Hi, I’m Kenta
Hi, I’m Kenta
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 6 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am a Hotel Concierge
Hi, I’m Kenta, your local host in Kyoto! I’m passionate about sharing the tranquil beauty and rich cultural history that make this city so special. What I love most about Kyoto is its balance of serene parks, flowing rivers, and stunning temples—perfect spots to slow down and truly connect with the spirit of Japan. I enjoy visiting temple gardens and discovering cozy places for coffee and tea, where tradition meets a modern sense of comfort. Whether you’re strolling through the charming Gion District, exploring the historic Higashiyama Area, or soaking in the natural beauty of Arashiyama, I’ll help you plan an itinerary that captures the best of Kyoto’s diverse offerings. With an eye for detail and a knack for logistics, I’m here to make sure your visit is both seamless and memorable. Let’s create an unforgettable Kyoto experience together!
My knowledge & interests
Arts
Photography
Street food
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Political history
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
My reviews
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Kenta was an insightful and knowledgeable tour guide. He designed the itinerary around our Kyoto ‘must sees’ and provided advice on what are really the key things to do. He also took us to a great restaurant which we would never have found on our own plus made sure we were able to do the things that we really wanted to do like also buy a set of great Japanese knives.
January 2025
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Kenta did SUCH a great job planning our tour today! We were feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of trying to navigate so many places on our trip to Japan, so we decided to hire private tours in the major cities we are visiting for the first days. No regrets on this decision whatsoever! Kenta was very relaxed and easy to talk to. He showed us some amazing highlights that were more off the beaten path, unique and not crowded at all! He told us some amazing history and really helped lay the ground work for our trip so we can see what we’d like to do for the rest of our trip. He also gave us some really amazing food recommendations as well. We’re ready to explore more of the city now! Thank you Kenta!
January 2025
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Kenta did SUCH a great job planning our tour today! We were feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought of trying to navigate so many places on our trip to Japan, so we decided to hire private tours in the major cities we are visiting for the first days. No regrets on this decision whatsoever! Kenya was very relaxed and easy to talk to. He showed us some amazing highlights that were more off the beaten path, unique and no crowded at all! He told us some amazing history and really helped lay the ground work for our trip so we can see what we’d like to do for the rest of our trip. He also gave us some really amazing food recommendations as well. We’re ready to explore more of the city now! Thank you Kenta!
January 2025
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Our personal tour with Kenta was a wonderful experience! He is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was flexible and tailored our day perfectly to what we wanted to see.
December 2024