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Joined 2018
Hiroko D.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
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
Karen S.
“Full day in Kyoto”
Thank you to Hiroko for such a lovely day! If you want a stress free, information filled day to see all the high spots in Kyoto, book Hiroko now! The entire day was well planned and spent in delightful company. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding every shrine, palace and neighborhood. Hiroko speaks perfect English and listens to your requests as well as offering her own suggestions. I cannot say enough positives regarding my experience.
Barbara B.
“Kyoto 4-day perfection thanks to our wonderful guide Hiroko”
We could not have been happier with our choice of guide for our 4 days with Hiroko, who went out of her way to put together varied itineraries perfectly suited to our interests. We wished to focus on temples and shrines with their gardens, which - thanks to Hiroko’s careful selection - were very often amazingly serene and quiet despite this being the busiest period for foliage viewing. Hiroko is incredibly knowledgeable, and combined with her kindness and consideration for our wishes at all times, we feel to have been in the best of hands. Thanks very much for helping us discover Kyoto. Barbara &Werner
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Hiroko D.
Barbara and Werner, I am extremely honored by your kind, generous and quick review. Both of you are considerate and intelligent, and I really enjoyed your company as a guide in Kyoto for 4 days especially when I saw you enjoy serenity and autumn colors. I also appreciate your kindness and generosity to me throughout the tours. Hope you will have a chance to visit over here again in near future. Sincerely, Hiroko
Catia T.
“Kindness. During our tour we came to the conclusion that Hiroko and we share the same feelings about a lot of things and this was very pleasant.”
We had a very good experience in Arashiyama and also travelling there. Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed the pace of going forth with the plan, we had time to appreciate the places, the nature, the atmosphere and to take pictures. Hiroko was very attentionate to follow our preferences and to understand our wishes. Communication and actions were totally spontaneous and were a pleasure for us all. Thank you, Hiroko
Hiroko D.
Catia, I am extremely honored by your kind, generous and quick review. Both you and your husband are considerate and intelligent, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto as well as having good conversation with you. I also appreciate your kindness and generosity to me throughout the tour. Hope you will have a chance to visit over here again in near future as there are more to see and experience. Sincerely, Hiroko
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