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"We couldn’t have been more happy and pleased about our experience. It was an absolute pleasure to meet Eiji. His knowledge about the city from the little things to the big things really helped us get acquainted with Kyoto and definitely makes us want to come back. We so appreciate the time you spent with us and we can heartily recommend him to anyone else who needs a great guide."

"Yoshihiro (Ted) did an amazing job of getting us through the market. He knew exactly the right spots to stop, the right things to try, and encouraged us to do lots of sampling when it was available. Ted was gracious, kind and so knowledgeable. We loved our morning. "

"Riding bikes with Tiro was easily the highlight of our trip! We got to see all of Kyoto from an entirely new perspective while learning about the history and culture. Tiro is an enthusiastic, charismatic and knowledgable guide - passionate about Kyoto and its history. I highly recommend this tour!"

"Ryuki is a fantastic tour guide! He took us to some hidden gems away from the crowds as well as instagram spots. Our favourite was the bamboo forest, the cherry blossom and matcha icecream and yummy snacks. It was really interesting to learn about the history of the templeS and shrines as well as the geisha culture. Thank you!"

"The best experience in Kyoto! We had a visually stunning walk, super interesting talks about the local culture, how religion is practiced, the daily life of the city… a truly enriching cultural experience!"

"I want to be sure to share what a wonderful experience we had in Kyoto. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with Naoki who was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto, its history, customs, food, etc etc. It ended up being sort of a combined day of history and food tour, and it was perfect. We feel as though we got to know this special city through the eyes of a guide with a passion for his town and his country. He spoke English perfectly and moved through town at just the right pace for my 16 year old son and me. I would recommend him highly."

"My wife and I had a terrific introduction to Kyoto with David today. We enjoyed the pace of the trip which allowed us to see many sites, enjoy local food, and get a good introduction to Kyoto. We will definitely be back and look forward to hopefully booking with him again! "

"Ted was amazing! He explained everything clearly and made the experience incredibly engaging. We really appreciated the in-depth recommendations he shared about places to visit and things to see after the tour, which helped us plan the rest of our journey through Japan."

"Shohei was a great guide. We enjoyed his knowledge of Kyoto..and his joy of being a local! Would recommend him to Anyone!"

"Engaged Tito on my first day in Kyoto for a comprehensive city tour. I arrived in the city before my companions, so my goal was to gain a broad understanding of Kyoto’s history and its significance in Japanese history. I also wanted to comprehend the origins of the temples and palaces. As a frequent traveler to ancient cities, I find immense satisfaction in unraveling their original histories and observing how certain aspects have persisted into the present day. Tito’s knowledge was remarkable at each location, skillfully weaving a tapestry of this imperial capital. His guidance was smooth, sophisticated, and accompanied by a vivid and detailed narrative. .We concluded the day by spotting a geisha and listening to his profound insights into their secret society, influential nature and its evolution over time. The following days, my companion was astounded by the wealth of information and familiarity I had acquired in just one day in Kyoto. "