Local Authentic Kyoto
Experience local authentic Kyoto from a Kyoto Insider, so you don’t miss out on the hidden gems
Knowing the difference between touristy and local authentic Kyoto
Are you sure you won’t end up wandering around aimlessly on your own, missing out on the deeper side of Kyoto?
I get it. There is so much to see and do in Kyoto but with a lack of insider knowledge and connections, you don’t know the difference between touristy and local authentic Kyoto.
I’ve taken clients just like you, on small intimate tours of Kyoto. They were worried about missing out on the local culture and wasting valuable time getting lost. Join a tour and let a Kyoto Insider like myself, help you to discover local authentic Kyoto.
I take away the headaches and help you discover the hidden gems!
Your Kyoto Insider
Language barriers disappear!
I’m a fluent English speaker originally from Canada and speak Japanese fluently, helping you overcome language barriers
Professional & Experienced Guide
My expert guidance will ensure you don’t waste time and help you discover local authentic Kyoto
A local you can relate to
I’m a long-term resident you can easily relate to. Through my local experiences and knowledge I’ve gained over 15 years, you get unique insights into the culture, you otherwise miss on your own
How to book a tour
Touristy to Local Authentic Kyoto
Book a Tour in 4 easy steps:
1. Choose a tour
2. Fill in a simple booking form
3. Finalize the booking
4. Get the Kyoto Insider
Doing Kyoto on your own can be intimidating.
Trying to figure out the difference between touristy and local authentic things is a hassle. Trying to get from place to place and figure out where to eat, communicate… usually leads to lots of stress and headaches.
With a local Kyoto Insider, this doesn’t happen.
Your vacation should be stress-free-so start enjoying it!!
Join a tour and you’ll be able to let go of all your worry and stress. Your Kyoto Insider takes care of everything and helps you discover the hidden gems, you’d miss out on your own!
I’ve helped these clients discover local authentic Kyoto:
“We had walked around Gion the year before without any guidance. We were aimlessly walking down streets. After taking this tour, I feel that Gion has now been revealed to me! It’s like being able to read a language I couldn’t read before. What I liked best about the tour was Greg’s willingness to go off topic with us. I definitely recommend taking this tour because I felt like I had an insider’s view into Gion in a way that simply would not have worked if I was just working from a guidebook.”
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““I have a much better sense of the history of some of Kyoto’s districts and like I’ve been shown around by a very knowledgeable “insider”/local-one with a deep understanding of Japanese history and culture. In Kyoto, we would wander around and see interesting looking buildings but not have any sense of what they were or of their history. I also loved that the tour size was small, which made it a very interactive and engaging experience. We were both enthralled for the full two hours of the tour – the time flew by! What I especially appreciated was that Greg was interested in knowing what we wanted to hear about/know about and really tailored the tour to our interests.””
Natalie Young⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend. It was a super awesome time, I saw a local Zen temple that was off-the-beaten-track no one really knew about and feel like I took all sorts of secret little paths with Greg to get to our destinations and see things I definitely wouldn’t have seen if I was on my own”
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Experience local authentic Kyoto. A simple booking away.
What You’ll get with your Kyoto Insider:
Native English, Fluent Japanese Speaker
Local Kyoto resident-over 15 years
Licensed & Experienced Guide
Hospitality Background
Unique local Connections
Rare cultural Insights
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers
You will find many resources but are they still relevant and can you actually trust them? I’m a long-term resident and a licensed guide who has personally invested my own time, energy, and money into learning about Kyoto. Make the most of your time by taking advantage of my local knowledge and connections to see and do the best things in Kyoto.
Why are you worth the extra money?
I take out the worry, extra hassles of dealing with language and other cultural barriers. Plus, I’m able to introduce to you aspects of the culture and places you won’t experience otherwise
What makes you different from other guides?
More than just another guide, I’m a native English speaker, born and raised in Canada but I’m full-time local resident and lived in Kyoto for the past 15 years. I’m fluent in Japanese, and possess a unique perspective on the culture, I’m confident will be able to relate this in an interesting and easy to digest manner.
There is booking form we ask clients to fill out. You simply list basic information concerning your tour choice, name and contact details and we reply as soon as possible.