Minori U.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Minori U.
Hello I'm Minori.
Kyoto is a popular destination so you might look for deeper place of it. My area is Yamashina, where you pass when traveling Shiga. It has beautiful mountains and water, also its temples and shrines are less crowded. It's a good place for those who have visited famous sites already.
I used to work at travel agency so I had chances to company a group tour with a guide and it was an amazing experience that I could see people actually having a fun. I also worked in a hotel and learned how important hospitality is to make guests feel comfortable.
I teach kids English so I would like to show them how rewarding and proud it is to show people around our beautiful countries, and English would be helpful in many ways.
Let’s go and see beautiful Kyoto and experience some of the best attractions here with me!
Important
My core time depends on day.
Monday : 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Tuesday : 8:00-a.m. to 14:30p.m.
Wednesday : 10:00-a.m. to 14:30p.m.
Thursday : NA
Friday : 10:00-a.m. to 8p.m.
Sunday : 10:00-a.m. to 8p.m.
Tours
Half day Arashiyama
Arashiyama is an area you can walk famous bamboo forest. Tenryuji temple there has a iconic dragon drawing on the ceiling. If you have kid, monkey park is another attraction in Arashiyama. With a little hiking, feed Japanese monkeys on the top of the mountain.
Zuishin-in Temple: Rain Priest and Poetess Ono
Zuishin-in temple is located in Yamashina area of Kyoto. This hidden place is quiet and literally hidden that even Kyoto locals may not notice the existence of it. Tour will take you from Ono station to the temple and you'll get to know the story a famous poetess who lived in Heian period (794-1185).
Kyoto Painting & Market
Enjoy walking Nishiki market, Kyoto's kitchin and painting workshop combining two traditional techniques of Kyoto: Yuzen-zome and Tarashikomi. In this experience, you are provided with a pre-drawn shikishi paper board and color it with pigment produced by Uebae-so. Uebae-so has a long history of more than 270 years.
Minori U. Japan Tour Reviews
“Client was satisfied”
Although it was a short interaction, communicating with Ms. Minori was a breeze. I will hire her again for my future travel engagements. I highly recommend her service.
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(3 reviews)Hello, thank you for assigning me for the Maiko show, I enjoyed seeing your client happy and it was a pleasure for me to help them converse with the Maiko lady. Hoping to work with you again.
“2 day Kyoto tour”
Despite facing delays and rainy weather during my two-day guided tour of Kyoto, Minori went above and beyond to ensure I had a fantastic experience. Their flexibility and quick thinking allowed her to make alternative arrangements, adjusting our itinerary to make the most of our time despite the rain. One of the highlights of the tour was our visit to the local market. Despite the weather, Minori made sure we had a memorable experience exploring the bustling stalls and vibrant atmosphere of the market. Their knowledge of the area led us to discover hidden gems and unique finds, allowing me to immerse ourselves in the local culture. Throughout the tour, Minori was incredibly welcoming and friendly, creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere despite the challenges we faced with the weather. Their warmth and hospitality made the experience truly special, and I left Kyoto with fond memories thanks to their guidance and expertise.
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(3 reviews)Hello Jay, it was my pleasure I could help you shop and enjoy market! Did you successfully purchase tea powder in Tokyo? It was a shame we couldn't go to Arashiyama to see beautiful bamboos but let's do that next time. Please tell your family and friends to come to Japan so they can feel and see what you saw with me, not just tracking your Instagram;))) Have you a great day and see you again!
“Special Request for Shrine Visit and Prayer”
I asked Minori to accompany us to a traditional Inu no Hi prayer for safe childbirth at a local Kyoto shrine. She was super easy to communicate with, extremely accommodating and made the whole experience an absolute dream. Since this was a shrine in a residential area they didn't speak English and Minori helped us with filling in the form and communicating with the shrine staff. During the ceremony she took the the most lovely photos of us. After the prayer she accompanied us to look around the shrine and shared bits of information with us. It was an all around lovely experience and we are so glad we booked Minori for this. She is truly such a kind and pleasant person and we cannot thank her enough for accommodating our special request. Arigatou gozaimasu!
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(3 reviews)Hello Nina, it was nice meeting you and your husband. The prayer was absolutely amazing and good do know you liked it. Please come back in the future with your kid. Have a safe trip!