Your most memorable tour in Kyoto

Day Trip

Kazuhiko G.

4.75(169) reviews
Kyoto
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 15 people

Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years.

There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as

tea ceremony and flower arrangement.

You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away.

Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.

Meeting Point

Pre-determined location (At your Hotel Lobby etc.)

At your Hotel Lobby

Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine

Arashiyama area (Bamboo Forest etc.)

Kinkakuji Temple

Ryo-an ji Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Sanjyu-san- Gendo Temple

Nijyo-jyo castle

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Ending Point

The location requested by the customer.

Want to personalize this tour?

  • Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences
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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, Pick-up at your designated location

What‘s not included

・Transportation fee (you and guide)

Total is less than about 1000 yen each.

・Entrance fee

Total is less than about 2000 yen each.

・Lunch fee (you and guide)

Important Information

Please feel free to contact me!!

*You will know following items.

・Japanese garden style and architecture

・Differnce between Shinto (Japanese original religion) and Buddhism

・The meaning of Torii gate etc.

・The type of Buddha statue

・How to pray at Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple

・Japanese history

・Japanese traditional cuisine

・Others

*This rate is for groups of 3 or more. For two people or less, the fee is 30000 yen (231 USD *130 yen per USD)

*No additional fee will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.

*Based on this page, I will prepare an invoice according to your requirements.

*This is a flexible tour and you can change the itinerary and destinations at any time.

*Those coming to Kyoto for tours from other areas, such as Osaka, will also be guided to

 Kyoto from the nearest station or hotel.

 For example, if you are coming from Osaka, we will guide you from your hotel.

*However, train fare and time to Kyoto will be required.

 Train fare (Osaka →Kyoto : 4.4 USD (Adult)/2.2 USD (Child) *130 yen per USD

  Time (Hotel in Osaka →Kyoto : about 1 hour)

*Each customer has different requirements, so I will prepare invoices according to each customer's needs.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main features of this tour?

I don't just guide you. I will do my best to make your trip more memorable by responding to your various requests.

Is it possible to change the itinerary?

Yes, at any time. I will adapt to your requests.

Can you guide me to spots outside of Kyoto?

Yes. I can also guide you to following spots, so please feel free to contact me.

Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Himeji (National Treasure Castle), Hikone (National Traesure Castle),

Takayama & Shirakawa-go

Reviews

Adam K.

Aug 8, 2024

Most memorable tour in Kyoto

Dear Mr. Kazuhiko, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful guided tour of Kyoto's historic landmarks. Your extensive knowledge and passion for the city's rich history truly enriched our experience. Your ability to convey the significance of each site, from the serene beauty of Kinkaku-ji to the profound spirituality of Fushimi Inari Shrine, left a lasting impression on us. Moreover, your anecdotes and insights provided invaluable context, making the tour both educational and engaging. I especially appreciated your patience and willingness to answer our questions, which further deepened our understanding of Kyoto's cultural heritage. Your professionalism and warmth made the tour not only informative but also enjoyable. Thank you once again for a memorable experience. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone visiting Kyoto in the future. Warm regards, Beata & Adam

Kazuhiko G.

Dear Beata & Adam, Thank you for the nice review. I am sorry for making you walk a lot in the hot weather. Have you recovered from the fatigue? I had a great time too. Thank you very much!! I hope this tour will be a memorable one in Japan, and I hope you will come back to Japan again. Best regards, Kazuhiko Goto

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Lynda E.

Jul 26, 2024

Kazu is amazing

We were extremely lucky to have Kazu as our guide for Kyoto. He was so very patient and accommodating as we kept on changing our plans. Being a group of 11, we were his largest group he had ever worked with and we were probably very difficult to wrangle and organize. Kazu was always positive and patient. He was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto, the culture and the landmarks. We would all recommend Kazu to anyone who is visiting Japan.

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I hope you are not too tired from the hot weather. I enjoyed guiding this tour as well. I hope this tour will be a memorable one for all of us. Thank you!!

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Reena P.

Jun 6, 2024

Kyoto visit

Kazu is a very good guide. He guided us through Kyoto and took us to many of the key spots. He was very timely and organized. He explained where we were going and what we were going to see and how we were going to get there. He also communicated very well before the trip. I would highly recommend Kazu as a guide!

Kazuhiko G.

Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you had a good time. I hope this tour will be a memorable tour in Japan. I hope you will come back to Japan again. Thank you very much!!

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Sophia D.

May 31, 2024

Day trip to Nara!

Kazu was awesome! He met us at our hotel and helped navigate the public transit system so we could go to Nara. We were excited for the deer, but the temples blew us away. Very beautiful! He brought all these pamphlets and instruction sheets to help with history which was appreciated. Then a great local lunch spot! Highly recommend this tour!

Kazuhiko G.

Thank you for the nice review. I am glad you had an enjoyable tour. I had a great time too. I hope this tour will be a memorable tour in Japan. Thank you very much !!

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