Tour guide in Kyoto Hide I.

Kyoto, Japan

Japanese, English

109

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Since Dec 13, 2024

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

Guide #66445

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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  • Osaka
  • Nara

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  • Susie H.United States
    August 2026

    Great way to see Kyoto! Having Hide as our guide, was incredibly helpful in understanding the history and culture of the shrines & temples. Without Hide, we could not have understood or appreciated these places. Perfect balance of sight seeing and walking. Hide customized our tour so we got to see exactly what we wanted, at a pace that was comfortable for us. We...

  • Hamdiya M.United States
    August 2026

    We had an incredible day exploring Kyoto with Hide! From the very beginning, communication was excellent, and the tour was thoughtfully customized to match our family’s interests and pace. Hide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the history, culture, and stories behind each location in a way that made Kyoto come alive. What made this tour special wasn’t just visiting...

  • Eileen S.United States
    June 2026

    Tess was our guide and she is phenomenal!

  • Sanford S.United States
    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.

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