Joined 2024
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
8 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
Hello! My name is Kaz, a tour guide from Kyoto. I was born and raised here, studied in Osaka, and became fluent in English after studying abroad in Canada. My experience there made me appreciate Japan’s beauty and cultural differences, inspiring me to share Kyoto with people from around the world.
I started as a volunteer guide for foreign friends when I was student, and now work professionally to show more people Kyoto’s charm. On my tours, I’ll take you to great spots and share insights into Japanese culture, customs, and the unique mindset of Japanese people. I look forward to guiding you!
Depends on other schedule, I can be more flexible. I can be more flexible if can know the schedule before.
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Nuria C.
“Nice walk around Kyoto”
A wonderful experience. Kaiseu guided around beautiful temples and shrines. She showed us hidden spots. She was really attentive to our needs and adapted the visit to our needs. Very nice food recommendations explaining the tradition behind it. Arigato!
Kazue K.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure spending the day together, even on such a hot day. I truly enjoyed our conversations and had a wonderful time with you all. Talking with your children was also so much fun — you are such a lovely family, and I feel grateful to have shared that special day with you. I also really enjoyed hearing about Spain, and I wish we had more time to talk about it! Thank you again for everything. I hope we can meet again someday when you return to Kyoto, or maybe in Spain. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!
Steffen F.
“Family sightseeing in Kyoto on a hot summer day”
We had a fantastic day with Kaz visiting some of Kyoto‘s most exciting sites like Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangendo Temple. Kaz was very knowledgeable about the sites and Kyoto history and made the tour an excellent experience for the whole family. My teenage daughters enjoyed hearing about contemporary Japanese culture along the way. It was a hot day and she allowed for plenty of refreshment stops and a tasty lunch. We also managed to sample some local specialties. To finish it all off at the end of the day she shared some tips about Gion and local restaurants with us. Altogether a brilliant day for the whole family. We highly recommend a tour in Kyoto with Kaz. Steffen, Anna, Amelia & Phoebe, London, UK
Kazue K.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I had such a fun day with all of you, exploring Kyoto together. Even on such a hot, hot day, we had a great time, and I really enjoyed our yummy lunch on the way to Kiyomizu Temple! Spending time with your sweet daughters and chatting along the way was so much fun — it really reminded me of my own host family days. You are such a wonderful family, and I felt so happy to share this special day with you. I hope we can meet again sometime in Kyoto if you have the chance to come back — maybe see you in Kyoto again someday!
Laura K.
“Wanted more of a Guide, Got a local who speaks English”
I was looking for more a guide led experience, where she would tell us about the sights we were visiting and other interesting things about Japanese culture. I did get a few stories but I would have liked more. It felt more like I had a local who speaks English for companionship.
Kazue K.
Dear Laura, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your honest feedback. I truly appreciate your thoughts and am sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. During the tour, we had many conversations about cultural differences between Japan and other countries, and I truly enjoyed discussing these topics with you. I thought we were sharing and enjoying those cultural exchanges together throughout the day. However, I completely understand that you were expecting a more structured, guide-led experience with more detailed information about the sights. Your comments are very helpful, and I will sincerely take them as a chance to improve my tours. I will make sure to provide more stories and cultural insights for my future guests, so they can enjoy a deeper and more informative experience. Still, I hope you enjoyed some parts of Kyoto and had memorable moments from the day. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and I would be happy to welcome you again if you ever return to Kyoto.