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Joined 2025
Teri D.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living), Kobe, Kyoto, Nara
Languages
English (Native), Japanese
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Teri D.
Hi, I’m Teri - your local tour guide in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe!
I grew up in Japan and have always loved sharing its beautiful culture, traditions, and hidden gems with travelers from around the world.
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a flight attendant, which taught me how to take care of people from all walks of life and make every journey special.
Whether it’s exploring Kyoto’s peaceful temples, charming streets, or local food spots, I’ll make sure you experience Japan with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Osaka Night Walking Tour: Street food, Night Market, Dotonbori
Experience Osaka after dark on this fun and flavorful night walking tour. Explore lively streets, hidden alleys, and local night markets while tasting famous Osaka street food. Learn about the city’s food culture, nightlife, and local stories as neon lights come alive. Perfect for first-time visitors and food lovers who want to see Osaka like a local.
Osaka Night Walking Tour: Street food, Night Market, Dotonbori
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Best of Kyoto in One Day: Iconic Sights and Local Experience
Discover Kyoto’s most iconic sights in one unforgettable day. Walk through the famous red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, explore the bamboo groves and scenic riverside of Arashiyama, and admire the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji. This full-day walking tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want history, culture, and beautiful scenery, guided by a knowledgeable local.
Best of Kyoto in One Day: Iconic Sights and Local Experience
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Nara Essentials Half-Day Tour: Deer Park, Great Buddha and Sacred Forests
Begin your half-day journey in Nara Park, where you’ll meet Nara’s famous free-roaming sacred deer and enjoy a relaxed walk through nature. Continue into the peaceful forest paths of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its beautiful lantern-lined forest and Shinto traditions. The tour concludes at Todai-ji, home to the iconic Great Buddha and one of the world’s largest wooden halls. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, and culture lovers.
Nara Essentials Half-Day Tour: Deer Park, Great Buddha and Sacred Forests
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Kobe After Dark: Night Walk, Shrines and Street Food
Experience Kobe after dark on a guided night walking tour that blends history, local stories, and unforgettable flavors. Stroll through softly lit shrines, neon streets, and hidden corners of the city while learning about Kobe’s culture, resilience, and nightlife. Along the way, enjoy street food and the option to taste real Kobe beef. A relaxed, fun evening like locals do.
Kobe After Dark: Night Walk, Shrines and Street Food
Reviews
Saatchi S.
“A great evening tour of Osaka”
Teri met me from the Port of Osaka for the start of a trip to see Osaka Castle & the Castle Gardens in bloom. There were a few blossom trees displaying their flowers & we made the most of this, enjoying the history of the castle & the lights in the gardens. Afterwards, we made our way downtown to try out local Japanese foods & to see the Neon lights including the Running Man advert. We then took a taxi to another popular street that was full of neon advert boards & restaurants where we ate teriyaki chicken & other delicacies inside whilst drinking Plum Sake! The sake was delicious served on ice. We took a taxi to yet another area where we sampled a small restaurant, very unusual, trying even more foods & more plum sake ..... there was even more food to come, but I was so full. The tour was fun, interesting & Teri was a great host with really good English. She was able to answer my questions regarding Japanese history & about the foods. I would thoroughly recommend her tours.
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Elizabeth F.
“Great walking tour with a local”
Teri was great at providing me with a personalized tour around Kyoto that focused more on the hidden gems of the city rather than the top tourist spots. She even helped me with a tea ceremony with kimono experience. It was exactly what I wanted. She was wonderful.
Peter L.
“Teri rules and we met and fed monkeys!”
Teri was great and very patient with us. We also got to go to a mountain full of monkeys and feed them which ruled. They roam free so no cages. Teri rules def book her : D
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Teri D.
Thank you so much! I had an awesome time with you guys too, glad you enjoyed the monkeys (they definitely stole the show ). Really appreciate your kind words, and I hope the rest of your Japan trip is just as fun! Hope to see you guys again!
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Rina K.
Hi I'm Rina. Thank you for your interest, and welcome to Japan. I was born and raised in Osaka, and I’m truly excited to show you both the city’s famous landmarks and its hidden gems. Osaka is full of incredible food and fun places to explore. I’m always thinking about how to design routes that feel comfortable for each guest and what kind of scenery will make them fall in love with this city. Seeing guests react with surprise and joy to the little moments in everyday Osaka is one of the most rewarding parts of guiding. My hope is simple: I want you to enjoy Osaka with ease and leave feeling even more connected to this place. I’m confident in my stamina — I’ve guided an eight‑hour tour without lunch — but I also offer slow‑paced, relaxing tours. Together, we’ll create a plan that matches your interests and energy level so you can enjoy the day without stress. You can count on me for the best timing to avoid crowds, truly delicious local spots, and places only Osaka residents know. My goal is to give you a warm, memorable experience that makes you think, “I want to come back to Osaka again.” I look forward to guiding you through an Osaka you’ll want to return to.
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Takashi M.
Hi, my name is Takashi!! When I go abroad, I think that how nice it would be to have a friend there and hang out together. I want you to feel like you have a friend in Osaka and we can go around and explore. I was born and grew up in Japan. And I speak English, Spanish and Japanese. I can be the perfect guide for you!! I can guide you in any city in Japan, just let me know where you wanna go :)
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Akira F.
Hello, my name is Akira , and I am a private guide based in Kyoto. I specialize in creating customized tours that are tailored to your interests and travel style. Kyoto is a city rich in history, culture, and hidden beauty, and I would love to share its charm with you. Whether you are interested in famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, exploring peaceful temples and gardens, or discovering local food and traditions, I will design a unique itinerary just for you. My goal is to make your time in Kyoto not only enjoyable, but also meaningful and memorable. I look forward to guiding you and helping you experience Kyoto like a local.
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