Tour guide in Kyoto Kenji M.
Kyoto, Japan
Japanese, English
333
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 11, 2019
25.0
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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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- Kyoto
- Osaka
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Traveller reviews
- Michael L.United States3 days ago
Excellent Osaka Tour with Kenji! We had a fantastic experience exploring Osaka with Kenji Matsuyama! He was extremely well-prepared, knowledgeable, and flexible throughout the day. His enthusiasm and positive attitude made the entire experience both enjoyable and educational. Kenji did an excellent job sharing Osaka’s history and culture in a way that was engaging, easy...
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October 2026Michael-san, What a great review you gave me!! I'm really glad that you liked my guiding and preparation while showing fascinating spots in Osaka I appriciate you and your family are much interested in our culture,religion,history and society. Your great review will make me more confident in my guiding and drive me to next enjoyable tour. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji
- Amy C.United StatesAugust 2026
Kenji was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much during our tour! We visited a lovely shrine and temple, had a delicious lunch, and then visited the geisha district. Kenji shared a lot about the history of the tea houses, which was very interesting and helped really bring Kyoto to life for us.
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August 2026Amy-san, Thank you for your great review of our Kyoto highlight tour. It's best combination of very popular tourist spots in Kyoto. Despite of the hottest day, we could manage to enjoy visiting those fascinating spots and tasting local delicacy. I'm very happy to hear that you liked my guiding and preparation. As in Kyoto each season has its own charm drawing so many...
- Nydia C.United StatesJuly 2026
Our tour with Kenji was an excellent way to experience Osaka. From the beginning of the day, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and local traditions. We visited several of Osaka’s most iconic attractions, including Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and other wonderful locations throughout the city. At every stop, Kenji...
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July 2026Nydia-san, What a great review you gave me! I'm really glad that you and your party liked my guiding and preparation so much. It was a typical highlight tour in Osaka packed with very popular tourist spots. I also feel relieved that you could enjoy a local but very popular noodle restaurant I recommended. Your review gives me more confidence and motivates me to do my...
- Hazel K.United StatesJune 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...
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June 2026Hazel-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...
