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Tour guide in Kyoto Kenji M.
I'm Kenji M., your private tour guide in Kyoto
Guide #34935
Hi I'm Kenji I have a national government license of tour guide interpreter in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years. So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking, kimono-clad walking and so on. Osaka and Nara are very popular tourist destinations among foreign travellers in my tour options. I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking. I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter for it will never recur". So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality. Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture, I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours. Please contact me any time. I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you. See you soon ! National government license of tour guide interpreter in English I'm not driver but I can quote and charter a proper private van with A/C and driver during the tour if guest agree to pay the additional cost.
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125 reviews
- Kimberly F.June 2026
Kenji was the GOAT according to my three teens (ages 20, 18, and 15)! From the moment we booked, he was highly communicative and responsive, making everything easy and stress-free before the tour even began. During the tour, Kenji struck the perfect balance of being knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. He gave us a clear overview of the day, offered excellent suggestions,...
Replied from Kenji M.
Kimberly-san, What a great tour review you gave me!! Amazing!! I didn't know that you and your family liked my guiding and preparation so much. I'm very glad that you are much interested in our culture, history, religion, custom, food and so on while paying respect. I also could enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you and your family. As I said Japan has...
- Hazel K.June 2026
Kenji San is amazing! He did a wonderful job showing us Kyoto! He was very prompt and very professional. My husband and I enjoyed our tour with Kenji San. I also love that if I have a question he doesn’t hesitate to answer it. He have a folder that shows us so we can fully understand what we are looking at. We also had an amazing lunch! And it ended up to be one of our...
Replied from Kenji M.
Hazel-san, What a great review of our tour you gave me!! I'm really glad that you and your husband liked my guiding and a nice local restaurant so much. I'm also glad that my visual aids could help your full understanding of various aspects of unique Japan. I look forward to another chance to guide you in different seasons and other fascinating...
- Merrick B.June 2026
Kenji was simply exceptional and made our Kyoto day tour one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip. What truly set him apart was his thoroughness. He took the time to explain the small details and nuances that you would never pick up on your own, and it completely transformed how we understood and appreciated the history of Kyoto. Every stop felt deeper and...
Replied from Kenji M.
Thank you for your amazing review of our tour!!! It was great pleasure for me to guide you and your wife in my fascinating historical city, Kyoto. I'm very glad that you liked my explanation about various aspects of Japan and Kyoto. With your request of earlier tour starting and quicker transfer, we could enjoy a full spec of Kyoto highlight tour covering 6 very popular...
- Jackson A.May 2026
Kenji-San was amazing!!! A native to Kyoto, he brought significant positivity and expertise. We could not have been more thrilled to spend a day together. 11/10. Highest recommendation.
Replied from Kenji M.
Jackson-san, What a great tour review you gave me! I appreciate you giving me 9-hour for the tour so that we could make a full highlight course covering six major spots. I'm very glad that you are much interested in our culture, religion, religion and so on with respect. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji