Welcome to Your Kyoto Guide Waka!
I offer private, fully customized tours to help you experience Kyoto at your own pace.
Looking for an English-speaking local guide in Kyoto?
Tell me what you’d like to see and do through the inquiry form, and I’ll design a tour just for you.
8-Hour Itinerary Idea
Kyoto Highlights in One Day
Perfect for first-time visitors who want to experience Kyoto’s major sights in a single, well-paced day.
6-Hour Itinerary Idea
East Kyoto Essentials
For travelers who want to see Kyoto’s eastern highlights in a well-paced, immersive itinerary.
4-Hour Itinerary Idea
Golden Zen Trail
An ideal tour for travelers who want to explore Kyoto’s northwest area efficiently.
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Tell me your preferred date, tour length, and interests using the form below.
I am a private guide who has lived in Kyoto for over 16 years. Born in Osaka and raised in Nara, I have deep roots in western Japan. I studied at a university in Kyoto and have lived in English-speaking countries such as Australia and the Philippines.
With a background in professional translation, I enjoy sharing Japan through lived experience and carefully researched knowledge.
Want to know more about me? Please visit my About Me page.
