Hi, I’m Takako

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Nagoya
Takako

Hi, I’m Takako

(12)

I’ve lived in Nagoya for 43 years

I speak English

I am English Instructor

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Geographically located in the middle of Japan, it is very convenient to get around. It takes only 30 minutes to Kyoto by train. Tokyo is only about an hour away. You can go out on a day trip. Ise Jingu Shrine and Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site, are also conveniently accessible and are transit destinations for most tourists. The city is an industrial city with a well-developed town due to the location of Toyota's headquarters. There is a large shopping district in a modern shopping area, which has a strong cross-cultural flavor. The Osu shopping district is famous for cosplay and is called the world's sacred ground. Cosplayers from all over the world visit the area. At Osu Kannon, you can encounter antique markets and get food from all over the world. And, speaking of Nagoya, mornings! For the price of a cup of coffee, you can get a great deal, and some people even go as far as brunch when they are open until 11:00 a.m.Nagoya is a city of coffee shops. Even Komeda, which has made its way around the world, originated in Nagoya. Local dishes(Nagoya-Meshi) such as red bean toast and miso are very popular. Historically, Aichi Prefecture is said to have the largest number of temples in Japan. Inuyama Castle and Atsuta Shrine are places I always like to take my guests to. What I am considering for guests from overseas is renting out an important cultural property, kimono dressing, and tea ceremony experience. It is a retreat program to enhance spirituality with hiking and vegetarian cooking in the satoyama of Toyota Asuke. Since I am friends with the ascetic, kimono, and tea ceremony teachers, I am confident that they will enjoy the casual atmosphere without any special arrangements.

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Experiences I love to host

Cherry blossom experience
City Unscripted Original

Cherry blossom experience Seasonal

Embark on a magical Cherry Blossom tour in Nagoya with a local insider. Experience sakura season's best with personalized picnics, serene ponds, and p

$181.24 per person

4 hours

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Top 10 Nagoya in a day
City Unscripted Original

Top 10 Nagoya in a day City Highlights

From a 1900 year old shrine to futuristic architecture, tick the must-sees in this delightful city

$237.16 per person

8 hours

Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Nagoya experience
City Unscripted Original

Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Nagoya experience Full day

Whether ancient shrines, culinary discoveries, or otaku hubs top your to-do list, Nagoya delivers

$237.16 per person

8 hours

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Half a day in Nagoya with a local
City Unscripted Original

Half a day in Nagoya with a local Half day

Neon-lit cityscapes, the regional style of sushi, and funky cosplay costumes

$129.36 per person

4 hours

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    We are well travelled and have always used organised tours or cruise ship shore excursions. Our first private tour experience with Takako in Nagoya was wonderful and we will now always use City Unscripted where ever possible. We were travelling with a 9 year old and Takako was accommodating, kind and patient. We enjoyed our time spent with her, especially our experience of having a picnic in a park full of Cherry Blossom trees and eating Japanese food that we selected together. She ensured that we had lovely photos of our Nagoya memories.

    April 2024

    Karin B

    Epic time in Nagoya with TaKako (TK). Our time with TK was teamed with laughter, learning, and living the Japanese experience. Take this our and ask for the esteemed professional, TK. You will not be disappointed!

    April 2024

    Patricia F

    TK was wonderful. Thank you for sharing her with us. She took us to the Shrine, shopping and to eat. She is well informed and speaks very good English.

    March 2024

    Elise S

    Our tour with TK was wonderful. She s a very good guide. Thank you for placing her with us.

    March 2024

    Elise S

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