Joined 2024
Kazue K.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
9 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Kazue K.
Hello! My name is Kazu, 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 friends but 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!
Important
Depends on other schedule, I can be more flexible. I can be more flexible if can know the schedule before.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Kyoto Cultural & Scenic Tour
Kyoto Cultural & Scenic Tour
Kyoto Half-Day Cultural Tour (4 Hours)
Kyoto Half-Day Cultural Tour (4 Hours)
Kyoto’s Cherry Blossom Wonders
Kyoto’s Cherry Blossom Wonders
Reviews
Pedro C.
“A Personalized walk around Kyoto!”
We had the pleasure of exploring Kyoto with Kazue as our guide, and it was a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. From the start, she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely interested in making the tour suit our interests. Kazue crafted a personalized itinerary that took us beyond the usual tourist spots. We visited quiet, lesser-known temples that allowed us to appreciate a more peaceful and authentic side of Kyoto. Along the way, we had meaningful encounters with local people — moments that added a special, personal touch to the day. Despite having only four hours, the tour felt rich and unhurried, giving us a genuine glimpse into the city’s culture and charm. If you’re looking for a more intimate, well-curated experience of Kyoto, we’d definitely recommend a tour with Kazue.
Kristen V.
“Great time with Kaz! ”
Taking a tour with Kaz was so informative and fun. She gave us details that we wouldn’t have found out about had we gone on our own. She helped us to decipher our Omikuji, which we got lucky! And she took us to places to eat the local food and learn more about Japanese culture. It was such a pleasure hanging out with Kaz that I hope one day we will meet again. Thank you, Kaz, for making our time so special in Kyoto!
Lisa M.
“Wonderful day!”
Kazue was a great hostess for us on our introductory day in Kyoto during the cherry blossom period. She deftly steered us through town to some of the major sites (Fushimi Inari Shrine, Ryoanji Temple, Golden Temple and Gion) and adapted to our changing whims for other the beaten path arcades and streets when the sheer number of tourists in certain areas became overwhelming. The day was a great mix of culture, religion, history and food, which made us that much more comfortable taking on the city on our own in the days that followed. Kazue is lovely and our day with her was very pleasant. Enjoy!
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