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Kyoto Private Tour - I will show the best picture spot for cherry blossoms.
I will show the best picture spot for cherry blossoms.
Kyoto Private Tour - I sometimes conduct people in the night. The night time in Kyoto is also beautiful.
I sometimes conduct people in the night. The night time in Kyoto is also beautiful.
Kyoto Private Tour - I traveled across Japan with 18 students. I had amazing time with them.
I traveled across Japan with 18 students. I had amazing time with them.
Kyoto Private Tour - In low season such as February, you can easily manage to take pictures at Bamboo forest.
In low season such as February, you can easily manage to take pictures at Bamboo forest.
Kyoto Private Tour - I will show a nice, tasty and affordable restaurant.
I will show a nice, tasty and affordable restaurant.
Kyoto Private Tour - To take nice pictures at Fushimi Inari shrine, you should visit in early morning.
To take nice pictures at Fushimi Inari shrine, you should visit in early morning.
Kyoto Private Tour - They were sweet kids. I had very nice time with them.
They were sweet kids. I had very nice time with them.
Kyoto Private Tour - In Nara, you can see a lot of deer. Some of the deer are very friendly as pet.
In Nara, you can see a lot of deer. Some of the deer are very friendly as pet.
Kyoto Private Tour - I can introduce hidden gems in Osaka.
I can introduce hidden gems in Osaka.
Kyoto Private Tour - I provide calligraphy lessons at any places.
I provide calligraphy lessons at any places.
Kyoto Private Tour - Sometimes I had cafe break during the tour. I will introduce good cafe wherever you prefer.
Sometimes I had cafe break during the tour. I will introduce good cafe wherever you prefer.
Kyoto Private Tour - By chance, you can find small deer in Nara.
By chance, you can find small deer in Nara.
Kyoto Private Tour - If you are single traveler, I can organize a private calligraphy lesson for you.
If you are single traveler, I can organize a private calligraphy lesson for you.
Kyoto Private Tour - I organized tailor-made tour with 18 people from New Zealand.
I organized tailor-made tour with 18 people from New Zealand.
Kyoto Private Tour - I can provide Rickshaw upon your request.
I can provide Rickshaw upon your request.
Kyoto Private Tour - They are young honeymoon couple from Austria. I learned German a lot thanks to them.
They are young honeymoon couple from Austria. I learned German a lot thanks to them.
Kyoto Private Tour - Meeting a Geisha group.
Meeting a Geisha group.
Kyoto Private Tour - I had a great time with them. They booked me for 4 days!
I had a great time with them. They booked me for 4 days!
Kyoto Private Tour - I like to teach Zen philosophy and history. I will explain following your understanding.
I like to teach Zen philosophy and history. I will explain following your understanding.
Kyoto Private Tour - I know a great spot tasting sake. I will take you if you are interested in Japanese alcohol.
I know a great spot tasting sake. I will take you if you are interested in Japanese alcohol.
Kyoto Private Tour - Here are my customers from Belgium. They are funny and relaxing people!
Here are my customers from Belgium. They are funny and relaxing people!
Kyoto Private Tour - There is a very nice local museum where you can have a look at Japanese toys.
There is a very nice local museum where you can have a look at Japanese toys.
Kyoto Private Tour - I can also take you to the traditional festivals during the tour.
I can also take you to the traditional festivals during the tour.
Kyoto Private Tour - Visiting a beautiful shrine with my customers from Swizerland.
Visiting a beautiful shrine with my customers from Swizerland.
Kyoto Private Tour - I can help you to take pictures while feeding deer. I am good at taking pictures.
I can help you to take pictures while feeding deer. I am good at taking pictures.
Kyoto Private Tour - I can also teke you to the hidden gems in Osaka.
I can also teke you to the hidden gems in Osaka.
Kyoto Private Tour - Beautiful day with a happy family from England.
Beautiful day with a happy family from England.
Tour Guide - Mari I.

Joined 2018

Mari I.

4.88 / 5
(41 reviews)
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Available Areas

Kyoto (Living), Nara, Osaka, Kobe

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Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

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Response Time

9 hours on average

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About Tour Guide Mari I.

Hello everyone, welcome to Japan!

I am Mari, a tour guide in KYOTO with over 4 years of experience. I love discovering hidden gems in Japan, teaching foreign visitors calligraphy, and interacting with people from all around the world.

+++As a guide+++ I have conducted many tours to major sightseeing sites such as the UNESCO World Heritage temples and castles. I am also happy to show my favorite places and other locations off the beaten path, like where you can see the local craftsmen.

Thanks to my French husband, who is also a guide, I have learned a great deal about the points foreign tourists could contemplate the marvels of Japanese culture and developed my storytelling skills. I like to show my guests everything, with special focus on small details not written in guidebooks, and like to utilize anecdotes to help others understand Japanese culture.

In addition to my guiding services, I can also provide concierge services such as booking high-quality restaurants, special shows or activities, tea ceremonies, etc.

+++As a calligraphy teacher+++ I consider that calligraphy is not about writing with the complex Japanese "kanji" alphabet. Calligraphy is an art form which enables you to express your thoughts and relax your mood through your brush strokes and writing style. My workshops are a tailor-made experience. I also offer lessons for small children and provide an interactive experience for them. Best of all, workshops can be arranged to fit your schedule!

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about my lessons.

I am looking forward to discovering Japanese culture with you. :)


Important

At this moment, I provide 4 hour-tour mainly. (starting at 9:30, and 10:00, 10:30 - finishing at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, and 15:30)

Reviews

Tour of Kyoto

We had a lovely tour of Kyoto with Mari! She was so helpful meeting us straight off the bullet train and she made sure we saw so much in the few hours we had in Kyoto. Would definitely get in touch with her again to be our guide.

Gin D.

Mari I.

Wow! Thank you Gin! I am happy to receive your wonderful reviews. It was busy Friday and we had to go through massive tourists. However, you are both patient and I could manage well thanks to your patience (& kindness)! Have a nice weekend and I hope the way back to the hotel in Tokyo is smooth! :)

Great Dinner in Kyoto

Our night in Kyoto was great. Did a little shopping before hand. Walked and saw some interesting streets. Then had a great dinner. Mari is nice to be around and we enjoyed the evening.

Lance M.

Mari I.

Thank you for your feedback, Lance! It was very nice dinner time with you!! I must say, Kyoto is the best place to learn Japanese food culture. I was also happy to show how Japanese people changed in the night after drinking too. :) Thank you so much!

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