Joined 2023
Ana I.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English (Native), Japanese, Romanian (Native)
Response Time
7 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Ana I.
Hello everyone!
My name is Ana. I am an experienced tour conductor who guides clients throughout Japan. I am Romanian and have been living in Japan for over 10 years.
I am versed in creating customized on-the-budget one-day and half-day tours for solo travelers, families, or groups.
Please allow me to show you the natural beauty, traditions, history and amazing food of KYOTO and NARA.
Feel free to contact me for a standard package OR a customized trip. I will put my best effort into meeting your needs and creating an amazing journey.
WELCOME TO JAPAN!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Experience the BEST of KYOTO!
Experience the BEST of KYOTO!
Kyoto - 5-hour tour of the historic Higashiyama District!
Kyoto - 5-hour tour of the historic Higashiyama District!
Postcards of Kyoto (East Version)
Postcards of Kyoto (East Version)
Rise&Shine, walk in historic Higashiyama District at SUNRISE
Rise&Shine, walk in historic Higashiyama District at SUNRISE
NARA - Journey into Shinto and Buddhism
NARA - Journey into Shinto and Buddhism
Reviews
Joanna F.
“Thank you Ana for the wonderful tour of Kyoto,”
Ana is an excellent tour guide, she speaks English very well, and her deep knowledge of Japanese history and culture is incredible. She navigates the Kyoto transportation system with great efficiency and is fluent in Japanese. Her organization skills let us visit all attractions on our itinerary, we never felt rushed and she even stayed with us a little longer to help us catch a train back to Osaka. We highly recommend Ana as your tour guide. Jonna & Peter
Zdenek D.
“Beautiful Nara”
We started our journey in Kyoto with a visit to Fushimi Inari and then continued on to Nara. Ana was again perfect as a guide, she explained the history of the places we visited and told us many other interesting facts.
Ana I.
Dear Zdenek, thank you and your family for your patience, generosity, and the great time in Nara. Your attention and easy-going personality made the tour fun and highly interactive for me. I hope Japan was a wonderful experience for your family. Sending my best regards!
Zdenek D.
“Nice tour of the Kyoto”
Ana showed us the main attractions of Kyoto in a pleasant atmosphere and we really enjoyed the trip
Ana I.
Dear Zdenek, thank you very much for allowing me to show you the wonderful city of Kyoto. I had a great time with you and your lovely family. I hope to see you again in Japan and share great insights. Thank you!!
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