English Speaking Guides

Hello! I am an English guide who holds the title of the National Certified English Guide Interpreter.
I also work as a horticultural therapist.  I used to work in the U.S as a therapist.
If you are interested in gardens, plants, and Buddhism sculptures, I would be your choice.

Hello! I’m Yoriko, a certified English tour guide-interpreter. Have you ever been to Japan? If you haven’t, why not take your first step to explore Japan with me? If you have, why don’t you explore more with me? I’d really like to introduce my beloved country to you. Yoriko

Hello! My name is Masa, an English Guide Interpreter living in Osaka. I am glad to guide you to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji or others. My hobby is to travel throughout Japan. Enjoy Onsen, taking photos, practice Aikido, Camping. If you come to Japan second time or more, I can take you to local areas where true beauty and tranquility of Japan welcome you. Please do not hesitate to call me. I am looking forward to seeing you!

Hello! I’m a certified English tour guide-interpreter, and I was born and raised right here in Kyoto. I am very knowledgeable about the city, and I provide excellent hospitality with carefully planned tours. If you are coming to Kyoto, I will be happy to introduce you to this amazingly beautiful city.

Hi. I’m Yuri, an English-speaking guide. I myself am a travel enthusiast because I used to work as a tour escort for Japanese clients and traveled around the world. So, my motto as a tour guide is “Think from a traveler’s standpoint”. I’m happy if I can be of any help for your wonderful stay in Japan.

Hello. I’m Junko, a certified English tour guide-interpreter. I live in Sakai city, located between Osaka city and Kansai Airport, home to the Osaka ‘s only world heritage site. The great tea master named Sen Rikyu was born in Sakai city. He formed today’s perfect style of tea ceremony. I am a tea ceremony enthusiast. So I’d love to show you the places related to tea ceremony all around Kansai region. I am also familiar with Koyasan and Nara. I’m looking forward to seeing you.

French Speaking Guides

Bonjour ! Je suis une Guide-Interprète francophone qualifiée. Je m’appelle Yasuko OKUDA.  Je peux vous emmener partout dans la région de Kansai ; Kyoto, Osaka, Nara et Hyogo.  J’ai des connaissances de la religion, la culture et l’histoire,etc. Ce qui m’intéresse avant tout, c’est la ‘communication’ avec mes cliens.  On discute de la différence culturelle et partage nos ideés, de tels échanges au niveau individuel sont très importants.  Je peux vous proposer un bon programme selon vos intérêts.  N’hésitez pas à me contacter !!Yasuko

Enchantée ! Je m’appelle Seiko Itakura, guide-interprète francophone qualifiée par l’Etat. Je serai ravie de vous présenter Kyoto où j’habite depuis longtemps et ses alentours. Kyoto est une ancienne capitale et elle a dix-sept sites inscrits au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco. Mais hors des sentiers battus, je voudrais aussi vous faire découvrir des coins secrets superbes et tranquilles. Et je répondrai volontiers à vos questions sur la société japonaise, sa culture, sa gastronomie, ses traditions. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer prochainement dans l’extraordinaire ville de Kyoto ! E-mail : seiko.en.rose@gmail.com