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Kobe Private Tour - Lovely couple at Kyoto's Nijo-jo Castle where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun announced the return of government power to the emperor in 1867, ending the Tokugawa shogunate government.
Lovely couple at Kyoto's Nijo-jo Castle where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun announced the return of government power to the emperor in 1867, ending the Tokugawa shogunate government.
Kobe Private Tour - Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple, Golden Pavilion, with its inverted image reflected in the pond might be the most beautiful.
Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple, Golden Pavilion, with its inverted image reflected in the pond might be the most beautiful.
Kobe Private Tour - Wonderful couple exploring Kaiten-zushi, meaning circulating sushi, in Kyoto
Wonderful couple exploring Kaiten-zushi, meaning circulating sushi, in Kyoto
Kobe Private Tour - Lovely family at the time-honored Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Lovely family at the time-honored Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Kobe Private Tour - Little rascal at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park near Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Over 10 monkeys are born every year.
Little rascal at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park near Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Over 10 monkeys are born every year.
Kobe Private Tour - "Leave us alone, please! Mom is now showing me how to meditate to the evening sun!!
"Leave us alone, please! Mom is now showing me how to meditate to the evening sun!!
Kobe Private Tour - Cheerful group at a bridge over the Kamogawa River in Kyoto
Cheerful group at a bridge over the Kamogawa River in Kyoto
Kobe Private Tour - Bar on kawadoko, limited-time extended veranda over the Kamogawa River during the summer only
Bar on kawadoko, limited-time extended veranda over the Kamogawa River during the summer only
Kobe Private Tour - Nice couple with kimono clad women at Kyoto's Gion Shirakawa which still retains Maiko's traditional culture among others
Nice couple with kimono clad women at Kyoto's Gion Shirakawa which still retains Maiko's traditional culture among others
Kobe Private Tour - Maiko at Kyoto's Gion which still has the atmosphere of a traditional Maiko neighborhood
Maiko at Kyoto's Gion which still has the atmosphere of a traditional Maiko neighborhood
Kobe Private Tour - Japanese style restaurant in Pontocho, downtown Kyoto with colorful umbrellas in front of its narrow alley
Japanese style restaurant in Pontocho, downtown Kyoto with colorful umbrellas in front of its narrow alley
Kobe Private Tour - Nice group striking a pose in front of a Ninjya restaurant downtown Kyoto
Nice group striking a pose in front of a Ninjya restaurant downtown Kyoto
Kobe Private Tour - Kyoto's 5-story pagoda near Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto's 5-story pagoda near Kiyomizudera Temple
Kobe Private Tour - Experience of purifying oneself at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Firstly, scoop some water with a ladle by your right hand and then pour some water over your left hand. Next purify your right hand. Secondly, rinse your lips slightly with water by your left hand. Finally, put the ladle where it was.
Experience of purifying oneself at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. Firstly, scoop some water with a ladle by your right hand and then pour some water over your left hand. Next purify your right hand. Secondly, rinse your lips slightly with water by your left hand. Finally, put the ladle where it was.
Kobe Private Tour - Lovely couple with Torii shrine gates at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine which is dedicated to the god of "business prosperity" and "dreams-come-true."
Lovely couple with Torii shrine gates at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine which is dedicated to the god of "business prosperity" and "dreams-come-true."
Kobe Private Tour - One of 20 plus Japanese Sake breweries at Kyoto's Fushimi
One of 20 plus Japanese Sake breweries at Kyoto's Fushimi
Kobe Private Tour - How about sake tasting at a traditional Fushimi sake brewery?
How about sake tasting at a traditional Fushimi sake brewery?
Kobe Private Tour - Lovely family strolling along a quiet canal in Ohmi-hachiman city, near Lake Biwa, in Shiga Prefecture
Lovely family strolling along a quiet canal in Ohmi-hachiman city, near Lake Biwa, in Shiga Prefecture
Kobe Private Tour - Beautiful and gentle "Current Shoguns" against the backdrop of Osaka Castle
Beautiful and gentle "Current Shoguns" against the backdrop of Osaka Castle
Kobe Private Tour - Strolling through Kuromon Food Market near Dotombori downtown Osaka
Strolling through Kuromon Food Market near Dotombori downtown Osaka
Kobe Private Tour - Dotombori downtown Osaka
Dotombori downtown Osaka
Kobe Private Tour - Cheerful couples at Osaka Kuromon Food Market
Cheerful couples at Osaka Kuromon Food Market
Kobe Private Tour - Osaka's Umeda Sky Building with Sky Garden
Osaka's Umeda Sky Building with Sky Garden
Kobe Private Tour - Herd of wild deer in Nara Park, regarded as a messenger of the deities enshrined in Kasuga Grand Shrine
Herd of wild deer in Nara Park, regarded as a messenger of the deities enshrined in Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kobe Private Tour - "Sitting beauties & their cool husbands" with Nara Park's friendly wild deer in the background
"Sitting beauties & their cool husbands" with Nara Park's friendly wild deer in the background
Kobe Private Tour - Great Buddha in Todaiji Temple in Nara, World Heritage Site
Great Buddha in Todaiji Temple in Nara, World Heritage Site
Kobe Private Tour - Lovely family photo in Nara Park
Lovely family photo in Nara Park
Kobe Private Tour - Lady enjoying feeding a herd of wild deer in Nara Park
Lady enjoying feeding a herd of wild deer in Nara Park
Kobe Private Tour - Youngest-ever future movie star & his lovely family in Nara
Youngest-ever future movie star & his lovely family in Nara
Kobe Private Tour - Sake tasting at a cozy sake brewery in Nara
Sake tasting at a cozy sake brewery in Nara
Kobe Private Tour - Would you like some Sake? .... Why not sake tasting at Nara Sake brewery? ....  "KAMPAI(Cheers) !!"
Would you like some Sake? .... Why not sake tasting at Nara Sake brewery? .... "KAMPAI(Cheers) !!"
Kobe Private Tour - Friendly group at Kobe's Nankin-machi China town
Friendly group at Kobe's Nankin-machi China town
Kobe Private Tour - Himeji Castle in early April, Japan's first World Heritage Site which was also ranked #9 out of top 30 attractions in Japan by international travelers by Trip adviser, 2019.
Himeji Castle in early April, Japan's first World Heritage Site which was also ranked #9 out of top 30 attractions in Japan by international travelers by Trip adviser, 2019.
Kobe Private Tour - Experience of a tea ceremony is available at Kokoen Japanese Garden in Himeji
Experience of a tea ceremony is available at Kokoen Japanese Garden in Himeji
Kobe Private Tour - Looks like the Mona Lisa in kimono!! Yes, indeed!! A lady dressed in a vivid Yukata (light kimono) at a long-established kimono shop in Himeji castle town.
Looks like the Mona Lisa in kimono!! Yes, indeed!! A lady dressed in a vivid Yukata (light kimono) at a long-established kimono shop in Himeji castle town.
Kobe Private Tour - Ninjya training experience in and around Himeji Castle, World Heritage Site
Ninjya training experience in and around Himeji Castle, World Heritage Site
Kobe Private Tour - Udon noodle restaurant in Himeji: observing the process of cooking
Udon noodle restaurant in Himeji: observing the process of cooking
Kobe Private Tour - Cozy couple standing at the expanded veranda of a mail hall of Shoshazan Engyoji Temple which was ranked #20 out of top 30 attractions in Japan by international travelers by Trip adviser, 2019.
Cozy couple standing at the expanded veranda of a mail hall of Shoshazan Engyoji Temple which was ranked #20 out of top 30 attractions in Japan by international travelers by Trip adviser, 2019.
Kobe Private Tour - Terrific demonstration by Joe Okada, an active guide aged 89, cutting off an apple & a radish on MY stomach with a SWARD!! I was almost yelling out like,"HELP me, pleaaaaase!!!" ......................... What's become of me?
Terrific demonstration by Joe Okada, an active guide aged 89, cutting off an apple & a radish on MY stomach with a SWARD!! I was almost yelling out like,"HELP me, pleaaaaase!!!" ......................... What's become of me?
Kobe Private Tour - I'm here, 100%, to HELP you explore Japan.:) (Note: I had this picture taken by a teenaged wannabe professional photographer at Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. I'm sure I look cool!?)
I'm here, 100%, to HELP you explore Japan.:) (Note: I had this picture taken by a teenaged wannabe professional photographer at Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. I'm sure I look cool!?)
Tour Guide - Shogo K.

