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Joined 2025
Ei-chan N.
Available Areas
Kobe, Osaka
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Ei-chan N.
My nickname is Ei-chan, and I’m a licensed English-speaking driver-guide in Japan. I live in Kobe. I love sharing Japanese culture, history, and everyday life with people from around the world.
I drive my own comfortable minivan, which is perfect for small groups and families. With it, we can travel safely and smoothly while exploring beautiful places off the beaten path.
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a teacher, so I enjoy explaining things clearly and making learning fun. During our tour, I’ll do my best to make your trip both informative and enjoyable, filled with local stories, humor, and warm hospitality.
Please feel free to ask me anything about Japan—its traditions, food, or daily life.
Let’s enjoy a wonderful journey together and create unforgettable memories!
Important
I can guide in Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, and Himeji as well.
From 2026 onwards, I will stop teaching and will only be guiding, so any day of the week will be fine.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Koyasan Sacred Mountain Escape: Private 8-Hour Tour from Osaka (Driver-Guide)
Trade Osaka’s neon for sacred cedar forests. In just one day, you can experience Japan’s most spiritual mountain town—temples, meditation vibes, and a cemetery so peaceful it makes your phone feel… noisy (in a good way). ・Private tour (your group only) ・Licensed English guide & professional driver ・Hotel pickup in Osaka (selected areas) ・Ideal for first-time visitors and culture lovers ・Hotel pickup in Osaka (selected areas) Ideal for first-time visitors and culture lovers
Koyasan Sacred Mountain Escape: Private 8-Hour Tour from Osaka (Driver-Guide)
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Kobe Elegance : Scenic Ropeway, Kobe Beef Lunch, Sake Craftsmanship
Experience Kobe in seven hours! Ride the ropeway from Shin-Kobe for beautiful views at Nunobiki Herb Garden. Enjoy a tasty Kobe Beef lunch, then explore Harbor land and Meriken Park with great photo spots like the red Port Tower and “BE KOBE” monument. Visit Hamafukutsuru Brewery in the Nada sake district to learn about sake and enjoy a tasting. A perfect mix of nature, food, and culture using easy public transport.
Kobe Elegance : Scenic Ropeway, Kobe Beef Lunch, Sake Craftsmanship
Reviews
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Rhys J.
“Amazing time”
Thank you. What n incredible guide. Very informative and focussed had some new ideas on the day and we changed a few and added a few to fit into other new places he thought u would like. Went to small local places to eat and explore. Very happy and cheerful and wanted to know all about what I do and my love for Japan and was very easy to talk to as well. Fully recommend him for any Kobe or the surrounding area as a guide. In Japan always go for the amazing Japanese guides. Always the best
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Ei-chan N.
I am truly delighted to receive such a wonderful review. I will continue doing my very best to make my guests happy and create memorable experiences for them. If you have any requests, I would be happy to guide you anywhere in Japan with my minivan. Thank you very much for your kindness and support.
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