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Joined 2025
Niko T.
Available Areas
Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka
Languages
English
Response Time
15 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Niko T.
KONNICHIWA!!
I’m Niko!
I’ve lived in Australia and worked at the Osaka Expo 2025.
Through those experiences, I met people from all over the world — we hung out together, and I loved taking them to hidden local spots that tourists usually don’t find, like cozy cafés, local restaurants, and beautiful nature spots.
I’m a very friendly person who loves learning new things. I enjoy not only sharing unique and lesser-known sides of Japan, but also hearing stories about your country and anything you’d like to talk about!
I’m a big FOODIE! (Please go to my galleries!)
Please let me make you try my favorite Japanese foods!!
I also love taking a pictures and will always bring my camera with me, , so I can take beautiful photos of you during the tour — and you’ll get them on the spot as a little gift !
Providing warm hospitality to people is truly my joy.
You won’t regret joining my tour — I promise!
Can’t wait to meet you soon!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
Discover Kyoto’s highlights in one day! We’ll start at your hotel and visit Nishiki Market, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera. After enjoying lunch at a local Japanese restaurant, we’ll finish the tour at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates. A perfect tour to experience Kyoto’s culture, history, food, and beautiful scenery in one day!
Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
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Osaka Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
Discover Osaka’s top highlights in one exciting day! We’ll start at Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks. After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll visit Tsutenkaku Tower and stroll through the nostalgic Shinsekai district. Then, we’ll explore Kuromon Market, famous for its delicious street food, before finishing the tour in the vibrant Dotonbori and Namba area, home to the iconic Glico sign and Osaka’s lively atmosphere.
Osaka Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
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Day in Arashiyama ( Bamboo forests, monkey park and kinkaku-ji)
Spend the morning exploring Arashiyama, with the option to ride the Sagano Romantic Train (one-way or round-trip). After lunch in Arashiyama, visit either the Arashiyama Monkey Park or the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), depending on your preference!:)
Day in Arashiyama ( Bamboo forests, monkey park and kinkaku-ji)
Reviews
Erica M.
“The absolute best guide - Niko is amazing! ”
My daughter and I had the most wonderful day in Kyoto with Niko. She was knowledgeable, responsible, caring and so much fun. She made our first day in Kyoto perfect. It was a super hot day and having a guide who was able to navigate for us and show us all the interesting sights was perfect. We went to a really fun place for lunch that we loved. In addition to being very knowledgeable about Kyoto history, temples, shrines ans neighborhoods, Niko was personable and it was nice to meet a new person. Niko is so friendly and we are so happy we spent the day with her. She also gave us great suggestions for the rest of our week which was very helpful!
Erik C.
“Food tour ”
Had an enjoyable tour with Niko. She was very accommodating to my request to focus on trying local food rather than sightseeing. She took care of everything, so I didn’t have to worry about routes or planning the itinerary. Niko has lots of energy and is great at asking questions and keeping the conversation flowing. On top of that, her English is excellent, which made communication effortless. Spending the day with her felt more like hanging out with a friend than being on a guided tour, which made the experience even more enjoyable. If it’s your first time visiting, I would definitely recommend Niko to help you get to know the city.
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Niko T.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Erik!! It was my first time guiding someone around my own age, so it was a really refreshing and interesting experience for me. I also loved hearing about Sweden and learned so much from our conversations! I wish you lots of happiness, good luck, and exciting adventures in the future. Thank you again—I had such a fun day with you! Hope to see you again someday!
Pierre G.
“Top guide to learn all about the real Japan”
Niko guided us in Osaka, Hiroshima and kyoto. It was a truely great experience. Nog just because of her guiding qualities. She knows were to go and the history of the places to visit. But also because she gave us an inside in the live in Japan today through her personal experience and background. What drives a young person in Japan today. What are the ambitions and how do they look at the world. Her open enthousiastic personality made it also a very enjoyable few days. I can only highly recomend her!
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Niko T.
Dear Pierre, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so grateful that I had the chance to spend four days with you and your family. Thank you for trusting me throughout your trip and for all of your kindness. It was a real pleasure getting to know you all. Your kind words are incredibly meaningful and encourage me to keep improving as a guide. I wish you many more amazing journeys and new experiences around the world. I’ll keep working hard too, and I hope our paths cross again someday! :) Thank you again, and take care!! Niko
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