Meet your Local Expert, Dean!

Dean Rigby

Dean R.

4.5(4)

English, Japanese

New ZealandNew Zealand

Kyoto, Osaka, Nara

Dean

Hi! I'm Dean. Let's Have fun!

🌿 Nature Seeker🏙️ City Explorer😌 Chill Explorer

My name is Dean Rigby. I'm originally from Christchurch, New Zealand but I've been living in Japan for 35 years. I'm a Boy Scout Leader with the Japan Scout Association and I enjoy showing people around Nara and Kyoto and sharing my experiences. I hope we can go on a tour together during your stay in Japan so I can show you some of the wonderful things that Japan has to offer.

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Tour Reviews

4.5
Based on 4 reviews
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James Ashcroft
Mar 28th, 2026

Friendly, easy to talk to, and full of knowledge about the area

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kygoodrick99
Mar 23rd, 2026

Dean was a great guide. We did a 3 hour walking tour and we were able to get in so many sites on the tour! He has great knowledge of the city and Japanese culture. Highly recommend!

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Yanina Sorenson
Mar 20th, 2026

Dean was an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide who made us feel comfortable right away. Navigating Kyoto can be overwhelming with the crowds, fatigue, and the challenge of deciding where to go and what to see, but having Dean with us made everything so much easier. He took the stress out of planning, guided us smoothly, and explained local customs in a clear and engaging way. What stood out even more was his kindness—he went out of his way to help me with a personal situation that required translation at our hotel, even though we had just met. That level of care and support meant a lot to us, and we truly appreciated his help.

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Saskia Vromans
Mar 18th, 2026

Dean was a friendly and accommodating guide

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