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Joined 2024
Yacine Z.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Kyoto, Osaka (Living)
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English, French (Native), Japanese
Response Time
3 hours on average
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2 days ago
About Tour Guide Yacine Z.
I've been living in Japan since 2016. I speak fluent Japanese and work as a translator in addition to my guiding activities. I'd be delighted to guide you around the Kansai region, which includes Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara, among others. I've been lucky enough to guide over 200 people since I started guiding, and I hope to be able to share my passion for Japan with as many people as possible.
I'm available for half-day or full-day tours.
Tours are available in English or French, depending on your preferences.
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All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Gila B.
5 / 5
Dec 30, 2024
“Amazing tour of Kyoto”
We had Yacine for 4 days and he was great! He was patient and extremely knowledgeable he explained the history behind all of the locations we went to. I highly recommend Yacine!
Yacine Z.
Thank you for booking with me. It was a pleasure.
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Tomo G.
5 / 5
Oct 31, 2024
“Very reliable and liked by the entire group!”
Excellent English and Japanese as well as having deep love and knowledge for Kyoto and Kansai area had made the entire group feel warm and at ease. His professionalism and love for his job was felt right off the bat. We will definitely use him again thank you!
Yacine Z.
Thank you very much!
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