- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

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 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.

Nov.2017: I took a couple from Switzerland to Zen meditation and tea ceremony experience and Gion area. During the meditation session, I helped the guests communicate with a monk. The husband mentioned a flow of movements about golf-swing, which got the monk well into the topic and created philosophical conversation. Said the monk, " You can do a meditation anytime anywhere".

Dec 2017, I toured a group of 5 from Philippine by a private vehicle with driver. The highlight was at Daitokuji Zen temple. The head priest came along and served tea for us at a beautiful tea room. It was nothing but precious moment ,all of the guests were quite delighted. Other than that, Shimogamo Shrine, Sanjusangen-Do and Fushimi-Inari Shrine were covered.