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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～ Esoteric Buddhism and Zen Buddhism ～
I attended 2 guests on their family trip from England.
We spend half day visiting highlights of Kyoto include two different types of budhism temples(Esoteric and Zen budismo) to understand the history and background of budhism in Japan.
Also we enjoy strolling Higashiyama and Gion Maiko District where still has the scenery reminiscent of the old days.We were lucky to be able see Maiko. -
～Discover Kyoto through Food experience, Tea ceremony and Visiting Historical places ～
I guided an American family for 2 days.
According their requests,I made an itinerary with famous sites and unique food experiences.They enjoyed the history and culture through visiting temples,tasting a variety of unique food,feeding lovely monkeys and attending an authentic tea ceremony workshop. We were lucky to be able to see a Geiko and music performances of Gion festival in Yasaka-shrine. -
～ 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.
