Joined 2018
Tomoe S.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Shiga (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
3 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Tomoe S.
Hello! My name is Tomoe. I'm a national licensed guide interpreter(English). I made my page here, TripleLights in October 2018. Thank you for finding me.
I was born and grew up in Otsu,Shiga, which is the next city of Kyoto.
I graduated from the university in Kyoto and lived there for four years due to my husband's job.
I like history and like to visit temples in Nara.
My hobby is to plan trips and have visited many cities and towns in Japan and abroad. One of my favorite places is the AIRPORT!!
I have enjoyed meeting and guiding people from abroad, to sightseeing spots in my country.
I really want many people from abroad to enjoy visiting many places and have wonderful experiences in my country. I'll be really happy if I can have such experiences with you!!
Please tell and ask me if there are any places which you want to visit and anything which you want to do in my country. I'll plan the trip only for you.
I am cheerful and always positive. I like to talk with people. I would like to talk with many people from many countries. Please tell me about your country, too!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you!!
* If you want, I will take you back to your hotel (within the time or with the extra hourly rate)
Or, I will show you how to go back to your hotel when we finish the tour.
* If you want, I will give you some advice about what to and where to eat your lunch/dinner.
Important
If you book me early, I can exchange mails with you many times to know what you want to do in details, collect information and prepare a lot for your plan. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything in advance.
I can guide you in the morning almost every day.(from 8:30 or 9:00 AM till 13:00 or 13:30PM)
This year, in case of the full day tour, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, are available.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You
Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many wonderful places to visit. Please choose a few places among the following sightseeing spots, as you like. If you have any other preferable spots, please let me know. I'll guide you as many places as possible. Please note that some places are located in a little far away from the center of the city and it may need some time to go and come back.
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
It's a little bit difficult, for the first comers to Japan, to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara. In this tour, you can visit Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto. Deer will wait for you in Nara Park!
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto) 4h
This tour is recommended for the first visitors to Kyoto. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many old temples and shrines to visit. In this tour, you can visit two of the most famous and popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto and see the wonderful tradition, especially about Buddhist culture.
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (North-west Kyoto) 4h
This tour is recommended for the first timers to Kyoto. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many old temples and shrines to visit. You can visit three famous and popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto. All of these three places are registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
This tour is based on 'A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto). You can visit Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjyusangendo Temple, Kenninji Temple. You can also enjoy tea ceremony experience.
A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
In this tour, we will visit two famous(so famous!) temples which have gorgeours colored maple leaves early in the morning, and after lunch, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple. Meeting time should be at 7:30~8:00 at your hotel(in Kyoto) or JR Kyoto Station. 'The early bird gets the worm.' We should start early and enjoy the marvelous world before so many people come. (Even if we arrive at Tofukuji Temple at 8:30, we will find many people there!)
Reviews
Kamilė A.
“Professional and flexible”
I am very glad I had a chance to work with Tomoe san. She is definitely a professional in her field, quick with responses and flexible regarding the itinerary. Thank you for your time and hope to have a chance to work with you again in the future. Best wishes.
Tomoe S.
Dear Kamile, Thank you very much for such a warmhearted review. Thanks to you, I spent a wonderful time with a nice family! Yes! I hope to have other chances to work with you in the future, to️o! Thank you very much for booking me. TOMOE
Yael M.
“An excellent day with the best guide”
Tomoe made our visit to Kyoto so meaningful! She helped us plan the visit when we prepared for it. We spent a full day with her and enjoyed her kind and knowledgeable company. She explained and answered all our questions, and took us to all the major attractions around the city. A perfect day! Thank you Tomoe!
Tomoe S.
Dear Yael, Thank you very much for your amazing review so soon! I was so happy that you have still remembered me since you canceled my tour due to COVID pandemic in 2020, and then, booked me again after 5 years! What a precious day you gave me! I enjoyed visiting every place with you. It's like to spend time with my old friend. Thank you very much again for booking me. I do hope that I can see you again! TOMOE
Tana W.
“Some good, some bad ”
The first part of our day and lunch were nice, we visited beautiful temples which for the most part were less crowded during this time of year and that part was appreciated. The second part of the day was poorly planned. We basically finished the tour far ahead of schedule and wandered around exceptionally crowded streets to no end. Can't say the tour ended on a great note for us at all but we appreciate the effort nonetheless.
Tomoe S.
Dear Tana, Thank you very much for taking time to write your precious comment. It was a hot day in April, and I'm relieved to hear that you are satisfied with visiting Kiyomizudera Temple, Nanzenji Temple, Silver Pavilion and Tofukuji Temple. In the afternoon, however, we walked to Yasaka Jinjya Shirine, Pontocho, and Nishiki Market among many people. Thank you for walking with me. I was happy to spend a day with you, nice people from Russia because it's been ages since I have guests from your country last time. I wanted to do my best so that you will have a good day. Thank you very much for booking me. I hope that you will enjoy your trip. TOMOE
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