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MagicalTrip Tour Guide

John

MagicalTrip Tour Guide

Hi, I'm John. I've been coming and going from Japan and studying Japanese culture for many years. I think I'm starting to understand it! I moved to Japan from Australia to get closer to all the Japanese things that I love; the convenient lifestyle, the great food and the history. I chose tour guiding because I love sharing these things with others. I hope... Read more
49Tours Guided
129Customers
32Reviews

Spoken Languages

English Japanese

My Hobbies

Studying Japan!

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Reviews (32)

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J L
reviewed 2025-05-06

A MUST see castle, and a MUST see tour with a local castle historian. John’s tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan. Not only did he navigate us through the busy g... Read more

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Dan a
reviewed 2025-04-08

John was a fantastic guide, I learnt more and enjoyed the tour much more than I thought I would.His depth of knowledge and obvious joy in sharing it was wonderful.We will defini... Read more

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Benjamin M
reviewed 2025-01-12

John took us around the city. He was a wealth of information and we had an absolutely amazing day in Osaka! Highly recommend

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Simon K
reviewed 2024-12-27

It was very detailed and without John we would not have any idea of the historical nature and events of the Himeji Castle and how war tactics were undertaken

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Simon K
reviewed 2024-12-26

Great tour today with the best sights including the Castle and yummy lunch which you will be full from!Our tour guide John Howlett was excellent!! We even booked another bike to... Read more


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