I’ve lived in Kyoto for 39 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am tour guide
Hi! This is MIKI from Kyoto, Japan. My hometown, Uji, is located between Kyoto and Nara and is the most famous place for green tea. So, I can be your local guide of Kyoto and Nara. I’m a national tour guide and the instructor of tea ceremony at table style. I’m so passionate about guiding my country and having a good time with you!
Miki was such a warm and friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. She was patient with us as we stopped to shop and still managed to keep us on schedule for our tour. I would highly recommend booking with her!
October 2024
Miki was so friendly and a joy to tour Kyoto with! She was a great tour guide. I gave her a wishlist of places that I wanted to visit and she was so accommodating. It was nice to travel around Kyoto with someone who so knowledgeable. I highly recommend Miki to anyone who books with City Unscripted.
October 2024
MIKI took us to Fushimi Inari and told us all about the history and titbits, then Kennin-Ji temple which was very spiritual. We then cabbed to Nishiki market and had a lovely wander plus lunch of yakitori and wagyu in a little stall. She then left us with directions Nijo-jo Castle which we got into just before 4 and experienced it with little crowds and unhurried. Lovely day. We really loved MIKI.
October 2024
Our tour with MIKI was AMAZING. She is a true local with a deep knowledge and love for Kyoto. Her communication leading up to our tour was great and so thoughtful - she really wanted to know our wish list and checked in via WhatsApp, as well as during our actual tour on what she recommended next and always asked "does it sound good?" She planned the most stunning tour for us, she knew all of the secret spots - every single moment was breathtaking. Look at the photos! She also knew a secret for bypassing what had to be an hour long line of a special Sakura show - we could not believe our luck and of course, all credit to Miki! This was 1 of 4 tours during our time in Kyoto and Tokyo and our two teenage sons shared how much they really enjoyed Miki and her tour. She is so friendly with a wonderful energy that she made the mostly walking tour SO fun for them and us! She helped us make memories for our family forever. We are recommending Miki to all of our friends who are now planning their trip for Sakura Season 2025. Plan now, because she will book up fast!
July 2024