Maya
| Language(s) | : | English, Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | : | Traditional industries |
| Fee | : |
48,000 JPY / day (8hours) |
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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～ Tea ceremony experience ～
I attended five Spanish couples in the tea ceremony workshop.
They enjoyed learning the history and the background of the ceremony.
I think the tea ceremony is one of the best way to feel the Japanese cultures and hospitality.
Also visiting the workshops of traditional crafts include tea utensils or of making Japanese confectionery are available in my tours. Please feel free to ask me. -
～Two days tour in Kyoto started from Cruse ship arriving at Kobe port～
I guided two couples from Germany for two days. We meet at the Kobe port and start the day traveling together to Kyoto.They are friendly and wonderful guests that know quite a lot about Japanese and Maiko culture. According to their interests,We did the itinerary that includes highlights of the city,Scenic spots,Authentic Maiko show and enjoy tasting Tradition Japanese cuisine.
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～ ''Aizome-indigo dying'' experience with a craftsman in Ohara ～
I guided a family from Hawaii for two days. They've been to Japan more than 4 times and know a lot about Japan and Kyoto.Since they love Quilt and Sashiko,we visited many venues related with Japanese fabric and textile such as Nishijin-ori textile studio and museum,antique fabric stores and the oldest needle shop in Kyoto.In Ohara,they tried ''Aizome-indigo dying'' and It turned out really well.
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～ Once in a life time encounter in Kyoto among 5 group from Spain ～
A total of eight guests from Spain who came to Japan in various style; a couple, with friends, alone.
We did one day tour visiting the highlights of Kyoto such as Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Nijo Castle,Gion & Higashiyama historic area...etc.
Fresh green was beautiful in the blue sky and we enjoyed a a pleasant day.
By the end of the day,we found ourselves turned in to a good friends. -
~ Authentic Kyoto tour + Tea ceremony～Collecting the red stamps of Shrines and Buddhist temples like a Spanish pilgrimage roads
We guided a couple coming from Spain for 2 days.
In addition to sightseeing in Kyoto and Nara,they participated in a full-fledged tea ceremony experience and enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture and history.
ICOM has just been held in Kyoto, and many commemorative exhibitions, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, have become more enjoyable sightseeing in Kyoto.
