Chika
| Language(s) | : | English |
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| Expertise | : | Cultural properties, Traditional industries, Traditional Culture, Food Culture |
| Qualification | : | Itinerary management supervisor |
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32,000 JPY / day (8hours) 18,000 JPY / half a day (4hours) |
| Recommend Course | : |
You’ll be able to enjoy the nature and culture of Kyoto. Fushimi Inari Taisha → Kiyomizu-dera temple → Gion district → Pontocho alley, Nichiki Market |
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I am a Kyoto local and live in Fushimi area, famous for its sake breweries. I love to visit beautiful gardens, and explore unique local spots known as "off the beaten track". Also I enjoy watching the performing arts and traditional events during each and every season. Although a high school by trade, I have spent several years providing guided tours of Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga, Nara, Hiroshima and Koyasan.
Depending on your preferences, I provide many different types of tours such as cycling tours, hiking tours, food tours, Zen meditation and tea ceremony, as well as sightseeing spots. Additionally, you might also be interested in walking Gion districts or attending traditional handicraft experiences. I invite you to discover the treasure of Kyoto.
My tour courses are very flexible. I can take you the local spots that travel sites don't tell much, such as back streets, and shops which is popular among locals.
Please let me know if you have any requests. I look forward to being your guide!
◆Specialty◆ tea ceremony and Ikebana, gardens and architecture
Owned license: tea ceremony and Ikebana master, a licensed sake taster
landscaping and construction management engineer's license
Licensed Guide Interpreters for Koyasan and Kumano in Wakayama
Please don't hesitate to tell me if you are interested in a hands on tour. I'll do my best!
Guide's Calendar
Performance
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We took our luxury hotel guests to a special teahouse in Gion for Maiko and Geiko experience. After exploring the Gion district, they had a traditional dinner, watched Geiko and Maiko dance, and enjoyed a special banquet performance “Toratora” and “Tousenkyo”. No matter if they won or lost the game, it was a very special night!
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We had a zazen session at Zen Temple with German guests. It is a quiet moment in a beautiful garden. It was after a long hike, so the meditation helped us to be more mindful. The green tea afterwards was also very special!
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I guided a family from the US for two days. We spent at the Golden Pavilion, Tenryuji Temple, boat ride and the Pokemon Center. They enjoyed the garden with blooming flowers, a rickshaw ride through the bamboo forest, and shopping. It was an enjoyable trip, based on the family's preferences for hiking along Philosopher's Path, a matcha experience, and an animal café.
