Tour guide in Kyoto Hide I.

Kyoto, Japan

Japanese, English

Tours Delivered,
Since Dec 13, 2024

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I'm Hide I., your private tour guide in Kyoto

Guide #66445

5.0 (38)

Hi, Nice to meet you. My name is Hide, I'm new to this platform. I'm local expert in Kansai area (Kyoto, Nara and Osaka). I'm originally from Osaka and have settled down in Kyoto for 7 years after I traveled around the world for 5 years. After returning to Japan, I worked in the tourism industry and started working as a guide for two years. I enjoy not only sharing my knowledge but also meeting new people from all over the world. I love soaking that up as I stroll through neighborhoods, then sit down to enjoy it all with a drink of my coffee. I like to visit the local festivals in Kyoto, Osaka, and even farther to Shiga. Maybe after a couple of years, you can find me wearing traditional old Japanese men's style clothes, carrying wood Yamaboko at the Gion festival. We will arrange an itinerary based on your interests, from major tourist attractions to lesser-known and quieter ones. Also, I can arrange some special experiences such as samurai ninja martial arts, private photo session, and tea ceremony or dinner with Geisha. If you want to explore the Kyoto or Kansai area with me please feel free to contact me. I hope I get the chance to show you around one of the most beautiful cities in Japan. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Kyoto

  • Osaka

  • Nara

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38 reviews

  • Eileen S.
    June 2026

    Tess was our guide and she is phenomenal!

  • Sanford S.
    June 2026

    Hide was terrific, set up a custom tour for my family including Nara and several shrines, all by train. Travel was easy and Nara is a place not to be missed! Hide never rushed us, allowed us to do all at our own pace, added some hiking for my daughter, and just made for a great trip- I would give 6 stars if they offered it!

  • Sanford S.
    June 2026

    Hide was terrific, set up a custom tour for my family , we chose adding a driver to get more done in the day and save some steps, which is a great option. Hide speaks great english, and his explanations of all the sites are so meaningful! A top level guide, don't look any further.

  • Matthew K.
    May 2026

    We had an excellent day in Kyoto with Hide. Our family (two teenagers, wife, and me) spent the day seeing the sites of Eastern Kyoto. Couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. He was prompt and very attentive. We had plenty of time to talk about the sites, history of Japan, and Japanese society. My teens enjoyed talking to Hide about music, sports, and culture. ...