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Tour Guide - Kenji M.

Kenji M.

4.73 / 5
(73 reviews)
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Available Areas

Hyogo, Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji

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Languages

English, Japanese

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Response Time

18 hours on average

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4 days ago

About Tour Guide Kenji M.

Hi I'm Kenji

I have a government license of tour guide interpreter in English.

I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years

So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city

Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year

I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics

but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking,

kimono-clad walking and so on.

I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking.

I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter

for it will never recur"

So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality.

Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture

I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours

Please contact me any time.

I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.

See you soon !

Important

I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.

Tours

Customized Private Tour in Kyotocover image

Customized Private Tour in Kyoto

Kyoto
8 hours

This is customized private tour in Kyoto which guests can create easily by selecting any spots from a list of popular tourist destinations. The list consists of 16 tourist destinations (S01-16) that are very popular especially among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection the guide will arrange best itinerary with tour cost and feedback proper offer to the guest for formal booking.

FROM$337/ per group
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Highlight Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto
8 hours

The tour includes five typical tourist destinations in Kyoto city. We will start with visiting Kiyomizudera Temple literally meaning "Pure water temple". It is the most popular sightsseing spot where you connot miss the panoramic view of the city from its huge stage jutting over a cliff. Many visitors drinking from the streams of pure water falls in the temple expect some divine blessings. From Kiyomizudera to Gion (classy Gasha district) there is best strolling course in which you can taste the flavor of traditional Kyoto while enjoying stone steps and stone pavement along many cozy and elegant shops,restaurants and old buildings. In the afternoon we will visit Nijyo Castle,the huge residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan from 17th C to mid 19th C. It was adorned with lavish decorations to show off their absolute power. Next we will visit Kinkakuji Temple,well known as Golden Pavilion,is definitely must-see in Kyoto. The shining gold leaf covering three-story pavilion never fail to impress visitors with its breathtaking beauty. The last visit is Ryoanji Temple very famous for its mysterious rock garden. No one knows for certain when, why and by whom it was created. so it's up to everyone's interpretation. My guide fee is 50000yen / 8hours (up to 8 persons)

FROM$324/ per group
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Amazing Osaka tour packed with fun

Osaka
8 hours

A special pass called "Osaka Amazing Pass " costing 2800 yen allow you to use local transportation freely and enter 30 tourist attractions for free all day long. (If we fix the above destinations, the special pass for guide is not needed and 1 day pass 800yen for guide will be needed instead ) Additional option fees for wearing sumurai battle helmet with sword (500 yen /person) in Osaka Castle Tower. Lunch,dinner for you and guide. It includes visiting symbolic Osaka Castle, the 1st state-established Buddhist temple and popular skyscrapers with 360° panoramic view on top. The pass covers all transportation fee and admisstion fee of the facilities to visit on our tour which worth more than 50 % discount compared with those regular fees. Additional fee is needed for some optional attractions such as Kimono-laid working in the old town set in a museum and traditional woodblock printing experience in Ukiyoe museum. My guide fee is 50000 yen / 8hours (up to 8 persons)

FROM$324/ per group
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Customized Private Tour in Osaka

Osaka
8 hours

This is customized private tour in Osaka which guest can make easily by selecting any spots from a list of recommended tourist spots. The list consists of 17 tourist destinations divided by 3 area,North, South and Bay area that are popular among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection guide will arrange best itinerary with cost and feedback the guest proper offer for formal booking.

FROM$337/ per group
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Exploring Himeji Castle with Sanctuary and Huge Bridge

Himeji
8 hours

Guests can combine any of the following tourist destinations depending on their needs and tour time. 1) Himeji Castlea (magnificent fortress ) 2) Engyo-ji temple (a unspoiled Buddhist sanctuary) 3) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (the world's longest suspension bridge) 4) Japanese garden Kokoen (various type of Japanese gardens)

FROM$337/ per group
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Customized Private Tour in Nara

Nara
8 hours

This is customized private tour in Nara which guests can create easily by selecting any spots from a list of popular tourist destinations. The list consists of 8 tourist destinations (S01-S08) that are very popular especially among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection the guide will arrange best itinerary with tour cost and feedback proper offer to the guest for formal booking.

FROM$337/ per group

Kenji M. Japan Tour Reviews

Impressive Tour

SO much history, so many facts and so much fun! Can you please send me the story of the turtle in japanese culture? I bought. ajacket with a turtle but need to story again! Thanks

Angela P.

Angela-san, Thank you for your great review of our tour. I'm very glad that you are much interested in Japanese culture and history. I've just sent the turtle story separately using ToursByLocals message. Please check it. Thank you, Kenji

great day!

Kenji was extremely helpful and full of great ideas! We were able to enjoy Kyoto and experience the culture. Make sure you tell him where you want to have lunch....he can make the reservation and plan!

Angela P.

Angela-san, Thank you for your great review of my tour. I'm really glad that you could enjoy fascinating sites and tasty local foods in Kyoto. I also could enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you and your party. thank you. Kenji

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Suzette H.

5 / 5
Mar 16, 2024

Highlight Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto
8 hours

Excellent tour!

Our group very much enjoyed touring with Kenji. He was able to adjust the tour slightly to fit a couple of different sights, which we appreciated. We especially loved learning some history along with the sights.

Suzette H.

Suzette-san, Thank you for your great review of my tour. I'm very glad that you could enjoy my guiding and visiting fascinating spots. I could also enjoy spending a wonderful time with you and your party. Thank you, Kenji