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Yuka M.

Joined 2025

Yuka M.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Shiga

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

7 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

About Tour Guide Yuka M.

Hello! I'm Yuka.

I was born and raised in Kyoto through and through. I know Kyoto inside and out.

I am a Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide. I want visitors to truly experience and understand the city where I was born and raised.

With many years in customer service, I take pride in my communication skills and hospitality.

Having studied in U.S.,I enjoy cultural exchanges and connecting with people from different backgrounds.

I also love sharing Japanese cuisine-how to make it and the culture behind it-so I can guide you through Kyoto's groumet scene in depth.

Come and enojoy Kyoto through the eyes of a local!

Important

My schedule varies often but I'm flexible.

Please send me a message when dates on calendar don't work for you, I might be able to adjust.

Tours

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

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

A certified local guide from Kyoto will design a private tour just for you! Every itinerary is fully customizedーfrom destinations to timingーto suit your group's interests and pace. From Kyoto's iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Nijo Castle to hidden gems. Tell me what you'd love to see or experience in Kyoto, and I'll create a personalized plan with my local recommendations. No idea yet? No problemーI'm happy to craft a special itinerary for you from scratch.

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

FROM$326/ per group

Kyoto

4 hours

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

This private half-day tour is fully customized to your interestsーwhether you'd like to visit iconic landmarks, explore charming local neighborhoods, or discover hidden gems known only to residents. Send me a message, and I'll create a personalized itinerary based on your preferences, ensuring a seamless and meaningful experience in a limited time. Perfect for travelers who want an intimate curated introduction to Kyoto's culture, history, and everyday beauty.

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

FROM$188/ per group

Kyoto

8 hours

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

A certified local guide from Kyoto will design a private tour just for you! Every itinerary is fully customizedーfrom destinations to timingーto suit your group's interests and pace. From Kyoto's iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Nijo Castle to hidden gems. Tell me what you'd love to see or experience in Kyoto, and I'll create a personalized plan with my local recommendations. No idea yet? No problemーI'm happy to craft a special itinerary for you from scratch.

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

FROM$326/ per group

Kyoto

4 hours

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

This private half-day tour is fully customized to your interestsーwhether you'd like to visit iconic landmarks, explore charming local neighborhoods, or discover hidden gems known only to residents. Send me a message, and I'll create a personalized itinerary based on your preferences, ensuring a seamless and meaningful experience in a limited time. Perfect for travelers who want an intimate curated introduction to Kyoto's culture, history, and everyday beauty.

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

FROM$188/ per group

Reviews

Lance B.

5 / 5

Mar 19, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Mar 19, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Visit to Kyoto”

I went to Kyoto for the first time and my guide was Yuma M. She was 6 stars and k ew what she was talking about. I will say if you can get her for your tour to Kyoto, please do it. She will show you everything in Kyoto and ask her to take you to her restaurant that she went to as a young girl. Thank you LWB

Yuka M.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I am very grateful to be able to share the experience with you and happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and the lunch place. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. I am truly honored to receive such a generous comment. Thank you for the lunch and the time we could spend together. Hope to see you again.

Rainer S.

5 / 5

Mar 14, 2026

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

Mar 14, 2026

Kyoto

4 hours

“Perfect in Kyoto as in Osaka ”

Same as in Osaka and in Nara. It was a perfect harmonie between Yuta and us, all tours during these three days would have been a real shame if we would not have had them.

Yuka M.

Dear Rainer, Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I also had such a great time with you all and am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for taking your time to write this review and thank you very much again for the time I could spend with you all.

Alex H.

5 / 5

Mar 12, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Mar 12, 2026

Kyoto

2 days

“Incredible tour with our incredible host, Yuka!”

Yuka was absolutely exceptional. Her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made our stay in Kyoto completely unforgettable. She took us to amazing sites, told us about Kyoto in ways that only someone who grew up there would know and she shared with us some amazing meals. We cannot wait to return and to do so to see her. She is first class in every aspect.

Yuka M.

Dear Alex, Thank you so so much for having me as your guide. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and Kyoto, where I grew up. I had an amazing time with you and your family. You all are very kind ,nice and friendly to me and you made my days special too. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. I'm truly honored to receive such a fantastic comment. I'll be looking forward to seeing you and your family again. Thank you for lunch and thank you so much for the time I could share with you all.