Joined 2023
Yuta I.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Shiga
Languages
Japanese (Native), German, English
Response Time
16 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi everyone! My name is Yuta!
Thanks for checking out my profile.
I've been living in Kyoto for over 4 years, and I love exploring and sharing the city's amazing history and culture with people from all over the world. During university, I spent over a year traveling around Europe, which helped me become fluent in English and German.
I studied at the University of Leipzig in Germany and got great experience through an internship there. My wife is German, so I'm always in an international environment, learning about different cultures.
Besides guiding tours, I'm also a social media influencer with over 10,000 Instagram followers. I love sharing interesting content about Japanese and German life, connecting with people globally, and showing off the beauty of Kyoto.
I offer custom tours for individuals and groups, making sure each experience is unique and special. With my deep knowledge of Kyoto's historical sites and architecture, I'll make your visit to Japan's ancient capital fun and enlightening.
During our tour, I'll share cool historical insights and stories about the places we visit, helping you understand Japan's past and its connection to the present. I'm friendly and attentive, so I'll make sure you have a great time in Japan!
Feel free to message me if you have any questions about your trip to Japan!
Hope to see you soon on one of my tours.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
The best memorable day in Kyoto (6h)
This tour is perfect for people who want to visit some of the most famous sites of Kyoto, and also get insights from a Japanese local! What makes this tour special is that I know how to avoid the crowds and show you secret entrances to famous sightseeing spots! Also, during the tour I can take photos and video of your fun memories and share them later (I have 10,000 followers on Instagram, so I am good at photos and movies). *The secret entrance require taxi, a bit of walking and good weather
Ein unvergesslicher Tag in Kyoto (6h)
Diese Tour ist perfekt für alle, die die berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten Kyotos besichtigen und gleichzeitig Einblicke von einem japanischen Einheimischen bekommen möchten! Wir werden u.a. den Kiyomizu-Tempel und den Fushimi Inari-Schrein, den Schrein der 1000 roten Tore, besichtigen! Anschließend können wir auf dem größten Straßenmarkt Kyotos japanische Spezialitäten und Street-Food kosten! Ich biete auch individuelle Touren an. Bitte lassen Sie mich wissen, was Sie für Wünsche haben!
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!
(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!
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).
Reviews
Melissa W.
“Fabulous day in Kyoto! ”
Yuta shared an incredible day with us! He had great stories, was very knowledgeable, and took us too see some incredible sights! The lunch spot he took us to was magical! We had a terrific day!!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed spending the day with all of you. You were all so cheerful and full of humor—it made the time together truly special. I'm glad we could share such a memorable day!
Andrea M.
“Great tour through Kyoto”
Yuta was very friendly and showed me and my family the old town of Kyoto in fluent German. We also learned a lot about the Japanese way of life. I would always book again, thanks for the good time, Yuta!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Walking through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka with you and your family was a wonderful experience. We were lucky with the timing, so it wasn’t too crowded, and we could enjoy the area comfortably. If you ever come to Japan again, let me know:) I’d love to show you around once more!
Diana B.
“Day Tour in Kyoto”
My husband and I had a great day with Yuta in Kyoto. Yuta was extremely flexible with our itinerary and took us to some less touristy places. It was a great mix of seeing shrines and shopping! I asked him for some suggestions on restaurants and he went above and beyond by making reservations for us! [The places he suggested were delicious btw] Yuta took great pictures and made a cool video that summarized our fun day together.
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I had a fantastic time exploring Kyoto with you both. You were so friendly and open, which made the day even more enjoyable! I’m really glad you liked the hidden temple—it’s one of my favorite secret spots. And the udon restaurant was a great choice! Kyoto has so many amazing places to eat, so I was happy to recommend some. It was a pleasure showing you around, and I hope you visit Japan again someday. Safe travels!
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