Yuko Hirai

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!