Ren
Your local in Kyoto

Hi, I'm Ren.

5.0 · 17 reviews
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Ren

Hi, I'm Ren! Kyoto has been my home and my playground for over 45 years, and I even raised my daughter here. I graduated from art high school and art college in Kyoto, studied 3D animation in Vancouver, and spent 15 years as an artist for the video game industry. Now, I'm a life coach and animation teacher at an art high school. I love showing people "my" Kyoto! Beyond the famous temples and festivals, I can give you the best advice on where and what to buy, from local hidden gems to perfect souvenirs. My Kyoto is never boring! If you don't see a tour that fits, just send me a message. Let's create your perfect Kyoto experience together!

Hosting in Kyoto since 2019
Speaks English, 日本語
16 experiences

Pick your Kyoto with me

Family Friendly Kyoto City Tour

4.9•332 reviews
€49 pp • 2.5 hours

Kyoto Garden Highlights: Golden Pavilion & Ryoan-ji

4.9•602 reviews
€53 pp • 3 hours

Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

4.9•129 reviews
€178 pp • 8 hours

Nishiki Market Bites: Kyoto Food Walk

5.0•260 reviews
€78 pp • 2 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

David
28 September 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Awesome guided tour

Ren was Fantastic. Her communications leading up to meeting and arranging the tour were great and her suggestions were spot on. We had a fantastic…

Jenn
13 September 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Ren for the Win!

We had a fabulous time with Ren in Kyoto on a steamy Saturday morning. We chose some “off the beaten path” places and Ren delighted us with her deep h…

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Ren

Hi, I'm Ren! Kyoto has been my home and my playground for over 45 years, and I even raised my daughter here. I graduated from art high school and art college in Kyoto, studied 3D animation in Vancouver, and spent 15 years as an artist for the video game industry. Now, I'm a life coach and animation teacher at an art high school. I love showing people "my" Kyoto! Beyond the famous temples and festivals, I can give you the best advice on where and what to buy, from local hidden gems to perfect souvenirs. My Kyoto is never boring! If you don't see a tour that fits, just send me a message. Let's create your perfect Kyoto experience together!

My tours in Kyoto

16 private, fully personalized experiences

  • Family Friendly Kyoto City Tour

    4.9•332 reviews
    €49 pp • 2.5 hours
  • Kyoto Garden Highlights: Golden Pavilion & Ryoan-ji

    4.9•602 reviews
    €53 pp • 3 hours
  • Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

    4.9•129 reviews
    €178 pp • 8 hours
  • Nishiki Market Bites: Kyoto Food Walk

    5.0•260 reviews
    €78 pp • 2 hours
  • Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour

    4.9•1,598 reviews
    €67 pp • 3 hours
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9•397 reviews
    €67 pp • 3 hours
Ren

Don't see the perfect tour? I'll build one for you.

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Reviews

5.0 ★ · 17 reviews
  • David
    28 September 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
    Awesome guided tour

    Ren was Fantastic. Her communications leading up to meeting and arranging the tour were great and her suggestions were spot on. We had a fantastic…

  • Jenn
    13 September 2026 · Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto
    Ren for the Win!

    We had a fabulous time with Ren in Kyoto on a steamy Saturday morning. We chose some “off the beaten path” places and Ren delighted us with her deep h…

  • Gabrielle
    19 August 2026 · City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto
    Perfect intro to Kyoto

    My husband and I, along with our 8 year old daughter, had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with Ren. We wanted to get an introduction to Kyoto from a …

  • Volker
    14 August 2026 · City Explorer: Nara Day Trip
    Unforgettable experience!

    Our day with Ren in Kyoto was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan. From the very first email, she was incredibly responsive, helping us craft …