Hi, I'm 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!
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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…
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…
Hi there! Nice to meet you
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 hoursHighlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
4.9•387 reviews€74 pp • 3 hoursA Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour
5.0•210 reviews€81 pp • 2.5 hoursShimogamo Shrine and the Kamogawa Delta, a Slow Kyoto Morning
5.0•218 reviews€63 pp • 2.5 hoursKyoto by Night: Gion Foodie Walk
5.0•138 reviews€87 pp • 2.5 hoursThe Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour
4.9•138 reviews€79 pp • 2.5 hours
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Reviews
5.0 ★ · 15 reviews- Lisa15 October 2026 · Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City TourFriendly 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…
- Emma7 October 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of KyotoPerfect 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…
- Juyee29 September 2026 · City Escape: Day Trip Arashiyama & Bamboo GroveFamily 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…
- Deb12 September 2026 · Kyoto by Night: Gion Foodie WalkAn 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…