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Shogo K.

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About Tour Guide Shogo K.

Hi! I'm Shogo, National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English. "Shogo"? Looks a little bit hard to pronounce. So if you are interested in Samurai or Busho, call me "Shogun". (rather humble and hen-pecked at home, though.:)

Just a little bit information about myself. I was born and grew up in Himeji, about 50km west of Kobe. When a child I quite often visited world-famous Himeji Castle. So it's like "MY castle." As a student, I lived in Kyoto for four years. I'm a father of three, and have lived in Kobe with my family for over 30 years.

So I'm quite familiar with various tourist spots/attractions in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and the like, all in western Japan. Also I've lived in Lawrence, Kansas, for two years in my 20s as a Jayhawk. Great old memory!:)

Here are some of my specialties.

First, I can show you around popular historical sites and relics in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Himeji. You'll surely feel the depth of Japanese culture by visiting these places. Second, I can offer you special tours of fancy sake breweries in Kobe, Nara and Kyoto. Third, I also guide you around Hiroshima, including magnificent Itsukushima Shrine.

My goal/dream as guide interpreter is to help you explore and understand Japan and its culture with warm hospitality or Omotenashi. So please reach out to me any time, 24/7. For your super memorable trip, "Always with YOU" Shogo!:)


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I can also guide you in Hiroshima (Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima), 1-day tour. My transportation fees to/from Hiroshima cost about 20,000 JPY, return.

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Reviews

A perfect day in Kyoto

Shogo went out of his way to meet us at the port and provided an in depth action packed day that exceeded all our expectations. He was a very kind and generous guide and we were happy in his company. We were able to see almost everything on our list including the Gion festival parade. Shogo was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about his country and customs and went out of his way to share them with us.

Michael S.

Shogo K.

Dear Michael, First of all thank you so much for booking me at the far back of the guide list. I'd like to express my great respect for your bravery?:) In addition thank you so much for your wonderful review. Indeed the highlight of the tour was the Gion Festival parade. Great to know that you enjoyed Kyoto to the fullest, though it was a scorching/humid day. Again thank you very very much, Warmest regards, Shogo

A great day out in Kyoto!

We had a wonderful day with Shogo in Kyoto! The fact Shogo met us from the ship really took the stress out of the adventure and the tour around Kyoto was informative and fun. Shogo was a patient and kind guide with my family a d even showed us pictures of his family so we felt very welcome. Thank you Shogo !!

Kristina H.

Shogo K.

Dear Kristina, I feel grateful for your wonderful review of my Kyoto tour. Indeed I had a great day with you and your lovely family. I still remember your wonderful daughter and gentle son. One thing I regret is that Kyoto Imperial Palace, your priority, was unfortunately closed on the day. Good news is that now I'm a fan of Colorado Rockies. "Go Dinger!!" Best regards, Shogo

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