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Tour Guide - Michiko N.

Joined 2025

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Shiga

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

4 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

About Tour Guide Michiko N.

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!

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.

-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!

Tours

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

Categories

Car Tour (driving guide)
Car Tour (driving guide)

Reviews

Exploring Kyoto With Michiko

We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Michiko She was very friendly, flexible, and customized our trip perfectly to suit our interests. Michiko explained everything clearly and gave us the wonderful opportunity to taste authentic Japanese food, which made our journey even more special. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Japan. Thank you so much, Michiko

Ambalangodage J.

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for your kind words! I will never forget the beautiful stories you shared during our journey. I’m excited to welcome you back to Kyoto this November, even in the busy season. Of course, I will guide you to your favorite quiet places!! with BIG LOVE MICHIKO

Unbelievable day touring Kyoto by Private Car !

Outstanding day seeing temples and getting to learn so much about tradition, culture and religion here in Japan. Michiko took us to multiple temples and had so much extra information for us along the way. 10/10 - can’t recommend this tour enough.

Christin M.

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for letting me join your day in Kyoto! I remember well the things you talked about on the way. I hope we can meet again someday. I wish you both many happy days!!!! Michiko

A lovely day in Kyoto with Michiko

We made the booking very last minute, and yet, Michiko was a star in preparing a programme. She was extremely attentive to our requests and she arranged a very nice tour for us. She knows well the art scene, theatre and can arrange very interesting visits. Michiko is very open to discussion, she likes her city and is genuinely happy to show it to tourists like us. She explained many things to us about the places we visited and about the daily life in Japan. She even helped us in visiting a supermarket and bring back some actual food souvenirs … She drove us through the city and is a very prudent driver. We recommand visiting Kyoto with her

Lea B.

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for choosing me this time. Kyoto’s summer is very hard,,, I really appreciate that you tried to discover Kyoto even in this heat. As someone who lives here, it makes me very happy. I hope I was able to meet your wishes. More than anything, I am grateful for all the stories you and your family shared with me. You even kindly supported me when I was not perfect. It was truly an honor to spend this time together with you. Thank you very much, and I really hope we can meet again someday!

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