Hi! Welcome on Nippon Guide!
My name is David, I’m a French guide-interpreter based in Kyoto.
I’ve been living in Japan for more than 7 years now moving from one city to another. I finally decided to settle down in Kyoto a few years ago and haven’t moved since then.
After studying Japanese language, culture and history as my major at a french university, I participated in an exchange program at Kyushu University in Fukuoka to further improve my knowledge of Japan. After graduation, I’ve moved to a few cities in various prefectures and worked for various companies in the tourism industry ranging for hotel management to japense culture experience instructor.
After traveling with a friend for the first time in Japan, I realized how impactful knowledge about japanese culture, language or history can be on someone travel experience. I since made it my personal goal to become a professional guide to improve foreign visitors’ travel experience.
I finally completed my professional training and obtained my guide-interpreter licence (French & English) and I am now offering my services to you.
Embark with me on a journey across Kyoto and its surroundings and deepen your knowledge about japanese culture.
See you soon!
Why choosing a professional guide?
Travelling with a licensed guide offers many advantages.
First of all, the is the insurance that you will get verified and accurate information about Japan and its culture. It is easy to improvise yourself as a tour guide but obtaining a license requires an advance level of japanese language and culture.
Professional guides are also required to pass additional examinations including tour conductor license and first aid advance courses. Traveling with a licensed guide means traveling safely without any worries as we are trained to deal with any situation and respect your schedule.
