Kazuhiko G.
Available Areas
Fukui, Gifu, Hyogo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shiga (Living), Kobe, Himeji
Languages
English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.
Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.
I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.
I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.
During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..
Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).
You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.
I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.
Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!
Your memorable tour awaits you.
Please feel free to contact me!!
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Tours
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years. There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement. You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.
Your most memorable tour in Osaka
The city of Osaka flourished around the eponymous Osaka Castle during the Edo era, and is now the third largest city in Japan. It is said to be the center of commerce and is a vibrant city with an atmosphere distinct from that of Tokyo or Kyoto. Please visit Osaka and get to know a different side of the country.
Your most memorable tour to Nara (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
In Nara deer Park, you can feed many cute wild deers. After playing with deers, you will go to Toudaiji Temple. You can see huge buddaha statue. Next, you will go to kasuga shrine After lunch, you will viist Koufukuji Temple and you can see a five-storied pagoda. Morover, based on your request, I will take you to other spots.
Kyoto Express Half Day Tour
This tour is an express customized half-day tour that will take you to several of the following attractions in Kyoto in a short period of time, tailored to your needs. Please choose 2 or 3 places of your choice. I will pick you up from and drop-off at your hotel or location of your choice. ・Fushimi Inari Shrine ・Arashiyama area (Bamboo forests, Monkey park etc.) ・ kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) ・Kiyomizu-dera Temple ・Nijyo-jyo Castle ・Nishiki market ・Others
Tour to the National Treasure Hikone Castle from Kyoto
Hikone City is only an hour away from Kyoto by train and faces the largest lake in Japan. Hikone Castle, a national treasure, and its castle town are located there. There are also some old temples and shrines nearby. You feel like you have slipped back into the Edo Period ( about 200~400 years ago). This is a half-day tour where you can learn about Japan's medieval period.
Reviews
Eliza S.
“ Most memorable tour of Kyoto ”
Kazuhiko was lovely. He organised our day trip according to our demands and made us feel very welcome. He also took the time to tell us about the history of Japan and its traditions. It was extremely hot in Kyoto but yet we still manage to visit a lot of places. We can’t recommend Kazu enough.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for your kind review. I apologize for making you walk in the very hot weather and for not being able to provide you with sufficient guidance due to the heat. Did you get rid of your fatigue? I hope this tour will be a memorable experience for you in Japan. Please come back to Japan again. Thank you!!
Lara G.
“ Amazing tour of Kyoto highlights with Kazu ”
Kazu gave our family an excellent tour of the highlights of Kyoto. He was very detailed when he explained things to us and he is a very nice person. Our experience with him was amazing and we had a lot of fun. We recommend Kazu to anyone who wants a nice, cheerful, and caring tour guide! Thank you Kazu!
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I am sure you were tired from the tour in the hot weather. Please take a good rest. I hope you can continue your enjoyable tour tomorrow. And I hope that this tour will be a memorable one for all of you. Thank you!! Kazuhiko Goto
Mai Anh
“ Your most memorable tour in Osaka ”
Hello , we did have a great time with Kazu , really nice and friendly tour guide. It was lovely to know the Japan history and understand the culture. Pleased to send our compliments and give a great score to Kazu!!!
Kazuhiko G.
Hello, Thanks for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk a lot in the heat. Have you recovered from your fatigue? I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable tour for you in Japan. Thank you!!
Sian W.
“ Family 3 Day Tour with Kazuhiro ”
Kazuhiro was everything we hoped for. Professional, prepared, thoughtful, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend him as your guide. I had no worries as he took good care of us. His handouts and binder of information was very informative. He took great care in sharing his knowledge with us. His English is very good and we had no communication challenges. Thanks for a wonderful 3 days!!
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the nice review. I apologize for making you walk a lot in the hot weather. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by train delays. I hope you will recover from your fatigue soon. I was also happy to have spent three enjoyable days with your family. I hope this tour will be a tour to remember. Thank you!!