- City of Kyoto Visitors Host -

Peter
2024-10-08    
We had the best day in Kyoto thanks to our knowledgable, funny and very nice guide Masayo. Right after the first contact she provided us with valuable advice for our Japan trip and our other days in Kyoto via e-mail - that really helped us planning our trip and optimise our day planning for Kyoto.

During the tour, Masayo provided us insights into the history and former society structure while visiting the golden Temple. It helped us understand many symbols and procedures that were difficult to grasp at first. As we requested a tea ceremony, she organised beforehand a ceremony in a hidden, quiet Zen temple where a munch performed the ceremony with us while Masayo did the translation of all our questions and the munch‘s Japanese explanations.

She showed us places and restaurants we would not have found in any guidebook which was really fantastic - including a historic shop for matcha tea. Looking back we should have asked her to guide us for two days instead just one.

We are grateful, Masayo took the time to guide us - we would book her anytime again.

Renata Lemos
2024-09-08    
My husband and I had the immense pleasure of being guided by Masayo during our recent trip to Kyoto and Nara, and I cannot express how exceptional the experience was. From the very beginning, Masayo’s profound knowledge of the region’s history and culture made our journey truly remarkable.

Her enthusiasm for Kyoto and Nara shone through in every story and detail she shared, enriching our visit far beyond our expectations. Masayo wasn’t just informative; she was also genuinely warm and attentive, always prioritizing our interests and preferences.

If you’re seeking a guide who blends deep expertise with a personal touch, Masayo is the ideal choice. She transformed our trip into an extraordinary adventure, and we are deeply grateful for the wonderful memories we made with her guidance. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to experience Kyoto and Nara in the most memorable way!

Gabriela
2024-06-19    
Masayo san did a great job introducing us to Kyoto. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She was able to adjust the itinerary due to rainy weather and she ensured we still had a wonderful time, amazed by the beauty and history of the sites we visited. We are very grateful to Masayo, and we wholeheartedly recommend her services.

Gianluca
2024-03-14    
Masayo has been a great host for the city. Very clear in her explanation, adapted the tour to our interests and weather conditions.
We loved the restaurant and the tea ceremony that she recommended, they felt extremely authentic.
I would recommend Masayo 100%

Helen Gourlay
2024-02-02    
My family did a half day tour of Kyoto with Masayo and she was absolutely brilliant. Masayo came straight back to me as soon as I contacted her and then was so helpful in organising our tour and suggesting options on where to go. Masayo's passion for Kyoto showed in the knowledge she shared with us about the city. And to make the morning even more enjoyable, Masayo herself was the most lovely and kind person with a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend her services to show you around the beautiful city of Kyoto.