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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

(35 reviews)

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Kyoto (Living), Shiga

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English, Japanese (Native)

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4 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

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$198/ 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$179/ 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$319/ 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$159/ 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$198/ 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$179/ 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$319/ 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$159/ per group

Reviews

Ian P.

5 / 5

Apr 26, 2026

Whispers of Kyoto

Apr 26, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours 30 mins

“Great Overview of Kyoto”

Michiko give us a very nice tour of the major sights in Kyoto. She also gave us many suggestions for the rest of the days that we were spending there. She is a very helpful and nice person with a variety of insight since she is a native of the city.

Michiko N.

Thank you for your kind review!! You seem like a true Kyoto professional! I would love to visit the restaurant you recommended someday. with Big Love! Michiko

Matty W.

5 / 5

Apr 9, 2026

Enjoy Kyoto! with Matty-san family !

Apr 9, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

Customized

“Michiko is the best!”

What a great afternoon! We had so much fun. Michiko is an excellent and you should definitely use her!

Michiko N.

Thank you so much! Marry san! I was so enjoy with your time! fuuu! Michiko

Christine B.

5 / 5

Apr 6, 2026

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

Apr 6, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Highly Recommend ”

Michiko is a true delight! As a true local, she will show you and tell you information you might miss on a regular tour. All the ins and outs of beautiful Kyoto that you shouldn’t leave before learning! I highly recommend her and will refer her to anyone I encounter traveling to Kyoto in the future. Thank you Michiko for making my trip memorable :)

Michiko N.

Thank you very much for your lovely review! The time I spent with you was very special to me. I truly appreciate it. I feel that I learned something important about life from you. I hope we can meet again someday. May gentle light always be with you. Michiko