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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!
Categories
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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
Nicole L.
“Very accommodating and knowledgeable!”
Morry san took us around itoshima and planned the itinerary based on what we wanted to do. It was unfortunate that one of the places we wanted to go to hadn’t opened yet, but Morry san immediately found us an alternative solution. He is extremely experienced and well travelled, so he has many stories to tell not just about the places we are visiting but other countries or parts of Japan as well! Additionally he shows us magic tricks that astound us in the pockets of time that we are waiting. I highly recommend him!
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Fortunately, the weather cleared up and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I enjoyed it very much myself. Please let me know if you have a chance to come to Fukuoka again. I will be happy to show you around. Morry
Michael G.
“Morey is a character”
I had a solo yatai evening tour with Morry in Fukuoka. We went to a great yatai in Tenjin, and I met Morry there, where he was waiting first-in-line to ensure we got seated straight away when it opened. In the 10 minutes we were waiting Morry showed me some card tricks - I *think* I figured out how he did one of them but not sure. He has very quick hands. I tried a number of dishes, all Morry’s recommendations, and they were delicious he nailed it. I told Morry that I had never had good Japanese ramen before (it all tastes rather bland to me back home in Australia), so after the yatai he took me to one of his favourite ramen shops in Nagahama where I had the first bowl of soup oupramen I ever enjoyed! In between eating we chatted about where each of us have travelled. Morry sure has led an interesting life. Highly recommended!
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Please let me know if you ever come to Fukuoka again.
Jessica A.
“Morry-San, our Perfect Guide”
Morry-san took us on a one-day road trip to Itoshima Peninsula- from the Sennyoji Temple to Shiraito Falls, Salt Factory, Keya Beach, Totoro Forest and the Sakuraishi Futamigaura. He was prompt, very informative, articulate, friendly, charming, and funny. We felt safe with him as he skillfully drove us around the coast in a rented van that accommodated our family of 6. We enjoyed his stories! He took great photos and as a bonus, entertained us with magic! I can’t imagine a better guide for Fukuoka!! We shall definitely get him again if we come back. I will highly recommend him to our family and friends.
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Masatoshi M.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip to Itoshima. It was a bit too hot, but it was fun, wasn't it? Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Fukuoka. I'd be happy to show you around. Perhaps it will be autumn foliage season then?
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