Erick
Your local in Kyoto

Hi, I'm Erick.

5.0 · 15 reviews
Verified local1 languageHosting since 2026
Erick

10 years of guiding and adventure travel industry experience all over the globe. My wife is born and raised in Japan and we moved back to Kyoto during the pandemic to be close to family and raise our growing family of 2 little boys for now. I love to physically connect with nature and wildlife through physical activity. Skiing, biking, kayaking and hiking are my top 4. I enjoy sharing my passion for exploring new places, trying new foods and cultures and my enthusiasm for a good time! I am outgoing, charismatic, funny and a great story teller. Let's explore Kyoto together!

Hosting in Kyoto since 2026
Speaks English
29 experiences

Pick your Kyoto with me

Kyoto After Dark with a Local

5.0•255 reviews
€45 pp • 2 hours

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

4.9•387 reviews
€74 pp • 3 hours

A Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour

5.0•210 reviews
€81 pp • 2.5 hours

Shimogamo Shrine and the Kamogawa Delta, a Slow Kyoto Morning

5.0•218 reviews
€63 pp • 2.5 hours

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Every tour is private and flexible. Tell me what you love and I'll shape a day around it.

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What guests say

Lisa
15 October 2026 · Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour
Friendly and Relxed

Very friendly and gave us a great insight into Japanese culture and life in Kyoto. He followed up with further suggestions on how to spend our time…

Emma
7 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Perfect intro to Kyoto

We had a great introductory tour on our first day in Kyoto with Erick. Despite the weather, he adapted our path and was the perfect level for our teen…

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Hi there! Nice to meet you

Erick

10 years of guiding and adventure travel industry experience all over the globe. My wife is born and raised in Japan and we moved back to Kyoto during the pandemic to be close to family and raise our growing family of 2 little boys for now. I love to physically connect with nature and wildlife through physical activity. Skiing, biking, kayaking and hiking are my top 4. I enjoy sharing my passion for exploring new places, trying new foods and cultures and my enthusiasm for a good time! I am outgoing, charismatic, funny and a great story teller. Let's explore Kyoto together!

My tours in Kyoto

29 private, fully personalized experiences

  • Kyoto After Dark with a Local

    5.0•255 reviews
    €45 pp • 2 hours
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9•387 reviews
    €74 pp • 3 hours
  • A Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour

    5.0•210 reviews
    €81 pp • 2.5 hours
  • Shimogamo Shrine and the Kamogawa Delta, a Slow Kyoto Morning

    5.0•218 reviews
    €63 pp • 2.5 hours
  • Kyoto by Night: Gion Foodie Walk

    5.0•138 reviews
    €87 pp • 2.5 hours
  • The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour

    4.9•138 reviews
    €79 pp • 2.5 hours
Erick

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Reviews

5.0 ★ · 15 reviews
  • Lisa
    15 October 2026 · Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour
    Friendly and Relxed

    Very friendly and gave us a great insight into Japanese culture and life in Kyoto. He followed up with further suggestions on how to spend our time…

  • Emma
    7 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
    Perfect intro to Kyoto

    We had a great introductory tour on our first day in Kyoto with Erick. Despite the weather, he adapted our path and was the perfect level for our teen…

  • Juyee
    29 September 2026 · City Escape: Day Trip Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove
    Family friendly Day trip to Arashiyama

    I was fortunate to be able to engage Erick for our day tour in Arashiyama in Sept 2026. We were a group of 4 adults and 1 toddler with a pram. Erick…

  • Deb
    12 September 2026 · Kyoto by Night: Gion Foodie Walk
    An evening in Gion

    Our family of 6 adults had a great evening exploring the streets of Gion with Erick! We had a great walk, yummy food, and a little history lesson. T…