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Joined 2018
Masatoshi M.
Available Areas
Fukuoka (Living), Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Oita, Saga, Yamaguchi
Languages
English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Masatoshi M.
I had worked for the Japan's biggest travel agency JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) for 35 years as a tour escort for Japanese.
I visited 68 countries and of course all over Japan as well. So I’m familiar with almost all of the tourist attractions in Japan.
More over I’m also a professional magician now. I’m a member magician of The Magic Castle in Hollywood in US. That's why I made a decision to become an English tour guide.
I acquired a tour guide license issued by the Japanese government with a lot of hard work in 2016 and I started from the following year.
I work as an English guide approximately 130 days a year.
My wife is physically disabled, and I usually care for her.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I receive home care and bathing services, so I am unable to go out during the day as I have to prepare for and clean up afterwards.
I am available to guide on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I can take up to four people sightseeing in my private car.
I am available at any time during evening tours, such as YATAI tours.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Please ask me first. If it is possible.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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HAKATA YATAI Stall Tour（Street food）
In Fukuoka, YATAI food stalls appear here and there at night (around 6 pm). At the food stalls, you can enjoy ODEN, Home-made GYOZA, Omelet, Grilled RAMEN, and other local foods. ※ Since the YATAI tour takes place at night, please inquire about the possibility of it running even on days when it's not available.
HAKATA YATAI Stall Tour（Street food）
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Day trip to ITOSHIMA, a suburb of Fukuoka city by car
Day trip to ITOSHIMA, a suburb of Fukuoka city You can enjoy the rustic countryside scenery and nature. In my private car, I will take you to Raizan Kannon, Shiraito Falls, Keya seafood restaurant (or Oyster Hut in winter), Keya Beach Drive, Futamigaura, Ichiran Ramen Itoshima Factory, and Ito Saisai Farmers Market.
Day trip to ITOSHIMA, a suburb of Fukuoka city by car
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Full day Fukuoka city tour
We will visit Major tourist spots in Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Tower, Kushida Shrie (related with Yamakasa Festival), Tochouji Temple (the first temple Kobodaishi Kukai built) and Fukuoka Castle ruins.
Full day Fukuoka city tour
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A Fukuoka's Old Town "Hakata walking tour"
JOTENJI Temple: The birthplace of udon and soba TOCHOJI Temple: The first temple built by the high priest Kukai. The five-storied pagoda and 11m tall wooden Buddha statue are a must-see. KUSHIDA Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Fukuoka, and the summer festival "Yamakasa" is held once a year. KAWABATA Shopping Arcade Street：the old-fashioned
A Fukuoka's Old Town "Hakata walking tour"
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Visit to NANZOIN Temple by car
The Shakyamuni Nirvana Statue at Nanzoin Temple. Completed in 1995, it measures 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighs 300 tons—making it one of the largest bronze reclining Buddha statues in the world. It also became well known when the temple’s chief priest won the top prize and bonus prizes in the Jumbo Lottery, with many saying it might have been a blessing from the statue. Surrounded by lush greenery, the serene expression of the Buddha watches over visitors in quiet peace.
Visit to NANZOIN Temple by car
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Yanagawa rafting and Dazaifu Tenmangu day trip by car
In the morning, we will go down the Yanagawa River, and in the afternoon we will visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. I will guide you using my own car. Yanagawa: going down the river in Yanagawa is a moat tour. It makes seven turns and seven circuits before descending. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine built over the grave of Michizane Sugawara venerated by the Japanese throughout the country as the Tenman-Tenjin(the deified sprit of Michizane), or the God of literature or calligraphy.
Yanagawa rafting and Dazaifu Tenmangu day trip by car
Reviews
Nikita V.
“Custom experience ”
Everything was fun, we had a really good time. Thanx to Masatoshi, highly recommend him as your tour guide. He made our unusual idea come true.
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I enjoyed helping you with WARASUBO fishing, something I've never experienced myself. If you ever have the opportunity to come to Fukuoka again, please let me know anytime
Jane F.
“Wonderful day seeing Saga with Morrie”
We wanted to visit potteries in Arita and Karatsu (Saga prefecture). Morrie delivered in a big way. He was responsive to our interests, he was punctual and he knows alot. He is an excellent driver, his car is comfortable for two people and his English is great. We highly recommend him as a guide.
Masatoshi M.
Thank you very much for joining my tour. I hope you enjoyed it. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have another opportunity. I would be happy to guide you again. Morry
Brenna H.
“もりさんはいちばんです！”
Mori-san provided my friends and I with a wonderful introduction to Fukuoka yatai, history, and culture for our first night in Fukuoka! He left us with excellent recommendations for future meals, pointed out famous and historical areas, and taught us the proper way to enter a shrine, wash our hands, and how to pray. His magic tricks were mind blowing also! ありがとうございます、もりさん！
Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Unfortunately, my favorite yatai wasn't open, but I'm glad you've become a fan of Hakata's yatai culture and Japan in general. Enjoy Japan even more! ありがとうございました。ブラナさん またあいましょう。
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