Joined 2017
Hiroki K.
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Kyoto, Osaka (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English, Chinese (Simplified)
Response Time
2 days on average
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About Tour Guide Hiroki K.
I am a professional government-licensed tour guide. So far, I have provided private and small group tours for more than 800 guests from about 30 countries in Kyoto and Osaka, where I have spent most of my adult life in the two cities. As a result, I have also been appointed as an inbound hospitality instructor by Japan Tourism Agency. So I believe you will have a fantastic experience.
Furthermore, I am also a specialist of tourism in general. I have experienced guide coaching, co-author of several inbound guidebooks, and translator of inbound materials. Especially in Kyoto, I have been in charge of a guide coaching program since 2020. Based on these experiences, I am doing a doctoral research in tourism studies (tourism ethics) in a university. So, I can assure you that you will also be in touch with more profound knowledge and wisdom that you cannot get anywhere else.
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Operation days vary depending on the time of year and the week.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Highlights
Kyoto Highlight Tour with "Philosophical" Guide (West Route)
Kyoto
8 hours
This tour takes you to some of Kyoto's must-see sights, especially those representative of the western side of the city. The tour includes three UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Nijo-jo Castle) and bamboo forests, as well as a tram ride to enjoy Kyoto's local scenery. If you want to do something different than visiting the classic sites, you can skip one of the World Heritage Sites and go to the Monkey Park instead.
FROM$338/ per group
Osaka Highlight Tour with Govenmentally Licenced Tour Guide
Osaka
7 hours
This tour is a well-balanced combination of popular must-see spots and local secret spots in Osaka, one of the biggest city in Japan with cultures and a long history. This tour will cover everything from Japanese religious culture of Buddhism and Shintoism, history such as samurai and cityscapes, modern shopping, Instagrammable spots, and Osaka's unique food culture.
FROM$296/ per group
Kyoto Philosophical Tour (Silver Route)
Kyoto
7 hours
This tour takes you to the must-see places mainly on the northeastern side of central Kyoto. The tour covers a relatively peaceful, natural area, including a popular local walking trail or sacred place for Japanese "Pure Land" Buddhism. As the tour visits a shrine, Zen garden, Pure Land Buddhism's secret place, Buddhist gate, and modern architecture, you will be able to experience a wide range of fascinating aspects of Japanese culture.
FROM$296/ per group
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