Kiyomizu Temple: Nio-Gate(Gate of the Deva Kings), Find a small mystery this entrance to the temple has!/ Kiyomizu Tempel: Nio-Tor, Finden Sie mal ein kleines Geheimnis, das dieser Eingang zum Tempel hat!

Nino Castle: Nino-maru Palace, How did the shoguns take their coffee break??/ Nijo Burg: Nino-maru Palast, wie haben die Shogun ihre Kaffeepause genommen??

Kinkakuji Temple: Golden Pavilion, How much is this??/ Kinkakuji Tempel: Goldener Pavillon, Was kostet das??

Fushimi Inari Shrine: Senbon Torii(Thousand Shrine Gates), an entrance to the another world??/ Fushimi Inari Schrein: Senbon Torii(Tausend Schrein Tore), ein Eingang zu einer anderen Welt??

Ryoanji Temple: Dry Landscape Garden, a place for meditation / Ryoanji Tempel: Trockenlandschaftsgarten, ein Ort für Meditation

Arashiyama area: Bamboo Forest , one of my favorite spots because of its breathtaking view/ Arashiyama Gegend: Bambuswald, einer von meinen Lieblingsorten wegen seiner atemberaubenden Aussicht

Heian Shrine: Daigoku-den(Shrine sanctuary)/Heian Schrein: Daigoku-den(Schrein Heiligtum)

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Cities	Kyoto
Rating	4.8
Reviews	16
Languages	English ( License ) , German ( License )
Hourly Rate	36.00 USD
Gender	Female

Available from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Hello, I'm Keiko. I have two national qualifications as a tour guide, one is English, and the other is German. I was brought up in Kyoto, among a lot of old Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines.(ex. Kiyomizu Temple, Toji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Heian Shrine, Fushimi Inari Shrine and so on) Some of them are now famous worldwide and on the UNESCO World Heritage List. From childhood, a daily sight with a lot of tourists from abroad has been quite normal for me. I had already been thinking,"What can I do for them?" (Of course, I'm thinking of it today, too.) And the answer was,"I would be a guide, to make their time in Kyoto much more wonderful". At last, the time has come! There are uncountable sightseeing spots in Kyoto, so you'll need some help, if you want to see and go around the city efficiently. It's much better with a guide who knows Kyoto very well, just like me! And furthermore, it'll lead you to a better understanding of Japanese culture. Don't hesitate to ask me, I can arrange the best trip for you, with a lot of choices and something to fit your taste.

Hallo, ich heiße Keiko. Ich habe zwei nationale Qualifikationen als Reiseleiterin, eine ist Englisch, und die andere ist Deutsch. (Ich habe das Studium von Germanistik abgeschlossen.) Ich bin in Kyoto, unter vielen alten buddhistischen Tempeln und Shinto-Schreinen aufgewachsen. (z.B. Kiyomizu Tempel, Toji Tempel, Yasaka Schrein Heian Schrein, Fushimi Inari Schrein usw.) Einige von ihnen sind heute weltweit bekannt, und auf der Liste vom UNESCO Welterbe. Von Kindheit an ist mir ein täglicher Anblick mit vielen ausländischen Touristen ganz normal. Ich hatte schon gedacht,"was kann ich für sie tun?" (Natürlich denke ich daran heute auch.) Und die Antwort war,"ich werde Reiseleiterin, um ihre Zeit in Kyoto viel wunderbarer zu machen". Endlich kommt die Zeit! Es gibt unzählbare Sehenswürdigkeiten in Kyoto, deshalb werden Sie einige Hilfe brauchen, wenn Sie gut in der Stadt herumlaufen möchten. Es ist viel besser mit einer Reiseleiterin, die so gut Kyoto kennt, gerade wie ich! Außerdem wird es Sie zu einem besseren Verständnis von der japanischen Kultur führen. Bitte fragen Sie mich, ohne zu zögern! Mit vielen Wahlen und je nach Geschmack kann ich für Sie die beste Reise arrangieren.

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Arashiyama cycling tour

by Keiko

4.8

(16) Reviews

Duration: 5h
Location: Kyoto

Arashiyama:bamboo grove, Tenryuji temple, Joj...
Recommendations and informations after the to...

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Kyoto Highlight Tour

by Keiko

4.8

(16) Reviews

Duration: 10h
Location: Kyoto

Kyoto(Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu...
specialized in visiting places of note

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Fushimi Inari Schrein und Rundreise vom Berg Inari

by Keiko

4.8

(16) Reviews

Duration: 5h
Location: Kyoto

Der Haupt- und Innere Schrein, der Berg Inari...
Die nötige Entfernung ist etwa 4km.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine and Mt. Inari round tour

by Keiko

4.8

(16) Reviews

Duration: 5h
Location: Kyoto

Main and Inner shrine, Mt. Inari with a lot o...
The distance required is about 4km.

