Joined 2018
Hiroko D.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Hiroko D.
Hi, I'm Hiroko. I was born in Kyoto and currently live in its suburb. My parents are also from the ancient capital city, so some of its historic places were like my playgrounds when I was a child. Now, as a national certified tour guide, I would like to show you around not only Kyoto but also Osaka and Nara enjoyably and time-effectively. For your reference, I lived in New York, U.S.A. for about 20 years and worked there for about 17 and a half years, so I believe that I will be able to communicate and speak well with you in English. My motto as a guide: If you are happy, I'm happy. Please don't hesitate to ask me to customize your tour. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!
Important
Please kindly note the following:
I basically conduct walking tours using public transportation.
Transportation, entrance fees and lunch for you and the guide are not included in the guide fee.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Reviews
Vinayak H.
“Wonderful experience with Hiroko”
We had a great time with Hiroko taking us through the sites of Kyoto. She was very friendly and accommodated to our pace and needs. Explanation about the places made the visit very interesting. Highly Recommend Hiroko as a Guide.
Hiroko D.
Vinayak, I am truly grateful for your kind, generous and quick review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. You make a beautiful family, and I also enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto. Please send my warmest regards to your wife and daughter for me. All the best, Hiroko
Ana P.
“Kyoto Custom Tour in Kyoto day 2”
I contacted Hiroko back in the December to organize my Kyoto tours with her. From the beginning Hiroko was very helpful, and she promptly answered to my emails. I booked three tours with Hiroko, and I had an amazing time during the three tours.. Hiroko, is very patient, kind, knowledgeable of the Japanese history, and she speaks perfectly English! Hiroko, took me to a tea place at Kyoto Station that I tried for the first time Matcha with some tiny Japanese delicious pastries. Hiroko, looked after me very well, and as I was very jet lagged she carried out our tour at my own pace. I highly recommend Hiroko as your tour guide specially if you’re looking for someone who speaks fluent English. Thank you Hiroko for the wonderful tours you gave me in Kyoto… I would love to come back again to Kyoto, and have more tours with Hiroko again.
Hiroko D.
Ana, I am extremely grateful for your taking time to write a kind and generous review of each tour you booked with me. I was glad that you tasted Macha positively and hope it was a nice experience for you. Thank you very much for being my guest for three days. You are so kind and sweet. If you get a chance, please come back to Kyoto again. I will be here for you! All the best, Hiroko
Ana P.
“Kyoto day three tour with Hiroko.”
I contacted Hiroko back in December, and from the beginning Hiroko was very helpful and replied to my emails promptly. Hiroko, was very detailed oriented in preparing my itinerary for my solo tour in Kyoto. I told Hiroko that I wanted to take the Sagano Romantic train ride, and she arranged the train ride for us and kindly got us the Sagano train tickets for us. Hiroko, is very kind, and genuine, and extremely polite, and classy. Hiroko, speaks fluently English because she spent several years in NY, and also Hiroko is very knowledgeable about Kyoto history, and geographically because she is originally from Kyoto. I highly recommend Hiroko as your tour guide, and I would love to come back to Kyoto and have a tour with Hiroko again. I feel very blessed, and honored to have had Hiroko as my tour guide. I
Hiroko D.
Ana, I am highly honored by your kind and generous review for the second time. I was so glad to see you enjoy the Sagano Romantic train ride. Hope some videos taken will be your good memories of that. You are such a sweet lady, and I had a great time with you as your guide in Kyoto. If you decide to come back over here in near future, please kindly let me know. Best, Hiroko
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