Hi my name is Naoki
Thank you so much for checking my tour!
*This tour covers both must-visit & local hidden places of the city
including the very local hidden places NOT in the guide books!
*You can maximize the chance to explore & enjoy
as many places as possible within your time limit!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel or at a particular spot
Pick up at your hotel or at a particular spot (within Kyoto city area)
*Hotel pick up if your hotel is within Kyoto city are
*Meet up at a particular spot If you hotel is outside Kyoto city area
Karasuma Local Shopping Arcade (Nishiki-Market)
*Very local shopping arcade
*we find some off the beaten tracks here
such as local fish markets & groceries
*We can have light food as we walk
Beautiful Kamo-River
*Very atmospheric river in nature in the middle of Kyoto city!
*The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists
Gion Local Streets in the most famous geisha district
*Very traditional old streets with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses)
*Kyoto's most famous geisha district
Kiyomizu-Hill
*Very historic and atmospheric hill
with many souvenir & traditional snacks / sweets shops
*We can enjoy light food as we walk
Kiyomizu-Dera-Temple
*One of the most famous temples in Kyoto
*closed at 18:00
*Entrance fee (JPY400 per person)
Yasaka-JInjya-Shrine
*one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto
*Entrance fee
*Founded originally in 656
Say goodbye at the local train or bus station
*Walk back to the local train or bus station and say goodbye
whichever is easier for you to go back to your hotel
Ending Point
at a particular spot
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Pick up fee,
Guide fee,
Transportation fee,
Food,
Drinks,
Entrance Fee,
*Please wear comfortable shoes as we have a long walk
*Please note that the tour does not include
Transportation fee, Entrance fee, Food fee
Plans, Time & Location can be all flexible based on your request.
please feel free to contact me!
Best Regards
Naoki
Hi! My name is Naoki,
I was born and bred in Osaka. I have a reliable and friendly personality and always enjoy making people smile.
I am a full time Experienced Tour Guide organizing and managing tours, not just in Osaka but all over the Kansai-area including Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima.
I have experience in directly managing groups of over 500 travelers so far and also designing specific itineraries for different needs and sights. If you have any specific sights that you would like to see then please let me know and I will accommodate as many sites as possible into any tour.
Outside of my tour guiding, I have had a career over 15 years in Japanese car logistics taking care of lots of international businesses which allows me to have a professional manner in face to face communication.
Osaka is a brilliant city with long history, amazing street food, unique accent (so we have lots of comedians here!) and also known as the most friendly city in Japan. I would love to be the perfect companion for your visit to one of the best cities in Japan! I look forward to seeing you soon!
Best Regards
Naoki
Eric H.
“Nara City Highlights ”
What a great tour. This is an absolutely beautiful place to spend the day. The giant Buddha was amazing! Thank you for a great day!
Naoki H.
Dear Eric, Thank you so much for posting a great review. I am glad you enjoyed Nara and made a great memory! It was such a great honor and pleasure for me to guide you. Thank you for the great memories. Best Regards Naoki
Eric H.
“Osaka City Highlights ”
What an amazing first day of my 3 days with Naoki. The highlight personally for me was Osaka Castle as I have been wanting to come here since I was a kid. Naoki’s knowledge is absolutely amazing!!
Naoki H.
Dear Eric, Thank you so much again for spending your precious time together! Your kind review is much appreciated too. I am glad you enjoyed the castle and it was such a pleasure for me to guide you & share our history and culture with you. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help as a friend. Arigato-Gozaimashita! Best Regards Naoki
Angie L.
“Great tour!”
He was so patient and showed us some great sites and food spots. We really enjoyed the conversation! Would definitely book him again!
Naoki H.
Dear Angie, Thank you very much for your kind words! You are all kind & wonderful people and it was really nice meeting you all. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help as a friend while you are in Japan! Thank you again for the great memories!! Best Regards Naoki
$317/ per group