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Stroll in Gion area and Tea Ceremony

by Keiko

4.8

(16) Reviews

Duration: 6:30h
Location: Kyoto

Gion area(stroll and Kenninji temple)
Tea ceremony
Nishiki food market

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Reviews

Brian
4 days ago , From: United Kingdom

“ Kyoto in a day ”

Outstanding day. Keiko is highly intelligent; she is very articulate; her English is extremely good; she was knowledgeable about everything we discussed; she is friendly, thoughtful and helpful. She has a passion about her job and about Kyoto; she was anxious to show us all the important aspects of her city irrespective of time. We really enjoyed being with Keiko and would like you to pass on our thanks for a great day.

Tom
1 month ago , ( Family ) , From: United States

“ Fantastic guide - best bike tour! ”

Keiko provided perhaps the finest moss garden tour in Japan. Her Bicycle Tour of Kyoto Temples and Shrines was a superb and highly recommended experience for those who love gardens and to depart from the beaten and crowded tourist scene. Keiko speaks very good English, she’s pleasant, quick to smile and awaited patiently while my family soaked up the finest moss gardens that we’ve encountered anywhere on planet Earth. Keiko shared her knowledge of the Kyoto shrines, temples, and Flora in the area, taking time to tell the stories of the original creators of the temples, some inspiring, some sad, but all very interesting. Keiko graciously accommodated us in taking family photographs and stopping to take scenic photos for which we are grateful. My wife, family and I very much enjoyed our experience with Keiko and highly recommend both Keiko and the Bike tour she provides in Kyoto. Finally, we appreciate Keiko making the extra effort after the tour to identify a shop in Kyoto to purchase exquisite Japanese umbrellas. Keiko took the time to find and email us the information the evening after our tour.

Keiko:
Dear Tom, Thank you for joining in my bike tour in Arashiyama and for the message. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenes there on your wedding anniversary. You walked in some smaller temples admiring the beautiful mosses and atmosphere. That made me very proud of my hometown and now, I am sure that my choice is worth visiting and viewing. I hope you will continue to remember the day in Arashiyama and come back here again someday. Lastly, I am grateful to you for your gifts. Thank you very much. I wish you the best. Best regards, Keiko

Michelle
1 month ago , ( Couple ) , From: New Zealand

“ Kyoto tour and transport transfer assistance ”

We found Keiko to be an excellent guide, she was very organised and went out of her way to ensure we got to visit the key areas of interest to us. We engaged her services on two occasions and each time she was very knowledgeable and helpful and a pleasure to be with. She contributed a lot to our enjoyment of Kyoto. We thoroughly recommend her services.

Keiko:
Dear Michelle, Thank you for your message and compliments. You were very friendly and kind so I also had a very good time with you. The flower you gave me bloomed a while and reminded me of you. There is nothing that could make me happier than that you liked Japan, Kyoto and Japanese Yuzu! And I hope the Japanese Washi papers will be a help for your partner's career. Lastly, thank you again for joining in my tour, I am looking forward to seeing you sometime again! Best regards, Keiko

Emma
2 months ago , ( Family ) , From: United Kingdom

“ Tour of Nara ”

Keiko is helpful and knowledgeable with good English skills. We had a super visit with her to Nara. She also provided some great recommendations for cycling routes which we very much appreciated. Thank you Keiko

Keiko:
Dear Emma, I am very glad to hear from you. We had a lovely weather on the day and could see very, sometimes too friendly deer and the great statue of Buddha. It was a half-day excursion but I am happy you were pleased with that. I hope you had wonderful days after my tour, too! Lastly, thank you very much for participating in my tour to Nara and I wish for your great happiness. (Please give my regards to your children and colleagues!) Best regards, Keiko

Lady
3 months ago , ( Family ) , From: Switzerland

“ Great 2-Day Tour with Keiko ”

We had a great & fun 2-Day Tour with Keiko. She took us to all the spots we wanted to see in Kyoto. She was very flexible with our requests & answered all our questions very well. She is really a friendly, excellent & very knowledgeable guide. We wish you all the best Keiko. Until our next visit in Japan

Keiko:
Dear Lady, Thank you for your message and compliments. I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed the 2-day tour specialized in sightseeing and Japanese animation especially K-ON! You have a very very nice family and I pray for your family's great happiness. See you again on your next visit to Japan and Kyoto! Arigatou! Best wishes, Keiko

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