**SEPTEMBER SPECIAL deals are on!!** **Please inquire through Personalized Offers** Hi there! I’m a long-time Kyoto local. My kanji name, 林, means “the woods,” which suits me well because I love nature. 🌴🌳🪴 I also spent many years living overseas, so I’m very comfortable guiding in English. Feel free to call me Steven. October and November are two of the most beautiful months to experience Kyoto. 🍂🍁 October brings cooler air, local festivals, moon-viewing atmosphere 🌕, changing leaves and wonderful conditions for walking and cycling. From November, Kyoto gradually transforms into its famous autumn colours, with brilliant maples, golden ginkgo trees and atmospheric forest paths. Together, we can enjoy peaceful walks 🏞️, relaxed bicycle rides 🚲 along the rivers, hidden forest shrines ⛩️, beautiful temple routes, seasonal festivals, mountain scenery and autumn foliage while avoiding unnecessary crowds whenever possible. If you are fascinated by Japan’s beauty but sometimes confused by its culture, history, religion or everyday customs, I can help connect the pieces in a clear and engaging way. As we explore Kyoto together, I’ll bring each place to life through stories and context, so what you see becomes something you genuinely understand and feel rather than simply another place you visited. My goal is to give you an authentic perspective on Kyoto and Japan beyond the standardized narratives often presented by mass tourism and the media. My tours are especially suited to curious minds who value a deeper connection with the places they visit. Or, if you simply want a little more context while having a great time, that’s perfectly fine too. 🥳 Kyoto can feel completely different with just a little insight and ingenuity. My tours are personal, flexible and a little nerdy 🤓, but always shaped around you. We can explore on foot or by bicycle 🚲, move with the season, adapt to the weather, avoid crowds and discover places that can sometimes feel almost private. As a government-certified caregiver, I also make sure the pace is smooth and comfortable for everyone. If you have specific needs, please let me know in advance and I will do as much as I reasonably can to accommodate them. For a deeper experience, I strongly recommend a full-day tour or spending several days exploring together. October and November are wonderful months to bundle a few tours together, be ambitious 💪☺️ and experience different sides of Kyoto—from famous landmarks to neighbourhoods, mountains, forests, shrines and temples many visitors never discover. Let me make Kyoto one of the highlights of your trip this autumn. 🍂🍠🍁🌾🍄‍🟫 PERSONALIZED BICYCLE & E-BIKE TOURS 🚲 Customized half-day and full-day bicycle or e-bike tours around Kyoto are available through personalized offers. OPEN TO GENUINE INQUIRIES FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCIES Let’s experience Kyoto this autumn your way. 🍂😊