Name
Yuko Smiley Hirai
Guide Experience
5 years or more
Area
Kyoto,Osaka,Nara,Kobe,Himeji
Languages
English
Qualifications
- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN01045
- Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1 (CFER C1 equivalent)
Expertise
Castle,FOOD
I am an English-speaking tour guide based in Kansai area including Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Himeji. I was born in Kobe and raised in a small town near Kobe where I live now. I have worked for a TV station in Kyoto as a reporter. Therefore, I am familiar with lots of attractive spots loved by locals as well as well-known sightseeing spots in Kansai area. I especially love showing my guests around Japanese castles such as Nijo castle and Himeji castle, both of which are well-known UNESCO world heritage sites in Japan, Japanese Sake breweries, Japanese gardens, traditional temples, and shrines. Besides English, I am a fluent speaker of Indonesian since I used to study and work in Indonesia for three years. I love traveling around the world, too! I am flexible and love pleasing guests during the tour. Let's enjoy exploring cities in Japan like locals! I am looking forward to meeting you soon!
