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Tour guide in Kyoto Lamine C.
I'm Lamine C., your private tour guide in Tsuruga
Guide #71408
Hello! I am a multilingual professional with 20 years of experience as a french teacher, freelance interpreter and guide. I have built a diverse career connecting people through language culture and experiences. Since moving to Japan i have taught at prestigious institutions such as TC, Ashiya Yamate Shogakko, Takatski Culture Center and Hanazona International School, focusing on language acquisition and cross culture exchange. In addition to teaching, I have worked as a freelance interpreter and translator, supporting international forums. My expertise in English, French and Japanese has allowed me to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps effectively. From 2006 to 2018 and again since 2023 i have guided visitors through japan cultural treasures including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe. My personalized tours highlights are Japanese history traditions and natural beauty, creating meaningful experiences for travelers from around the world. I am passionate about fostering connections, sharing knowledge and celebrating the richness of language and culture. Welcome to Japan!
Delivers tours starting at
Kyoto
Nara
Osaka
Kobe
Maizuru
Tsuruga
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Traveller reviews for this guide
38 reviews
- Margaret C.May 2026
Great guide…provided lots of context for all the sites with humor and insight. He’s also a great sports fan! Had a great time.
Replied from Lamine C.
Thank you for the heartfelt words . I had a great tour too . Very personable and thoughtful people ,,big traveling experience. Hope to guide you again in Japan . Very best , Lamine
- Misty R.May 2026
We had a wonderful day exploring beautiful Kyoto with Lamine! He was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We all had an amazing day!
Replied from Lamine C.
Hello . Very glad to read your heartfelt words . I had a wonderful day in Kyoto too . Very personable and thoughtful group , Big travelling experience. Please come again to Japan and I’ll be more than happy to guide you . All the best .
- Katherine H.April 2026
Lamine was an incredibly thoughtful, energetic, and knowledgeable tour guide. My parents are over 80 years old and my dad has significant mobility concerns. Lamine took such good care of them, including renting an electronic wheelchair. Lamine’s English is also impeccable and easily understood by all ages. He also helped us make reservations for dinner the following...
Replied from Lamine C.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I really enjoyed our conversation about many things in Japan history .—it made the day fly by! I’m so glad the weather held up for us in Kyoto . You were a joy to guide, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Safe travels!" Very best , Lamine
- Maria E.April 2026
Lamine speaks excellent English and made sure we had a fabulous tour of Kyoto. I’m amazed at the number of places we were able to visit in one day. Lamine was sensitive to our somewhat limited mobility as an older couple and made sure we had ample opportunity to rest, his private driver had amazing ability to navigate the Sakura crowds for us. Lamine taught us so much...
Replied from Lamine C.
Hello . Thank you so much for the heartfelt words . It was truly a pleasure having you on the tour . I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Kyoto with it’s beautiful cherry blossom sites and my stories about Kyoto ‘s history and culture . Very personable couple ,deep knowledge and big travelling experience. I hope I can see you again in the future . Best...