Our Guides
Friendly, English-speaking locals who know the quiet lanes, the good counters, and the stories behind them.
Guide profiles below are samples. Real profiles and photos will be added before launch.
“Kyoto is quietest just after sunrise. That’s when I’ll show you mine.”
Grew up a few streets from a Kyoto temple and still starts most days with a walk before the city wakes. Loves explaining the small rituals that make shrines and tea houses feel less mysterious.
“In Osaka, the best conversations happen over a counter.”
Osaka born and raised, and the friend everyone asks for restaurant advice. Knows which stalls have been turning takoyaki for decades — and which bars welcome first-timers.
“My city sits between mountains and sea — let me walk you through both.”
Studied abroad, came home to Kobe, and fell in love with its port-town history. Can explain a sake label in a way that finally makes sense.
Choosing your guide
When you send a request, tell us what matters to you — food, gardens, history, kids, photography. We match you with the guide who fits best and introduce them before your tour.
Free to request — we reply within 24 hours.