Kiku

City of Kyoto Visitors Host

Language(s)	:	English
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

Reviews

29(5.0)

items per page:

Dani & Ele
2024-03-23
Kiku is the best tour guide in Kyoto. We have spent six hours with her and we had so much fun/learnt a lot that it went really quick. She is also someone amazing to be around, so kind and sweet. When we left the tour, we missed her already! Thank you for everything Kiku! Hope to see you next time we are in Japan!

Michael Smith
2023-10-26
Most entertaining day with Kiku seeing the highlights of Kyoto. She really knew her subject matter and was most helpful and informative with excellent English. We learned much from her, not only about Kyoto but also the Japanese way of life and culture. An excellent day.

Pia Thomsen, ArkiTours consulting, DK
2023-10-23
We were 26 professionals within architecture and we had a fantastic day with Kiku in Kyoto. She shared with os not only her knowledge about each temple, but also about daily life issues, so we learned so much. Also, Kiki was such a great help in organizing the day, from contacting the bus company to a detailed correspondence before our visit. I can highly recommend Kiki for her professionalism, high level of service - and and her friendly personality.

Coffey Art
2023-05-25
Kiku, is a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history as well as being very flexible and personalizing our time in Kyoto and Nara. Kiku, no ka ‘oi

Miho Kitamura
2022-08-04
弊社海外ビジター様が来日した際、是非京都へも日帰り旅行したいとのことでお願いをさせて頂きました。直前の依頼にもかかわらず、非常にスピーディーに対応をして下さり本当に助かりました。とてもプロフェッショナルでいらっしゃり、安心して大切な弊社のお客様をお願いすることができました。様々なガイドさんが登録されているようですが、素晴らしいガイド経験と知識をお持ちの方にお願いできて本当に良かったと思います。今後も是非、利用させて頂きます。