Private tour in Kyoto Eco H
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🪷 We only have one profile, but we are two guides! Eco and Saki working together to give you the best Japan travel experience possible! Would you like to visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, Tokyo, or anywhere else in Japan please send us a message! Please address your message to both of us so that we know you have read our profile. --- 🍵 Who are we? Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 8 years, and is now working as a lecturer in History and International Law at two nearby universities. He completed his Ph.D. in Contemporary Asian Studies here in Kyoto in 2024 and looks forward to sharing all he knows about Japanese history and religion. If you are particularly interested in the history and culture of Kyoto and the wider region, Eco can provide the historical context behind the places we visit. He particularly enjoys introducing guests to lesser-known sites that offer a unique perspective on the area. During our tours we will also be accompanied by Saki, who was not just born and raised Kyoto, but is also officially licensed with Kyoto's Certification of Tourism and Culture. She will provide the inside view on Japanese culture from the eyes of someone born into it. Currently, Saki is a Ph.D. candidate in History at a prestigious private university in Kyoto, as well as an experienced guide who has been working as a part-time guide for over 7 years, having done many tours throughout the city. She's also well versed in popular culture, so if you have any interest in animation, music, fashion, video games, or manga she would be happy to discuss with you. Together we hope to provide a great mix of knowledge and experience. --- ⛩️ What kind of guests do we hope book our tours? Our tours are designed as intellectually engaging experiences for curious travellers. Rather than simply visiting Kyoto's famous attractions, our guests are interested in understanding the history, religion, culture, and daily life that have shaped the city. We think of our tours as walking lectures where we bring the knowledge we normally share in the classroom to a wider international audience. If you are the kind of person who normally enjoys attending lectures, visiting museums, or exploring the stories behind the places you visit, then you have found the right guides. If, on the other hand, you are simply looking for transportation between Kyoto's major attractions, there may be guides better suited to your needs. --- 🗾 On our page we have a number of tours listed, please have a look! - Either half-day or full-day tours of our hometown, or take an evening tour if you are interested in local food and the Gion Geisha district. - Want to visit somewhere special near Kyoto, please consider the Miho Museum tour for beautiful landscapes and architecture. - Do you like anime and video games? We have a pop-culture tour for you! - Just a few hours? Take our quick and concise Imperial Palace tour. - Have multiple days and want to visit somewhere outside of Kyoto? We can take you to Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Kanazawa, or even Tokyo with the bullet train!
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Eco H.
As the sun sets and Kyoto's lantern-lit streets come alive, our tour will lead you through a whirlwind of sights, sounds and gastronomic excellence. Welcome to a city where ancient traditions meet a vibrant modernity, and where culinary delights and lively nightlife intertwine. - Customisation is King: In this captivating journey, we invite you to join us and let yourself be immerse in the enchanting flavours and atmosphere of Kyoto. However, we understand that how you want to spend your time will entirely personal. For instance preferences in foo or music are very important to having what you would see as a perfect night. Prefer an savoury Okonomiyaki pancake in an atmospheric izakaya (Japanese bar) over fancy haute cuisine? Rest assured that we will customise based on your preferences!
We are grateful to Eco and Saki for introducing us to Kyoto-style oknonmiyaki! So much deliciousness at such a fun, local restaurant. They are great company. It was a pleasure to walk around the Gion district and nearby neighborhoods and benefit from their vast knowledge of the culture and history of the city. We wholeheartedly recommend their tours to anyone who is headed to Kyoto.
Eco and Saki were literally brilliant!! Truly, truly knowledgeable... on everything. We deeply appreciated the Japanese history/culture and how it has been meticulously maintained in some areas (Geisha district). Beyond the curated tour (which was lovely!), our dinner and walking conversations were fascinating, engaging and some of our most memorable parts of the night. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Our group had a great evening being shown the Kyoto nightlife by Eco and Saki! The food and drinks were delicious, and the sights were beautiful! Eco and Saki were not only very informative, but fun to hang out with!
Eco and Saki were very friendly and knowledgeable. They knew a lot about Kyoto and were very accommodating to our dietary needs. They took us to a restaurant in temple that was an excellent multicourse meal. And they were good company for the evening.
We had a wonderful tour of the Gion Matsuri festival, Gion District, Yasaka Shrine and more! My husband and I were traveling with 5 children ages 11-20 and Eco and Saki were fantastic with them. We were able to ask so many questions and they shared interesting history, cultural, and architecture facts with us. The restaurant and shrine/temple recommendations they gave us were also very helpful!
We recently had the pleasure of a Kyoto Food & Nightlife tour with Eco & Saki. Our guides were extremely friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We were a party of 7 people from one family, ranging in age from 11 to 75. The dinner location was perfect and the subsequent leisurely stroll took us to some fabulous temples and architectural wonders which we were able to enjoy without crowds. We would HIGHLY recommend Eco & Saki & wish them both well in their future endeavours, both professional & personal!
- Beyond the typical In this tour you will be guided by two local guides who can lead you to the to the places we have come to love. We hope to introduce you not just to the typical Japanese cuisine you come to expect, but to the delightful fusions of flavours which come with an ever evolving city like Kyoto. By following our recommendations you get the chance to experience entirely unique food and restaurant concepts from an ever evolving food culture and visit places that tourists would otherwise overlook! To say nothing of the trendy bars and hidden speakeasies, where mixologists create cocktails or showcase the city's thriving craft beer scene. - At tours end For those not yet ready to call it a night, we can guide you to the the best places to spend the small hours of the morning. Whether your preference be for a cozy jazz bar or a pulsating nightclub, Kyoto's nightlife has something for everyone.
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Mainly using public transportation. Kyoto has excellent public transportation facilities including subways, trains and busses. If you are interested in private transportation, either private car with driver or taxi service this can be arranged for an extra fee.
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