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Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto's backstreets are an ideal photo opportunity.
Kyoto's backstreets are an ideal photo opportunity.
Kyoto Private Tour - German tourists in front of the Nanzenji main hall.
German tourists in front of the Nanzenji main hall.
Kyoto Private Tour - Tourists from the United States listening to my talk on the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple.
Tourists from the United States listening to my talk on the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - Taking my students on a tour of Kiyomizu Dera temple.
Taking my students on a tour of Kiyomizu Dera temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - Taking my students on a tour of Kiyomizu Dera temple.
Taking my students on a tour of Kiyomizu Dera temple.
Kyoto Private Tour - Big architecture fan!
Big architecture fan!
Tour Guide - Eco H.

Joined 2023

Eco H.

5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Available Areas

Hyogo, Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Shiga, Kobe

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Languages

Dutch (Native), English (Native), Japanese

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Response Time

9 hours on average

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4 days ago

About Tour Guide Eco H.

Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 7 years, and now he hopes to share with you all he has learned of this wonderful city and the surrounding area. Recent graduate with a background in Japanese history and religion, he is now a professor a university in nearby Kobe city. Therefore, if you are particularly interested in learning more about the history and culture of Kyoto he can provide exciting narratives to go along with visiting the delightful sites. Throughout his time in Kyoto he has been working as a guide for numerous organisations, including guiding around Japanese tourists visiting Kyoto, and has provided many with a unique view of the city.

Important

I can guide you in other areas around Kansai as well, such as Kobe or Wakayama, if you pay my transportation fee.

Tours

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

Categories

Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path
Unique Experience
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Reviews

Kyoto History Tour off the beaten path

We enjoyed our Kyoto History Tour very much. Eco showed us the Shokoku Ji Temple and the Imperial palace. We saw the beautiful Zen Garden of the Temple and learned a lot about Buddhism. We saw the nice living area of today’s life in Kyoto and a market and learned a lot about Japanese society of the past and today. We had matcha tea in a Tea house with tradition and then we went to the Heian Jingu. Due to the profound knowledge of Eco, I think he could show nearly every religious or cultural site in and around Kyoto. Especially he knows places of interest which are not overcrowded.

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Lilian K.

5 / 5
Apr 14, 2025

Nara is not only deers

Our guide Eco showed us the wonderful Todaiji Temple and the deer park and explained us a lot about Buddhism and Shintoism. We noticed his profound insights in history and also the modern Japan and he showed his very good teaching ability. We had a delicious lunch together and then went to the archaeological site of the former palace. Even though it was raining we had a pleasant time.

Historical and religious Kyoto

Eco was our favorite guide out of the many places we've been. He is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese history as well as Buddhist and Shinto religions. Additionally, he worked with us to customize the itinerary. Recommend 100%!

Maria V.

Eco H.

Dear Maria, thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you had such a good time. I also enjoyed talking with you and your parents about your field of study. Thank you also for the nice lunch! Please come visit again sometime!

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