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Osaka Private Tour - Autumn foliage in Kyoto
Autumn foliage in Kyoto
Osaka Private Tour - Ever met a tayū? Once ranked like a feudal lord, she's at the top of traditional Japanese performing arts.
Ever met a tayū? Once ranked like a feudal lord, she's at the top of traditional Japanese performing arts.
Osaka Private Tour - The cherry blossom magic
The cherry blossom magic
Osaka Private Tour - Golden Pavillion
Golden Pavillion
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Cultural Experience
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A sea of autumn leaves
Osaka Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Conveyor belt Sushi
Osaka Private Tour - Matcha Stone Grinding Experience
Matcha Stone Grinding Experience
Osaka Private Tour - Kyoto, Quietly Beautiful
Kyoto, Quietly Beautiful
Osaka Private Tour - Looking at Yasaka Pagoda
Looking at Yasaka Pagoda
Osaka Private Tour - Let me show you some uniquely Japanese photo spots!
Let me show you some uniquely Japanese photo spots!
Osaka Private Tour - Boat ride down the river
Boat ride down the river
Osaka Private Tour - Ramen - A hug in a bowl
Ramen - A hug in a bowl
Osaka Private Tour - Sunset in Osaka's heartbeat-Dotonbori
Sunset in Osaka's heartbeat-Dotonbori
Osaka Private Tour - Where Kyoto whispers its secret in light and shadow
Where Kyoto whispers its secret in light and shadow
Osaka Private Tour - Explore the delicious diversity of Japanese food
Explore the delicious diversity of Japanese food
Osaka Private Tour - The timeless grace of Kyoto's natural beauty
The timeless grace of Kyoto's natural beauty
Osaka Private Tour - Autumn foliage in Kyoto
Autumn foliage in Kyoto
Osaka Private Tour - Discover the charm of Japan as it once was
Discover the charm of Japan as it once was
Osaka Private Tour - Let me guide you through a city where history sleeps!
Let me guide you through a city where history sleeps!
Tour Guide - Nikki K.

Joined 2025

Nikki K.

5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Available Areas

Osaka (Living), Kyoto, Nara

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

8 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

About Tour Guide Nikki K.

I am a Kyoto City Certified Guide, recognized as a top performer in its official training program and also Certified by the Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) in the High-Value Travel Guide training Program.


Having lived in 7 countries for nearly 30 years — including 9 years in the U.S.(California, New York & Texas) — I offer a truly global perspective and an intuitive understanding of international guests.


As a descendant of Hijikata Toshizo, one of Japan’s legendary “last samurai,” sharing Japan’s history and spirit is deeply personal to me.


My background as a licensed New York City tour guide, the official VIP protocol at the World Expo 2025. British Airways flight attendant, medical interpreter, and TV reporter has shaped my ability to connect effortlessly across cultures.


I primarily guide in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Uji, with bespoke journeys to Tokyo, Naoshima, and Himeji Castle available upon request.


I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the true heart of Japan!

Important

My days off vary each week, so I can't specify a fixed day I'm available, but I'm flexible and can adjust to your request.

Tours

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

Categories

Highlights
Highlights
Day Trip
Day Trip

Reviews

What a wonderful day and a wonderful experience in Kyōto!

The day with Nikki was simply wonderful. Since the weather wasn’t really good, we were able to change our plans right away. What I especially liked was that she has already seen a lot of the world – that makes her not only a great guide, but also an experienced and very pleasant conversation partner. Thank you as well for the truly exceptional culinary experience – I will always remember it. Thank you, Nikki! I hope that on my next visit to Japan we can see the places we skipped this time because of the weather and the many tourists. Thumbs up, 5/5!

Stefan L.

Nikki K.

Thank you very much Stefan for your wonderful review. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me and are very encouraging. Although the weather was not ideal, I was so happy to see you experience Japan, Kyoto, and its food culture with such a positive and open spirit throughout the day. It made the tour very enjoyable for me as well. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time during the rest of your stay in Japan. I would be delighted to welcome you again next time!!

Nikki is a flat out star!

We cannot give high enough praise for Nikki. She is an absolute gem of a person, let alone guide. Her knowledge of Japan is fantastic, especially the Kansai region. Humble, funny, personable; you will be relaxed within minutes of meeting her. We are not kidding when we say she is practically family after spending the day together. FYI… This is a real post, not someone just writing a favorable review. Nikki is the real deal, and you will have a great time. .

Larry C.

Nikki K.

Thank you so much Larry san for your beautiful review — it truly made my day. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed my suggestions and that your time here made you love Japan even more. There is nothing more rewarding for me as a guide. I hope the rest of your stay in Japan is filled with even more special moments and unforgettable memories.It was such a pleasure spending the day with you both. I genuinely enjoyed our time together and feel very grateful to have met such warm and wonderful people.Wishing you safe travels and many more amazing adventures ahead!

Wonderful Kyoto Tour

Again, I had the pleasure to do a tour with Nikki and again I was fascinated by her knowledge about Kyoto and about the places we visited. She is also very kind and very patient and she is always looking for the best way to make the tour a complete success. This is also why I asked her to guide me for two additional days and I feel so lucky she was available and willing to continue guiding me in this beautiful country.

Horacio R.

Nikki K.

Thank you so much Horacio! I was truly delighted by your wonderful review and kind comments — it truly made my day :) On the first day, I began to get a sense of what interests you most and what brings you joy, so today I tried to create a more local, authentic experience for you. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it.I’m really looking forward to showing you even more of Japan and helping you continue to discover and enjoy it!!

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