- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

Nov.2017 I led a private bike tour for a solo traveller from the U.S. I crafted an itinerary for her with a mixture of must-see sites and off-the-beaten-path type places.I checked her fitness level in advance and I included a temple on the hills famous for a window of enlightenment and hesitation. As Japanese maple trees were swaying and rustling, the guest was truly appreciating serene moment.

Nov.2017, I led a 6-hour private bike tour for a lovely coupe from the U.S..I created their own itinerary that included both must-see sites and off-the-beaten-path type places.The photo was taken at a sweets shop with its history of over one thousand years! Both of the guests fully enjoyed places that are not well-known tourists from overseas.

Dec 2017, I lead a tour for a family of 4 form Australia for a day and a half. On Day 1, we covered the must-see sites in Kyoto. On Day 2, I incorporated off-beaten-path upon the guests' request, which included a small temple that had a well that was believed to be connected to the hell in the ancient time. All of them enjoyed backstreets with me that perhaps otherwise wouldn't have been accessed.

Nov. 2017, I led a private half-day walking tour for three women from the U.K. The guests very much enjoyed a dry landscape garden called "Nothingness". All of them were quite keen on Japanese culture and asked a lot of questions, which I was happy to answer. Although one of our destinations was packed with people, everyone was very patient.