Hi, I’m Alex
Hi, I’m Alex
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 12 years
I speak English, Spanish, Japanese
I am a Tour Guide
Hi there! I’m Alex Before ending up in Japan, many years back, I had a nomad life across several Asian countries for many years as well. I spent most of that time in India, where among other activities I had my first experiences as a tour guide. There I also met my wife, and when the relationship got more serious we decided to settle down and have a more stable life, we chose Japan where she is from. Since then I had many personal experiences in this country in different fields such as human relations, jobs in different sectors, trips, bizarre situations, etc, experiences that I always like to share, together with some knowledge about aspects of the culture that I studied for years, just for the sake of getting knowledge without thinking that I would do this activity later on. By the way, I appreciate a lot the human factor, and besides having a responsibility I enjoy a lot just meeting and being with new people. In other words; I love this job, I love the culture I show, and I love human communication in itself. Let’s meet and spend time together so I can show you the best of this city, the cultural capital of Japan
My knowledge & interests
Food
Arts
Nature / outdoors
History
Culture & customs
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Theater
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
My reviews
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We had a great time, Alex knows almost everything and made our stay in Kyoto unforgetable.
January 2025
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Alex was an incredible guide! He picked us up from our hotel and took us by train to explore the bamboo forest, a temple, and a charming town where we enjoyed delicious snacks. Back downtown, we walked through the old village and discovered another hidden temple. Alex was flexible, tailoring the tour to our interests and helping us plan the rest of our trip. His fluent English made everything easy, and his insights ensured we knew where to go and what to do for the following days. If you want a customized, stress-free experience, I highly recommend Alex!
December 2024
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He was very knowledgeable and knew his way around the city like the back of his hand. Would book again!
December 2024
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Fantastic private tour with Alex ! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture! We saw many beautiful hidden gems ! Alex is a wonderful host with high energy!
December 2024