Kyoto Private Tours

“Definetely go to Kyoto with Nikki!”

We are a family of 4, with 2 teenager daughters traveling from Turkey. We had Nikki for 3 full days and it has been the best 3 days of our Japan trip! Nikki is not only a great guide but an incredible mediator. If we didn't have her, we would spend the entire Kyoto trip arguing between the girls' wishes and ours. Nikki made sure that everyone got what they wanted and planned everything according to all of our wishes. She not only has great knowledge of the sites but she is also very flexible, detail oriented, punctual and generous. She made sure we had a taste of everything. She planned a tea ceremony with kimonos, a zazen experience in a quiet and prestigious temple, she showed us amazing picture spots and shopping gems. I don't know how she does it but she also has this amazing talent to take pictures in the most crowded places as if we are the only ones there. That's why I attached the picture of the bamboo forest- there were so many people there but we look like the only ones in it! If it was not for Nikki I would not have learned so much about the Japanese culture, the food and traditions. I am very grateful for her beautiful presence, her joy, and her incredible generosity... I recommend her to everyone who wants to make the most of Kyoto...

“Kyoto with Nikki has been the best part of our Japan trip!”

We are a family of 4, with 2 teenager daughters traveling from Turkey. We had Nikki for 3 full days and it has been the best 3 days of our Japan trip! Nikki is not only a great guide but an incredible mediator. If we didn't have her, we would spend the entire Kyoto trip arguing between the girls' wishes and ours. Nikki made sure that everyone got what they wanted and planned everything according to all of our wishes. She not only has great knowledge of the sites but she is also very flexible, detail oriented, punctual and generous. She made sure we had a taste of everything. She planned a tea ceremony with kimonos, a zazen experience in a quiet and prestigious temple, she showed us amazing picture spots and shopping gems. I don't know how she does it but she also has this amazing talent to take pictures in the most crowded places as if we are the only ones there. That's why I attached the picture of the bamboo forest- there were so many people there but we look like the only ones in it! If it was not for Nikki I would not have learned so much about the Japanese culture, the food and traditions. I am very grateful for her beautiful presence, her joy, and her incredible generosity... I recommend her to everyone who wants to make the most of Kyoto...

“Truly amazing experience with the best in the world tour guide Nori!”

Nori was the best tour guide as he helped guide us to and through the temples, shrines and sights, while providing us with history and insights. We had such a wonderful time, he answered all of our many questions. We wanted to understand the culture and history of Japan and Nori was full of valuable information for us. He even helped me try to find some skin care products that I was desperately searching! We would definitely hire Nori again and highly recommend him to all searching for the perfect guide!

Nori I.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. You two were so quick to understand what I was explaining, so it was an easy job for me. It was just too bad though that the cosmetic item you were looking for is not here in Kyoto. Hopefully you can find it in Tokyo. I really hope you can come back in the future. If you do, you know where to find me. Have a wonderful rest of your trip and safe flight home!