Simone

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  • I live in Kobe
  • I speak English, Italiano, 日本語
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Simone

Ciao! I’m Simone – your local guide in Japan! 👋

I'm originally from Italy, but Japan has been my home for years. I fell in love with its language, culture, and beautiful nature—so much so that I decided to stay, and I've never looked back since!

As a tour guide based in Kobe, I specialize in private tours around the Kansai region: mainly Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Kobe. I’ve helped dozens of travelers dive deeper into Japan’s traditions, hidden gems, and authentic experiences—far beyond what guidebooks offer.

My goal is simple: to help you get the most out of your trip and fall in love with Japan just like I did.

Whether you’re planning to experience Kyoto’s enchanting atmosphere, savor Osaka’s street food, discover Nara’s peaceful parks, or explore Kobe’s unique charm, I’ll be there to guide you with passion, insight, and a personal touch.

Let me help you take your trip to the next level—discover the heart of Japan and experience the very best this country has to offer. I'd be honored to be part of your journey.

See you in Japan! 🎌

  • I live in Kobe
  • I speak English, Italiano, 日本語
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 3 hours

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Reviews

Dimitri
2 September 2025
We had a wonderful time touring Osaka with Simone. What a personable guide! He was truly indefatigable considering that it was an unbelievably hot day at 95 degrees Fahrenheit. He kept up a running dialog about all the sights he shared with us and it was clear he had a real love for Japan and was eager to share the special places of Osaka with us. We never felt rushed and he was so attentive to our needs, especially my wife who had some trouble with the heat. Very highly recommended!!Great introduction to Osaka with Simone
Michel
1 September 2025
We had a fantastic time last night on our food tour with Simone. Simone was really knowledgeable on every aspects of Osaka. The food was really good and it gave us a real appreciation for the food scene in Osaka. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the experience. I hope to get the chance to do this all over with Simone on our next trip to Japan. Ciao Simone and thank you for making this a really fun experienceOsaka food tour with Simone
Maria
28 August 2025
We had an amazing guided tour of Kyoto’s main temples with Simone. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and always willing to answer our questions. What we appreciated the most was his openness in sharing insights about Japanese culture and traditions, making the experience not just informative but truly engaging. Thanks to his explanations, we were able to understand the deeper meaning behind the temples and rituals. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to discover Kyoto with someone passionate and attentive!A great japanese experience with Simone
Kurt
15 August 2025
Simone met us on time and with a cheerful greeting. His English is excellent, and he has deep knowledge of food, sights, culture and is very engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and he went well and beyond helping make our visit to Kobe memorable.Simone is a great guide
Rebecca
10 August 2025
Simone was excellent. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a tour in Osaka. He went above and beyond in preparing for our tour to meet the food allergies of our daughter. Everyone in our family had a fantastic memorable time. Osaka Food Tour
Mark
8 August 2025
On our last day in Japan, we had a wonderfull tour with Simone. In advance we had contact to tailor-made our tour and we eventually had a great day with Simone. He showed us several interesting places in Osaka and we had much fun. Not only knows Simone a lot but we had a great connection and time run by very fast because we had a lot of fun. He showed us how it is to live in Japan and how everyday life in Japan is. If you have the chance to book Simone, we highly recommand it. Thanks Simone!A wonderfull tour with a wonderfull guide
Anne Lene
6 August 2025
We are super happy with the guided tour from Simone. He had a good overview and a great historical understanding of everything he showed us, as well as being very sympathetic, attentive and responsive. Overall he was a wonderfull guide and we can highly recommend Simone.We highly recommend Simone
Andrew
18 July 2025
Simone is a great guide. He was very knowledgeable, but also very accommodating and personable. Highly recommend. Our group had a variety of tastes/wants/needs, and he was able to meet them all. Thank you, Simone!Simone is great
Tom
17 July 2025
We could not find a better guide than Simone. Smart, energetic, well informed, good sense of humor. I would also consider Simone for general touring not only a food tour. We have done many and Simone is at the top of the list! Book him now, you won’t be disappointed. Japanese food beyond sushi and shashimi!
Jenn
13 July 2025
We had such an amazing time on this food tour with Simone. Our stomachs AND our hearts were full! Simone is a knowledgable guide, excellent communicator, history buff, foodie and he managed to connect with each of us in our group, spanning ages 65 to 17--no easy feat. Our teen son said he had no idea that a tour or a tour guide could be like this--this GOOD! It was worth every penny and more! If he's open, book it now. You will not regret it. Truly, Simone is that "One in a million." --from US family of 4 (foodies)The BEST!

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