Maya
| Language(s) | : | English, Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | : | Traditional industries |
| Fee | : |
38,000 JPY / day (8hours) |
| Home Page | : | https://www.maya-kyotoguide.com/ |
I've been guiding many guests in English and Spanish. I love my city and enjoy sharing local experiences, history, culture and places "off the beaten track" with visitors.
I've been to Mexico and Great Britain when I was a student. Also I traveled more than 40 times(19 countries).
As an avid traveler I love meeting people from around the world.
The characteristic of my guidance is the use of ''Original materials''.
Guiding not only with words but also with Handmade materials including old maps of Kyoto, ancient writings and Japanese woodblock prints help you enjoy Kyoto with its deep history and background.
My interests range from classic to modern, from tea rooms to modern cafes, from Japanese sake to craft beer, and from Zen meditation to outdoor activities such as hiking on Mt. Kurama.
I'm also licensed in Tea ceremony and Japanese flower arrangement. Besides working as a licenced guide, I work in the tea ceremony workshop for foreign visitors.
I can give you the best itinerary according to your schedule, budget and requests.
Please feel free to ask me.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around!
[Note]
●The fee includes:
Private guide in English
●Does NOT include:
Entrance tickets
Food and drink
Transportation
Guide's Calendar
Performance
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Enjoy the Gion Festival and all the major spots in Kyoto! A full-day tour of Kyoto
(July 17,2019) I guided a family from Germany. At their request, I arranged an itinerary that covered the highlights of the festival, but also the main sites of Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Gion, Kenninji Temple, Yasaka Pagoda, etc. The weather was good and we were able to enjoy each site to the fullest.
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Four-day tour of Kyoto's main attractions and World Heritage sites, decorated with cherry blossoms in full bloom
(April 5, 2022) I guided a couple from U.S. who came to Japan on business for four days. They were deeply interested in cherry blossoms because of their work, so we flexibly changed the itinerary according to the blooming conditions. At Ryoanji Temple, petals were dancing from the cherry blossoms in full bloom.The Philosopher's Path was beautiful, covered with cherry petals and tinged with pink.
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～Two days tour in Kyoto started from Cruse ship arriving at Kobe port～
I guided two couples from Germany for two days. We meet at the Kobe port and start the day traveling together to Kyoto.They are friendly and wonderful guests that know quite a lot about Japanese and Maiko culture. According to their interests,We did the itinerary that includes highlights of the city,Scenic spots,Authentic Maiko show and enjoy tasting Tradition Japanese cuisine.
