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"Shohei was a great guide and gave us a perfect short overview of Kyoto. He was especially good with our three tired kids on a hot day!"

"Our family of five had an incredible experience with Ryuki as our guide in Kyoto. From the moment we met him, his warm, jovial personality made the day enjoyable and engaging for everyone. Being a Kyoto native and someone who studied Japanese history, Ryuki’s knowledge of the city, its culture, and its historical sites was exceptional. He didn’t just point out landmarks—he brought them to life with fascinating stories and local insights that gave us a much deeper appreciation for Kyoto. What really impressed us was how expertly he managed the day. He adjusted our schedule on the fly to avoid the busiest times and routes, allowing us to experience even Kyoto’s most popular attractions with surprisingly few crowds. It felt like we had insider access to the city. Ryuki also knew all the perfect spots for family photos, helping us capture some of our favorite memories from the trip. His attention to detail and ability to balance history, sightseeing, and fun made the entire experience seamless. By the end of the tour, we felt like we had not only seen Kyoto but truly understood it. We enjoyed our day so much that I’ve already recommended Ryuki to friends who are planning to visit Kyoto. If you’re traveling with family—or really anyone looking for an engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun guide—I highly recommend Ryuki. He was one of the highlights of our time in Japan."

"We had a 2 1/2 hour tour with Ted. Ted was very kind and knowledgeable. He speaks both Japanese and English and gave an authentic and interesting tour of the Gion District. He was able to talk to both adults and children equally well. He went out of his way to give recommendations for things we could do later in the day and week. Can’t wait to return and take another tour with Ted!"

"Our family of 6 had an informative, fun, and memorable guided trip with Tiro. From the outset, Tiro was engaging, warm, and interactive. We biked all around Kyoto, stopping frequently to learn about various points of interest or to visit a shrine or temple. Tiro was extremely knowledgeable and took time to make it easy to understand for our kids. The best part of the tour was the bike route we went on. It was scenic and stunningly beautiful - Tiro navigated us around through small alleyways to large bike paths along the river. At the end, Tiro sent us a list of recommendations for places to eat and other things to consider doing during the remainder of our time. If you are looking for a fun, engaging guide, we would highly recommend Tiro!"

"Ren was amazing from our very first communication. It felt like she committed 100% of her energy—just for us—ensuring our experience was not only memorable but also heartfelt. Her attentiveness, care and personal touch can not be overstated. A gem of a human who we are now very happy to call our friend. "

"Tour with Naoki was the best possible way to experience Kyoto! He is kind and open-hearted, witty and speaks excellent English. As soon as we met, we knew we want to book another tour with him :) he went above and beyond to take care of everyone in our mixed age group. Naoki took us to many amazing places with few or almost no tourists. Authentical Kyoto, magical, interesting, quiet…without the crowds we heard so much about. We appreciated the opportunity to spend some time with a local and talk about everyday life, too. Naoki lived abroad for a while, so he’s very open-minded and easy to connect with. We really enjoyed his company! Don’t think twice, just book any tour with Naoki, he will do his best to tailor it according to your wishes ❤️"

"My husband and I loved our tour to the Gino district with Yoshihiro. We met at a spot close by and spent about two hours with him. We learned a lot about the world of the Maiko and Geiko (something I found fascinating) plus got to see a wonderful spot in Kyoto, and even made an offering and prayer to a shrine. Loved the experience."

"Simone was very kind speaking in English and Italian as well. He showed us a lot of knowledge about the history of the visited places and very kind in answering our doubts. In case I return to Kyoto I will definitely book with him again. I recomend 100%"

"Ryuki was amazing. He’s personable, funny, and planned a really fun day for our family and friends. He was great with both the adults and kids! We felt like we were just spending a day with a very knowledgeable friend. Highly recommend! "

"I’m a repeat customer. This time came back with my family and Shohei was fantastic. Even though he’s probably done this tour multiple times, he made it feel new and relatable. He’s awesome!"