Hi, I’m Taiga

(40)
Kyoto
Taiga

Hi, I’m Taiga

(40)

I’ve lived in Kyoto for 23 years

I speak English, Mandarin, Japanese

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My knowledge & interests

Hosts graduation Bachelor of art in anthropology and education Hosts expertise Food Hosts expertise History Hosts expertise Culture & customs
Street food Local cuisine Food markets Whiskey Traditional culture Popular culture Religious customs Lifestyle culture Sake
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Experiences I love to host

Half day in Magical Kyoto
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Half day in Magical Kyoto Half day

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

$138.6 per person

4 hours

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Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local
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Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local Seasonal

Join a local for an authentic cherry blossom experience. Discover secret sakura spots, enjoy a traditional picnic, and immerse in the beauty of hanami

$190.48 per person

4 hours

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Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition
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Eat & drink like a local: the Japanese izakaya dining edition Food & Drink

From old-school izakaya full of regulars to tiny standing bars serving homestyle food, eat like a local on an experience tailored to your tastebuds

$171.73 per person

3 hours

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Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Kyoto experience
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Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Kyoto experience Full day

The Kyoto you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste the incredible food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!

$254.1 per person

8 hours

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    Taiga was a great tour guide! He was very down-to-earth and relatable, which made the whole day that much better! He was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and even provided us with some local folklore, which we will NEVER forget! Thank you for helping us make the most out of our time in Kyoto, Japan and providing us with an unforgettable experience!

    July 2024

    Julie M

    We were very pleased overall with our experience with Taiga our Kyoto guide for a 5 hour tour. We provided a script as to ideas where to go & he wrapped it into a nice package for us. He was prompt meeting us at our hotel & fun to be with for half of the day. We appreciated him helping us with transportation getting from site to site to his local knowledge. If there was one suggestion to help take this great service to the next level is just more history facts to share from site to site. He certainly had some solid knowledge but we are history buffs & would have appreciated more details/facts on each location. All in all a very positive experience & we'd have no problem working with Tiaga again!

    May 2024

    Daniel T

    We had an amazing day with Taiga. He is the best tour guide and we would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn about the history, culture, and modern day Kyoto. We walked through the beautiful streets, went to shrines, had lunch at a delicious local Soba noodle restaurant, and went shopping along the way. We were a family of 4 and he made it fun for all of us. Definitely request Taiga for your tours of Kyoto or anywhere you go in Japan.

    January 2024

    Melanie G

    Taiga was engaging and friendly! Very knowledgeable about local history and made our walking tour really enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend Taiga as a guide! Many thanks.

    January 2024

    Laura R

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