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"Ted (Yoshihiro) was amazingly knowledgeable and and friendly. We had such a great time learning about Geiko and Maiko. He took us to such beautiful spots and we learned so much from him. We definitely enjoyed the whole tour."

"This tour is so incredibly thought out and intentional! From the place we met up with Ted til the very last second we were given amazing history and stories of the city. Ted took all the best photos of us and really taught us so much! Highly recommend Ted! Wish we could’ve had him for every place we visited as he really added to our experience! Thank you thank you!!"

"Ted was a wonderful guide who know explanations to everything we wanted to know- since this is out first time in Japan, it was a lot:) he was very kind, very patient, very entertaining and had very good recommendations for our whole stay in Kyoto - Perfect Information in a Brief but still relaxed way. Until next time, Ted! "

"Ted was an amazing guide. My husband and I had a great time going through the market with him and eating so many delicious foods. Thank you, Ted!"

"Spent a great afternoon exploring the Kyoto food market with Guia. The food and drinks were delicious. Her knowledge of all things Japan was top notch and I learnt a lot from Guia. A very enjoyable experience. Thank you Guia. "

"My husband, son and I had a wonderful day with Ted in Kyoto. My son is five years ago and Ted crafted the most amazing day together. Our favorite part of the day was food tasting in the market (while my son would say it was the impromptu stop at the Super Mario store for a quick toy). Ted was kind, knowledgable and easy to spend time with. We would highly, highly recommend! "

"Guia was super friendly and adapted iur tiur to our requirements. She helped us gind a vegan ramen cafe for a delicious lunch and orivided further recommendations for the rwst of the trip. Eould mot hesitate to use her again. "

"Ted was an amazing guide. He speaks very well English and answered all of our questions. The tour was great to get a good first impression of Kyoto of and even after our tour he was still available for questions and advice. 100% recommend"

"Fun, knowledgeable , kind , accommodating, flexible, and the MOST wonderful person to see Kyoto with. Kyoto through his eyes is magical. The only way to see Kyoto. THE most authentic experience. Thank you Eiji. You made our trip so so special!"

"We've had an unforgettable day exploring Kyoto with Eiji as our guide. He designed a custom tour packed with incredible sightseeing and delicious food stops, making our experience truly special. Eiji’s knowledge of the city and its history added so much depth to each place we visited. Over the course of our 8-hour adventure, he often stood in long lines to buy food for us, allowing us time to rest – a thoughtful gesture that really made a difference. Eiji also took photos of us throughout the tour with his own camera and later shared them via Google Drive, giving us beautiful memories to look back on. Beyond being a fantastic guide, Eiji was a friendly and enjoyable person to be around, making the day even better. If you want to experience Kyoto’s culture, sights, and flavors through the eyes of a true local, we highly recommend booking with Eiji!"