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Joined 2023
Yuta I.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Shiga
Languages
Japanese (Native), German, English
Response Time
20 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi, my name is Yuta, and I’m a guide based in Kyoto and Osaka :) I guide in both English and German, and I enjoy helping visitors discover Japan in a way that feels personal and memorable.
As a local guide, I know Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara very well. I love showing both the famous highlights and the smaller hidden spots that most visitors don’t get to see.
I design custom tours for individuals and groups, whether you’d like to explore Kyoto’s temples and gardens, Osaka’s lively neighborhoods, or Nara’s peaceful parks and friendly deer. Along the way, I share stories, history, and insights to help you experience these places more deeply.
I also enjoy taking photos during tours so you’ll have lasting memories of your visit. Most importantly, my goal is to make your time in Japan enjoyable, relaxed, and truly special.
If you have questions or would like help planning, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you the beauty of Japan!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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The best memorable day in Kyoto (6h)
This tour is perfect for exploring Kyoto's famous landmarks with authentic local insights from a Japanese guide who lives here! We try our best to avoid crowds so you can enjoy Kyoto's beauty without feeling rushed. It's like having a local friend show you around we provide that personal experience most tourists never get. We'll capture your amazing moments and share photos afterwards so you have beautiful memories when you're home. Feel free to reach out with questions about your Japan trip!
The best memorable day in Kyoto (6h)
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Ein unvergesslicher Tag in Kyoto (6h)
Diese Tour ist perfekt, um Kyotos berühmte Sehenswürdigkeiten mit authentischen Einblicken von einem lokalen japanischen Guide zu erkunden! Wir vermeiden Menschenmassen, damit Sie Kyotos Schönheit entspannt genießen können. Es ist wie ein Freund, der Ihnen seine Stadt zeigt, eine persönliche Erfahrung, die Touristen selten bekommen. Wir fotografieren Ihre Momente und teilen die Fotos später für schöne Erinnerungen. Kontaktieren Sie uns bei Fragen!
Ein unvergesslicher Tag in Kyoto (6h)
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(Short time) Kyoto Old Town Walking Tour
This tour is perfect for people who want to make a time-slip into ancient Kyoto! We will visit famous sites of the old town during a short tour AND you also get insights from me - a Japanese local! If you wish to visit other different sites in Kyoto, please let me know. I'm flexible and we can customize the tour for you!
(Short time) Kyoto Old Town Walking Tour
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Comfortable Kyoto Van Tour (4–7 Guests): See All the Must-Sees, Hassle-Free
Kyoto is beautiful, but walking long distances and moving between sights can be tiring. This tour makes it easy. Ride in a van taxi. While crowds can’t always be avoided, you’ll save time and energy between stops. Visit famous spots like Fushimi Inari, Golden Temple, and Bamboo Forests with your guide who is a Instagram influencer can also take amazing photos of your trip.
Comfortable Kyoto Van Tour (4–7 Guests): See All the Must-Sees, Hassle-Free
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Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)
Did you know that the famous Fushimi Inari is not just a shrine? It is build on a holy mountain with thousands of red torii gates spread along the hiking trails! In this tour I want to show you some secret walks, where you have a view of the many beautiful red shrine gates without the tourist crowds while also enjoying the nature. It is an easy 3-hour-hike! This is a private tour. Perfect for solo travelers, family or friends!
Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)
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Nara highlights with deer (from Kyoto)
Only in Nara, you can get the surreal experience of seeing over 1,000 deer roaming around Japan's ancient capital. There is no doubt that a tour to Nara where I show you the best sights will make good stories to tell your family and friends about your vacation! Also, during the tour I can take photos and videos of your fun memories and share them with you later (I have 10,000 followers on Instagram, so I am good at photos and movies).
Nara highlights with deer (from Kyoto)
Reviews
Gerhard W.
“Super Tag mit Yuta!”
Wir hatten zu viert mit Yuta eine Tour in Kyoto in deutscher Sprache. Alles hat wunderbar geklappt. Yuta spricht sehr gut deutsch und hat die Tour immer wieder flexibel an unsere Wünsche angepasst! Er macht das sehr sympathisch und strahlt eine positive Energie aus! Wir hatten einen sehr guten Tag und waren happy!
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Yuta I.
Hi Gerhard!! Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Die Zeit mit euch war wirklich sehr schön. Es hat mir viel Freude gemacht, nicht nur über die Sehenswürdigkeiten, sondern auch über Japan, Politik und die Sicht der japanischen Jugend auf ihr Land zu sprechen. Diese Gespräche haben die Tour für mich besonders gemacht. Wenn ihr wieder nach Japan kommt, meldet euch gerne, ich würde mich freuen, euch wiederzusehen!
Stephan T.
“abseits des Trubels ”
Wir hatten Yuta für 2 Tage gebucht, Osaka und Kyoto. Er ist ein sehr unterhaltsamer und lustiger Japaner der super deutsch spricht und uns sehr viel gezeigt hat. Er hat ein tolles Wissen über die Geschichte und konnte uns viel über das leben und die unterschiede zu Deutschland näher bringen. Danke für die tollen Tage und wir werden sicherlich in Kontakt bleiben. Stephan & Tanja Jan & Veronika
Yuta I.
Liebe Stephan, Tanja, Jan und Veronika, vielen lieben Dank für eure netten Worte! Die zwei Tage mit euch sind wie im Flug vergangen, und ich habe die Zeit mit euch sehr genossen. Es war wirklich schön, euch Osaka und Kyoto näherzubringen und dabei so viele interessante Gespräche über die Unterschiede zwischen Japan und Deutschland zu führen. Der Lebkuchen, den ihr mitgebracht habt, war unglaublich lecker vielen Dank dafür! Eure Aufmerksamkeit hat mich wirklich gefreut. Ich hoffe, dass wir in Kontakt bleiben und dass ihr Japan in bester Erinnerung behaltet. Alles Gute und liebe Grüße, Yuta
Thomas S.
“Zwei Halbtagestouren machen das Erkunden von Kyoto entspannt.”
Lieber Yuta, wir haben gleich zwei Halbtagestouren mit Dir gebucht. Eine gute Entscheidung - so war alles viel entspannter und wir konnten deine vielen Infos besser aufnehmen und verarbeiten. Herzlichen Dank also noch einmal für deine tolle Begleitung durch Kyoto mit deinen Sehenswürdigkeiten und der Erläuterung der religiösen und geschichtlichen Hintergründe.
Yuta I.
Vielen Dank für eure lieben Worte!:)) Es war mir eine große Freude, euch durch Kyoto zu begleiten und euch die kulturellen und geschichtlichen Hintergründe näherzubringen!! Besonders schön fand ich, dass wir uns auch über meine Zeit in Deutschland austauschen konnten. Ich hoffe, eure Erinnerungen an Kyoto bleiben genauso besonders wie unsere Gespräche, vielleicht sehen wir uns ja irgendwann wieder!
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Nikki K.
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