About Tour Guide Nikki K.

“Kyōto 2026”

It was an excellent journey with Nikki-san. We enjoyed the day in Kyoto. Nikki-san was very helpful to find a restaurant for our dinner.

Nikki K.

(22 reviews)

Thank you very much Christine for your wonderful review. Despite the train delay this morning, I am truly grad that I was still able to guide you all and that we ended up having such q wonderful day together. I hope your journey to Osaka tomorrow morning goes smoothly. Wishing you all a fantastic rest of your stay in Japan and the fun time continues to Korea. Please enjoy every moment!!

“A beautiful day and tour with Nikki”

Our tour with Nikki of Osaka was top-notch from beginning to end. She met us at our hotel on time and was very personable and friendly. During the tour, which included a temple, a tea ceremony with a tea master, and Osaka Castle, as well as Dontonburi/Shensakai and the surrounding area, she was very knowledgeable. I was somewhat hesitant to do the tea ceremony, but it was quite good and memorable, a unique experience we won't forget. The visit to Osaka Castle was great too; she knows this very cool spot for photos where there aren't many people. She is a direct Shogun descendant, so inside the castle, she is extremely informative, and her personal family experience is a nice touch to the history you see there. She took pictures with HER phone all day of my wife and me and airdropped them to us at the end of the day. I wish all guides would do that. Oh, and the streetcar ride was cool as well. I cannot recommend Nikki enough! She was fantastic.

Nikki K.

(22 reviews)

Thank you very much Michael for your wonderful review and kind comments. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. To me, each tour request represents a great deal of trust—you were entrusting me with a part of your valuable time in Japan, so when I met you, I tried to understand your interests and preferences through our conversations, and adjusted the experience to suit your needs as much as possible. I always do my very best to create a meaningful and memorable experience for my guests, so it brings me great joy to know that you were happy with your tour! I am especially delighted to hear that you enjoyed the streetcar ride, tea ceremony and all the Samurai stories at Osaka castle. I sincerely hope the rest of your time in Japan will be filled with many more wonderful and memorable moments!!

“Definetely go to Kyoto with Nikki!”

We are a family of 4, with 2 teenager daughters traveling from Turkey. We had Nikki for 3 full days and it has been the best 3 days of our Japan trip! Nikki is not only a great guide but an incredible mediator. If we didn't have her, we would spend the entire Kyoto trip arguing between the girls' wishes and ours. Nikki made sure that everyone got what they wanted and planned everything according to all of our wishes. She not only has great knowledge of the sites but she is also very flexible, detail oriented, punctual and generous. She made sure we had a taste of everything. She planned a tea ceremony with kimonos, a zazen experience in a quiet and prestigious temple, she showed us amazing picture spots and shopping gems. I don't know how she does it but she also has this amazing talent to take pictures in the most crowded places as if we are the only ones there. That's why I attached the picture of the bamboo forest- there were so many people there but we look like the only ones in it! If it was not for Nikki I would not have learned so much about the Japanese culture, the food and traditions. I am very grateful for her beautiful presence, her joy, and her incredible generosity... I recommend her to everyone who wants to make the most of Kyoto...

Nikki K.

(22 reviews)

Thank you so much Zeynep for your wonderful and kind words. I don't know what to say. it was just wonderful to welcome you and your family and it was truly a pleasure guiding you and your family. I was deeply touched by how thoughtfully you experienced each moment—your genuine interest in Japan’s culture, history, and customs made the time we shared even more special. I could feel the warmth of your entire family, and it made me want to do even more to make your experience memorable. I wonder how Japan looked through your daughters’ eyes—I hope it left them with beautiful and lasting impressions. I Wishing you all many wonderful memories from your time in Japan that will stay in your hearts for years and years to come!! Please take care and hope to see you again!!