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Osaka Private Tour - Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market
Osaka Private Tour - Kiyomizu temple
Kiyomizu temple
Osaka Private Tour - Kurama temple
Kurama temple
Osaka Private Tour - Good luck charm
Good luck charm
Osaka Private Tour - Good luck charm
Good luck charm
Osaka Private Tour - Korean Town
Korean Town
Osaka Private Tour - Kibune
Kibune
Osaka Private Tour - Konjyakku
Konjyakku
Osaka Private Tour - Chikubu jima
Chikubu jima
Osaka Private Tour - Miyazaki
Miyazaki
Osaka Private Tour -  BAMBOO FOREST
BAMBOO FOREST
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Osaka Private Tour - Kibune
Kibune
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Osaka Private Tour - MInou
MInou
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Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour - Fushimi
Fushimi
Osaka Private Tour - Torii gate
Torii gate
Osaka Private Tour - Fushimi inari
Fushimi inari
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Osaka Private Tour - Karamon gate
Karamon gate
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Osaka Private Tour - Kamogawa river
Kamogawa river
Osaka Private Tour - Dragons send rain of dharma
Dragons send rain of dharma
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Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour - Moss garden
Moss garden
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Osaka Private Tour - Kurama Mountain
Kurama Mountain
Osaka Private Tour - Mino
Mino
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Osaka Private Tour -
Osaka Private Tour - Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji Temple
Osaka Private Tour - Arashiyama park/Kameyama
Arashiyama park/Kameyama
Osaka Private Tour - Arashiyama
Arashiyama
Osaka Private Tour - Tenryuhji
Tenryuhji
Osaka Private Tour - Inunaki mountain
Inunaki mountain
Tour Guide - Akari Y.

Joined 2024

Akari Y.

5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Available Areas

Osaka (Living), Kyoto, Mount Koya, Nara, Wakayama

Languages

Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

9 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

About Tour Guide Akari Y.

I have started guiding in the Kansai area since 2023. I am passionate about introducing the history of Japan.

I am happy to introduce guests from overseas to the Japanese culture established by our predecessors.

I will introduce Japanese culture, food, cuisine, sake, nature, manga, spiritual culture, history, Buddhism, Shinto, Shugendo, pilgrimage paths, and other topics of interest.


Let me introduce myself. I was born in Osaka and grew up in Osaka and Kyoto. I have lived in the U.S., China, and Australia when I was young.

Important

Transportation fee and lunch fee for yourself ans the guide will be paid by the customer.

Tours

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

Categories

Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Nature & Outdoor
Nature & Outdoor
Kids & Family Friendly
Kids & Family Friendly
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path

Reviews

An Unforgettable Day with Akari at Mount Kurama and Kibune

Our family of four had the pleasure of spending a day with Akari exploring Mount Kurama and Kibune, and it was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Japan. Akari is far more than a guide—she is a wonderful storyteller, teacher, and ambassador for Japanese culture. Her knowledge of the history, spirituality, mythology, and traditions of the area brought every temple, trail, and shrine to life. She answered countless questions from both adults and children with patience, enthusiasm, and remarkable depth of knowledge. What made the experience truly special was Akari herself. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about creating meaningful experiences for her guests. She connected wonderfully with our two sons, making them feel engaged and included throughout the day, while also sharing insights that we as parents deeply appreciated. Thanks to Akari, we did not simply visit Kurama and Kibune—we experienced them. We left with a much deeper understanding of Japanese history, nature, and spirituality, along with memories our family will cherish for years to come. If you are considering a guide in Kyoto, we cannot recommend Akari highly enough. She turned a beautiful day into an unforgettable one. Thank you, Akari, for helping make our family’s journey to Japan so special. — Daniel, Lisa, Jack, and Alex Srour Highland Park IL USA

Daniel S.

Akari Y.

Thank you very much for your beautiful review. I was truly touched by your generous words. It means a great deal to me to know that your day in Kurama and Kibune became such a memorable part of your family’s journey in Japan. I also remember the day very fondly—the quiet sound of the river, seeing the deer, our conversations about Reiki, the history of the mountain, the hero legends, and the stories of the dragon. Even the simple moments, such as enjoying lunch together and riding the bus and train, felt like a meaningful part of the experience. It was a pleasure to share Kurama and Kibune with all of you. Your family’s warmth, curiosity, and openness made the day very special for me as well. Thank you again for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, and also for kindly sharing the photos on GoWithGuide. I am sincerely grateful. I hope your memories of Japan will stay with you for many years, and I would be delighted if our paths cross again someday.

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