Kyoto City Adventures & Highlights Tour
Joined 2022
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!
Itinerary
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
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick up fee,
Guide fee,
Transportation fee,
Food,
Drinks,
Entrance Fee,
Tour Important Information
*Please wear comfortable shoes as we have a long walk
*Please note that the tour does not include
Transportation fee, Entrance fee, Food fee
Important message from the supplier
Plans, Time & Location can be all flexible based on your request.
please feel free to contact me!
Best Regards
Naoki
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Naoki H.
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
Reviews
Matthew E.
“Friendly, knowledgeable, exceptional guide.”
Naoki was an incredible guide! He was super friendly and made it easy to strike up conversations. He showed us around the city, so we could really take in the sights without a care in the world. Plus, learning about Osaka's culture and history from him was such a treat. If you’re feeling unsure about who to choose, Naoki is definitely your guy. I'd book him again just to hang out and explore more!
Naoki H.
Dear Matt, Thank you so much for spending your precious time posting a great review. It is very very kind of you. I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour and it was such a great honour and pleasure for me to guide you in the city! I hope to see you again sometime in the future. Please have a wonderful week. Best Regards Naoki
Gerard B.
“The ideal way to be introduced to Osaka”
We started by sitting down and discussing the plan for the day and Naoki was very receptive and adaptable to what I wanted to do and what I wanted to get out of the day. So I was glad that we adapted the plan based on my priorities and what I had already seen. The result was a different plan and one which meant I got full value from the time together. Naoki is easy going and friendly. He knows a lot about Osaka and had additional suggestions along the way. He also provides good knowledge and insights into relevant history as well as Japanese thinking and culture. He completely takes away any stress of getting around in an unfamiliar city and exploring and trying out new things. He also has a very friendly and open disposition and is good company. He will adapt to you and how you want to spend the day. Whether it is follow the steps as planned or vary by introducing something which is very interesting for you. He provides value for money and gives you the introduction to Osaka you want. He helps you to see and learn new things.
Naoki H.
Thank you so much for today and spending your precious time posting a great review..! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was such a great honour for me to guide you around the city. you are a wonderful man and it was really nice meeting you. Please enjoy the rest of your stay and let me know if anything I can do to help as a friend. Have a wonderful evening! Best Regards Naoki
Xavier C.
“Awesome Osaka Tour”
Naoki was an excellent and very caring tour guide who made sure we got to see everything we requested and much more! Best Osaka tour experience!! Thank you so much Naoki!
Naoki H.
Thank you very much indeed for your great review! I am glad to hear that you were happy with the tour. It was a great honor and pleasure for me to handle the Osaka city highlights. Please let me know if anything else I can do to help. Have a wonderful evening! Best Regards Naoki
$324/ per group
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