Hi, I’m Hiro

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Kyoto
Hiro

Hi, I’m Hiro

(5)

I’ve lived in Kyoto for 35 years

I speak English, Japanese and some Spanish

I am Teacher

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Hey there, fellow explorers! I'm Hiro, your local host in the enchanting city of Kyoto. What I adore most about Kyoto is the perfect blend of calm serenity and breathtaking beauty that makes this city. The coexistence of tradition and innovation is inspiring and I am here to show you every part of it. I know the neighborhoods of Nakagyo-ku, Shimogyo-ku, Sakyo-ku, Higashiyama-ku, and Ukyo-ku, like the back of my hand. Whether we're hiking up scenic trails, cruising through the streets on mountain bikes, or just strolling through the city, I've got you covered! As your Kyoto guru, I've got the inside scoop on the most beautiful routes to our destinations. Want to escape the crowds and discover hidden gems with stunning views? I know the perfect place! So, let's embark on a Kyoto adventure together. I promise it's going to be a blast!

My knowledge & interests

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Experiences I love to host

Big Ben to Tower Bridge
City Unscripted Original

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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Big Ben to Tower Bridge
City Unscripted Original

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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Big Ben to Tower Bridge
City Unscripted Original

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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Big Ben to Tower Bridge
City Unscripted Original

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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    Unser Guide heute war Hiro, der sehr schnell unseren Wunsch nach einem abgelegenen, touristisch nicht so stark frequentiertem Ort umsetzte und mit uns per Bus zum Sanzen-in Tempel gefahren ist… ein Volltreffer. Vor allem der wunderschöne Garten hat uns begeistert. Diesen Ort hätten wir ohne Hiros Hilfe nie gefunden. Vielen Dank auch für die tollen Tipps, die wir noch darüberhinaus bekommen haben. Our guide today was Hiro, who quickly implemented our wish for a remote, less touristy place and took us by bus to the Sanzen-in Temple... a direct hit. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful garden. We would never have found this place without Hiro's help. Thank you also for the great tips that we also received.

    April 2024

    Wigand G

    Hero customized our tour according to our interests. Since it was during the cherry blossom season, we went to the Philosopher’s path and to Gion in Kyoto to see the amazing blooms. He even helped us to backtrack to find and retrieve my teenager’s cell phone which was left at one of the sites.

    April 2024

    Patricia C

    We had a private tour with Hiro who took us to sites in Kyoto during the sakura season. He took us to the Philosopher’s Path and to Gion where we saw really amazing cherry blossoms during their peak bloom. My teenager accidentally left her cell phone at one of the tourist sites, and Hiro helped us backtrack to the site to retrieve her phone. We were very grateful!

    April 2024

    Patricia C

    Unser Guide heute war Hiro, der sehr schnell unseren Wunsch nach einem abgelegenen, touristisch nicht so stark frequentiertem Ort umsetzte und mit uns per Bus zum Sanzen-in Tempel gefahren ist… ein Volltreffer. Vor allem der wunderschöne Garten hat uns begeistert. Diesen Ort hätten wir ohne Hiros Hilfe nie gefunden. Vielen Dank auch für die tollen Tipps, die wir noch darüberhinaus bekommen haben.

    April 2024

    Wigand G

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