Hi, I’m Eiko
Hi, I’m Eiko
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 2 years
I speak some English
I am Contractor
Hi I'm Eiko. I'm fond of Japanese tea ceremony, floral arrangement and Kyoto local customs, history & culture. It will be my pleasure to introduce you to the rich traditions and exquisite flavors that define this cultural treasure. I can suggest various places and experiences based on your tastes, from historical places to 100 yen shops, vegetarian food at temples to ramen. So whether you're seeking a serene stroll through nature, a glimpse into Kyoto's rich history, or simply a warm cup of tea and a friendly chat, I'm here to make your Kyoto experience unforgettable. Let's embark on this journey together and discover the magic of Kyoto in a friendly way! See you soon.
My knowledge & interests
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Traditional culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Vegetarian food
Local speciality drinks
Painting
Traditional art
Specialty shops
Antique shops
Nature photography
Pop music
My reviews
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Our guide Eiko did a wonderful job explaining enough ( but not too much) about the places we visited and helped us understand where to locate things in Kyoto Station. Our visit to Sanjusangen-do was amazing.
Nov 2025
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We don't like crowded places and our guide was excellent in guiding is to amazing sights and spots, where we only met 4 tourists on a tour of 5 hours!
Oct 2025
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Eiko was an excellent guide. She was attentive to our input and needs, and her English was excellent!
Oct 2025
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Eiko was wonderful and very special. We are older 78 and 80, she took is very slow with us and changed one of the destination as she felt it might be a bit to much for my husband. Instead we added a wonderful Zen Temple and Garden that was so wonderful. We also happened on a wonderful clasic Japanese Flower arrangement show at another Temple what was such a treat. As we walked she and I became aware of our love of flowers and working with them. That is what led to the Zen Garden. She is a real GEM. Mary and Bill Zimmer
Oct 2025