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Joined 2023
Available Areas
Kyoto, Mie, Shiga (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
I have lived in the US, UK, and India for approximately 20 years, and I’ve also traveled to about 30 countries. Living abroad for such a long time made me realize Japan’s value and sparked my interest in working as a translator/guide for foreigners. I’m truly passionate about introducing people to historical sites, authentic Japanese culture, and stunning natural spots that may not be widely known to people outside of Japan. There are countless places that I believe people would love.
I am a certified English interpreter guide certified by Kyoto City, Uji City and Otsu City. Originally from Nagoya, I cover areas around the Kansai region including Kyoto, Shiga and Mie. I’m here to ensure your trip to Japan becomes an unforgettable memory. Looking forward to meeting you!
For some tours I can not guide everyday due to facility and store closings. Please send me a message and check my availability first before booking. Thank you!
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Wei G.
“Best experience ever”
we spent a few days with Nori, and it was wonderful. He is professional, knowledgeable and considerate. He made our trip to Kyoto and surrounding areas better than what we had hoped for. If you are looking for a guide, you can’t go wrong with him.
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Nori I.
Thanks again for taking my tour for four days. Every day was a challenge for me with all the interesting questions you guys had but it was a learning experience for me as well. Hope you will have a safe flight home. Hopefully we can meet again in Kyoto or NY/NJ! Take care!
Wei G.
“A great day in Kyoto”
Nori was excellent, very knowledgeable and considerate. I highly recommend having him as a guide.
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Nori I.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I appreciate it. We have more days left. I will make sure you guys will have the best time here!
Michael G.
“Kyoto is beautiful even when it rains ”
Nori is a wonderful guide, perfect for a private tour. We enjoyed it even though it was a rainy day. We learned a lot about the history, architecture, horticulture, food of Kyoto. Be prepared to walk a lot, some of it uphill. There were a lot of people there. I so appreciate how polite people are, even in a crowd. The market was exciting to me, a foodie, but might be overwhelming for anyone who doesn’t like the number of people. Nori found us a beautiful, new restaurant where we had an excellent meal at the end of the tour.
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Nori I.
Thanks for leaving such a kind review. I really appreciate it. It was fun for me also exploring Kyoto with you two. I am glad you were able to have a good time. I just hope John is ok. Hope you guys will come back to see different beautiful scenes of Kyoto sometime in the future. Take care!
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