Hi, I’m Nisa
Hi, I’m Nisa
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 3 years
I speak English and some Japanese, German
I am a Student
Hello, I am Nisa. I am a PhD student at Kyoto University, majoring in Education. While living in Kyoto, I have had various experiences working as an English teacher and English-speaking tour guide. I've deeply admired Kyoto due to its tranquil ambiance, cleanliness, and rich historical sites. Previously, I studied Landscape Architecture, so I know well about Japanese Zen gardens and temples. During my free time, I delight in exploring Kyoto's hidden gems, ranging from unique temples to cozy coffee shops. I love playing board games and Nintendo as well as traveling (I've been to 35 countries!). I am looking forward to showing you around this magical city called Kyoto! Let's embark on a memorable journey in this enchanting city together
My knowledge & interests
PhD in Environmental Education
Shopping
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Cinema
Parks
Gardens
Economic history
Social history
Cityscape photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Popular culture
Religious customs
Vegetarian food
Vegan food
Painting
Second-hand markets
Bookstores
Video game stores
Gothic architecture
Pop music
Jazz music
R&B
My reviews
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Nisa was excellent. She kindly met us at our hotel which made it easier for us not to have try and navigate the transport system given we had only arrived in Kyoto an hour earlier. The tour took us all through the geisha sub districts and Nisa was very knowledgeable about the history of the area as well. She also provided us with some great recommendations for good ramen, Udon noodles and good coffee. Thoroughly recommend this tour especially to orientate yourself in the Gion area.
March 2025
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Nisa, our guide made our 1 day in Kyoto excellent and easy. She planned out ahead of time the sights and experienced that were of specific interest to us. She was an excellent and knowledgeable (and fun) guide for our short time in Kyoto. We really appreciated everything about our time with Nisa …. Viator is our “go to” company for booking excellent guides and tours. Thank You.
March 2025
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Our experience with Nisa as our guide was awesome! She was knowledgeable as well as flexible to adjust the tour according to our requirement and preference. We were able to cover a lot our time while having so much fun. Recommended for sure!!!
March 2025
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We really enjoyed the personal experience. It was like being shown around a friend’s hometown.
February 2025