Tour guide in Kyoto Kazuko M.
Kyoto, Japan
Japanese, English
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I'm Kazuko M., your private tour guide in Kyoto
Guide #64766
Hello and welcome to Kyoto! I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. You can call me MIYA. I got my certification in 2021 and have been working as a professional guide since January 2023, primarily in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Koyasan. I find Japanese culture to be truly distinctive. And I love Kyoto, which still embodies so much of that unique culture and present to travelers. There are so many precious moments working as a guide. When guests see something and say “Wow!” when they enjoy Kyoto and discover commonalities with their own culture.etc.. My personal interests include eating, drinking, art, movies, and travel. I will try to find restaurants that match your preferences. Here, I would like to start by offering tours that I have already guided visitors many times and I found them popular. For example: Backroad Arashiyama to the famous bamboo grove Kyoto Art Tour Garden Tour Tour of Nishijin, the Heart of Kimono Craftsmanship Nara one Day Tour etc.. And then Future tours I hope to offer here include some lesser-known spots such as: Gion Festival Tour (through July) Osaka Modern Architecture Tour Kyoto Film Tour: Once Called Japan's Hollywood Shiga Prefecture Water City Tour And many more Looking forward to seeing you！Thanks. I hold the following qualifications: Art Certification Kyoto Certification History Certification Authorized Tour Conductor National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
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- Kyoto
- Nara
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Traveller reviews
- Caitlin L.United States4 weeks ago
This garden tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide was communicative and helped set up all the destinations and helped us set up a private car to transport us between stops as two members of our group had mobility challenges that made long distance walking harder. We received education on eras and styles of gardens and all of our questions were answered....
Replied from the guide, Kazuko M.
October 2026Thank you SOO much for the review and for coming to Kyoto! All five of you know so much about Japan; it was such fun and so interesting – I really enjoyed. Japan may be a long way away, but please do come back as if it were your second home~CU!
- Leslie V.United StatesOctober 2026
Kazuko (goes by Miya) took us to Nara for the day from Kyoto. She navigated the train station like a champ. The deer are everywhere and although it’s difficult to find the deer food vendors Miya knew where to go. Having deer food is a must! The deer bow multiple times to receive the deer crackers. So fun! We had Miya for 2 days, she’s very nice, I would recommend her 😊
Replied from the guide, Kazuko M.
October 2026It was your first time in Nara, and the lovely smiles on your faces as you played with the deer were the very purely peaceful. It made me so happy to see that. I am truly delighted that you chose to visit Nara and Kyoto. Please do come back to Japan again someday. Miya.
- Leslie V.United StatesOctober 2026
Our first day was a full day tour of Kyoto (I didn’t choose properly on the website but Kazuko (goes by Miya) adjusted well and showed us the sights of Kyoto. It was a fun day, she is very knowledgeable and planned our day as we requested. We really enjoyed it.
Replied from the guide, Kazuko M.
October 2026Dear Leslie Wow!! Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for walking so far in the rain that day. Please take care on your way home. I’m so grateful to have met such a lovely family as you. Best, MIYA
- Jeff N.United StatesJuly 2026
Very nice, did research about the festival really knew her stuff.
Replied from the guide, Kazuko M.
July 2026Dear Mr Jeff Thank you for coming to Kyoto and choosing the Gion Festival. It was great to meet your family. Gion festival is my life’s work, so I’d be grateful if any of your friends plan to visit it and you let them know about my page.
