Having Takuya recommended to us by Osaka locals was a highlight of our trip. Professional, knowledgeable of both historical fact and current affairs , combined with his ability to fine tune his tours to our special interests maximized our time in both Osaka and Kyoto.
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I offer a range of expertly-guided Japan day tours in the Kansai region and beyond. I can guarantee you a flexible and fun private tour of Japan whatever you choose. I can provide you with an unforgettable day trip from Osaka with authentic cultural experiences combining your list of must-visit places with my own recommendations. I will give you insight into Japanese life that you won’t find in any guidebook! So come and join me as we explore Osaka and beyond on day trips to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and the beautiful Japanese countryside.
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Our trip was supposed to end with Takuya dropping us off at our restaurant, but we invited him to join us and he graciously did. Having him there made a great deal of difference as he order off of the Japanese menu and not the “Tourist English” menu.
My parents and I were so incredibly fortunate to discover Takuya-san here on TripAdvisor. We spent four wonderful days with him in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka last year where he served as our guide, companion, and — unexpectedly — photographer!
We had a wonderful day visiting Shoguns palace, blossom covered canal area, shrines,temple, authentic lunch, Japanese tea garden and Geisha area. Takuya gave us an insight into real Japan. It was the highlight of our 18 days in Japan.
If you are traveling to Japan and are looking for a local that is fluent in English and that will be able to give you an inside look to amazing food, culture, history plus anything else you may want to know about the country, look no further. Takuya is the one for you.
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Seek out the true Japanese traditions with my carefully selected range of experiences. From relaxing in hot springs and taking part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to going on a pub crawl in Osaka, there is something for everyone with my specially selected experiences.
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Onsen (Hot Springs)
Sake Brewery and Japanese Whisky Distilleries
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The best way to get my energy back!! The best Yakiniku in Kobe, but this locally popular restaurant is open only up to 4pm!! #kobe #japan #beef #wagyu #wagyubeef #foodie #japanfoodie #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #yakiniku #bibimbap
Without the Ohara family, there would not be the modern Kurashiki. The textile and fiber tycoon, the Ohara built this city very industrial after the end of feudal era of Japan. Ohara added numbers of warehouses inside the house, and this looks like we are in the warehouse district in town. #kurashiki #okayama #japan #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #旧大原家住宅
After 10 year long grand renovation, the oldest house in the historic quarter of Kurashiki, the 16th generation, Mr.Inoue, welcomes us to visit his 300 years plus old house and guides us kindly. Interestingly, whenever I guide my guests to this kind of historic houses throughout Japan, the owner speaks good English if the owner himself/herself is the tour guide. #kurashiki #okayama #japan #井上家 #倉敷井上家住宅 ##privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #倉敷美観地区
A bit shorter than 50 years ago, I stayed at this traditional inn in the heart of the historic quarter of Kurashiki after my aunt’s wedding in Onomichi. I couldn’t believe it that I did such a luxurious experience when I was just a boy. And this inn is running the same business over 270 years. Simply amazing!! #kurashiki #okayama #japan #turugata #japaneseryokan #ryokan #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #鶴形
Chilly afternoon in the historic quarter of Kurashiki in Okayama, Japan.
Chilly Sunday afternoon in the historic quarter of Kurashiki, Okayama. Though this area is one of the popular tourist destinations, we didn’t have to face on any over tourism. #kurashiki #okayama #japan #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #倉敷美観地区
A chilly morning with some showers at the peaceful Korakuen Garden in Okayama, one of the top 3 Japanese garden built and designed by samurai warriors. #okayama #japan #korakuen #okayamacastle #japanesegarden #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #烏城 #後楽園
Atomic bomb dome in darkness with bright lights for the peace and future. #hiroshima #japan #atomicbombdome #hiroshimapeacememorial #unescoworldheritage #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #peace
As the tides goes low at Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. #miyajima #hiroshima #japan #toriigate #torii #itsukushima #itskushimashrine #unescoworldheritage #nationaltreasure #shrine #shinto #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya
Yes, it’s autumn in Japan. #autum #himeji #japan #himejicastle #nationaltreasure #unescoworldheritage #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya