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 a 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 fell 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
My reviews
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Ada planned a lovely excursion for us to the temples and gardens west of Kyoto, taking into account our interests in culture, nature and meditation. We were able to visit sites before they got busy and ones off the beaten path, seeing beautiful sites while avoiding crowds altogether. She enlightened us with historical and cultural details that made everything fascinating. What a wonderful trip!
April 2025
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This was a great tour. Ada was an excellent host - communicative and knowledgeable. She showed us exactly what we wanted: beautiful spots away from the crowds in Kyoto. Highly recommend!
April 2025
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Ada was the most excellent guide. We really enjoyed our time with her. We learnt so much and saw some incredible places. We could not fault her.
April 2025
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Ada planned a lovely excursion for us to the temples and gardens west of Kyoto, taking into account our interests in culture, nature and meditation. We were able to visit sites before they got busy or off the beaten path seeing beautiful sites while avoiding crowds altogether. She enlightened us with historical and cultural details that made everything quite fascinating. Wonderful!
April 2025