Great guide! Communicates well and knows the city and history. Very personable.
Private tour in Osaka Atsuko T
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Hello everyone, Thank you for finding my page. My name is Atsuko. I am a licensed tour guide living in Osaka. I am new to ToursByLocals but I have experienced private tours for more than 8 years. Becoming a tour guide was my long-term dream since I visited the US and New Zealand as a volunteer tour conductor in my 20s. I wanted to become an overseas tour guide and do guiding in other countries. Unfortunately due to personal matters, I was not able to follow this through. Fortunately, I could become a licensed tour guide through my experiences such as teaching English, raising children, and volunteer tour guiding. Now I am really happy with my job. I enjoy meeting people and embracing new opportunities Japan attracts many people in the world because of its long history, unique geography, beautiful nature, intriguing cuisine, ancient and modern cultures, mixed religions, food, fashion, and the people living here. I was born and raised in Osaka. I am proud of living here. Osaka has a mix of unique cultures which are traditional and modern. It is also the gastronomic capital of Japan. Nara and Kyoto, which are neighboring prefectures, were ancient capitals of Japan. They have many historical sites, artefacts, relics, and structures. There is proof that these capitals flourished in ancient times. Also, beautiful nature in those areas enhance their attraction. Kobe city in Hyogo prefecture, has a different taste from those three areas for geographical reasons. I am happy to show these attractive places to everyone!! Thank you for reading my information. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan!! ・National Government Licensed Tour Guide (English) Cert. No. EN01457 ・Experienced as a tour guide for more than 8 years ・Experienced as an English teacher at junior high schools for 4 years and at home for over 20 years I am not a driver. I usually use public transportation but I can use a taxi or arrange for a separate car and driver.
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You think Osaka is an urban city, famous for good food, shopping, comedians, industry, and friendly people? Of course, Yes!!! But Osaka has another attraction. Surprisingly, it has a long history in Japan. It has flourished since ancient times for geographic reasons. Although it wasn't a capital in Japan, it acted as a political and economic center of Japan. This tour will show you four different time periods of Osaka: The shrine dates back to 211. The temple is the oldest government temple. The castle has the highest and the 2nd highest stone walls which are 400 years old. You can see the fortified castle which was indispensable during the Warring States Period in Japan. The Sky Building has a unique and modern architecture. On this tour, I will show you the history of Osaka, the two main religions of Japan, the significance of castles in Japan, the relationship between ancient and modern Osaka, the good food produced here. Let's enjoy this vibrant city together!!
Great guide! Communicates well and knows the city and history. Very personable.
We had a fantastic private tour of Osaka with Atsuko and really appreciated how well she planned the day. We met Atsuko at Umeda Station at 9AM, and from the very beginning she made the tour smooth, informative, and enjoyable. Our first stop was Osaka Castle, an impressive and beautiful landmark. Atsuko shared detailed historical insights about the castle and its significance, which helped us better understand what we were seeing as we explored the grounds. Next, we visited Shitenno-ji Temple, known as one of Japan’s oldest temples. The peaceful atmosphere and Atsuko’s explanations about the temple’s history and cultural importance made this stop especially memorable. We then headed to the lively Dotonbori area where we saw the iconic Glico Running Man Sign and enjoyed tasting delicious local Osaka street food. Atsuko recommended great food options and gave us time to soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Our tour concluded with a visit to the observatory at Umeda Sky Building. The panoramic city views were a perfect ending to a wonderful day of sightseeing. Overall, Atsuko was friendly, knowledgeable, and very organized, making it easy to explore Osaka without worrying about navigation or timing. We highly recommend Atsuko to anyone looking for a stress-free and enriching Osaka experience.
We had a great Tour with Atsuko Not only was the Tour really great with all that we saw and the information Atsuko shared with us but it was also great to chat about Atsuko’s family and the parallels between her family and ours. She has a good sense of humour and we found that made the day very relaxing and enjoyable.
A brilliant tour with Atsuko. She was an excellent guide, ensured that the itinerary suited our needs and was able to adjust when needed. Her English is good and her knowledge of the history of Osaka is thorough. We would definitely recommend taking your visit to Osaka or Kyoto with Atsuko.
We are a group of 5 friends and Atsuko was our guide for 3 days, in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. All the days were very well organized, to make sure we enjoyed not only cultural higlights but also local cuisine. Atsuko is very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English and is very good company. We would thoroughly reccommend her
Atsuko was an absolutely delightful and professional tour guide! She was so thoughtful and caring of my 89 year old mom and the rest of my family. Everything about the tour of Osaka was perfect! The lunch was relaxing and delicious! It was a special day that we will always remember. Doomo arigatou gozaimashita Atsuko san🙏🏽❤️
* Meeting place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport or another option (a station or a building etc. ) * Osaka Castle * Lunch in Osaka Castle Ground or near the subway station * Sumiyoshi Shrine * Shitennoji Temple * Umeda Sky Building * Finishing place: Your hotel, cruise ship, airport, or another option (a station or a building etc. ) This is a customized tour. Please click the orange button and contact me. I will tailor the tour according to your preference.
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