Joined 2025
Fumi U.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native), Spanish
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Fumi U.
I have spent nearly 30 years working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), contributing to development projects in Latin America and African countries. During this time, I cultivated strong cross-cultural understanding and effective communication skills.
For the past 10 years, I have lived in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato, Mexico, where I managed a guesthouse, operated a jewelry workshop, and provided guided tours. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep sense of hospitality and attentiveness, ensuring that visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Leveraging these skills, I am dedicated to sharing the beauty of Japan with international guests and creating unforgettable travel experiences.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.
Timeless Kyoto: A journey to explore the wabi-sabi culture of Higashiyama
Timeless Kyoto: A journey to explore the wabi-sabi culture of Higashiyama
Senderos de Kioto : Un viaje para explorar la cultura wabi-sabi de Higashiyama
Senderos de Kioto : Un viaje para explorar la cultura wabi-sabi de Higashiyama
Las atracciones imprescindibles de Kioto y los sitios UNESCO en un día.
Las atracciones imprescindibles de Kioto y los sitios UNESCO en un día.
Reviews
David C.
“Very Enjoyable Kyoto Tour with Fumi”
We had an excellent experience with Fumi as our tour guide in Kyoto. She was able to customise our tour based on our requests. During the tour, she was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city, making the tour both educational and engaging. Fumi was also friendly, patient, and attentive to our family's interests, ensuring everyone enjoyed the experience. Her local insights and personalized tips made our visit even more special. We highly recommend Fumi to anyone looking for a wonderful and authentic Kyoto tour!
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing a considerate review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the tour. We had a very nice weather. Now it is extremely hot in Kyoto. Hope to see you again in Kyoto in near future.
Daisy S.
“Fumi’s fabulous tour guide”
Fumi was such a fantastic and appreciative guide. At the beginning we had a quick history about all the sites and Japan we would visit which made the overall experience even more immersive. She took our wants into consideration and tailored the day accordingly. Fumi was so very friendly and kind, there was never a dull moment. It was so nice knowing the history behind each place we visited and learning more about the culture. What a joy the day was!
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the tour. You two were very freindly and kind guests. I hope you can come back again to Kyoto!!
Ke san Y.
“seeing Kyoto with Fumi”
Fumi is friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the stories and legends she shared with us in each attraction site. Our trip was almost completely ruined by the wet weather when it rains quite heavily when we got to Kinkaku-ji, but thank God the rain did not last long so we still managed to tour all the planned attraction spots in one day (Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji temple, Togetsukyo bridge, Kiyomizu, and Gion). There were a lot of walking but we had memorable time with the experiences she shared with us walking through the streets.
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the tour. Yes, our tour started sadly with very heavy rain. But, Luckily the rain stopped after 30 minutes and we were able to continue our tour. Your family was very friendly and enthusiastic about japanese culture. I look forward to seeing you again.
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