Kyoto Private Tours

“Wonderful Tour with a Fantastic Guide”

Hiroko gave us a wonderful tour and we are so happy we selected her as our guide. She took us to beautiful sites and was extremely knowledgeable about them as well. Hiroko speaks very good English and was so personable and friendly. We were on a cruise so we had to be back at a certain time. Hiroko planned the tour perfectly and even walked us to the train and showed us exactly how to return to the ship even though it was not in the direction she had to travel to go home. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a tour of Kyoto. Thanks again Hiroko!

Hiroko D.

(115 reviews)

Mark, I am truly honored by your kind, generous and quick review. You and your wife are very nice and witty, and I really enjoyed being your guide in Kyoto. I also appreciate your kindness and generosity to me throughout the tour. Hope you will visit here again in near future if you get a chance. Please send my warmest regards to your wife for me. Sincerely, Hiroko

“Best Guide!!”

We had an incredible day in Kyoto thanks to Takashi! He was so talented and planned it to be just perfect. His english, knowledge, kindness and energy made the whole experience super.

Takashi M.

(65 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure spending the day with you in Kyoto. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience, and I truly appreciate your wonderful review!

“More Than a Tour Guide — A Wonderful Friend in Kyoto”

This was our second tour with Ayumi after having such a wonderful experience with her in Osaka, and once again she made our day incredibly special. From the beginning, Ayumi was warm, patient, thoughtful and so easy to spend time with. She was especially lovely with our children and always made sure they felt included, comfortable and happy throughout the day. Travelling around Kyoto can feel a little overwhelming at first, but Ayumi patiently showed us how to use the transport system and helped us understand how to get around more confidently on our own. One of the highlights was a hidden gem matcha shop that she introduced us to. We would never have found this place by ourselves, and the matcha ice cream and matcha latte were absolutely delicious. It felt like a much more local and special experience than simply visiting the usual tourist spots. Ayumi also took us to a fantastic duck ramen restaurant, which became another memorable part of our day. The food was delicious and everyone in our family really enjoyed it. We loved that she shared places with us that felt personal and authentic. What made the tour truly special, though, was Ayumi herself. She is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely kind, caring and thoughtful. After spending time with her in both Osaka and Kyoto, she no longer felt like just our tour guide — she felt more like a friend. We are so grateful that we had the chance to meet Ayumi during our Japan trip. She made our experiences in Osaka and Kyoto so much more meaningful and memorable, and we will always remember the wonderful time we spent together. Thank you so much, Ayumi, for taking such good care of our family and for giving us such beautiful memories of Japan. We would happily recommend her to anyone visiting Osaka or Kyoto and would love to see her again on a future trip.

Ayumi S.

(18 reviews)

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful and heartfelt review Bea! I already miss you and your family!!!!!!! Thank you for making my job so rewarding. I hope to welcome you all back to Japan again in the future! Let’s definitely keep in touch!