Hi, I’m Alex
Hi, I’m Alex
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 12 years
I speak English, Spanish, Japanese
I am a Tour Guide
Hi there! I’m Alex Before ending up in Japan, many years back, I had a nomad life across several Asian countries for many years as well. I spent most of that time in India, where among other activities I had my first experiences as a tour guide. There I also met my wife, and when the relationship got more serious we decided to settle down and have a more stable life, we chose Japan where she is from. Since then I had many personal experiences in this country in different fields such as human relations, jobs in different sectors, trips, bizarre situations, etc, experiences that I always like to share, together with some knowledge about aspects of the culture that I studied for years, just for the sake of getting knowledge without thinking that I would do this activity later on. By the way, I appreciate a lot the human factor, and besides having a responsibility I enjoy a lot just meeting and being with new people. In other words; I love this job, I love the culture I show, and I love human communication in itself. Let’s meet and spend time together so I can show you the best of this city, the cultural capital of Japan
My knowledge & interests
Food
Arts
Nature / outdoors
History
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
My reviews
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We had a great experience touring Kyoto with Alex! We learned so much at a very enjoyable pace. We spent time seeing sites we prioritized and saw many other unexpected places too! 100% Recommend!
May 2025
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Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great recommendations for local food and site seeing. We saw everything on our priority list at a comfortable pace.
May 2025
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10/10 Alex was a vibrant, kind, and very knowledgable Guide. His English was excellent, and he was happy to educate and explain the historical aspects as well as the culture of Japan. He went above and beyond, sharing extra tips and recommendations i.e. for food/shopping/other destinations. We had an amazing Day and definitely recommend Alex for further Tours!
May 2025
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Had a great day out with Alex. He tailored the tour to our exact requests, and we managed to avoid most of the crowds. Highly recommend!
May 2025