Tour guide in Kyoto Hisashi O.

Kyoto, Japan

Japanese, English

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I'm Hisashi O., your private tour guide in Kyoto

Guide #35680

Hi, My name is Hisahi. Since I obtained the national license as a proffesional tour guide in 2017, I have guided foreign customers mainly at Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka! By using my expertise on Japanese literature, history and ceramics I can show you deep and distinctive local things of Kansai region. Since I was a little child, visual art has been one of my great interests. Western painters were the main source for my own paintings and drawings. But it was not until I met with Japanese and Chinese classics at college that I found and understood the beauty of the Japanese art! As an earnest amateur scholar but proffesional guide, the great joy of mine lies in discovering the beauties of Japan: nature, traditions, life, and people with my customers! Most of my time has been devoted to searching for the pleasure of especially foreign-tourists and visitors as a licensed guide, and so I wil add more valued moments to your stay in Japan! Supplements: bike rider on cross country bike and road bike. book reader on mysteries. World traveler visited over 20 major cities across the world. I am very looking forward to seeing my guests from abroad here in Japan! Thank you!!! Majored in Japanese and Chinese literature at college. Went to ceramic art school for two-year to study and make traditional ceramic ware.

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4.9
  • Damian M.Mexico
    2 hours ago

    Kind, reliable and easy company. Best suited to adults who want a relaxed day. We spent a day in Kyoto with Hisashi visiting Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market and the Teramachi area. He was punctual, warm and very easy to be with. He planned a sensible route, handled every transfer and reservation without a hitch, and was a genuinely good listener who seemed to enjoy our...

  • Lori R.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Replied from the guide, Hisashi O.

    October 2026

    Dear Lori, Thank you for this rating very much. I wish your memories on our day would last for a long time. We are the same generation. Best regards, H.

  • Graham J.United Kingdom
    March 2026

    A really excellent tour tailored to our needs. We covered a lot of sites and Hisashi made them all interesting with facts and information. He also seems very good at finding the hidden gems and the best places to take pictures. Not only is Hisashi an very good guide he is a thoroughly nice person to spend time with, has excellent English and is highly recommend.

    Replied from the guide, Hisashi O.

    March 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. Reading a review of my guests always makes me happy. I think I am just lucky because of this beautiful city and wonderful clients. Your talks on Africa and other countries are actually entertaining to me and made me daydreaming. Best wishes, H

  • Patrick R.United States
    March 2026

    Hisashi was the perfect host/guide Knowledgable and up beat. Made our Kyoto experience greater

    Replied from the guide, Hisashi O.

    March 2026

    Thank you so much your comment. I also had a great time with you. That was really unforgettable. Hisashi

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