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Joined 2025
Yuka M.
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Shiga
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
7 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!
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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
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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
Reviews
Lonjino G.
“A true guide for Kyoto”
Yuka was an amazing host who was genuinely excited to share the secrets of Kyoto and Japanese culture. Her knowledge, insight, and love for her city showed again and again throughout the day. She can create an itinerary from scratch, thoughtfully modify a premade one, or offer excellent suggestions on the best places to visit. She’s helpful, kind, and incredibly easy to get along with. Yuka truly embodies what a great guide should be. My wife, hands down wants to book her again on our next visit. Consider Yuka as your guide for the area. There will be no disappointments.
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Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. It was my pleasure to be the guide for your first visit to Kyoto and truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with me. You both were very kind and nice to me and I had such a great time with you and your wife. Thank you so so much for taking your time to write a review. I'm flattered and honored to receive such a fantastic review from you. I'll be looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Thank you again and thank you for the oyster lunch!
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