Joined 2017
Yasuna O.
Available Areas
Hyogo, Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Shiga
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
1 day on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Yasuna O.
Kyoto has many traditional aspects but also it has beautiful and kawaii (lovely) charm.
Traditional shrines and temples, cafes, book stores, music, knick-knack stores, pastries... There are many things I love and you will love in Kyoto.
I would like to offer tours to popular tourist attractions but I would like to take our guests other places we locals go and show more deep inside if this mysterious closed city of Kyoto. We know more shrines and temples which are worth visiting and nice cafes and shops. As I like craft, art, music, book, cafes, etc,,, I can introduce those cultural aspects for guests also.
experienced planning sightseeing tours for international students as a club activity in Kansai Gaidai University(2005-2008).
studied Tourism in University of South Australia as an exchange student for 10 months (2007).
worked in a long-established hotel in Kyoto (2009-2017).
licensed as Craft Advisor (making and teaching craft and jewelry making) (2015).
licensed as City of Kyoto Visitors Host which is a designated zone English guide in Kyoto City (2016).
Important
My tour is available only in Kyoto-city
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Kyoto Local Private Tour
You can tell me if you have certain attractions to go, or I can give you recomendations. I'm a local in Kyoto, so I can take you to not only popular attractions but also good attractions, shop and restaurant locals know. You can tell me what kind of thing you would like to see, and we can discuss to decide the destinations.
Old and New Charm of Kyoto
We go to a tourist attraction to see the traditional side of Kyoto. Then, go to a charming cafe for a cup of drink and sweets.
Reviews
“Rained All Day But Still Had A Great Day”
Yasuna was faced with the daunting challenge of providing a memorable tour when the weather was raining all day. She came through with flying colors as we visited the Nishiki market (indoors), the Geisha district as well as the Okura Sake Museum (indoors). We highly recommend Yasuna!
“Excellent Informative Market Tour”
Yasuna took us on a great tour of a local market, pointing out many interesting products we would have not noticed on our own. She helped me buy some high quality sake and shared interesting facts about the area. We would definite book Yasuna for a tour again!
Yasuna O.
Thank you so much for lots of kind words! I hope it became a memorable part of your trip. I'm happy to welcome you again anytime! See you again in near future!
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