Tour guide in Kyoto Yoriko O.

Kyoto, Japan

Japanese, English

418

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 7, 2012

10.0

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

Guide #4010

Hi! My name is Yoriko. I was born and brought up in Osaka in Japan. Now I have a family with my husband, one son and one daughter. I have an experience to live in New York for 4 years, which gave me a chance to see Japan from outside. I want to give overseas guests correct information on Japanese history and culture with best hospitality, which can be obtained only by a national licensed tour guide. Now I am ready to welcome you to Japan and show you around many of wonderful places in Kansai Area including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Working 10 years as a tour guide, I have found each person has his/her own interest, pace of the tour, passion for shopping and so on. Some people want to experience the traditional Japan, and others want to see the modern scene of Japan. I am always trying to meet your personal request, so that you can bring wonderful memory of Japan back to your home country. Please come to Japan and enjoy a wonderful day with your tour guide! ・National guide license ・License for teaching English at junior/senior high school

Delivers tours starting at

  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Nara

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4.9
  • Ted R.United States
    3 weeks ago

    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Yoriko. She was flexible, accommodating, knowledgeable, and had excellent communication skills. She guided us in Kyoto for the day and made the city come alive. Her choice of locations to visit was excellent and we are so appreciative for her time and attention. It was a marvelous experience. Thank you, Yoriko!!

    Replied from the guide, Yoriko O.

    September 2026

    Dear Ted and Linda, Thank you so much for your great comment. I am really glad that you have enjoyed a day with me. I also enjoyed your company. It was so kind of you to accept the way of transportation including Bullet train, which gave us more time and relaxing atmosphere without bustling. Thank you again for coming to visit us. Sincerely yours, Yoriko

  • Stephanie C.United Kingdom
    September 2026

    The itinerary we followed was worked on via email between Yoriko and myself before we got to Kyoto. She made recommendations based on information provided on what type of tourism we enjoy and I was able to add those areas my research had highlighted. Yoriko was very knowledgeable about the sites and the history and we really enjoyed her insights. She was also very...

    Replied from the guide, Yoriko O.

    September 2026

    Dear Stephanie, Thank you so much for your great comment. I am very proud and glad that all of you enjoyed tours with me. It was such a fun to visit different kind of sites together. I also enjoyed 2 days with you. Thank you again for visiting our country and experiencing our culture. Sincerely yours, Yoriko

  • Brianne H.United States
    July 2026

    Yoriko-san was so knowledgeable and accommodating. My mom has physical limitations and Yoriko-san made sure we took accessible routes and planned ahead for these. Our driver was very accommodating and knowledgeable as well. Yoriko-san fielded our many questions and we all had an enjoyable time together. She really went above and beyond to make sure we were not lost going...

    Replied from the guide, Yoriko O.

    July 2026

    Dear Bri and family, Thank you so much for giving me a chance to show you around Kyoto. I am so glad all of you had a great day together with me. And am happy you have visited places that each of you had in mind. I also enjoyed your company. I am looking forward to serving you again. With a lot of Love from Japan, Yoriko

  • Debbie A.Australia
    May 2026

    Another fabulous tour with Yoriko. So knowledgeable and kind and patient. Thank you again Yoriko for a great time.

    Replied from the guide, Yoriko O.

    May 2026

    Dear Debbie, Thank you for taking time for a great comment.  I also enjoyed your company. Looking forward to seeing you again. Sincerely yours、 Yoriko

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