Naomi (Connie)

City of Kyoto Visitors Host National Guide

Language(s)	:	English
Expertise	:	Cultural properties, Traditional industries, Traditional Culture
Qualification	:	National Guide

Hello. I was born in and grew up in Kyoto. I've lived in Fushimi area very close to Fushimi Inari shrine, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
I used to work at a famous old hotel as a concierge and also to help guests with their requests during their staying.

Now, I would like to make good use of the experience and guide you from famous historical shrines and temples in Kyoto to lots of places known by local residences, such as local sake breweries, local shopping arcade and so on.

When you are interested in me, please feel free to contact me with your lots of requests. I'm always happy to answer you.

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Glen Rosendale
2018-05-19
Naomi was prompt, professional and friendly. Her English was excellent and her knowledge of Kyoto's famous sites made our tour unforgettable. I highly recommend her.

Alex
2018-04-19
Naomi was great! She was thorough and kind. She took time to answer all our questions and gave us her perspective as a Kyoto local.

We were a group of 4. Naomi took us to Nijō Castle and gave a detailed tour of the different features and political history of the castle. We toured Nishiki market and tried all kinds of different food. Naomi took us to see cherry blossoms and tour the Gion district, where we learned about Maiko and Geiko (similar to Geisha). Finally, she left us with restaurant recommendations. We really enjoyed the tour and how Naomi tailored it to our preferences. It was a unique experience!

Micheal W
2017-06-10
EXCELLENT!EXCELLENT!EXCELLENT! Our family had a wonderful time with our tour guide Naomi Konishi. We felt we made a new friend. The tour was very informative and fun! It was great learning the history of the Nishiki Market and Gion in Kyoto, the Japanese culture, and tasting all the foods. The time flew by. We would highly recommend our tour guide! Thank you for a great experience.

Louise
2017-05-31
Thanks Connie-san, we had a wonderful time on the tour and a lovely time in Kyoto altogether - thank you so much for answering all our questions. And thanks for the pictures - they are a great memento! We really hope you make it to London soon!
We got a private introduction to the Nishiki market, trying many delicious local specialties and getting all our questions answered! In Gion, we spotted some maikos and were introduced to the right way to pay respects at a shrine. We also stopped by Ponto-cho - the must-see restaurant and nightlife alley. We finished up grinding our own beans to make the topping for dessert. A really friendly, informative and tasty tour!