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Kyoto with Withlocals

"David was an excellent tour guide in Kyoto. He was friendly, genuine, and easy to talk to, which made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. He was attentive to our needs and took the time to make sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. David was also very knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and culture, and he shared interesting insights that made the places we visited even more meaningful. We had an amazing time with him and would highly recommend David to any friends visiting Kyoto."

"Our day with Ren in Kyoto was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan. From the very first email, she was incredibly responsive, helping us craft a custom itinerary that perfectly balanced Kyoto's must-see landmarks with hidden local spots we never would have found on our own.Her knowledge of Kyoto’s history, culture, and architecture is profound, but she shares it in a way that is engaging, conversational, and fun. She helped us navigate the complex subway system effortlessly, saving us hours of travel time, and knew exactly when to visit crowded areas to avoid the massive tour bus rushes. Ren also went above and beyond by taking beautiful photos of our family throughout the day and recommending incredible, authentic lunch spots within our budget. If you want a deeply knowledgeable, warm, and professional guide who feels like an old friend showing you around his hometown, book Ren immediately, we would in a heartbeat!"

"My wife, son and I had a fantastic day with Eiji. He was fun to be with and super accommodating making sure the pace was just right. An extra bonus was all the pictures he took of the three of us which he then sent. Much appreciated. Highly recommended!"

"Simone was such a pleasure. We communicated several times before arriving in Japan. He wanted to know specifics about what we were interested in. And he succeeded in meeting our desires. He was pleasant, engaging, and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about history and culture and also about lifestyle in today’s Japan. He shared his passions and his thoughts about politics, food and family. It was most entertaining day and our group of four agree we would highly recommend Simone to anyone looking for a fun time in Kyoto. Thanks man"

"Jessica showed us a great time around Nara! She speaks fluent English, and showed us a great time. She even took us to an off the beaten path crafting experience in Nara which was both refreshing and authentic. Book her for a great time!"

"From the start Simone was friendly and very easy to talk to. He filled the day with lots of information not just about the places visited but also about the culture. His knowledge of about Arashiyama and the Bamboo Forest was excellent. Lunch was at a small out of the way, very friendly restaurant with excellent food which was also a great experience. I would highly recommend Simone to anyone looking for an informative and friendly guide."

"We wanted to experience the full glory of Japan, so me and two of my friends started out adventure in Osaka, where we met with Simone. Let me tell you this is an amazing person, the energy, the joy and the passion that he was talking about really blew our minds. He's different, he show you the true nature of a place just by telling you a little story and putting love in he's work. What we cherished about him it the respect and how open he was with us( when he saw one of us not talking he quickly jumped in and made conversation asking about how we ware felling and “if it was all good”. Have’ing a personal guide like him gives your journey life and passion, so in conclusion we strongly recommend him. "

"We had elderly people in our group and Eiji managed to plan the itinerary so there are plenty of rest stops. It was nice that we were able to cover a lot of places without being too tiring. He also took a lot of really nice photographs of the group. "

"Great job. We learned a lot. Great English. "

"So, this was my first time in Japan, and I wanted to learn about the traditions in Japan from a local rather than an YouTube guide. Mr. Eiji was the perfect person for it. He was extremely patient with me and more than just being a guide he genuinely wanted me to enjoy Japan and what it had to offer. It was very heartwarming because most guide don't go that far. He showed me the nuances of Japanese culture and explained to me the commute methods. Also, he is a very good photographer lol."