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Shiga Private Tour - Kiyomizudera in the fall
Kiyomizudera in the fall
Shiga Private Tour - Arashino Nenbutsuji in Arashiyama
Arashino Nenbutsuji in Arashiyama
Shiga Private Tour - Arashiyama bamboo paths
Arashiyama bamboo paths
Shiga Private Tour - Fushimi Inari
Fushimi Inari
Shiga Private Tour - Komyoin garden
Komyoin garden
Shiga Private Tour - Aburimochi in Kyoto
Aburimochi in Kyoto
Shiga Private Tour - One of the oldest tea houses
One of the oldest tea houses
Shiga Private Tour - Moss garden in Arashiyama
Moss garden in Arashiyama
Shiga Private Tour - The mountains of Arashiyama
The mountains of Arashiyama
Shiga Private Tour - The backside of Arashiyama
The backside of Arashiyama
Shiga Private Tour - Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji
Shiga Private Tour - Weeping cherry blossom
Weeping cherry blossom
Shiga Private Tour - Cherry blossom at its peak
Cherry blossom at its peak
Shiga Private Tour - Beautiful camellias in Higashiyama
Beautiful camellias in Higashiyama
Shiga Private Tour - The Nishiki market
The Nishiki market
Shiga Private Tour - One of the most sacred shrines in Kyoto
One of the most sacred shrines in Kyoto
Shiga Private Tour - Monkeys of Mt. Iwata
Monkeys of Mt. Iwata
Shiga Private Tour - Great view of Lake Biwa
Great view of Lake Biwa
Shiga Private Tour - Hikone castle - National treasure
Hikone castle - National treasure
Shiga Private Tour - Hachimanbori moat
Hachimanbori moat
Shiga Private Tour - Moat in Shiga used for many movies
Moat in Shiga used for many movies
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
Tour Guide - Nori I.

Joined 2023

Nori I.

5.00 / 5
(69 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kyoto, Mie, Shiga (Living)

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

10 hours on average

Availability Updated

2 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.

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!

Important

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!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Car Tour (driving guide)

Reviews

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.

Wei G.

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!

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.

Michael G.

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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