Hi, I’m Akane

Kyoto
Akane

Hi, I’m Akane

I’ve lived in Kyoto for 10 years

I speak English, Mandarin, Japanese

I am English teacher

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Hello, my name is Akane. I'm originally from Osaka, and I've also lived abroad for 22 years. I live in a Machiya (traditional Kyoto-style house) in a quiet part of Kyoto. My family owns a Seaweed wholesale company in Osaka, so they are very adventurous when it comes to food. When I was growing up they fed me all sorts of things, so now I'm a true food-passionate. I also love art, museums, visiting historical places such as temples and shrines, cooking, dining out, going to flea-markets, movies, reading and spending some down time with my family.

My knowledge & interests

Hosts graduation Master of Fine Arts Degree
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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

  • (18)

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

  • (23)

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

  • (311)

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My reviews

    Akane was so great and accommodating of my interests. She is very knowledgeable about the city and temples. I loved the tour. Thank you!

    April 2024

    Meg C

    Akane took us to some lovely places that I probably would not have known to go on my own. Also she was very flexible with the changes in our schedule due our previous tour going over its allotted time and I really appreciated that!

    November 2021

    Mellany G

    I'm very pleased that I had Akane as my host in Izakaya Experience. She is a very lovely lady and nice to talk with. Se went to two very local izakayas and one extremly nice cafe. She also showed me some nice shops and gave some useful advice. Thank you Akane, I really enjoyed myself. Riitta

    September 2019

    Riitta K