Joined 2017
Available Areas
Kyoto, Shiga (Living)
Languages
English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
Hello, my name is Mana. I am 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 . I am good at walking. 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!
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Katherine L.
“Half day Tour”
Mana is very efficient tour guide and spoke English well. We appreciated her knowledge and passion about Kyoto. We enjoyed are quick lessons about the Japanese language. Thank you
Mana F.
Dear Katherine, I was so happy that you kindly remembered to send such a lovely review. Since I hadn’t been able to reach you at all before the tour started, I honestly thought it might be “a no-show cancellation.” That’s why I was especially glad when we finally met! Seeing you enjoying the trip with your wonderful daughter was heartwarming—and, I must admit, a bit enviable for me as I can’t easily go on trips with my three sons. I'm happy you enjoyed visiting the Sake brewery even though I don't drink alcohol. I truly hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful journeys with your daughter! Thank you Mana
Tham/kris E.
“Mana is the Best!”
we do recommend it Mana is the best tour guide" expresses a strong positive recommendation for a tour guide named Mana. This suggests that the speaker or group has had a very positive experience with Mana and believes they are an exceptional guide, making them highly recommended. Kris & Kia Hawai'i
Mana F.
Dear Kris & Kia Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful review so promptly. I truly enjoyed hearing many interesting and fun stories about your country. Since I also love shopping, it made me very happy to see you shopping so freely and joyfully! Thank you very much for the lovely gift — I really love it. It would be my great pleasure to guide your wonderful family and many friends around Kyoto someday. I sincerely look forward to staying in touch with you. Thank you Mana
Julie K.
“Great time in Kyoto!”
We had a fantastic tour with Mana. She was very pleasant and accommodating with our needs, schedule, locations, and adapting to the adverse weather we faced. Very knowledgeable about the sites and temples we visited. She went above and beyond with navigating us around Kyoto, and spent more time than planned with us while helping translate at a specialty shop with a big purchase. We recommend Mana, She is wonderful!
Mana F.
Dear Julie, It brings us great joy as Japanese people that you, who love Japan and are deeply interested in its history, will carry on the spirit of the samurai. The bamboo incorporated in a special way by the original owner is a symbol of longevity and prosperity, and has long been believed to be inhabited by divine spirits. Being present at the time of your purchase at the shop was a valuable experience for me as well. I sincerely hope that your household will continue to prosper in your beautiful country, and that the spirit, heart, and skill of the samurai will be passed down for generations to come. Thank you very much Mana