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"Ren was a lifesaver! I contacted her just a month before our arrival, and she guided us through the planning process with so much patience, even though I wasn't sure what we could fit into our limited time. ​Our time together was wonderful. She handled everything—meeting us at the hotel and managing all the train tickets—and went the extra mile by bringing snacks and water. What impressed me most was her flexibility; she was happy to pivot our plans based on when my boys got tired or hungry. ​Lunch at a local spot she recommended was easily one of our best meals yet. She also acted as our personal photographer, sending us a collection of great photos at the end of the day. Ren is a fantastic guide, and I can’t recommend her enough!"

"What a fantastic tour we had with our guide Ryuki. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and smiled and laughed throughout the tour. He took us to some sensational spots that most tourists wouldn’t get to see, some really great shops that are not tourist traps and you could buy some genuine souvenirs that most would never see. This tour was just so good and Ryuki was just the best guide you could ask for. Anyone visiting Kyoto, especially if it’s your first time should do this tour and book Ryuki if he is available "

"Great experience!! We learned a lot and Naoki made it fun for the children as well. Thanks for letting us experience some of Kyoto’s hidden gems "

"Guia was a great guide for our day in Kyoto. Very knowledgeable woman and helped our adventures to be as smooth and efficient as possible "

"Naoki was a perfect guide and helped my wife and I get acquainted with Kyoto just hours after getting off the train. Naoki was incredibly knowledgeable about everything he showed us and was more than happy to answer all of our questions (and follow up questions). He made sure the pace throughout the tour was good for us and was sure to balance the right amount of "highlights" and "hidden gems." "

"We’ve done many tours over the years, and this was one of the best. This was a 6-hour tour combining a food tour with a hidden gems walking tour, and it struck the perfect balance. Ryuki took us to some of his favorite spots, with no tourist traps, and quickly got a sense of what we liked, tailoring the experience to our tastes. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and saw a side of Kyoto we wouldn’t have found on our own. His genuine love for the city really comes through. A fantastic tour overall. We would highly recommend Ryuki."

"Ted San is an amazing tour guide. He gave us a nice lesson about the Geishas and took us to some hidden gems in the Gion area. He always took us to the less crowded areas which was greatly appreciated. Great way to spend our first day in Kyoto. "

"Eiji met us early and ready to tour Kyoto. He knew every area and how to get in and out even with the crowds. We could not believe jow lucky we were at the end of the day because without Eiji we would not have seen anywhere near the amount of amazing places and things we did get to experience. He took our pictures all along the tour and at the end of the day forwarded them along and so now er not only have the memories but this wonderful keepsake of our day in Kyoto. This was an amazing day! I would highly recommend Eiji for any tour of Japan. "

"Whenever I travel to a new city, I really enjoy having a walking tour to learn the history ask questions and to get a local insight from somebody who lives in the city. Ryuki I did not let us down. From answering questions about Japanese culture to answering questions about Kyoto. Finding out that he’s a descendent of one of the emperors. He’s a true foodie also and gave a great recommendation for dinner. He really put his passion into providing a great tour experience. "

"We had a great tour with Guía. She was friendly, energetic and informative. Highly recommend."