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Hello! My name is Taku and I'm passionate about introducing travelers to the beauty and intricacies of Japan.
Since 2015, I've been a licensed tour guide, primarily showcasing the wonders of Osaka and Kyoto. While Japan is abundant in scenic spots and historic sites, I have also a special affection for places a little off the beaten path. I believe it's in these spots that visitors can truly glimpse the daily lives of modern-day Japanese people.
Aside from being a guide, I have a family with three kids. So, if you're curious about parenting or daily life in Japan, feel free to ask! Outside of work, I'm an avid baseball fan and have a soft spot for curry rice. In my younger years, I lived in various countries including the USA, Brazil, Mozambique, and Thailand.
Looking forward to sharing the charm of Japan with you!
An awesome tour! Taku took us through a market which had a very local feel to it. Taku organised for us to try some delicious local foods like pickled vegetables, miso and green tea from multi generational family shops. The miso soup we tasted was the best I've ever had. The second half of the tour was through a Shinto shrine which is still a significant and well used shrine by the people in the area. He provided us with great insight and information on why the shrine was important and how it's used in modern day Japan. We really enjoyed the tour and felt it gave us an insight into Osaka life that we would not have gotten otherwise.
What an excellent tour guide! He really provided good information and answered all of the questions we had. Nevetheless, did he take the group to a local area in which we had the opportunity to try the food and meet the locals. If you are looking for a great tour guide -> choose Taku!
Lovely insights into the less touristy parts of Osaka. I often feel awkward talking to locals even if I know a bit of Japanese so I was glad that Taku introduced us to some local shop keeps. Some of the shops have been in the area for 90 years or more! We also got to snack on delicious food samples along the way. Definitely recommend Taku's tour 😄
Taku was very friendly and knew a lot! It was fun to explore a part outside the centre of Osaka. Taku his English was really good so we could understand everything. We enjoyed our Walk with Taku.
