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.
Experience Japanese Culture and Traditions
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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Upon request, I took my precious guests to a very small Michelin Star Kappo restaurant for the excellent dinner together. And some of my repeating guests always request to return to this hidden restaurant my family knows over two decades. Not only that guests enjoyed the meal and happy rendezvous so as the chef and his wife do. This is such a special moment for both sides. And I am so honored and proud of assisting my guests to carve the special moment in their tour of Japan. You hire me, you enjoy the fabulous Japanese cuisine!! #osaka #japan #michelinestar #foodie #japanfoodie #kappo #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya
After days of luxury dinner, it’s always great experience for my guests to enjoy the meal and drinks under the busy train tracks, where the locals get buzz after hours of hard work in Tokyo. #yurakucho #tokyo #japan #yakiton #foodie #japanfoodie #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya
My 3 timer guests enjoyed experiencing the famous Japanese indigo dying at the oldest indigo factory in Tokushima. The 8th generation master of Furusho family kindly taught them how to design and dye their products in beautiful indigo blue. In a month, I will ship the final products to their home sweet home. You hire me, I will navigate unforgettable experiences in Japan!! #tokushima #japan #indigo #indigodye #japanblue #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #古庄染工場
踊る阿呆に、見る阿呆‼️When you visit Tokushima, you can’t leave the city without participating the famous, “Awaodori” dancing!! I bet this would be the great exercise for my guests while they are busy exploring Japan. #おどるあほうにみるあほう #awaodori #japan #tokushima #dancing #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #阿波踊り
Beautiful evening in Tokushima! You have so many places to explore and discover in Japan! You hire me, I guide you!! #tokushima #japan #ropeway #bizan #shikoku #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #眉山ロープウェイ
Enjoy the last days of cherry blossoms in Kyoto without the over tourism!! You can dominate this beautiful blooming at the historic imperial related temple in the city of Kyoto without overtourism madness inner city. Here, you can really enjoy the peace and silence with the sound of true nature. You hire me, I guide you!! #kyoto #japan #temple #cherryblossom #offthebeatenpath #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya
Enjoy the world famous whirling current at Naruto Straight!! #naruto #tokushima #japan #whirling #whirlpool #narutostraight #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #うずしお汽船
In April, around the lowest and highest tides, you can enjoyed the dynamic whirling current in the Naruto Straight. You can cruise through the rough current pouring into either the Pacific Ocean or the Seto Inland Sean. #naruto #tokushima #japan #narutowhirling #uzushio #narutostraightbridge #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #offthebeatenpath
What a convenient world it is today! In the way from Tokyo, I could buy the crab meat sushi ekiben of Tottori at Tokyo station. Yummy!! #yummy #ekiben #tottori #kanisushi #japan #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya #蟹寿司駅弁
A beautiful Japanese garden is behind the dynamic retro looking national museum in Tokyo. #cherryblossom #tokyo #japan #japanesegarden #privatetourconcierge #privatetourjapan #japanprivatetour #tour_guide_takuya #tourjapan #japantour #japantravel #traveljapan @tour_guide_takuya