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Kyoto with Withlocals

"David was so easy to talk to. He listened to what we were interested in doing and ended up recommending Fushimi Inari which was an incredible experience. So glad we had a chance to see it!"

"David did a great job of explaining the history of Kyoto and the important role the Geisha play. He was able to connect it to Hollywood movies which helped us sort out the myths from reality "

"We loved our first morning in Kyoto with Shohei. He was very knowledgeable and easygoing, which made for a fun and informative morning. We learned a lot and our 3 kids had a blast. It was a wonderful experience and intro to Kyoto! "

"We had an absolutely wonderful afternoon exploring Nara thanks to our fantastic guide, Hiro. He showed us so many gems in Nara including the beautiful Todai-ji temple and the great Buddha, and the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. He shared fascinating history along the way, bringing each place to life with stories and context we would have completely missed on our own. One of the other highlights was seeing the sacred deer and visiting a deer rescue center, which was such a unique and meaningful experience. It was clear how knowledgeable and passionate he is about Nara, its culture, and its wildlife. His family has lived in Nara for generations. What made the tour even more special was how generous he was with his time. After the tour officially ended, he kindly took us for a drink and a snack, which gave us the chance to continue chatting and learning more in a relaxed setting. It felt less like a formal tour and more like spending an afternoon with a knowledgeable local friend. If you’re visiting Nara, we highly recommend booking a tour with him. It was another one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! "

"Wonderful day out with hiroyuki, exceeded expectations and was even able to recommend a great lunch spot."

"Ryuki is a fantastic tour guide! He took us to some hidden gems away from the crowds as well as instagram spots. Our favourite was the bamboo forest, the cherry blossom and matcha icecream and yummy snacks. It was really interesting to learn about the history of the templeS and shrines as well as the geisha culture. Thank you!"

"The best experience in Kyoto! We had a visually stunning walk, super interesting talks about the local culture, how religion is practiced, the daily life of the city… a truly enriching cultural experience!"

"I want to be sure to share what a wonderful experience we had in Kyoto. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with Naoki who was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto, its history, customs, food, etc etc. It ended up being sort of a combined day of history and food tour, and it was perfect. We feel as though we got to know this special city through the eyes of a guide with a passion for his town and his country. He spoke English perfectly and moved through town at just the right pace for my 16 year old son and me. I would recommend him highly."

"Ted was amazing! He explained everything clearly and made the experience incredibly engaging. We really appreciated the in-depth recommendations he shared about places to visit and things to see after the tour, which helped us plan the rest of our journey through Japan."

"Shohei was a great guide. We enjoyed his knowledge of Kyoto..and his joy of being a local! Would recommend him to Anyone!"