Joined 2017
Kay F.
Available Areas
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka (Living), Shiga, Mount Koya, Kobe, Himeji
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
5 days ago
About Tour Guide Kay F.
Hi, I'm a National licensed guide living in OSAKA.
Raised between KYOTO and OSAKA, I've got two different unique cultures, customs and dialects.
So called Bilingual??
I can guide you both cities from Major tourist spots to Off-the-beaten paths. Throughout the tour, I'll show you unique local cultures and history !!
Since I got the license in 2015, I've guided foreign tourists to OSAKA, KYOTO and NARA and really enjoyed meeting with foreign guests. And also experienced Mt.KOYA, HIMEJI and KOBE.
Based on your request, I suggest the best memorial tour just for you !!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
1-day your highlight of Kyoto
1-day customized Kyoto tour I offer a model course , however, you can customize your preference. As a Kyoto tourism and culture expert, I can build your own tour.
1- day your highlight of both Kyoto and Nara
A lot of tourists have requested that they would like to visit both Kyoto and Nara in a day. This tour suggests the highlight of both Kyoto and Nara. Basically you can visit the highlights of both cities I show. Based on your request, you can change visiting places. (ex. From Gion Geisha district to Nijo castle)
1-day your highlight of Osaka
Based on your request, I suggest the customized tour of Osaka just for you! Osaka castle, Shinsekai, Dotonbori etc.. Of course food tour is available.
Half-day Highlight of Kyoto
The tour visit two major spots, Golden temple and Arashiyama bamboo forest. In Cherry blossom season, we visit another cherry blossom spot ( Hirano shrine or Ninnaji temple). Other season, we visit Ryoanji temple or another spot along Randen railroad line.
Early Morning Kyoto before congestion
Let's enjoy Kyoto in the morning before congestion. You can enjoy non-busy Fushimi Inari shrine with red torii gate like tunnel and other 2 major spots (based on your request) such as Kiyomizu temple and Higashiyama district.
Reviews
Winston H.
“Customised tour”
Had 2 days in Kyoto visiting the popular sites as well as the lesser known sites such as Mt Kurama. Kay is easy going, friendly and knowledgeable. She made my stay in Kyoto most memorable. Thank you. Winston
Kay F.
Hi, Winston. Thank you for taking time and sending me kind feedback. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the 2-days tour. I also had a great time with you such as a quiet coffee shop you found and Mt. Kurama. Kyoto has a lot of off-the-beaten spots with their seasonal beauty other than Mt. Kurama. See you soon. Kay
Mayu D.
“Great experience”
Great experience with very friendly and great knowledge guide. Thank you
Kay F.
Thank you for your feedback. Thanks to your help, we conducted a great tour. See you soon. Kay
Mark E.
“Personalized excursions to Nara and Wakayama”
I enjoyed two customized long days trips organized by Kay travelling from Kyoto to lesser visited temples, shrines and nature sights in Nara and Wakayama prefectures. My wishes for the trips were fulfilled thanks to Kay’s care and guiding input.
Kay F.
Thank you for your attending the tour. I'm very happyto hear you are satisfied with Nara and Wakayama tour. Kansai area has still a lot of beautiful places to visit , so I hope you travel again and enjoy the area.
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