Kyoto, Japan
Tours Delivered,
Since Aug 21, 2023
13.0
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Guide #59748
We only have one profile, but we are two guides! Eco and Saki working together to give you the best Japan travel experience possible! Would you like to visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan please send us a message! And we would appreciate if you address it to both of us so we know for sure you read our profile (you would be surprise how many don't...). Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 8 years, and is now working as a lecturer in International Law at two nearby universities. He completed his Ph.D. in Contemporary Asian Studies here in Kyoto in 2024 and looks forward to sharing all he knows about Japanese history and religion. Therefore, if you are particularly interested in learning more about the history and culture of Kyoto and the wider region he can provide exciting narratives to go along with visiting to various sites, preferably those off the beaten path providing a unique view of the area. Meanwhile, he's now working on a second Ph.D. in Law in Osaka which is expected to be completed in 2027. During our tours we will also be accompanied by Saki, who was not just born and raised Kyoto, but is also officially licensed with Kyoto's Certification of Tourism and Culture. She will provide the backgrounds on Japanese culture from the eyes of someone born into it. Currently, Saki is a Ph.D. candidate at a prestigious private university in Kyoto, as well as an experienced guide who has been working as a part-time guide for over 7 years, having done many tours throughout the city. She's also well versed in popular culture, so if you have any interest in animation, music, fashion, video games, or manga she would be happy to discuss with you. Together we can provide a great mix of knowledge and experience. On our page we have a number of tours listed: - Half or full-day tours of our hometown Kyoto. - Or take the Kyoto evening tour if you are interested in local food and the Gion Geisha district. - Want to visit somewhere special near Kyoto, please consider the Miho Museum tour for beautiful landscapes and architecture (Only in Spring/Summer/Autumn). - Do you like anime and video games? We have a popular culture tour for you! - Just a few hours? Take our quick and concise Imperial Palace tour. - Have multiple days and want to visit somewhere outside of Kyoto? We can take you to Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, or even Tokyo with the bullet train!
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83 reviews
Eco and Saki were a wonderful team and gave our family an excellent introduction to Kyoto. They were professional, informative, and thoughtful in helping us see the highlights we most wanted to experience, while also showing us parts of Kyoto we likely would have missed on our own. Eco was fascinating to spend time with and brought great historical knowledge and context...
This was an amazing tour. Eco and Saki clearly know and love Kyoto, and were able to adjust the itinerary to engage with our interests. Particularly noteworthy was their ability to take us to places that were less crowded, but just as interesting, as the really popular Kyoto sites. We had the chance later in our trip to visit some of these, and the combination of...
Eco and Suki were a great team, they were very knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto and Japan in general, and knew so much about the city. They were able to answer all our questions and give recommendations for things to do during the rest of our time in this beautiful area. They even followed up with additional ideas. We highly recommend them for any curious...