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Kyoto with Withlocals

"My wife, son and I had a fantastic day with Eiji. He was fun to be with and super accommodating making sure the pace was just right. An extra bonus was all the pictures he took of the three of us which he then sent. Much appreciated. Highly recommended!"

"Eiji was fun and informative. He was also adaptable and took us to a few less touristy spots that ended up being our favourites. I should have had him plan the entire two days in the end. "

"10/10! Simone, ic we come back visiting Japan we would like to Book you again for sure! Thank you for the wonderful day. "

"If you’re expecting a tour guide, Shohei will pleasantly surprise you — because spending the day with him feels nothing like a tour. It feels like exploring Kyoto with a brilliant, hilarious friend who knows everything about it. Shohei took us through Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, and Kiyomizudera with the kind of depth and storytelling that made each site come alive rather than blur together. His knowledge is impressive, but it’s his warmth and humor that set this experience apart. We laughed the entire day. The highlight we didn’t expect: lunch in his local neighborhood. No tourist traps — just great food. This was the best day of our trip to Japan. Book with Shohei, you won't be disappointed. "

"Ryuki planned an amazing day in Kyoto for our family. He loves history and his home city and shares many interesting facts and stories throughout the day. His enthusiasm for all things Kyoto was infectious. My teenagers both agreed (imagine that!) that it was the best day during our Japan vacation. We loved the little details of why statues were arranged in certain ways to amazing local bites. "

"Eiji was a fantastic guide!! We toured on a rainy day and he planned a great itinerary that hit all the needed high points, adjusted for things we had already seen, and pivoted to other options for the rain, while still seeing amazing things. He’s funny, kind and very personable. Very nice and understanding of children. Very educational to talk to a local about Kyoto life and Japanese culture. Kyoto has great sites and a LOT of them. For us, this tour helped us see way more than we could have alone. Lastly, and this was AMAZING, he took lots of great pictures of our group, in all the right stops, avoiding crowds as much as possible. It was an incredible gift to have all these well shot photos of our family all together. All in all, a great experience and many thanks to Eiji!!"

"Simone was such a pleasure. We communicated several times before arriving in Japan. He wanted to know specifics about what we were interested in. And he succeeded in meeting our desires. He was pleasant, engaging, and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about history and culture and also about lifestyle in today’s Japan. He shared his passions and his thoughts about politics, food and family. It was most entertaining day and our group of four agree we would highly recommend Simone to anyone looking for a fun time in Kyoto. Thanks man"

"Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my birthday! Thanks for a fantastic day seeing the best of Kyoto!"

"We spent a full day with Simone walking around Kyoto. We saw a lot of what the city had to offer and for the most part avoided crowded places (at our request), which was nice. Simone was also flexible on the day, due to patches of rain. I feel the best quality of a guide is to match the vibe and energy of the people he is guiding and Simone delivered on that perfectly. He has a friendly and relaxed demeanor but also is very knowledgable about the history of Japan. It was a calm, un-rushed tour, exactly what we wanted and with the limited time we had in Kyoto it was really an excellent idea to get Simone to guide us. Highly recommended."

"Jessica showed us a great time around Nara! She speaks fluent English, and showed us a great time. She even took us to an off the beaten path crafting experience in Nara which was both refreshing and authentic. Book her for a great time!"