Japan
›
Kyoto
›
Guides
›
Michiko N.

I love Beer.

With my guest

I really like this perspective!

With my guest.Sometime we learn together.

At Nanzenji temple

I love SAVAI SAVAI.

At Fushimi Inari shrine

With my son.I am mom!

At Gion festival

I love spiritual things!

I really love my hometown

Joined 2025

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5

(24 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Date

People

Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Shiga

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

5 hours on average

Availability Updated

Today

About Tour Guide Michiko N.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page!

I’m Michiko, a local guide born and raised in Kyoto.

I love meeting people from around the world and sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality.and I love fun things!

I went to the UK to watch musicals, and recently I spent a year living in Thailand — experiences that deepened my love for art, culture, and people.

Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique shows in shop windows!

Let’s explore Kyoto together and find its heart — the beauty, people, and stories that make it special! with BIGLOVE!

Important

-Last-minute bookings (1 day before) are sometimes possible — feel free to ask!

-If you want me to make reservations for shops or restaurants, please contact me at least 1 week in advance.　

-A walking tour is also possible, but to be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it.　Kyoto is an extremely popular tourist destination, and buses and public transportation are often very crowded.　For the places I would like to show you, I believe traveling by car would be much more comfortable.

-Please note: I love wine! But if I drink during the tour… I might forget where we’re going. So I’ll stay sober—but if you like, I can show you some great wine spots in Kyoto!

Tours

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

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy. You can relax in a quiet car. This tour is only on weekdays, It’s good to enjoy Kyoto slowly and peacefully. Each place has beautiful nature. The air is very clear and fresh. Your mind can feel calm and clean again. This is for people who want to take care of work, family, and themselves. The car can take 3 adults. If you come with kids, just tell us before!

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

FROM$201/ per group

Kyoto

7 hrs 30 mins

Whispers of Kyoto

I will guide you to a quiet place with a beautiful garden. In autumn it can be a little crowded, but during other seasons it is relatively peaceful. For this tour, I would especially like to focus on lunch. Please let me know your preferences and budget. If you can make your reservation early, it will be easier to secure a table. Of course, even with a last-minute booking, I will do my best to find a good restaurant. Let’s enjoy the quiet atmosphere with both our hearts and bodies!

Whispers of Kyoto

FROM$324/ per group

Kyoto

6 hours

First Kyoto! Visit 3 Must-See Spots and a Traditional Sweets Shop

Welcome to my hometown, Kyoto! In this tour, we will visit three famous spots that you should not miss when you come to Kyoto. We will travel by my small but comfortable private car. Along the way, we will stop at a traditional Japanese sweets shop, where you can either enjoy sweets on the spot or buy some as souvenirs. Please enjoy your first Kyoto experience with me!

First Kyoto! Visit 3 Must-See Spots and a Traditional Sweets Shop

FROM$181/ per group

Kyoto

4 hours

KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

Join us for a simple and peaceful morning in the countryside of Kyoto. We will leave early by car and visit Ohara Morning Market, a local farmers’ market held only on Sundays.And Let's visit beautiful moss Garden.(Sanzen in temple) This is not a busy sightseeing tour. It’s a small trip to feel local life, fresh air, and the slow morning of Kyoto.

KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

FROM$162/ per group

Kyoto

6 hours

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy. You can relax in a quiet car. This tour is only on weekdays, It’s good to enjoy Kyoto slowly and peacefully. Each place has beautiful nature. The air is very clear and fresh. Your mind can feel calm and clean again. This is for people who want to take care of work, family, and themselves. The car can take 3 adults. If you come with kids, just tell us before!

Kyoto Spiritual Tour! – Half Day by Private Car

FROM$201/ per group

Kyoto

7 hrs 30 mins

Whispers of Kyoto

I will guide you to a quiet place with a beautiful garden. In autumn it can be a little crowded, but during other seasons it is relatively peaceful. For this tour, I would especially like to focus on lunch. Please let me know your preferences and budget. If you can make your reservation early, it will be easier to secure a table. Of course, even with a last-minute booking, I will do my best to find a good restaurant. Let’s enjoy the quiet atmosphere with both our hearts and bodies!

