Hi, I’m Emi
Hi, I’m Emi
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 7 years
I speak English, Mandarin, Japanese
I am Freelance translator
Hi, I’m Emi and I will be your friendly host in Kyoto! You will fall in love with the city immediately on arrival. I can show you the beauty of the city through its culture, history, architecture and food. Especially food is my passion. I have personally been to more than 700 restaurants and bars, so I can assure it will be a feast for your taste buds! Also, if you are interested in Japanese tea-culture, I have got your back. I used to work in hotels and welcome our guests with tea ceremony (Urasenke style), and I'd love to share with you my knowledge about Japanese tea. I’ll do my best to make your experience great and hope you will have a wonderful memory!
My knowledge & interests
International relations
Food
Nature / outdoors
Shopping
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Unique & unusual foods
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Hikes
Political history
Social history
Classical architecture
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
My reviews
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She was punctual, customized tour according with our interest. Her english very fluently and clear. Thank you Emi!
November 2024
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Our guide Emi is excellent. She planned our itinerary well and recommended places to eat and shop. She is also very patient and kind to advise us on transportation for our onward destinations by train. Even helped us to buy tickets. We had a wonderful and enjoyable day with her. Highly recommended guide.
June 2023
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Emi was our guide and we had a most wonderful time. She was very flexible and planned our itinerary very well and took us to great places to eat. She advised and guided us on public transportation and even help to purchase train tickets. Highly recommended!
June 2023
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Emi was great! We asked her help arranging to go to a Noh performance and she went the extra mile to make this happen and even studied up on our performance beforehand.
April 2023