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A friendly local guide and teacher based in Kyoto, Marielle Smith loves sharing Japan’s beauty, culture and hidden gems. She guides in Kyoto and also covers Osaka, Himeji, Nara, Kobe and Nagoya, with a taste for Japanese history, traditional culture, local food, castles, temples and kawaii experiences. Expect tours shaped around your interests, with a warm, flexible pace and a personal feel. Marielle guides in English, turning Kyoto and beyond into an authentic day away from the usual tourist spots.
Follow the footsteps of legendary samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his beloved wife Nene on a full-day journey from Osaka Castle to Kodaiji Temple...