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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.
【Please note: For April, I am only accepting tours in English. (I may be available even if the calendar shows as full, so please feel free to inquire.)】
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!
Categories
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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! I 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. I'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)
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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Ein unvergesslicher Tag in Osaka (6h)
Diese Tour ist perfekt, um Osakas Sehenswürdigkeiten mit authentischen Einblicken von einem lokalen Guide zu erkunden! Wir entdecken Osakas Seele abseits der Massen von der Burg bis Dotonbori. Erleben Sie "Kuidaore"-Kultur und Gastfreundschaft der Bewohner. Es ist wie ein Freund, der seine Stadt zeigt, eine persönliche Erfahrung mit Takoyaki und Kushikatsu, die Touristen selten bekommen. Kontaktieren Sie uns bei Fragen!
Ein unvergesslicher Tag in Osaka (6h)
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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!
Comfortable Kyoto Van Tour (4–7 Guests): See All the Must-Sees, Hassle-Free
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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
Holger T.
“Amazing guide and a fantastic tour”
Yuta is a great who speaks German very well and is perfect for all kinds of groups but especially perfect for families. He was very receptive for all kind of wishes or preferences: we wanted to have Ramen for lunch and he organised a wonderful little restaurant which we would never have found.
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Yuta I.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, it really made my day! Yesterday was such a great day for a tour with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Your kids were amazing, their curious questions made it so much fun to introduce Japan to them. About that ramen place, we were actually pretty lucky! Right after we sat down, a queue started forming behind us. Good timing on our part! I hope you and your family continue to enjoy the rest of your time in Japan. Who knows, maybe our paths will cross again someday!
Annekatrin F.
“ Herausragende Stadtführung”
Die Stadtführung durch Kyoto war einfach herausragend. Unser Guide Yuta verband fundiertes Wissen mit spannenden Geschichten und führte uns zu bekannten Highlights wie auch versteckten Orten abseits der Touristenpfade. Die Organisation war perfekt, die Atmosphäre angenehm und persönlich. Wir haben die Stadt dadurch viel intensiver erlebt – absolut empfehlenswert!
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Yuta I.
Vielen lieben Dank für die wunderbare Bewertung! Ich habe mich riesig darüber gefreut. Es war mir eine echte Freude, euch durch Kyoto zu begleiten und eure spannenden Fragen zu Japan zu beantworten, eure Neugier hat den Tag auch für mich besonders gemacht. Auch der Austausch über Deutschland hat mir sehr gefallen und war eine tolle Abwechslung. Ich hoffe, ihr behaltet die Zeit in guter Erinnerung. Wir sehen uns dann hoffentlich bald in Osaka wieder, dort gibt es noch mal eine ganz andere Seite Japans zu entdecken!
Reinhard G.
“Ein Tag mit Yuta”
Ein Tag mit Yuta fühlt sich an wie eine kleine Zeitreise in die Geschichte Kyotos. Mit seiner freundlichen, humorvollen und witzigen Art hat er unseren gemeinsamen Tag zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht. Er zeigt Orte abseits der großen Touristenströme – wunderschöne Plätze, die sich fast privat anfühlen. Bei allen möglichen Problemen hilft er sofort, sei es beim Buchen des Shinkansen oder beim Zurechtfinden im Nahverkehr. Sein Fachwissen über die Geschichte Kyotos ist beeindruckend. Er erklärt Rituale verständlich und unterstützt sogar dabei, ein persönliches Andenken zu gestalten. Einfach ein großartiger Tag.
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Yuta I.
Hallo zusammen, vielen Dank nochmal, dass ihr meine Tour gebucht habt! Ihr seid so eine tolle, energiegeladene Truppe mit so viel Humor, die Zeit mit euch ist wirklich wie im Flug vergangen. Es hat sich für mich gar nicht wie Arbeit angefühlt, sondern eher so, als würde ich ein paar gute Freunde herumführen. Ich wünsche euch noch eine fantastische Reise durch Japan! Danke für alles!!!!!
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