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Joined 2017
Available Areas
Kyoto (Living), Nara
Languages
Arabic (Native), English
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
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Hello! I’m Ahmed, a passionate tour guide based in Kyoto, Japan. Originally born in Kuwait, I moved back to Palestine where I earned my Medical Degree (MD) in 2008. In 2015, I was fortunate to receive a Japanese government scholarship to pursue further studies at Kyoto University, one of Japan’s top institutions.
Living in Kyoto opened my eyes to the rich history and stunning scenery of this ancient city, which served as Japan’s capital for over a thousand years. It ignited my passion for culture, history, and food, leading me to embark on a rewarding career as a tour guide.
I have traveled extensively across Europe and Asia, and I love sharing my knowledge of Japanese culture with others. I can provide historical insights at every stop, recommend the best local cuisine, and create personalized itineraries, including day trips from Tokyo to Kyoto.
I’m fluent in English and Arabic, and I thrive on connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re interested in exploring temples, experiencing traditional cuisine, or simply enjoying the beauty of Kyoto, I’m here to make your visit unforgettable.
Your safety and comfort are my top priorities. I measure my temperature before our tours and am happy to wear a mask if it makes you feel more comfortable. While I'm not a driver, I will accompany you in your vehicle or arrange for a separate car and driver if needed.
Book with confidence and get ready to explore Kyoto with me! I can’t wait to show you why I believe this city is the most beautiful in Japan.
Ahmed, MD, PhD, MBA
See the calendar for availability
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Ahu A.
“Excellent Kyoto Tour with Ahmed!”
We had a truly wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Ahmed. Everything was perfectly organized — from the comfortable transportation to the thoughtful timing at each stop. Ahmed is not only knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and culture, but also incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our group’s needs. He made sure we saw all the must-see highlights while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable. Lunch was delicious, and we appreciated how flexible he was with our schedule. We always felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Thank you, Ahmed, for such a memorable experience — we’ll warmly recommend you to anyone visiting Kyoto!
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Ahmed A.
I am so happy and thrilled to know you enjoyed it and to read your review. Wishing you and your lovely group all the best. This is also one of the best tours I even did because your group was so friendly and nice, and their company was just a total joy. Thanks a lot again and wishing to meet you again in Japan
Lynn P.
“Poor communication”
We cannot really say much about Ahmed as a guide because he sent us someone else. As for Ahmed as a tour operator, we are very disappointed with his services. Because the information given by him by private message was not very clear, we almost ended up booking a tour that was 3 times as expensive as a similar tour offered by other operators. In the end, we figured out that he asked more than 1,000 euros for a day tour by private car in Kyoto. After that he sent us a booking link to another tour that was still different to what we requested. When we realized that he sent us a link for the wrong tour, it was already too late to cancel. Our guide Kazz was great. He was helpful, friendly and very flexible with spontaneous requests. On top of that he took a lot of pictures of us that he sent us via Google Drive the same day. We highly recommend him as a guide.
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Ahmed A.
Thank you. For future tours, please check well what the tour description is, what is included and what is not, otherwise you end up in troubles like this. Its good that the guide was great and you enjoyed with him.
Zubair A.
“Fantastic tour of Kyoto ”
This was our first visit to Kyoto. We were able in the time given to experience a number of great attractions. The city if full of amazing historical places. We enjoyed the Nishiki market and food. The bamboo forest of Arishayama was amazing splendor. Our guide Ahmed was excellent in his knowledge and guidance. It was great to have arabic speaking guide that made the tour more enjoyable. The coordination for the trip was extremely smooth even though it was a late request. Thank you Ahmed and Go with guide.
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Ahmed A.
Thank you so much and hope to serve you again in Japan. Greatest regards,
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