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Tour Guide - Kanae O.

Joined 2023

Kanae O.

5.00 / 5
(24 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Shiga

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Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

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Response Time

7 hours on average

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Nature & Outdoor

About Tour Guide Kanae O.

Hello! I am Kanae, a nationally licensed guide. While working full-time as a lecturer at a local university in Kyoto, I have also been guiding for two years.


Born and raised in Kyoto, I am excited to share the beauty and culture of my hometown with my customers. Kyoto is an enchanting city, and even as a local, I am continually fascinated by its many charming spots. Whether it's the serene temples, vibrant markets, or hidden gems, there is always something new to explore and appreciate in this wonderful city.


Also, since my home is close to Shiga Prefecture, I am very familiar with the area. While Shiga may not be as popular as Kyoto, it offers a wealth of attractions for tourists. From historical sites such as temples and shrines to the stunning natural beauty of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, there is much to see and do. I am passionate about promoting Shiga and sharing its unique charm with visitors.

Reviews

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Robert B.

5 / 5
Oct 28, 2024

Serene Temples with enchanting Gardens Tour

Kyoto
4 hours

Experience Temple Tranquility

Kanae is a most wonderful guide who is perfect for showing you temples that will transform you with their beauty. These temples are in the lovely Northeast of Kyoto where you can be away from the crowds and sink into the atmosphere of places of contemplation, some of which are from the Heian Era of a thousand years ago. Kanae's English is excellent, and her knowledge of the area makes her a most marvelous companion to enjoy stepping back in time where you can experience these beautiful and serene temples and gardens. I can say with confidence that you will have a wonderful time.

Gloria angelica R.

Gloria angelica R.

5 / 5
Oct 21, 2024

Kyoto and Nara Early Bird Highlights Car Tour

Kyoto
2 days

Customized

Excellent guide

We want to thank Kanae for her excellent guiding service on a two-day private tour of Nara and the bamboo forest. With great warmth and quality he showed us the natural beauties of his beautiful country, particularly in the Kyoto area. We highly recommend it. Alberto and Gloria

Early bird highlights with car

Our tour with Kanae was an absolute delight. From the moment she met my wife and I (in her car) at our hotel it was like meeting a close friend. In absolutely clear fluent English we were able to chat about many topics regarding her hometown of Kyoto as well as her family life and comparisons to our own lives in Europe. Based on Kanae’s suggestions we were able to flex the tour and see and experience things that were not in the original schedule. We went for a ramen lunch in a fabulous little family owned restaurant that we never have ventured into (or even found) without her. Cannot recommend Kanae enough to anyone wanting a guide in Kyoto. Brilliant experience from start to finish. Thank you so much.

Gary W.

Gary, thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am touched by your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure guiding you and Jenny. I really enjoyed spending time and chatting with both of you. I am also glad to know that you also found my favorite ramen restaurant fabulous! Thank you again for booking with me this time, and I would be thrilled to welcome you back to Kyoto for another tour in the future!

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