Maya
| Language(s) | : | English, Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | : | Traditional industries |
| Fee | : |
40,000 JPY / day (8hours) |
| Home Page | : | https://www.maya-kyotoguide.com/ |
I've been guiding many guests in English and Spanish. I love my city and enjoy sharing local experiences, history, culture and places "off the beaten track" with visitors.
I've been to Mexico and Great Britain when I was a student. Also I traveled more than 40 times(19 countries).
As an avid traveler I love meeting people from around the world.
The characteristic of my guidance is the use of ''Original materials''.
Guiding not only with words but also with Handmade materials including old maps of Kyoto, ancient writings and Japanese woodblock prints help you enjoy Kyoto with its deep history and background.
My interests range from classic to modern, from tea rooms to modern cafes, from Japanese sake to craft beer, and from Zen meditation to outdoor activities such as hiking on Mt. Kurama.
I'm also licensed in Tea ceremony and Japanese flower arrangement. Besides working as a licenced guide, I work in the tea ceremony workshop for foreign visitors.
I can give you the best itinerary according to your schedule, budget and requests.
Please feel free to ask me.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around!
[Note]
●The fee includes:
Private guide in English
●Does NOT include:
Entrance tickets
Food and drink
Transportation
Guide's Calendar
Performance
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~Highlight of the ancient capital city by luxury hire car. A gift from a son to his parents - A journey of hospitality~
I guided a family of four from India. Based on the request of the son who has visited Japan many times, we saved time and energy by using a hired car.
They enjoyed walking around the highlights such as the bamboo grove path, Kiyomizu-dera area, and Fushimi Inari. Fortunately, the day of the tour was a Seiryukai day, and we ended the day with a surprise of a dragon passing in front of us. -
Visiting my brother 18,000km - Joint trip to Kyoto with his brother & his family from Argentina
(December 26, 2019) I guided guests from Argentina traveled to Japan to visit their brother in Japan.Since they wanted to cover all the famous tourist attractions without walking too much. This time, we used a combination of public transportation and cab. We enjoyed Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Yasaka Pagoda at dusk, and the Gion area, and departed for Osaka in the evening.
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~ The Wedding in Kyoto ~ The traditional ceremony and the party with Maiko and Geiko
I worked for a couple from the USA for a few months in all the preparation for their wedding, not only as an interpreter, but also organizing reservations, translation of emails and documents to design the plan. A few months later, I was also hired as an interpreter for the wedding day .
It was a beautiful wedding with his family and many friends who came from various parts of the world!
