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Otagi-Nenbutsuji

Ryoanji

Kodaiji

Tea ceremony

Gekkeikan Okura Museum

Jyo jhakkoji

Yasaka koshindo

Fushimi Inari shrine

The Ninja house

Age old climbing kilns

Shigaraki kougen railroad

Tanuki Ninja pottery

Kinkakuji

Knife making at the Blacksmiths called” Kanetaka Hamono”

Joined 2017

Mana F.

4.89 / 5

(119 reviews)

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Shiga (Living), Kyoto

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English

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About Tour Guide Mana F.

Hi my name is Mana. I'm a National Licensed Tour Guide in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto. I worked for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters after I graduated from university.

I know lots about Kyoto's cultures and festivals . After I got married, I have been in Shiga for over 30 years. I work for at high school as a part time teacher. I am flexible in Kyoto and Shiga. I am practicing ”Rakugo”a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art, to make my tours more enjoyable and filled with laughter. Let’s laugh together during my tours!The fun, hand-drawn illustrations I use on my tours are also very popular—most of my guests take photos of them.

Tours

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

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watching a live demonstration of Japanese sweet making with green tea(Mattcha).Finally you can learn about Kyoto’s traditional and wonderful kimono

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

FROM$203/ per group

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

Kyoto

4 hours

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

The customized must-see tour of an Serene classical Atmosphere of south of Kyoto .Walk through country riverside path and beautiful garden of Byodoin . Visit Sake Brewery. ( watch and taste making Japanese sake. ) Visit Fushimi Inari shrine.This tour not only visits the photogenic Fushimi Inari and Byodoin Temple, but you will also be able to gain more knowledge of the Inari shrine and the brand name of green tea “Uji Cha”.

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

FROM$101/ per group

Shiga

8 hours

The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery

Koka city is one of the two most famous districts for Ninja as well as Iga city. The Ninja house was built about 300 years ago .It displays some gears and weapons actually used by Ninja allowing you to have experience intelligence and crafty skills. Shigaraki pottery has a long history and famous for its cute raccoon dog "Tanuki" There are many genuine Sake breweries in Shiga

The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery

FROM$152/ per group

Kyoto

8 hours

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watching a live demonstration of Japanese sweet making with green tea(Mattcha).Finally you can learn about Kyoto’s traditional and wonderful kimono

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

FROM$203/ per group

Kyoto

4 hours

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

The customized must-see tour of an Serene classical Atmosphere of south of Kyoto .Walk through country riverside path and beautiful garden of Byodoin . Visit Sake Brewery. ( watch and taste making Japanese sake. ) Visit Fushimi Inari shrine.This tour not only visits the photogenic Fushimi Inari and Byodoin Temple, but you will also be able to gain more knowledge of the Inari shrine and the brand name of green tea “Uji Cha”.

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

FROM$101/ per group

Shiga

8 hours

The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery

Koka city is one of the two most famous districts for Ninja as well as Iga city. The Ninja house was built about 300 years ago .It displays some gears and weapons actually used by Ninja allowing you to have experience intelligence and crafty skills. Shigaraki pottery has a long history and famous for its cute raccoon dog "Tanuki" There are many genuine Sake breweries in Shiga

The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery

FROM$152/ per group

Reviews

Yvonne S.

5 / 5

Apr 25, 2026

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

Apr 25, 2026

Kyoto

4 hours

“Kyoto Tour”

Mana was very well prepared with materials to help make the whole experience complete. She had many insights and stories about the places we visited. She tailored her tour to what we said we definitely wanted to see and then added other areas of interest. She was very knowledgeable, warm and professional.Touring Kyoto with her really made you feel like you were getting the true local view.I definitely recommend her tour.

Mana F.

Dear Yvonne, I was very happy to receive your wonderful review. At the last temple we visited, new rules were introduced for safety reasons. As a result, they were not very friendly to elderly visitors, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to your mother. Bamboo is a symbol of longevity and flexibility, so I was disappointed by the temple’s lack of flexibility in this situation. Nevertheless, I hope this experience will not discourage you from coming back.. Please stay healthy and come visit Japan again to enjoy its beautiful scenery and bamboo. Thank you Mana

Pavanti P.

5 / 5

Apr 4, 2026

Pavanti Family Tour

Apr 4, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Superb private guide”

Mana was organized, friendly, funny, insightful, super efficient and all around excellent guide through Kyoto. Tailored tour well and accommodated changes. Felt like we saw so much in such an efficient manner. Great commentary, visual printouts, fun tips on Japanese language and culture as well as excellent direction. Wish we booked her for more tours in Kyoto.

Mana F.

Dear Pavanti, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. The weather was nice and it was relatively uncrowded, so by using taxis frequently, we were able to visit many places efficiently. However, there are still many more spots I would have loved to show you. Please come back to Kyoto as many times as you like—I will be looking forward to seeing you again! Mana

David P.

5 / 5

Mar 24, 2026

Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city

Mar 24, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Some highlights of Kyoto with Mana san ”

We had a terrific day in Kyoto with our guide Mana. We started at The Golden Pavilion, then the Bamboo Forest, The Nijo Jo Castle and the Shibori Kimono Museum. Mana is an excellent guide. Her English is very good as is her knowledge of Kyoto and it's history. She was very well prepared, even using her own hand drawn maps and teaching aids - we can now count in Japanese! Would highly recommend if you are visiting Kyoto!

Mana F.

Dear David, Thank you very much for sending such a wonderful review. It is truly my passion—and my greatest joy—to guide guests like you who show a sincere interest in Japanese culture. I sincerely wish you a safe and amazing journey throughout the rest of your time in Japan. And since your coin landed inside the circle of frogs, it means you’ll return home safely! “Kaeru” means both “frog” and “to return,” so it’s a lucky sign for a safe journey home. Mana