Yoriko

City of Kyoto Visitors Host

Language(s)	:	English
Expertise	:	Traditional industries, Food Culture
Qualification	:	Itinerary management supervisor

Hello! I’m a Kyoto native and a certified tour guide with a deep passion for sharing the authentic charm of my hometown. After working for 17 years as a university secretary and spending several years volunteering as a guide, I discovered how much I enjoy supporting others and bringing smiles to their faces. Having lived in Kyoto for decades, this city is truly a part of who I am.

Today, many travelers hope to step away from the crowds and discover a more peaceful side of Kyoto. As a local, I know quiet paths and hidden shortcuts that help avoid busy areas. For example, we might start our walk from a small local station lined with cherry blossoms, or relax in a beautiful garden that blends harmoniously with the surrounding scenery.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring hidden gems—small temples, serene gardens, and local restaurants. I carefully suggest places that match your interests and the beauty of each season.

I would love to introduce you to these unique and peaceful places and help you experience the quiet beauty and timeless spirit of Kyoto. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or special requests!

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Karin Swift
2026-04-02
We have enjoyed a very personal tailored trup around Kyoto with Yoriko. She listened to our request and planned a day to suit our interests. She was kind and very informative to every place we visited. We highly recommend Yoriko-san to show you around her own home town.

Alastair Jaffray
2026-01-20
Yoriko showed my family around Kyoto and provided rich local information about this amazing city. Yoriko was able to present information in an accessible way that my teenagers could understand. It was fantastic to learn about Japanese culture through the eyes of a local and Yoriko answered all of our many questions.
We will be sure to book Yoriko for another tour when we return to Kyoto.

Anastasia
2025-12-10
Since we only had one full day in Kyoto, we decided to get the private tour, and it was the best decision! Our guide Yoriko made sure we visited all the memorable sites in one day! The tour was very well organized, and knowledgeable. Yoriko is a pleasure to be around, she is educated with the in-depth knowledge of history. She even made a special origami gift for my daughter's birthday, which was such a surprise and made her birthday so unforgettable. We feel like we have seen so much in a short period of time and made a mental note to come back to the rock garden that we all enjoyed. Thank you very much!!!

Rowan
2025-02-04
Kyoto is an increasingly busy city with huge numbers of visitors all year round. There are many "off the tourist trail" places to see that give you the real feel of Kyoto and its culture. I experienced a morning with Yoriko and found her very easy to be with, very friendly and very knowledgeable about Kyoto. Being with her enabled me to see not just the popular attractions but also the quieter parts of Kyoto, away from the crowds but just as beautiful and with her expertise, able to answer all your questions.