Kiku
| Language(s) | : | English |
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| Expertise | : | Cultural properties, Traditional industries |
| Qualification | : | Itinerary management supervisor |
Hello, I'm Kiku. I have been living in Kyoto for 25 years since my marriage. My mother was a Japanese tea ceremony, flower arrangement and calligraphy teacher, so I had been learning from her for a long time, and have certifications in those areas. My grandmother was a deep believer of Japanese Shinto and Buddhism. She took me to many shrines and temples when I was young. Through those rich experiences, I will tell you about Japanese spirituality, and much more, in historical Kyoto. Whatever your needs and interests, I would be happy to arrange a tour(from ' 1 ' hour tour~) especially for you. Group Tour is also welcome. Thank you. Arigatou !
Career History: International tour guide, administrator, International mechanical company, Elementary school English teacher
Sustainability guide certificate by Travelife in 2022
My favorite Words : "Treasure every meeting, for it will never recur" Japanese tea ceremony proverb
So far, I guided;
Nijo castle, Ryoanji-temple, Kinkakuji-temple, Tenryuji-temple,Arashiyama Bamboo path,Togetsu bridge,Kyoto State Guest House, Fushimiinari shrine,Nishiki market, Tea ceremony experience, Ginkakuji temple, Philosopher's path, Toji temple,Gion, Monkey Park, Kyoto Studio Park,Sanjusangendo hall, Kiyomizu-temple, Gekkeikan sake shop,Kyoto artisan workshop,Nanzenji-temple, Konkai koumyoji,Heian shrine, Japanese traditional food gourmet tours
Guide's Calendar
Performance
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Interpretation for experience of Traditional Industry at STS Forum Excursion(International forum) held in Kyoto. Guests enjoyed how to make their bracelets, listening by a Kyoto Buddhist rosary artisan's explanation.
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I escorted Arabic family to Arashiyama. The three daughters love animals, so I took them to Monky Park. The youngest daughter like Hello Kitty. She bought the key chain at a souvenir shop. Their mum enjoyed watching prum trees and its smells. They took many pictures at bamboo path. I love children, so we had a great time.
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I guided a nice 'teacher' couple from Singapore. They love Japan and visited here for so many times , but sightseeing with guide was the first time for them. They like green tea and Japanese bean-paste sweets called 'Anko', We visited a nice traditional Japanese sweets shop and enjoyed talking from Japanese politics to children. They promised me to meet Gion in Kyoto next year.
