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The garden of Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto

Kasuga Taisha Grand Srine in Nara

Ai-zome, or indigo dyeing studio

Kofukuji Temple in Nara

Bamboo groove in Kyoto

Silver pavilion in Kyoto

Joined 2017

Michiko T.

4.99 / 5

(84 reviews)

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Kyoto, Nara (Living), Osaka

Languages

English

Response Time

8 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Michiko T.

Hi, I'm Michiko.

I'm a national certified English tour guide.Since I was born and raised in Nara, I'm familiar with the sightseeing spots and attractions of Nara, and neighboring city, Kyoto.

Nara and Kyoto, old capitals of Japan, retain time honoured structures and art works. What is more, beautiful gardens and picturesque landscapes are always waiting for you!

I'm also a traveler who especially love to explore local foods and crafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation.

I'll try to guide you with best hospitality. When you have a chance to visit Nara,Kyoto and Osaka, please contact me anytime and join my tour!

I will be looking forward to seeing you.See you soon!

Important

The price of the tour includes the guide fee and the guide's transportation fee between home and the travel city.

Tours

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

Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~

We will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' townscape.

Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~

FROM$130/ per group

Nara

7 hours

Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience

First we will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' houses.Then I will take you to an traditional indigo-dyeing studio and help you to experience it.

Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience

FROM$177/ per group

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

Nara

7 hours

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

Asuka, the ancient political center, has been preserved. Not only historical structure such as Asuka dera, the oldest temple in Japan and "Ishibutai", mysterious huge stone tomb, but also tranquil village landscape must leave deep impression on you. "Tanada", terraced rice field, mountains and streams, old village houses will surely energize busy modern people. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful village, experience traditional Japanese natural dyeing,and visit the farmers' market.

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

FROM$170/ per group

Nara

7 hrs 30 mins

Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit

In the morning, we will visit Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga grand shrine. You will have a chance to see, take photos and feed deer. After lunch, we will have a short trip to Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.

Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit

FROM$220/ per group

Nara

4 hours

Uji-tea plantation visit

We will visit Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.

Uji-tea plantation visit

FROM$127/ per group

Nara

6 hours

Walk along the Japanese oldest road

Yamanobe-no-michi Road, the oldest road in Japan, runs through at the foot of eastern mountains of Nara Basin. In this area, huge burial mounds and oldest shrines blend well with quiet farming villages. This tour might take you back in time to the ancient mythical period. The road is mostly flat and comfortable to walk on.

Walk along the Japanese oldest road

FROM$153/ per group

Nara

5 hours

Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~

We will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' townscape.

Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~

FROM$130/ per group

Nara

7 hours

Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience

First we will visit Nara Park, where historic monuments and nature create calm and peaceful atmosphere. You'll see wild deer roaming hear and there. Walking in Nara-machi district will give us a chance to see an old merchants' houses.Then I will take you to an traditional indigo-dyeing studio and help you to experience it.

Nara Park & Indigo dyeing experience

FROM$177/ per group

Nara

7 hours

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

Asuka, the ancient political center, has been preserved. Not only historical structure such as Asuka dera, the oldest temple in Japan and "Ishibutai", mysterious huge stone tomb, but also tranquil village landscape must leave deep impression on you. "Tanada", terraced rice field, mountains and streams, old village houses will surely energize busy modern people. In the afternoon, we will explore the beautiful village, experience traditional Japanese natural dyeing,and visit the farmers' market.

Asuka village 1 day tour ~the original landscape of Japan~

FROM$170/ per group

Nara

7 hrs 30 mins

Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit

In the morning, we will visit Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga grand shrine. You will have a chance to see, take photos and feed deer. After lunch, we will have a short trip to Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.

Nara park & Wazuka tea plantation visit

FROM$220/ per group

Nara

4 hours

Uji-tea plantation visit

We will visit Wazuka village, the hometown of Uji tea, excellent quality of green tea. The landscape of tea plantations, built on the mountain slope, has 800 years of history. It was designated as the first scenic property of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as one of the Japan Heritages.

Uji-tea plantation visit

FROM$127/ per group

Nara

6 hours

Walk along the Japanese oldest road

Yamanobe-no-michi Road, the oldest road in Japan, runs through at the foot of eastern mountains of Nara Basin. In this area, huge burial mounds and oldest shrines blend well with quiet farming villages. This tour might take you back in time to the ancient mythical period. The road is mostly flat and comfortable to walk on.

Walk along the Japanese oldest road

FROM$153/ per group

Reviews

J K.

5 / 5

Jan 5, 2026

Kyoto 2- day tour②

Jan 5, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

Customized

“6 Stars for Family Kyoto Tour with Michiko”

This was my husband and my 3rd trip to Kyoto but first time with our kids. We had 2 memorable days with Michiko and wish we could have all our days in Japan with her. She planned our days so thoughtfully, keeping our interests in mind and what would be engaging for our kids. We were able to see so much more in our 2 days than we could have on our own. And we had 2 delicious lunches as well! We had activities planned that were enjoyable for all of us. Everyone had something they were excited about and she kept our days interesting, informative and fun. It felt like an insiders guide to Kyoto and I hope to return so we can spend more time with Michiko!

Michiko T.

Thank you for the wonderful review! I am truly grateful that my first guests of 2026 were such a wonderful family like yours. I was deeply moved by how energetic your children are, and how expressive their faces are. This is surely the result of your loving and wise guidance as parents, protecting their sensibilities during their precious childhood from ready-made content and social media, allowing them to grow slowly through their own experiences. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and come back again!

Matt L.

5 / 5

Dec 16, 2025

Dear deer Nara! ~Nara Park & Nara-machi~

Dec 16, 2025

Nara

5 hours

“Great guide for Nara!”

Michiko is an excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly guide. We had a great tour of Nara. Highly recommend!

Michiko T.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Matt and Amber. Spending time in Nara with such a natural couple like you was truly a delightful experience for me. I especially enjoyed your story about Hawaiian cuisine wrapped in plant leaves and grilled—it shares similarities with persimmon leaf sushi. Merry Christmas, and have a wonderful New Year!

Paul B.

5 / 5

Dec 6, 2025

Kyoto 1 day tour

Dec 6, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Michiko is Great”

We had a wonderful very memorable day with Michiko. She not only showed us wondeful places and told us interesting facts, she also went out of her way to help us with special requests. Very warm and kind. Book a tour with her with confidence.

Michiko T.

Paul, thank you for your wonderful review. It was an honor to guide you through Kyoto on such a beautiful autumn day. What impressed me most was how you both listened to the stories and tried to understand Japanese culture and history as if piecing together a puzzle. I also appreciate you sharing about your family and your own culture. I hope to see you again!