Hi, I’m Toshi
Hi, I’m Toshi
I’ve lived in Nagoya for 64 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am a owner of a company.
Hi, I’m Toshihito, and Nagoya is my playground! Born and raised here, I love the city's perfect balance—big enough for excitement but not as crowded as Tokyo or Osaka. You’ll often find me exploring Showa retro bars and restaurants, indulging in Nagoya’s soul food, or hiking the city’s highest mountain. I’m also a big fan of Nagoya Castle and know all the hidden gems, from Ghibli Park in Nagakute to Inuyama Castle’s old town. Whether it’s the best retro spots or the quiet rural corners, I’ve got Nagoya covered!
My knowledge & interests
Art
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Hikes
Social history
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Vintage shops
Traditional culture
Lifestyle culture
Food photography
Pop music
My reviews
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Toshi was very Lindy and knowledge I can recommend him!
3 January 2026
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Toshiba was an excellent guide
3 January 2026
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This is a great tour, with many options. We chose Nagoya Castle, and because we weren't interested in shopping, we asked our guide before the trip if we could do Tokugawaen Garden. We were so lucky an amazingly knowledgeable and very flexible guide, Toshi, agreed to take us to both places. The Castle is amazing, both inside an out, with a long history. The collection of artwork inside the castle, on floors, ceilings and walls, is mind-boggling. Tokugawaen Garden was equally impressive, but because we took so many photos at both places it took longer than the time allocated for our trip. Toshi could not have been more obliging, even taking us back to the Cruise Terminal where he both collected and returned us. This was greatly appreciated, since we are not experienced train travellers. We are so glad to have Toshi as our guide.
30 December 2025
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Great!!
27 November 2025