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Kyoto Private Tour - A guest on a sound walk recording the sounds of a temple

A guest on a sound walk recording the sounds of a temple

Kyoto Private Tour - Recording the insects in a forest in Keihoku

Recording the insects in a forest in Keihoku

Kyoto Private Tour - Recording the sounds of the river in a forest in Keihoku

Recording the sounds of the river in a forest in Keihoku

Kyoto Private Tour - A guest recording the sounds in Shisendo Temple

A guest recording the sounds in Shisendo Temple

Kyoto Private Tour - A guest on a sound walk records the sound of bamboo swaying in the wind.

A guest on a sound walk records the sound of bamboo swaying in the wind.

Kyoto Private Tour - A guest recording the sounds in Shisendo Temple

A guest recording the sounds in Shisendo Temple

Kyoto Private Tour - A guest on a sound walk recording the sounds of the birds

A guest on a sound walk recording the sounds of the birds

Kyoto Private Tour - A couple of guests walking through the grounds of Shisendo Temple, recording sounds

A couple of guests walking through the grounds of Shisendo Temple, recording sounds

Kyoto Private Tour - Me walking through Enkou-ji with some guests

Me walking through Enkou-ji with some guests

Tour Guide - Simon F.

Joined 2025

Simon F.

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Kyoto (Living)

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English (Native), Japanese

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About Tour Guide Simon F.

***Please note: I will be on holiday on Ishigaki Island from 29th of September, 2025 to 1st of October, 2025. If you message/make a booking during those few days I will reply on the 2nd of October. Thank you for your understanding!***

Hello! My name is Simon. I’m a composer who recently moved from London to Kyoto. For many years I've been guiding sound walks and recording the unique sounds of places all over the world.

Here in Kyoto, I offer tours where we slow down, walk together, and discover the city through its sounds — from temple bells and riversides to quiet backstreets. In a city where every visitor seeks the perfect photograph, I’m learning that Kyoto is often kindest to those who listen instead.

I look forward to sharing this unique way of exploring the city with you! Message me if you have any questions or would like to book a customised sound walk.

Important

These sound walks will be in English only, however, I won't be talking too much because we'll be recording sounds most of the time!

The maximum people per tour is 2 because I currently have 2 full sets of recording equipment, but if you'd like to have more people on the tour please message and I'm sure we can work something out!

Tours

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

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Art, Culture, & Historical

Art, Culture, & Historical

Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Unique Experience

Unique Experience

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. We wander slowly with professional microphones, recording the tranquil peace of gardens, birds, bamboo and Enkōji’s distinctive water feature. I’ll guide you through easy recording techniques, then edit your takes into a polished 'audio postcard' to keep and share. Curious about pace, group size or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

FROM$133/ per group

FROM$133/ per group

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. From a classic shōtengai (covered shopping street) to sacred forest, we use professional microphones to capture everyday city textures and quiet shrine atmospheres. I’ll show you simple recording methods, then edit your sounds into a personal 'audio postcard' after the walk. Curious about pace, group size, or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

FROM$120/ per group

FROM$120/ per group

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. On this guided sound walk we trade the checklist for curiosity, using pro microphones to capture temple gardens, wooden gates and water under bridges. I’ll teach simple recording techniques, then edit and craft your recordings into an 'audio postcard' after the walk. Curious about pace, group size or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

FROM$133/ per group

FROM$133/ per group

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. We wander slowly with professional microphones, recording the tranquil peace of gardens, birds, bamboo and Enkōji’s distinctive water feature. I’ll guide you through easy recording techniques, then edit your takes into a polished 'audio postcard' to keep and share. Curious about pace, group size or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Record the Sounds of Shisendō & Enkōji Temples • Sound Walk

FROM$133/ per group

FROM$133/ per group

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. From a classic shōtengai (covered shopping street) to sacred forest, we use professional microphones to capture everyday city textures and quiet shrine atmospheres. I’ll show you simple recording methods, then edit your sounds into a personal 'audio postcard' after the walk. Curious about pace, group size, or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Hear the Hidden Sounds of Demachiyanagi • Sound Walk

FROM$120/ per group

FROM$120/ per group

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

Kyoto rewards those who listen. On this guided sound walk we trade the checklist for curiosity, using pro microphones to capture temple gardens, wooden gates and water under bridges. I’ll teach simple recording techniques, then edit and craft your recordings into an 'audio postcard' after the walk. Curious about pace, group size or timing? Message me and we’ll shape it together.

Discover the peace of Chion-in and Shoren-in Temples • Sound Walk

FROM$133/ per group

FROM$133/ per group

Tour Guide - Simon F.

Simon F.

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People

Available Areas

Kyoto (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese

Availability Updated

2 days ago

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