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
(438)
Hi, I’m Ada
Hi, I’m Ada
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 9 years
I speak English, Spanish, Japanese and some French
I am Tour guide/travel curator/university staff
Hi! My name is Ada, I specialized in Japanese culture & came in 2013 to finish my studies, but I felt in love with the country so much that I decided to prolong my stay indefinitely. I just want to share my passion & the beauty that I see, and give back to society what it was given to me when I first arrived. I always wanted to become a tour guide, so I studied tourism in Spain. I have been working in the tourism industry till covid times arrived, when I shift to Kyoto University where I have been assisting international students and in my spare time organizing activities and trips for them to immerse in the culture. Let's make great memories!
My knowledge & interests
Food
Nature / outdoors
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Hikes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Classical architecture
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Shake
Experiences I love to host
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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
(18)
My reviews
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We had an afternoon tour booked with Ada on our first day in Kyoto and had a fantastic afternoon, which included walking around the Gion District. As discussed with Ada, we navigated the local buses and she took us "off the beaten path" where we were able to see many of the smaller temples and shrines around the back streets of Kyoto. It was a wonderful tour away from the crowds at the bigger and more popular temples and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Ada for a wonderful introduction to Kyoto.
June 2024
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Our tour guide was truly exceptional! She was very knowledgeable about the different sites. Highly recommended.
May 2024
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She was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the tour
May 2024
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Ada managed to get us to some really beautiful locations before the crowds set in and then adjusted as we went to avoid crowds as much as possible the rest of the day. She was full of historical and local knowledge about every location that we visited and was enthusiastic about sharing it. She found us the perfect location for an amazing lunch that satisfied our somewhat mixed dining preferences when we decided we needed a break. She was also just a pleasure to talk to and very helpful in pointing us in the right direction for the rest of our stay.
May 2024