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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
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!
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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
John C.
“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!!!!
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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!
Rowan W.
“Wonderful Guide!”
We (our family of four) had a truly lovely day with Yuka. She was very flexible about sights to see and extremely knowledgeable, able to answer all our questions and point out interesting details about the places we saw. She helped with kimono shopping for our older daughter and was happy to go at whatever pace we went. She had reserved a lunch for us at a popular soba spot (which was delicious). The best part may be that her kind and easygoing presence kept our daughters from squabbling! We asked if she was available for another day during our stay, but she was complete booked. This was our first time in Kyoto; we will be back and the next time we will be sure to ask Yuka well in advance to spend several days showing us more of Kyoto. We could not recommend her more highly!
Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I had such a wonderful day with you and your family as well. I enjoyed spending time with your lovely daughters. The only thing I regret is that I couldn't get to spend another day with you. I'll be looking forward the next time! Thank you for the lunch and thank you very much for taking time to write this review. I'm truly honored to receive the generous comment. Thank you and I hope to see you again!
Lance B.
“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.
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Hello, my name is Nicolas. I’m originally from Argentina and have been living in Japan for the past eight years, proudly calling Osaka my home. Being married to a Japanese wife has given me a strong personal connection to the culture and a deeper understanding of everyday life here, far beyond what most visitors get to see. Tourism has always been my passion and profession, and I have spent these years working in the tour industry, helping travelers discover Japan in a meaningful and enjoyable way. I love sharing not only the famous landmarks, but also the small details, stories, and local experiences that make this country so special. My goal is to make every tour feel relaxed, authentic, and memorable—like exploring Japan with a knowledgeable friend who truly loves living here. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you this amazing place I now call home.
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Kenji O.
I lived in Seattle, WA US for several years to study public policy and urban planning at University of Washington and Washington State Department of Transportation . The US life has awakened me to realize its beauty and value of the Japanese nature and culture. After coming back from US, I have started my professional career of the infrastructure development in both developed and developing countries as a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) expert for more than 20 years. I have provided hospitality and honesty as a Japanese during my professional career. I can give you not only sightseeing tours but also technical tours with my expertise. I live in Osaka where an ancient capital city, Kyoto is located within a hour by train. I can show you how Japanese has developed the capital city with urban planning and infrastructure development. I look forward to seeing you here in Japan.
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