Maya
| Language(s) | : | English, Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | : | Traditional industries |
| Fee | : |
40,000 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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～ Once in a life time encounter in Kyoto among 5 group from Spain ～
A total of eight guests from Spain who came to Japan in various style; a couple, with friends, alone.
We did one day tour visiting the highlights of Kyoto such as Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Nijo Castle,Gion & Higashiyama historic area...etc.
Fresh green was beautiful in the blue sky and we enjoyed a a pleasant day.
By the end of the day,we found ourselves turned in to a good friends. -
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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～ A group from Mexico including a family with little Samurai boy ～
I guided a group from Mexico including a family with a boy. He bought a Japanese Samurai sword filled with colorful sweets inside that he enjoyed the Kyoto tour playing with.
It was the first time for all the member of the group to visit Japan.So we enjoyed learning not only the culture,history and local life of Kyoto but also of whole Japan.
