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Satoko Kuroda

5 stars

Welcome to Japan and Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe!!

'Featured Guide' - Tourists from Poland as Two Day Kyoto and One Day Osaka Highlight Tour ---- Enjoying taking amazing memorable pictures at opening ceremony of Maiko and Geiko in Gion, Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), Arashiyama area including Tenryuji Zen temple, Bamboo forest, Kinkakuji and Kiyomizu temple/Gion area---.

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Sakoto is one of the friendliest guides we have ever met. All of travelling was very enjoyable, but I must say the best day of all was the one we spent with Sat Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Melissa T.:

Satoko is an amazing guide! We were a group of 21 and she helped us so much not only on the day she was guiding us, but other days too. For example, she helped us get tickets for a Hanshin Tigers game as well as the Kamogawa Odori. The seats were great for both events. Also, she helped us organize our entire visit to Arashiyama, reserving both lunch and dinner, and providing such clear instructions on everything. On the day she was with us, everything was beautifully thought out and done!

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97 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

Japanese

  • English: Fluent

Hiroe Nakayama

5 stars

Hello, everyone! My name is Hiroe. I'm a very friendly government-lisensed tour guide in Japan. Based in Osaka, I do exciting tours to major sightseeing spots not only in Osaka, but also in other parts of Kansai area (Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama and Kobe etc) as well as Hiroshima which is my hometown. Japan has a rich history with its fascinating traditional culture ranging from geisha/maiko to kabuki stage art to tea ceremony! We also boast many World Heritage sites including Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Todaiji Great Buddha Hall in Nara, along with Itsukushima Shrine Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Eytan S.:

Hiroe was excellent - she took my wife, myself and two teenage kids from NYC around Kyoto for a great day visiting shrines and temples. She is full of energy, very pleasant, gracious and knowledgeable.

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18 time(s) [?]

Osaka

Japanese

  • English: Fluent
  • German: Basic
  • Dutch: Basic

Setsuko Hayashi

5 stars

Hello. I am Setsuko Hayashi.

I specialize in individual, tailor-made, private tours of Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.Although born in Tokyo, I grew up in Osaka and have lived here until now.

After graduating from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, I started to work as an English

teacher at several public junior high schools in Osaka. During my significant years of teaching,

I had various precious memories with my students and coworkers.

I have long been interested in cultural exchange and wanted to help foreign travellers to experience Japanese culture. After retiring from teaching Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Mary L. K.:

My 26-year-old son and I spent the day with Setsuko and had a wonderful time! She was knowledgeable, flexible, and made our one and only day in Osaka a very special day to remember! Highly, highly recommended!

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12 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

Japanese

Hiroko Kawasaki

5 stars

Hello, I'm Hiroko. Welcome to Japan !!

I've been working as a tour guide for international guests since 2009.

I'd love to show you around mainly the Western Japan (Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Koyasan) and others.

I love working with visitors of all ages and can operate any tour towards the special needs or interests of my guests.

Please e-mail me to check my availability.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by Selma T.:

Hiroko is a great guide, her knowledge on Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Himeji) is remarkable, and she is very enthusiastic to transfer this knowledge to her guests. She did her best to show us as much as possible, her time management was perfect we used the public transportation very effectively. She also likes to explain Japan History, their culture, she motivated us very much to come back and visit Japan again. If you plan to visit Osaka Kyoto Himeji, Hiroko is the right guide!!!

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5 time(s) [?]

Osaka

Japanese

Keiko Takakura

5 stars

****I WORK AS GUIDE ONLY ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS*****

Thank you for coming to Japan! I'm Keiko, a licensed English-speaking tourguide with the experience of 6 years. I love to share fun and passion with my guests and assist them in making their trips more than memorable, comfortable ones in anyway I can do. If you feel happy and overjoyed at the end of the tour, that makes me happy :), and that's what I've been thriving for! Originally from Osaka, now living in Kyoto, I'm a hybrid guide! ( you know Japan likes hybrid ) Let's have fun together! Cheers! Read full guide profile »

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Recent review by John L.:

Even though we had the pleasure of spending only a half-day with Keiko in Kyoto, we enthusiastically recommend her, especially for families with kids. Keiko was great with our six year old daughter. She also was willing to take advantage of the cherry blossoms by taking us on local walks that aren't not part of any organized tour. Thanks, Keiko!

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1 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

English

Tomoko Yoshihara

I have 4-year-experience as a volunteer guide before obtaining a professional license. I have worked as a guide for more than 150 groups from abroad. I was born and brought up in Kyoto. I know my city in details. I will make a plan to visit not only famous places but also off-the-beaten track and give an assistance for some activities such as wagashi Japanese confectionery class or Kyoto yuzen dye house class. Please leave your visit to Kyoto to me. I will make a plan based on your interests.I know the most beautiful place in each season. Read full guide profile »

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6 time(s) [?]

Kyoto

Japanese

  • English: Fluent

Mayumi Ueda

Hello, I'm May, my nickname in English. I have worked as a tour guide and a tour planner since 2008.

What has brought you to Japan? It, of course, differs forom person to person. So I would like to provide you not only with tours with highlights of Kansai region but also with ones personalized to suit your interests and preferences. With four clear-cut seasons and the one-month rainy season between the mid June and July in Japan, the best places to hit are changed, which results in making me always busy updating information on every site plus improving my sense of humor :-), phew---!

Howeve Read full guide profile »

10% discount available: Yes

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1 time(s) [?]

Osaka

English

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