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Kyoto, Japan
Kenji
Tea ceremony & temples
Detour score
96
Out of 100
✓ Verified Traveler✓ Safe Guide✓ Great Translator✓ Family Friendly
About Kenji
A former monk turned guide, Kenji opens doors to sub-temples and tea masters that don't appear in any guidebook.
Experience
12 years guiding
Rate
From ¥18,000 / half-day
Languages
Japanese, English
What you might do together
- 01Private matcha ceremony with a seventh-generation tea master
- 02Dawn meditation at a working Zen temple
- 03Walk the Philosopher's Path in cherry-blossom season
Detour Score breakdown
96/100
A trust score built from real signals — not paid placements.
Reviews96
Response speed94
Referrals97
Repeat travelers95
Verified status100
Activity level94
What travelers say
4.7(3 reviews)
David Park
2026-04-02
The private tea ceremony with a seventh-generation master was something I'll never forget. Kenji's background as a monk added a spiritual depth that no ordinary tour could match.
Anna Kowalski
2026-03-18
Kenji took us to temples we never would have found on our own. The dawn meditation session was peaceful and transformative. His English is impeccable and his stories are captivating.
James Liu
2026-02-05
A wonderful guide with deep knowledge of Zen Buddhism. The Philosopher's Path walk during cherry blossom season was magical. Would absolutely recommend.