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Joined 2016
Lisa W.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living), Kyoto, Nara
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
23 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Lisa W.
Hi everyone! My name is Lisa.
Thank you very much for checking out my profile.
I am originally from Osaka, Japan, and completed my Bachelor’s Degree from Kyoto Prefecture University in architecture. During my stay in Kyoto I volunteered as a tour guide for foreign visitors.
After graduation I moved to Tokyo and worked in the marketing and promotions field. On weekends I continued to work as a tour guide volunteer in Tokyo.
I have also studied at the University of California, Irvine and worked for a tech company in Anaheim California. It was great oppotuniay for me to see Japan from foreigner's perspective.
My happiness for meeting new people and learning my own culture through guiding foreign visitors kept increasing and that made me decide to become a professional tour guide.
I offer tailor-made tours for individuals or groups. I have met a lot of wonderful people through tour guiding and look forward to the many more friends I will make.
My strength is the stock of Japan's historical and architectural knowledge, which I believe makes your Japan experience fun and interesting especially when you are visiting Japan's old capitals.
During my tour I will share with you historical contents of places or structures you are visiting so that you can understand the reason why you meet present Japan. I have friendly and mindful nature which will make your Japan experience greater!
Please feel free to message me if you have any question about your Japan trip!
Hope to see you soon in my tour.
Best,
Lisa
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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【7hours】Time Travel Tour in Kyoto
Join me on my private 7hour tour and discover the historical layers of Kyoto! Why do I call it "Time Travel Tour"? Because the destinations associate with four different time period within Japan's history.
【7hours】Time Travel Tour in Kyoto
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[Kyoto Highlights] Eastern and Central Kyoto
Welcome to Kyoto! This is a private tour to cover the most popular sights in eastern and central Kyoto. Please also see "Western Kyoto" page if you wish to book highlight tour in two days. Longer tour request is welcome. Please contact me and I will customize the itinerary. **Hello! My name is Lisa ** I am a government licensed tour guide offering tours in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. If you are looking for a guide who can take you to must-see sights in Kyoto, this tour will be perfect for you.
[Kyoto Highlights] Eastern and Central Kyoto
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【7hours】Time Travel Tour in Kyoto Part2
Join me on my private 7hour tour and discover the historical layers of Kyoto! Why do I call it "Time Travel Tour"? Because the destinations associate with four different time period within Japan's history.
【7hours】Time Travel Tour in Kyoto Part2
[Kyoto Highlights ] Western Kyoto
Welcome to Kyoto! This a private tour focusing on the popular sights in the west side of Kyoto. Please also see "Eastern and Central Kyoto" page if you wish to book highlight tour in two days. Longer tour request is welcome. Please contact me and I will customize the itinerary. **Hello! My name is Lisa. ** I am a government licensed tour guide offering tours in Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. If you are looking for a guide who can take you to must-see sights in Kyoto, this tour will be perfect for you.
[Kyoto Highlights ] Western Kyoto
Reviews
Genna R.
“Full day Kyoto tour”
Lisa was truly wonderful. Her English is excellent and from the beginning she was warm, sociable and very easy to understand. She had a great plan for us but always gave us different options and adapted the day to what we wanted. At every place we visited, Lisa shared interesting and valuable information that really added to the experience. She looked after us so well and was so friendly that very quickly it felt less like being with a guide and more like having a local friend showing us her city. We fell completely comfortable with her and learned so much. We would absolutely recommend Lisa and would happily have her guide us again.
Frank T.
“An Unforgettable and Authentic Kyoto & Osaka Experience with Lisa”
Lisa was an exceptional guide and truly made our 7 days in Kyoto and Osaka unforgettable. She did an incredible job curating our itinerary and tailoring the experience beyond simply visiting tourist sites. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and thoughtful planning gave us a much more authentic understanding of Japan’s culture, history, and local life. What stood out most was her ability to create experiences that felt genuine and personalized. From hidden gems and local insights to food recommendations and cultural context, she consistently went above and beyond to make every day engaging and memorable. She was organized, flexible, and always attentive to our interests and pace. Thanks to Lisa, we experienced Japan in a way that we never could have on our own. We left with wonderful memories and a much deeper appreciation of Kyoto and Osaka. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly authentic and well-curated experience.
Fred V.
“Japan- Kyoto and Osaka”
Our guide, Lisa W was exceptional. She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and listened to all our requests. The sites that Lisa took us to, The Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Torii Gates, the Gion districts and shopping streets in Kyoto, to name a few, were definitely great choices to enjoy seeing. In Osaka, we visited the Osaka Castle, whereby we learned about the Shogun history, which was very exciting. Lisa made our visit very enjoyable with her knowledge of the various temples. Ending our tour, we hiked the Minoh Mountain, along a river to see the gorgeous waterfalls. Lisa W was a fantastic guide and we highly recommend her.
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