Tour guide in Osaka Toichi N.

Osaka, Japan

English, Japanese, Korean

207

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Since Mar 15, 2019

5.0

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I'm Toichi N., your private tour guide in Osaka

Guide #36607

Hello, I'm Toichi. Happy that you found me. Please call me Ichi, which means No. 1 in Japanese. You might be able to remember my name as 'itchy' Ichi. Born and bred in Osaka, the western center of Japan, I am honored to introduce you to this energetic, friendly city. I have traveled extensively around the globe, and I think one of the greatest pleasures of traveling is meeting new people who have different lifestyles and thinking. Let me connect you to the real Japan and to Japanese people. I'll show you how ordinary Japanese people live and think. I want your trip to be not only memorable but unforgettable. FOUR TOURS OFFERED 1. "Gems of Kyoto - Full Day Tour" 2. "Private Full Day Osaka Tour" 3. "Walking through the Old and the New Osaka in 6 hours" 4. "The Definitive Two Day Tour of Kyoto and Osaka with your very own private guide" I can also customize tours to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara or/and Kobe. I can even organize day trips outside to Koysan, Himeji Castle and Hiroshima. Your wish is my command. Let's go out and have fun together in Japan! National Government Licenced Guide (EN00328) English language in 2015 Wine Expert Japanese National Cookery Licence Certificate for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language English Language Teacher's License for high schools in Japan Graduate of Sarah Lawrence College(New York, BA in Sociology) Graduated from National FIlm and Televison School(UK, documentary film-making) I do not have a commercial driver's licence, and I am not legally allowed to drive any vehicles while guiding. We will use public transportation and taxis if necessary, and explore the city on foot.

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5.0
  • Herbert P.United States
    1 day ago

    Ichi may be the best personal tour guide I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Joyful, knowledgeable, passionate about Osaka, and always considering the best service possible for customer. His enthusiasm is infectious. Ichi took my wife and I around Osaka, to both popular sites and the in-the-know only a local would know about. His explanation of the history of Japan was...

  • Harvey L.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Ichi-san is one of the best guides we've ever had. He communicated with us in advance and crafted an agenda that reflects our preferences. He was on time and prepared. His English is excellent and he spoke clearly. He took us to several temples and shrines with cultural significance that are off the usual tourist paths. He gave detailed explanations on each site weaving...

    Replied from the guide, Toichi N.

    September 2026

    Dear Harvey and Scott, Thank you very much for your favorable comments on the tour. I am extremely flattered. I had a lovely day with you walking and talking on and on. It was fantastic to be able to share lives we lead in different parts of the world, and we realize we had the similar experiences as youngsters, pains, disappointments, joys and hopes for the future. ...

  • Stella G.United States
    September 2026

    My 22 year old son and I (58 year old) absolutely loved the 8 hour tour. Ichi san was kind, knowledgeable, and communicated extremely well. Even before the tour started, he gave instructions and tips on which train to take from Kyoto. We never would have seen as much as we saw of Osaka in one day had it not been for Ichi san’s expert guidance. He was very attentive and...

    Replied from the guide, Toichi N.

    September 2026

    Hello Stella-san, Thank you very very much for the review. Your flattering comments make me blush. Hope you made it safely back to Tokyo and enjoyed the rest of Japan. Please find me again if you will be returning to Japan in the future. best regards, Ichi

  • OkaissUnited States
    August 2026

    Our Osaka tour guide, Toichi “Itchi”, made the entire experience feel personal and special from the very first moment. He didn’t just recite facts—he connected with each of us, remembered little details, and turned the day into something that felt tailor-made for our group. One of the funniest is the way he made up a story and to taught us how to count in Japanese. He...

    Replied from the guide, Toichi N.

    August 2026

    Thank you very much for the great review. I hope I didn't make you walk too much on your first day in Japan, but I'm glad you enjoyed your day. Hope you had a relaxing day trip to Hiroshima yesterday, and the rest of your trip around Japan will be full of good surprises and adventures. Have a fun trip! best regards, Ichi

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