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Yuka M.

Joined 2025

Yuka M.

5.00 / 5

(8 reviews)

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Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Shiga

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

9 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day 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$346/ 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$220/ 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$346/ 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$220/ per group

Reviews

Fiona B.

5 / 5

May 18, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

May 18, 2026

Kyoto

3 days

“ Kyoto at its best”

Yuka M is a wonderful, she took me around the treasures from bamboo forests to fields of Iris temples so many magical moments she listens we had a wonderful time full of laughter. You won’t get a better Guide.

Yuka M.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide, Fiona. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I also had such a wonderful time with you! fun and laughter indeed! Thank you again for the time I could spend with you and I appreciate you for taking time to write this review. I'm truly honored to get such a generous comment. Thank you very much and I hope to see you again!

Nicole & jim R.

5 / 5

Apr 24, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Apr 24, 2026

Kyoto

3 days

“Highly recommended Excellent English-speaking guide”

We spent 3 full days with Yuka (& a driver) and she was exceptional. We saw everything on our list and some "hidden gems" away from the crowds. We also had a fun time tasting Japanese food and sweets at her favorite places. Our tour was personalized for our pace & our interests. Highly recommend!

Yuka M.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide for three days. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the tour and all the foods and sweets we tried! I also had such a fun time with you. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. I'm truly honored. Thank you very much for lunch and sweets, and the time I could spend with you. I hope to see you again!

John C.

5 / 5

Apr 1, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Apr 1, 2026

Kyoto

2 days

“Two Day Tour Of Kyoto ”

My wife and I love Yuka! She is very personable and caring and very knowledgeable about Kyoto. She really is the absolute best!!!!

Yuka M.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I had such a great time with you and your wife. Thank you for taking time to write this review and I'm truly honored to receive this generous comment. Thank you for the lunch and the time I could get to spend with you and your wife. Hope to see you again!