Hi, I’m Mia
Hi, I’m Mia
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 3 years
I speak English, Vietnamese and some Japanese
I am a Student
Hello! I’m Mia, your Kyoto confidant, a local enthusiast passionate about the beauty of our four distinct seasons. Here in Kyoto, the bloom of cherry blossoms and the fiery hues of autumn leaves aren’t just a backdrop but a way of life that continually enchants me. As a keeper of Kyoto’s secrets, I revel in guiding friends along the serene Kamogawa River, sharing moments and laughter near Kawaramachi—our cultural heartbeat. My zest for discovery leads me beyond the well-trodden paths to the soul of Kyoto, where every alley whispers stories, and every stone is steeped in history. I pride myself on my insider knowledge, always ready to equip travelers with savvy tips, from navigating the quaint lanes to uncovering the city’s hidden treasures. Get ready to explore the lesser-known wonders! I can't wait to meet you!
My knowledge & interests
International Relations
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Economic history
Social history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Local speciality drinks
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
My reviews
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Friendly and knowledgable guide, was a great way to see some of Kyoto.
Nov 2025
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Mia was such a great guide! It felt like a good friend showing us around town. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything and had so many random fun facts. She tailored our your specifically to meet our request and was very responsive leading up to meeting.
Oct 2025
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We spent the morning with Mia exploring Kyoto. She is very knowledgeable and kind. We learned so much from her about Kyoto and experienced some great food at the Nishiki Food Market. So glad we had Mia for our tour guide.
Oct 2025
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Kyoto is a fabulous, historic and traditional Japanese city, and our guide Mia made everything “come alive”. We had very limited time in the city, and had to reschedule our tour in Kyoto due to an incoming typhoon changing the entire itinerary of the cruise we were travelling on, such that we would arrive in Kyoto at different times on a different day. Mia had been assigned to be our guide on our initially booked tour, and had been very proactive in communicating with us and subsequently designing a tour to meet with our initial requests. Then, when our cruise itinerary was changed at the last minute, and despite the fact that we had surpassed the deadline for cancellation or refund, City Unscripted (the tour company) went out of their way to do all they could to reschedule our tour and accommodate us, as we were not entitled to a refund. (Much appreciated, and above and beyond agreed T&C’s
Oct 2025