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Joined 2025
Niko T.
Available Areas
Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka
Languages
English
Response Time
17 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 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
Ashley A.
“Wonderful trip”
Niko was great, accommodated our multi-generational family well and adapted to the ever changing requests immediately. Was wonderful, and great with my girls.
Emmanuel R.
“Authentic, friendly and relaxed: a perfect intro to Osaka”
My wife and I (we’re from Mexico) took a walking tour of Osaka’s top highlights with Niko, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Niko is friendly, genuine and incredibly easy to be around. She made us feel relaxed and comfortable the whole time, with no rush and no pressure, which is exactly what you want when visiting a new city. Her English was clear and we understood each other very well throughout the tour. What we loved most was her authenticity. It felt less like a formal tour and more like exploring Osaka with a kind local friend. She showed us the city’s most iconic spots while sharing her own perspective, and we left with a much deeper appreciation of Osaka. We highly recommend Niko to couples, friends or anyone who wants a warm, stress-free introduction to the city. Thank you, Niko, for making our time in Osaka so special!
Jason G.
“Amazing time with Niko in Osaka”
Our family had an amazing time with Niko. Her bubbly personality made our day extra special. She was very knowledgable on the sites we visited, and the secret streets only the locals know. Niko was able to costumise our itinery for the day, so we weren't doubling up on things we had already seen. We would definately do a tour with Niko again.
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