About Tour Guide Keiko U.

Jennifer R.

5 / 5

Jul 11, 2025

A Half Day Tour of Higashiyama Area in Kyoto

Jul 11, 2025

Kyoto

4 hours

“Wonderful experience with Keiko!”

We just loved Keiko! We had one day with Keiko and it was one of our best days on our trip to Japan. Kyoto was very busy so she recommended a town outside Kyoto. It was so beautiful and the best decision to go see some temples outside very busy Kyoto. We got to talk and learn more about Japanese culture during our drive. She was like meeting an old friend who was showing us around. She was extremely personable, friendly, knowledgeable, sweet and funny. She was very good with my preteen daughter. You can tell she is very passionate about sharing Japanese culture with you. I cannot recommend Keiko enough!!

Keiko U.

(24 reviews)

Jennifer san, Thank you for the wonderful rating. I am very pleased to know that you are happy with the work that was done. More than that, "I " ENJOYED OUR TOUR! It was not a all-day-long tour though, it was packed with fun memories. Hope you like Japan! Hope you come back to Japan soon!! Keiko

“fantastic guide”

Keiko was very knowledgable about the area and its history. Her English was very good. Thoroughly recommended

Keiko U.

(24 reviews)

Deary guests, Thank you for the excellent review. I hope you choose me when you come back to Japan next time. Keiko

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Veronica H.

5 / 5

May 31, 2024

Additional invoice

May 31, 2024

Kyoto

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Customized

“TOP 10 REASONS to NOT BOOK KEIKO IF………………..”

Recently had a 3 day custom tour with Keiko. Please do not book Keiko if…… 1) You don’t need much communication beforehand. Keiko is a constant and quick communicator. 2) You enjoy interpreting Japan to English. Keiko’s English is easily understood without any difficulty. 3) You prefer to be left to your own devices. Keiko will not let you do that! She was always thinking ahead to entertain our interest and provide knowledge that she thought was most musical to our ears. 4) A bubbly personality is not your thing. Keiko ‘popped’ off the train platform the moment we met at the train station. She never let that fun, sunshine personality subside. 5) The organization of your Guide is of little importance. Keiko was always aware of our next move, even suggesting we not do certain things as a waste of money/usage of her time. She did not hesitate when our plans veered from the expected and quickly regrouped to go in an opposite direction. 6) You expect your Guide to remain aloof and maintain a certain level of ‘professionalism’. Sorry, Keiko makes you feel like an old friend, if not one of her family. 7) You only want commercialized, touristic Japanese food. Ok, so what if she is a Chef who welcomes you to her home, and teaches you (with only the freshest of ingredients) how to make a wonderfully delicious meal. So what if you can’t fasten your pants after eating so much scrumptious food. 8) Your Guide should not genuinely care about your well being! Keiko constantly checked on our happiness, allowing for the difference in personalities in our group, ensuring we were all satisfied and well taken care of. 9) You are bothered when your Guide goes out on their own time to pick up little surprises for you. Yes, she did that too! And lastly, 10) You need a guide in Kyoto the same time that I do. Sorry, I do not want any competition for her time. DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!! Otherwise…you’d be crazy to not book Keiko. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Keiko U.

(24 reviews)

Dear my wonderful guests, Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am very pleased to know that you are happy with my guiding work. Your words encouraged me so much and let me show you another Kyoto next time. Bye for now, Keiko