Whispers of Kyoto

FROM$324/ per group

Kyoto

6 hours

First Kyoto! Visit 3 Must-See Spots and a Traditional Sweets Shop

Welcome to my hometown, Kyoto! In this tour, we will visit three famous spots that you should not miss when you come to Kyoto. We will travel by my small but comfortable private car. Along the way, we will stop at a traditional Japanese sweets shop, where you can either enjoy sweets on the spot or buy some as souvenirs. Please enjoy your first Kyoto experience with me!

First Kyoto! Visit 3 Must-See Spots and a Traditional Sweets Shop

FROM$181/ per group

Kyoto

4 hours

KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

Join us for a simple and peaceful morning in the countryside of Kyoto. We will leave early by car and visit Ohara Morning Market, a local farmers’ market held only on Sundays.And Let's visit beautiful moss Garden.(Sanzen in temple) This is not a busy sightseeing tour. It’s a small trip to feel local life, fresh air, and the slow morning of Kyoto.

KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

FROM$162/ per group

Reviews

Isla H.

5 / 5

Feb 5, 2026

Let’s visit Higashiyama area!

Feb 5, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Amazing tour of Kyoto”

Mishiko San was the best guide ever! She really took the time to personalise the tour to what we wanted to see ( specific cafes and shops ) and the organisation was great - the day before she communicated via WhatsApp the exact plan so we could be prepared and excited. She had great recommendations based on what she knew about us, so even when the tour was over she was still sending us google maps locations for us to enjoy. She was kind, attentive and took great photos so we have lovely memories of our trip. We also learned some cool history about the city Thank you mishiko san for the best tour of Kyoto!

Michiko N.

Isla-san! Thank you so much for your kind words. I was very happy to guide you around Kyoto. You and your daughter are both so bright and lovely.It was a pleasure to take photos with you! A walking tour is really fun,,,!! I truly enjoyed our time together. Thank you so much! Michiko

Sarah S.

5 / 5

Dec 31, 2025

Let’s Spend the New Year’s Season in Kyoto with Sarah-san family and more!

Dec 31, 2025

Kyoto

2 days

Customized

“Excellent! Use Michiko!”

Michiko was wonderful and introduced us to incredible spots we never would have discovered on our own, including a very local ramen shop with no English on the menu and a truly authentic, off-the-beaten-path pottery studio run by a fourth-generation family. Her honesty and insight into Japanese culture helped us gain a much deeper understanding of the places we visited. She was also incredibly thoughtful and flexible throughout the day, arranging taxis for our large group and adjusting plans at the last minute multiple times to accommodate our different needs, all with ease and grace. While she is still perfecting her English, she was an absolute dream to spend the day with, and we would highly recommend her. We travel often and always seek guides who offer warmth, knowledge, and meaningful local experiences we couldn’t access on our own, and Michiko delivered all of that flawlessly.

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful review!!! I truly enjoyed traveling with you and your beautiful friends. I learned a lot from you. When you come back,please tell me! I will study more and wait for you with even more knowledge! Michiko

Chloe V.

5 / 5

Dec 25, 2025

Let’s take class!

Dec 25, 2025

Kyoto

1 hour 30 mins

Customized

“An exceptional guide”

Michiko is generous with her time and knowledge and such a wonderful translator. She has our translator for a Manga workshop and went above and beyond in her guidance. Thank you Michiko

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for your warm review. As someone who truly loves manga, it was a very special and happy time for me. We could talk about manga endlessly! Please give my best regards to your partner as well. He is truly a professional when it comes to Japanese animation. Nausicaä is my favorite manga. Meeting your child who loves Nausicaä too felt incredibly lucky....!!! Thank you very much! Michiko