About Tour Guide Nikki K.

Osaka’s Top Must-See Spots in One Perfect Tour

This 8-hour tour is the perfect way to enjoy Osaka in one day. It’s carefully designed to show you the city’s must-see spots with a great mix of culture, fun, and local flavor. You’ll experience the best of Osaka—efficiently and comfortably.

Osaka’s Top Must-See Spots in One Perfect Tour

4 hours

Half-Day Kyoto Private Tour Made Just for You !!

This is a special private tour that can be fully customized to your interests — from UNESCO World Heritage sites to hidden gems loved by locals. I’ll take you to Kyoto’s special spots, sharing local tips and warm hospitality along the way.

Half-Day Kyoto Private Tour Made Just for You !!

FROM$195/ per group

Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home

Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home

Cute Deer, UNESCO World Heritage Temples, Hands-On Memories ! Enjoy a perfect balance of nature, culture, and creativity on this unforgettable day trip in Nara!

Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home

Full-Day Kyoto Private Tour!! World Heritage and Local Secrets, Just for You!

Please feel free to share your interests- places you wish to visit, foods you'd like to try, or how long you'd like to stay at each location. I"ll create a fully customized 8-hour tour just for you, blending famous sights with local hidden gems!

Full-Day Kyoto Private Tour!! World Heritage and Local Secrets, Just for You!

Osaka’s Top Must-See Spots in One Perfect Tour

This 8-hour tour is the perfect way to enjoy Osaka in one day. It’s carefully designed to show you the city’s must-see spots with a great mix of culture, fun, and local flavor. You’ll experience the best of Osaka—efficiently and comfortably.

Osaka’s Top Must-See Spots in One Perfect Tour

4 hours

Half-Day Kyoto Private Tour Made Just for You !!

This is a special private tour that can be fully customized to your interests — from UNESCO World Heritage sites to hidden gems loved by locals. I’ll take you to Kyoto’s special spots, sharing local tips and warm hospitality along the way.

Half-Day Kyoto Private Tour Made Just for You !!

FROM$195/ per group

Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home

Cute Deer, UNESCO World Heritage Temples, Hands-On Memories ! Enjoy a perfect balance of nature, culture, and creativity on this unforgettable day trip in Nara!

Nara Day Trip : Giant Bhudda, Friendly Deer, Timeless Charm & A Craft to Take Home

Reviews

Drew B.

5 / 5

Nov 11, 2025

Full-Day Kyoto Private Tour!! World Heritage and Local Secrets, Just for You!

Nov 11, 2025

“Day of discoveries in Uji & Kyoto with Nikki san.”

Our guide Nikki san created a personalised day tour for us with some of the wonderful and unique Kyoto & Uji experiences. From the quiet hidden Ujikame shrine, a visit to the Tale of Genji Museum and Fukujuen Uji (Uji Tea Factory) for Match grinding experience. The afternoon filled exploring Kyoto backstreets and an amazing hour experiencing Kyo-karakami with the Awesome Ladies at Karamaru. Carved wood block patterns dating back hundreds of years used to print onto Japanese washi paper. We were very lucky to share the stamp book class and experience first hand the beauty of this ancient craft. Nikki san finished our day with a visit to Kazariya Mochi & tea restaurant outside the impressive

Nikki K.

Thank you so much Drew san and Annie san for your wonderful review! Since you mentioned earlier that you’re a repeat visitor to Kyoto, interested in creative experiences, and prefer to avoid crowds, I made several suggestions based on those preferences. It truly makes me happy to know that you enjoyed them. I’ll do my best tomorrow as well, hoping you’ll love the tour just as much!

Eric V.

5 / 5

Nov 9, 2025

Old Soul Osaka: A Private Tour of Timeless Neighborhoods

Nov 9, 2025

Customized

“Great day in Osaka with Nikki”

My husband and I spent a fun and memory filled day exploring Osaka with Nikki. We asked for a day of off the beaten path spots and Nikki took us to several such locations, including a traditional tea ceremony in the home of a very kind master tea maker. Nikki provided fun anecdotes and education about the Japanese culture and history. We ended our day at Osaka Castle and Nikki guided us perfectly through the history and significance of the castle. We spent 8 hours together and the time flew by. We highly recommend Nikki if you are looking for a great guide in Osaka or Kyoto.

Nikki K.

Thank you very much Gill and Eric for your wonderful review. I truly wanted you to experience the lively, local spirit of Osaka, as well as to explore places that matched your interests such as ceramics. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! It was a real pleasure guiding you, and I also had such a great time together. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan! ( Since we prayed to the guardian deity of safe travels, I'm sure everything will go perfectly!)

Jordan S.

5 / 5

Nov 4, 2025

Osaka’s Top Must-See Spots in One Perfect Tour

Nov 4, 2025

“Amazing day in Osaka”

Nikki was the ideal guide to see Osaka castle, off the beaten path shrines, strolling the alleys, and learning about Japanese culture and history!!

Nikki K.

Thank you so much Jordan for your wonderful review and kind words! It meansI'm so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring the local side of Osaka! It was such a pleasure guiding you two and I hope you'll come back for more Kushikatsu and Habu sake next time!

Nikki K.

5.00 / 5

(5 reviews)

Date

People

Available Areas

Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living)

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

2 hours on average

Availability Updated

3 days ago

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