Joined 2024
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
9 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
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!
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!
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.
Kazue K.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful message. It truly made my day! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it became a special part of your honeymoon. It was such a pleasure spending time with you both and showing you a quieter, more peaceful side of Kyoto. The unexpected moment with the kind man floating flowers in the stream was so touching --- I think I will always remember of you two when I go to there. Thank you again for letting me be part of such a special time in your honeymoon. Wishing you both lots of love, happiness, and many more adventures together! I hope we sometimes meet somewhere in the world like you two had just randomly meet your ild friends in Kyoto. Thank you very much!
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!
Kazue K.
Thank you very much, Kristen! I had a great time too — it was really fun! It was also really nice to talk about so many things, not only the history and culture of Kyoto, but also many other things from around the world. I was also really interested to hear your stories about your job, your history and your family. Also, Thank you so much for teaching me so much while we were eating matcha ice cream! I really hope to meet you again someday, either in Japan or in America. Thank you very much!
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!