Koin M.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Osaka
Languages
Japanese (Native), English, Korean
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Koin M.
We, a team of tourism experts in our 20s and 30s, pledge to offer a unique and special tour experience that you won't find anywhere else in Kyoto. With the majority of our team having studied at universities in Kyoto, we have extensive knowledge about local hidden gems and places to create lasting memories. Our collective years of living and studying in the Kansai region have equipped us with a profound understanding of both Osaka and Kyoto. Fluent in both Japanese and English, we are capable of catering to a broad range of tourists. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you all.
Important
The hourly rate for the guide fee stands at 7,000JPY for a group of 3people.It’s essential to note that this fee solely covers the guide’s services. All other expenses, including meals, transportation, and entrance fees, are not included and will be billed separately.
For groups exceeding four customers, an additional fee will be incurred as the guide needs to attend to a larger number of people. Please be advised.
Tours
Exploring Six Scenic Spots with Sushi
On this tour, you'll be able to see, hear, and taste the culture of Kyoto at some especially exciting spots. We will explore the three major areas of Kyoto: Kitayama, Higashiyama, and Gion. We, the team (tourism experts in our 20s and 30s), promise to offer a unique and special tour experience that you won't find anywhere else in Kyoto.
Kyoto Retro Experience: Samurais, Festivals, Games & Tempura
In this tour, you can experience Japan's retro culture at particularly exciting spots. We tour around Kyoto's bustling districts such as Karasuma and Gion. We, the team (tourism experts in our 20s and 30s), promise to offer a unique and special tour experience that you won't find anywhere else in Kyoto.
Countryside Kyoto: Calligraphy at Ōhara Sanzen-in
In this tour, we will visit the "Ohara" district, a basin located deep in the mountains, away from the center of Kyoto. Unlike the crowded tourist spots, here you can enjoy the serene quietude surrounded by nature, exuding the atmosphere of traditional Japanese countryside. Target:People who have already visited Kyoto's popular tourist spots or those who want to delve deeper and know the authentic Kyoto.
Elegant Kyoto: A Journey to Nijo Castle and Kyoto Palace
This tour will take you through classic Kyoto landmarks, including Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The character of these sites is not flashy but rather exudes a serene impression. This stems from the quintessentially Japanese spirit of finding beauty in simplicity and the solemn atmosphere that arises from their roles as centers for political decision-making and as residences for the Emperor.
Kyoto's Sophisticated Harmony Journey: 4 Calming Scenes
On this tour, you'll experience Kyoto's culture in places where the fusion of the four seasons and Japanese beauty is most profound. You'll see, hear, feel, and taste. We'll explore Gion/Higashiyama area. The unique feature of this tour is the ability to enjoy sightseeing in a relaxed manner, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We, the team (tourism experts in our 20s and 30s), promise to deliver a truly unique and special tour experience in Kyoto.
Otaku Kingdom: Anime, Cards, Figures & Yakitori in Kyoto
In this tour, you can enjoy Cool Japan at especially exciting spots. We visit specialty stores for anime, manga, and movie contents. We, the team (tourism experts in our 20s and 30s), promise to offer a unique and special tour experience that you won't find anywhere else in Kyoto.
Koin M. Japan Tour Reviews
“Osaka April 14 guide ”
Our guide was a fine young lady but it appears that we were her very first customers. A guide should be knowledgeable and “speak to their clients with stories and history” of each place visited. None of that took place. She was entirely focused on how to get to each place using the GPS. We could have visited the Osaka castle, the Umeda sky building and Dotonbori by ourselves using the same technology. In comparison, we visited Istanbul last year and hired a guide for two days. His stories and discussions about each landmark, mosque, the city, etc was very interesting, educational and worthy. On this Osaka guided tour, we didn’t get any value of having a guide and feel that the $274 was basically wasted and a consideration should be given to us for a rebate. It appears that this guide was released on this FIRST assignment receiving little to no training from your company! We are leaving today for Kyoto using your company for a guide once again and sincerely hope for a better experience! Louis and Mili
“A wonderful day in Kyoto thanks to Koin's great itinerary - and thanks also to lovely Sai who was our guide on the day.”
Koin devised a great itinerary - even taking in a convent that is very rarely open, so it was a real treat. He booked a wonderful traditional Kaiseki restaurant for us, and it was good for us that we had Sai with us to explain all the courses and the etiquette! An amazing day - thank you!
Koin M.
(18 reviews)Dear Juliet, Thank you for your kind review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary I planned for you, including the visit to the rarely open convent. It was indeed a special experience, and I'm glad I could arrange it for you. I'm also pleased that you enjoyed the traditional Kaiseki restaurant. Having Sai there to explain the courses and etiquette certainly enhanced the experience, and I'm glad it added to your enjoyment of the day! I hope you'll have the opportunity to visit Japan again in the future, and perhaps you'll consider using our services once more. If any of your friends or family are planning a trip to Japan, we'd be delighted to assist them as well! Warm Regards, Koin
“Highly recommended ”
The experience was amazing! Highly recommend He organized less tourists places as we requested. So the trip was for us as we planned it!
Koin M.
(18 reviews)Dear Ioana, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time. We're delighted that the trip turned out just as you planned it! If you ever plan to visit Japan again or if any of your friends are considering a trip here, we would be honored to assist them in creating another unforgettable experience. Warm Regards, Koin