when you come to the Hokuriku region?
Important
Please contact me for a customized tour request.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Takaoka highlight tour
My strong point is the connection with locals. I can show the real Japan! I will take you to Takaoka's daily life in Takaoka city. The authentic Japanese life spreads out in the town.
Takaoka highlight tour
Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour
Kenrokuen garden and Kanazawa castle park are really popular places for tourists in Kanazawa area, Hokuriku region. Both places have lots of attractions, so I think guests should enjoy taking enough time to go around there. I have seen many cases that tourists go around both places without enough time, so I made this see around with enough time. Each spots have meanings, so I will guide you about the meanings as best I can.
Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden & Kanazawa castle park tour
Cruise ship tour in Toyama
The cruise ship regularly stay at ports in Toyama, Takaoka city and Imizu city. The guide will take you to Takaoka's attractions from the port. The real Japanese life spreads out in the town. We not only see around the landmarks, but also can talk with locals at some places. The tour starts from where you get off from the cruise ship. I will pick you up by car. I will have planned a plan, but it is flexible by guests' requests.
Cruise ship tour in Toyama
Takaoka driving around Mt. Futagami, a local mountain
Mt. Futagami is located at the west of Toyama area. It is the 274m high mountain. There is abundant nature in the mountain. It is familiar with locals. People from the region often walk, run, and hike around the mountain for having their relaxing time. There are some attractive sites like a huge statue of goddess of mercy, observatory which can look over the scenery of the town and the sea, and a huge bell.
Takaoka driving around Mt. Futagami, a local mountain
Takaoka make-a-wish road tour
Takaoka was established as a castle town made by a feudal lord, Maeda. The castle was originally existed at the central part of the town. Now there is a large park named "Takaoka old castle park". Including the park and two more important places are located on the same street. It is called "Negaimichi" meaning "Make-a-wish road". In the tour, we are going to collect three red ink stamps on wood planks at three important places in Takaoka. After collecting, we will write our wishes on them.
Takaoka make-a-wish road tour
Easy cycling tour with city bike
The guide will take you to the historical area, Yamacho-suji street and Kanayamachi town. They have the traditional townscape. Also, you can go to the nature area a little far away from the town. It is really comfortable to cycle along the riverside. City bikes named "Mama-chari" are very familiar for people living in Japan for our daily use. It has a stable frame riding easier and it is maneuverable. Guests can easily treat them.
Easy cycling tour with city bike
Reviews
Dominik B.
“Great trip with an amazing host”
We had a blast with Yuta. He was perfectly on time and picked up us at the hotel. He knows the area very well, is a very polite and friendly young man. We learned a lot going around Shirakawa -Go and Gokayama and enjoyed our time with him very much. Thank you very much!
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Yuta W.
Thank you for joining the tour! Guests are very kind and interested in Japanese culture, so I also enjoyed with them. We visited Shirakawa-go first. I also wanted them to appreciate Gokayama, so we visited both Suganuma and Ainokura villages after Shirakawa-go. We communicated with locals and were able to had a good time. Please come back to Japan in the future! Arigato gozaimasita!
Sabrina Y.
“Flexible, scenic, off the beaten path”
Yuta accommodated my last-minute request to drop by the traditional medicine shop before heading for the Great Buddha. We also managed to visit a brand new observation bridge for viewing Mt Tateyama before learning more about the history of copper casting in the historic district of Takaoka. The owners were kind enough to show us around their workshops and explain the process, so it was quite educational. The castle area with all the cherry blossoms and the coastline were both very beautiful. Recommended for folks who have specific interests or want a scenic and relaxing day away from the usual tourist hotspots. Personally, I would've appreciated more suggestions on available options and local attractions.
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Yuta W.
Thank you for joining the tour! We started Toyama station and went the Ikedaya Yasube pharmacy and experienced making medicine pills. On the way to Takaoka, we visited the brand new bridge "Kureha foot path", and we could see the scenery great view of Tateyama mountain range. It was the perfect day to go to the observatory. In Takaoka, we visited Takaoka great Buddha, cafe, Takaoka old castle park, Kanayamachi town, and Amaharashi coast. It was the best day for seeing cherry blossoms and Mt. Tateyama, so I chose those spots this time, but I wish I could have offered a few more options. I would like to make this clear. Thank you!
Liz F.
“Cultural and immersive tours ”
First time for a day visit to Toyama. We were visiting from a cruse ship. Yuta and his driver Taka met us promptly at the meeting place. He had planned some interesting activities to learn about the real Japan. This included tours of places of worship, rituals and explanations. We went to see artisans at work making ceremonial bowls and kimonos. We were the only tourists there. It was a personal experience. Yuta’s English was exceptional. We talked about Japanese food and he even took us to the supermarket to buy ingredients. The vehicle was excellent and Yuta really goes out of his way to make the experience unique. Would recommend.
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Yuta W.
I was really glad to meet you guys! I planned unique experience for you this time. That ceremonial bowls is called "Keisu" in Japanese. In the sewing class, they came to welcome you and wear Kimono for the presentation even not on the lesson day, voluntarily. They were very happy that you wore Kimono and you said it was tasty Match tea. Those seasonings from the supermarket would be nice for cooking after coming back to your county.We all really appreciate you came to Takaoka area! Please come back in the future!
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Naoto K.
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Shoten S.
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Nozomi A.
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