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Shiga Private Tour - Aburimochi in Kyoto
Aburimochi in Kyoto
Shiga Private Tour - One of the oldest tea house
One of the oldest tea house
Shiga Private Tour - Great view of Lake Biwa
Great view of Lake Biwa
Shiga Private Tour - Moat in Shiga used for many movies
Moat in Shiga used for many movies
Shiga Private Tour - One of the most sacred shrine in Kyoto
One of the most sacred shrine in Kyoto
Shiga Private Tour - Kiyomizudera
Kiyomizudera
Shiga Private Tour - Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji
Shiga Private Tour - Charcoal grilled tofu with miso
Charcoal grilled tofu with miso
Shiga Private Tour - Silk stole from Aizome experience
Silk stole from Aizome experience
Shiga Private Tour - Lunch with fresh local ingredients
Lunch with fresh local ingredients
Shiga Private Tour - Kumanokodo trekking
Kumanokodo trekking
Tour Guide - Nori I.

Joined 2023

Nori I.

5.00 / 5
(61 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kyoto, Mie, Shiga (Living)

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

9 hours on average

Availability Updated

4 days ago

About Tour Guide Nori I.

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.

Originally from Nagoya, I cover areas around the city and 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!

Important

For some tours I can not guide everyday due to store closings. Please check my availability on each tour page. Thank you!

Reviews

My 15-year-old daughter and I loved our tour with Nori!

My 15-year-old daughter and I had a fantastic day touring Kyoto with Nori! He was incredibly organized, responsive, and helpful during the planning process. His deep knowledge of history and culture made each stop in the Arashiyama area more meaningful, and it was such a relief to have him guide us effortlessly through trains, buses, and crowds. He was also so easy to be around—funny, kind, and very relatable. The highlight of our tour was Okochi Sanso, the stunning private garden we might never have discovered if not for Nori’s recommendation. It was an extremely hot day, and by the time we reached the Golden Pavilion, the line was so long we decided to pivot and go shopping instead—Nori led us to market spots where we found some of our favorite purchases, including sesame and wasabi snacks, a cutting board, a kiwi slicer, and Spingle shoes! (Nori—when my husband was feeling better, I took him to Spingle and we both ended up getting shoes there! :)) I highly recommend Nori—he’s an exceptional guide and a great guy!

Beverly F.

Nori I.

Thanks for your kind words. It was a lot of fun for me as well exploring Kyoto with you guys! I thought maybe you bought something at a vintage shop in Teramachi but you bought Spingle shoes, huh! That is nice. Hopefully your husband is fully recovered and jumping like a kangaroo with the Spingle shoes!! ( : There is so many more beautiful places in Kyoto. Hopefully you can come back someday! Take care!

Highly recommend Nori! Nori is truly amazing and his global travel experience adds to the Kyoto tour!

What a fantastic tour experience with Nori - 1. He is very knowledgeable about the historical significance of the various Japanese time periods. He is able to weave the historical series beautifully and it takes you back in time. 2. His global work experience adds a lot of flavor to the tour. 3. He is flexible with what we wanted on the tour. 4. He gave us some great food, tea ceremony suggestions for our time in Tokyo. Highly recommend Nori!

Nityanand B.

Nori I.

Thanks for your wonderful comments. Due to the high heat, I was a bit concerned but I am happy to hear that you all enjoyed my tour. Hopefully you can come to Japan again some time!! Take care, Nori

A Fantastic day with a knowledgeable guide

We had a great day with Nori and saw so much! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He calibrated the day exactly right for our family. We had a limited time and really felt we were able to get the most out of our trip because of Nori’s planning. We saw all of the sites we wanted to see in a sequence that made sense, had a tasty lunch, and learned so much. Absolutely don’t hesitate to book with Nori. You will get so much more out of your visit and your day will be stress free! We can’t wait to come back and do another tour. Thanks so much for making our visit so smooth!

Meghan S.

Nori I.

Thanks for your kind words. It was fun touring around Kyoto with you guys too! It was unfortunate that your husband could not join. Hope he is feeling better. Yes, please come again to Kyoto. There is so much more beautiful places you can visit! Take care!

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