Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Kazu

Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kyoto Like for a Solo Guest? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guest was visiting Japan for the second time, from Europe. The guest had come to Japan many years ago but did not remember much of it, perhaps because it had been a group trip. Since the private vehicle assigned was a large van, I had wondered whether it was suitable for a single guest. As expected, the guest had not realized that it was possible to choose a vehicle designed for between two and seven passengers. The guest's native language is German and can also speak French. English was still a foreign language for the guest, so there were some points that were difficult to convey. The guest was quiet, so during visits to various sites, I did most of the talking and answered questions when asked. In the car, the guest sometimes took a short nap, likely due to fatigue. The autumn foliage was beginning in various places, and it looked like it would reach its peak in about another week. The main keep of Nijo Castle is open to the public. I asked a staff member, and they said that in the morning it may be possible to enter with a same-day ticket (an additional payment of 1,000 yen). The photo was taken at the bamboo grove in Arashiyama.

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Tour Report by KAZU

I was born and grew up in Kyoto and now live near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. I used to be a schoolteacher of English and welcome a lot of students from foreign countries. I really enjoyed showing them around Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima. I have been a professional tour guide for about 8 years. I always try to let my guests learn Japanese traditional and modern culture. Since I was born in Kyoto, I know a lot about its culture and people. I myself enjoyed several sports, such as soccer, judo, and marathon when I was young. I’m much interested in baseball and sumo. My motto as a tour guide is to let my guests learn about our tradition and culture precisely and really enjoy themselves. I strongly hope you will enjoy the tour in Japan with me.