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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

(45 reviews)

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Kyoto (Living), Shiga

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

5 hours on average

Availability Updated

2 days ago

About Tour Guide Michiko N.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page!

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

I love meeting people from around the world, sharing the spirit of Japanese hospitality, and creating fun experiences together!

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

Besides guiding, I also work in theater and performance art, creating unique performances in shop windows. One of the reasons I started working as a guide was to help fund my artistic projects.

Let’s explore Kyoto together and discover its heart — the beauty, the people, and the stories that make it special.

With BIG LOVE!

Michiko

Important

-If you're interested in an early morning tour on a Sunday, please feel free to contact me, even if my calendar shows I'm unavailable. I usually keep Sundays closed, but I may be able to offer an early morning tour depending on my schedule.

- Last-minute bookings may sometimes be possible, even one day before the tour. Please feel free to ask.

- I can help with restaurant or shop reservations when possible. This is a free support service, so the help I can provide may be limited. Some places may require you to complete the booking or payment yourself. Please contact me at least one week in advance if you need reservation support.

- Tours may include walking, public transportation, licensed taxis, or, depending on the itinerary, my private car. Transportation details will be confirmed before the tour.

- The main purpose of my tours is cultural guiding and local interpretation. Any use of a private car is only to support the tour experience and is not a transportation service.

- Transportation costs, such as buses, trains, taxis, parking fees, are not included unless otherwise stated.

* For your safety, I strongly recommend that you have travel insurance before joining the tour.

* I will do my best to provide a safe tour, but unexpected accidents or problems may happen during travel. Please take care of your health and personal belongings.

* I love wine!! but I do not drink alcohol while I am working. If you enjoy wine, I would be happy to introduce you to some nice wine spots in Kyoto!

Tours

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

Kyoto Spiritual Tour!

Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy. 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.

Kyoto Spiritual Tour!

FROM$221/ 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$152/ per group

Kyoto

7 hours

Let's go Arashiyama!

We will travel from your hotel to Arashiyama by public transportation. Once we arrive, we will walk around the area and visit some unique temples. We will move at a slow and comfortable pace. We will also take plenty of breaks, so please relax and enjoy the tour!

Let's go Arashiyama!

FROM$234/ per group

Kyoto

6 hours

Kyoto Spiritual Tour!

Visit 3 special places in Kyoto and feel the spiritual energy. 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.

Kyoto Spiritual Tour!

FROM$221/ 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$152/ per group

Kyoto

7 hours

Let's go Arashiyama!

We will travel from your hotel to Arashiyama by public transportation. Once we arrive, we will walk around the area and visit some unique temples. We will move at a slow and comfortable pace. We will also take plenty of breaks, so please relax and enjoy the tour!

Let's go Arashiyama!

FROM$234/ per group

Reviews

Mike R.

5 / 5

Oct 11, 2026

Dear Mike san

Oct 11, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

Customized

“Amazing Day Seeing Kyoto”

Michiko put together a wonderful day for us (two adults and two kids) to explore some of the quieter places of Kyoto. She put a lot of thought into tailoring our itinerary, and particularly thinking of sights and activities that might suit our whole family. She was so thoughtful and kind, and the day was a massive highlight of our trip to Japan. I would highly recommend Michiko to anyone that is looking for a guide around Kyoto.

Sunny G.

5 / 5

Oct 10, 2026

Child seat

Oct 10, 2026

Kyoto

Customized

“Highly recommend Michiko for a Kyoto tour!”

We had a wonderful experience touring Kyoto with Michiko. She took us to places we never would have found on our own, giving us a much deeper look at the city than a typical visit. Her knowledge of Kyoto's history and culture was impressive, and she shared it in a way that kept us engaged all day. She was also fantastic with our son, keeping him interested and making him feel included throughout. We left with great memories and a real appreciation for the city. Highly recommended for families and anyone wanting to see the real Kyoto.

Mark W.

5 / 5

Oct 4, 2026

with Mark-san!

Oct 4, 2026

Kyoto

9 hours

Customized

“Perfect One-day Kyoto Tour”

We are a group of 6 with only one day to visit Kyoto. Michiko organized a tour of some of the most outstanding sites, drawing on her deep knowledge of the city, and allowing time for those of us who move more slowly or wanted time for reflection at these profoundly spiritual sites. And for our lunch stop she took us to a most amazing ramen bar. I highly recommend Michiko if you need an energetic and accommodating guide to fit as much as possible into your tour of Japan.

Michiko N.

Dear Mark san! Thank you so much for your lovely review and photos! It had been raining for days, but we had such beautiful weather on the day of our tour! We were so lucky! Thanks to all of you for laughing off my mistakes, I had a truly wonderful time with you. I wish you all so much happiness from the bottom of my heart! Michiko I hope we can meet again someday!