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
(325)
Hi, I’m Michael
Hi, I’m Michael
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 6 years
I speak English and some Japanese
I am restaurant owner and chef
Hello, I'm Michael and I would like to introduce myself and share with you why I live in, and love, Kyoto so much. My journey began seven years ago when I took a break from my Italian restaurant in Houston, Texas and traveled to Japan. Starting in Sendai and Matsushima, I down to Miyajima and Hiroshima then I worked my way back to Tokyo. Along the way I stopped in Kobe, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. After only two days and nights in Kyoto, I knew that this city was special. Once back in the USA, I made a plan to the next chapter of my life. Living in Japan! Moving and living here has been, and is so rewarding. The people are so kind, the country is amazingly beautiful and the food is absolutely delicious. During the first few years, I explored the countryside and traversed most of the city, worked as a rafting guide on the Setagawa river and up until last December owned and operated one of only three Cajun establishments in all of Japan. My hobbies include surfing, scuba, camping, enjoying wines from across the globe, museums, the fine arts and obviously cooking. I hope you will allow me to spend a little time with you so I can show you what makes Kyoto one of a kind. Thank you
My knowledge & interests
BS Science Journalism
Food
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Street photography
Wine
Gin
Local beers
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Japanese sake
Antique shops
Landscape photography
Night photography
Classical music
Pop music
Jazz music
Rock music
Blues music
R&B
Soul music
Funk music
Reggae
Shochu
Experiences I love to host
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)
My reviews
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We had a fantastic time and Michael was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and showed us parts of Kyoto that we would not have seen. He was extremely friendly and chatty, which made us feel so at ease. Loved the whole experience and could not fault anything. We would definitely recommend Michael as a guide. Thank you
April 2024
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We had a fantastic time and Michael was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and showed us parts of Kyoto that we would not have seen. He was extremely friendly and chatty, which made us feel so at ease. Loved the whole experience and could not fault anything. We would definitely recommend Michael as a guide. Thank you
April 2024
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Michael, was very knowledgable about the temples, shrines and all the details in Kyoto. He laid out a lovely long walk that covered all the sights, culture and scenery one would want to see and took any guess work out if you try yourself. He provided us with more information and details than we received from other guides in other Japanese cities. I can highly recommend. Thanks for the lovely tour, Michael.
April 2024
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We really enjoyed our tour with Michael and learning about the different areas we visited.
March 2024