- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

Dec. 2017, I got an enquiry through this website from a group of three Italians. I crafted their own itinerary for a half-day bike tour. The guests hopped on a bike and explored backstreets of the Northern Kyoto City. In a small Zen temple called Zuiho-in was the highlight that a friendly abbot appeared and taught us how to do seated meditation. All of us tried to clear thoughts for 5 minute.

March, 2018 I had an inquiry from a hotel, and I guided an Italian couple in Kyoto. In stead of cherry blossoms that the guests expected to be able to get to see, I took them to have a look at plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Incorporating sudden changes,the guests were happy to have a good overview of Kyoto.

March, 2018, I guided an American couple in Kyoto. I crafted their itineraries incorporating my recommendations, visited Murin-an garden for a few peaceful moments in the morning and Honmanji for the weeping cherry tree which was in bloom, both of them were quite happy about the places we covered today. The husband is a fan of sake, so I made sure he purchased some Kyoto sake at Nishiki Market.

March 2018, I guided a group of 3 from New Zealand in Kyoto for two days. I incorporated Hojuji Temple to show gracious l doll collection display. Day 2 started with Kyoto Tower observation deck according to their request. All of them enjoyed the panoramic views where you can see historical buildings all over, I gave explanations to everything the guests were interested in.

Feb. 2018, I took a group of 6 architects from Australia to Katsura Imperial Villa, Arashiyama, Daitokuji Temple and a cafe called Startdust cafe. I got the enquiry on the previous day, and I promptly coordinated everything they needed to fulfil their requests including hiring a van. It was a bit rash with tight itinerary, yet all guests enjoyed what they achieved with the limited amount of time.