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Joined 2023
Jose david V.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Spanish (Native), Catalan (Native), Japanese
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Jose david V.
Hello there! I am hoping you're having a great day!!
My name is Jose, born and raised in Spain (Barcelona) and I have been living in Japan for the last 10 years, first it was Hiroshima that I called home, for the past few years it has been Kyoto.
I have a wide knowledge of japanese culture, it's social life and it's manners, as well as the most impressive monuments, streets, parks and temples.
I love the city of Kyoto and all of the wonders it has to offer to the people whom decide to visit it, from the Fushimi Inari temple to the Nijo Castle. It is a surprising city with combines the best of modern day activities with the reminiscence of old Japan.
I would like to share my experience in Japan with you, so you have the greatest experience possible.
Important
I have full availability.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Full day private guided tour in Kyoto
Do you want to see the most relevant in Kyoto? This is your tour. We'll be visiting the best and most famous places and locations in Kyoto, and you know? I prefer to keep it close and personal, so we'll adapt the itinerary according to your special needs, meaning that depending on time we may be adding other great, astonishing places to the established itinerary.
Full day private guided tour in Kyoto
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Eastern Kyoto, a different aproach to Kyoto, away from the masses
In this tour we will be discovering the eastern mountains of Kyoto, temples and shrines. Starting at the Silver pavillion, going through the philosopher's path, the light, the touch of the mountains of Kyoto will be with us as we discover Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and wonderful streets. Nanzenji to downtown to walk down Pontocho and Gion, maybe the most famous Geiko neighbourhoods to finally end by Yasaka Pagoda, the sight the says, I went to Kyoto and survived.
Eastern Kyoto, a different aproach to Kyoto, away from the masses
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Evening in Gion and Pontocho, Geisha neighbourhood
Just a stroll through some of the most beautiful streets in Kyoto, who knows what we'll see, from evening lights to some of the most amazing places in Kyoto. There's five geiko (geisha) neighbourhoods in Kyoto, Kamishikien, Pontocho, Gion, Gion Kobu and Miyagawacho. We'll be visiting at least 3 of them.
Evening in Gion and Pontocho, Geisha neighbourhood
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Half day in Kyoto, a quick aproach to the most beautiful places in this city.
We'll be discovering the geisha neighbourhoods of Pontocho and Gion, walking through some of the most beautiful streets of Kyoto, heading to Yasaka pagoda in Higashiyama ward, possibly the most iconic area in Kyoto. However, private tours means private. That is, you can choose, let me know what you want to see and we talk about it. Absolutely no problem, tailored for you.
Half day in Kyoto, a quick aproach to the most beautiful places in this city.
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Fushimi Inari and Nara, the 1000 torii gates and the greatest cosmic buddha
Today we'll be discovering the greatest shrine for the goddess of rice, fertility, bussines and.... well, money, Inari and it's 1000 torii gates...., actually there's over 10000 but.... and next, Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, there, we will visit.... deer...., literally hundreds of deer....., and Todaiji, the greatest wooden temple with its magnificient Buddha.
Fushimi Inari and Nara, the 1000 torii gates and the greatest cosmic buddha
Reviews
Chloe C.
“Having a wonderful tour in Kyoto&Osaka”
Jose david is enthusiastic , energetic , knowledgeable and so on ... He responded quickly and was able to act according to my requests . He was also able to share team-related information with me in a timely manner.
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Jose david V.
Thank you very much for your kind review, it helps me dearly. Have a wonderful day! Best regards, José David Vargas
Camani T.
“Servicio excepcional y altamente recomendable”
Jose David brindo un servicio excepcional desde el inicio!!! Quedamos sumamente contentas con su atención, profesionalismo y conocimiento. En todo momento fue puntual, amable y muy organizado, cuidando cada detalle para que la experiencia fuera cómoda, interesante y totalmente personalizada. Agradecemos profundamente su disposición, su trato cálido y la forma tan clara y agradable en la que explicó cada lugar visitado. Sin duda, es un guía altamente recomendable y volveremos a solicitar sus servicios en futuras ocasiones. Muchas gracias por una experiencia impecable.
Jose david V.
Muchísimas gracias por vuestra confianza y apoyo. Recibe un muy cordial saludo. José David V. Kyoto
Claudia S.
“Una experiencia inolvidable en Kyoto gracias a José!”
Organicé un tour privado en Kyoto para mis padres con José, y estoy inmensamente agradecida por la increíble experiencia que tuvieron. De principio a fin, el servicio fue profesional, atento y profundamente enriquecedor. José no solo tenía un conocimiento increíble de la historia, la cultura y los tesoros escondidos de Kyoto, sino que también fue paciente y atento al ritmo e intereses de mis padres. Esto fue más que un tour: fue una experiencia verdaderamente significativa. Mis padres se sintieron bienvenidos, informados y atendidos en todo momento. Si buscas un guía en Kyoto que combine profundos conocimientos con genuina hospitalidad, no busques más y contacta a José!!!
Jose david V.
Muchísimas gracias por tan agradables palabras. Espero que tus padres pasen unos días excelentes en Japón.
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