- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

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.

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 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.

Oct.2017: I ran a Gion evening tour for a group of three. Two of them has read or seen Memoir of a Geisha, I was quite happy to explain Geisha culture in depth. An art work done by a prominent artist and the story about the similarity between Maiko and Sumo wrestlers well attracted them. It was one day after the harvest moon night, the night was falling as I was explaining what we saw on Moon.