Joined 2025
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Shiga
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page among so many wonderful guides!
My name is Michiko. I was born and raised in Kyoto, and I still live here.
In my twenties, I lived for a short time in the UK, and recently I spent a year in Thailand.
I love traveling to different countries, and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world.
When we are in a country that is not our own, I believe it is important to show respect.
I always try to respect your culture, and I hope to share the spirit of Japanese hospitality with you too.
Kyoto is a beautiful and special place.
It has a long history, many unique small shops, and charming hidden paths.
In summer, it gets very hot, so I can guide you by car for comfort.
But if you like walking, I’m happy to do that too.
I can also take you to some delicious local food spots!
Besides guiding, I work in the theater and performance art.
I love telling stories and sharing emotions.
I’m looking forward to showing you not only the famous places,
but also the heart of Kyoto—its quiet beauty, kind people, and unforgettable stories.
…Besides guiding, I work in the theater and performance art.
I love telling stories and sharing emotions.
Right now, I’m working on a new artistic project:
I create theater-style performances inside shop windows.
My dream is to show my work outside Japan someday.
I’m still learning and growing as an artist,
so if you’re interested, I’d love to talk with you about Japanese performing arts, like Kabuki!
I really look forward to the day I can guide you around Kyoto.
Let’s discover beautiful moments together!
with BIG LOVE!
-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.
-I can help you rent a bicycle.
-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!
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Alex M.
“Beautiful Kyoto with excellent guide ”
We had an amazing time with our guide, Michiko! So knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy – truly made our trip unforgettable! Highly recommended!
Ryan D.
“Amazingly perfect, fulfilling experience”
An absolute perfect tour, we saw all 4 temples, Michiko was incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to both the areas/temples/customs as well as explaining all those things to us in English as we knew almost no Japanese ourselves. All the while making us feel welcome and learning who we are as well as what we find interesting ourselves which she was happy to change or adjust our itinerary to what we would enjoy most or hand crafting entirely new stops or locations if we were interested in shopping or resturants with a guide. Michiko is incredibly personable and was so immensely dedicated to making sure we were having a good time and having our needs met. Simply a amazing expericene I would wish everyone had the chance to enjoy with a perfect person.
Michiko N.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I was truly touched by your sincere interest in Japanese culture. Your kindness and curiosity inspired me to study and learn even more. And that mountain climb — it was so dramatic and unforgettable! I’m really grateful for the time we shared together. Wishing you both many happy days ahead! and....Happy Birthday coming!! And... The Birthday is coming soon! Getting older is such a beautiful thing. I’m sure many wonderful things will happen to your partner and you! Hope to see you again someday! MICHIKO
Lynne M.
“Beautiful Kyoto with Michiko”
We had a wonderful day with Migg ch ok. She was very fun and positive and knowledgeable about everything we saw. We enjoyed going to Otagi Nenbutsuji Shrine, Saihoji Shrine and more. She explained to us the customs and history of each one. Lunch was also delicious! We always had options throughout the day to make different choices about what we would see. Michiko was very flexible with us and kept track of our time but never made us feel rushed. I would recommend you spend the day with Michiko!
Michiko N.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Lynne-san.I was truly happy to spend time with both of you. It made me want to learn even more about my hometown Kyoto, so that I can share it better with guests like you. Thank you for your interest in learning about Japan and Kyoto! I hope we can meet again someday. With gratitude and respect, Michiko