Kyoto Private Car Tours

“Memorable Tours of Kyoto, Wazuka and Shiga ”

I was very fortunate to have Kanae as my guide for three days. Kanae is a very thoughtful guide who always thinks of what is best for her clients. She is flexible and able to offer helpful suggestions based on her experience. Kanae speaks English very well and is easy to understand. She is a safe driver and since Kanae drives between attractions, it's very convenient and a timesaver. It's important to see the major attractions in Kyoto such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama area, Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine because each place is quite unforgettable and the memories will last a lifetime. I would also recommend taking time to explore the scenic town of Wazuka to view the cultivated tea fields which look like works of art. We had a delicious lunch at a cafe which was reasonably priced and overlooking the beautiful tea fields. Shiga Prefecture also offers the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa. The traditional merchant town of Omihachiman was interesting to see and La Collina has nature-style architecture with vast grounds featuring gardens, shops and cafes. The reasonably priced Omi beef sukiyaki lunch was very delicious and the baumkuchen layered cake was moist and very tasty. I would highly recommend Kanae as a tour guide. She is very friendly and knowledgeable about the Kyoto, Wazuka and Shiga areas.

Kanae O.

(74 reviews)

Nan, thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure spending three days with you, and I really enjoyed our conversations and exploring Kyoto, Wazuka, and Shiga together. I hope we will meet again someday.

“Excellent guide and day of sightseeing”

Kanae was a wonderful guide, who made our day of sightseeing around Kyoto very special. She was flexible and open to our destination suggestions, and was very knowledgeable about the sights and city. We appreciated her warm hospitality, and very much enjoyed her company. We also loved that she took us to a hidden gem temple at the end of our visit that we would not have discovered without her help! We highly recommend Kanae and this tour.

Kanae O.

(74 reviews)

Kerrv, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a generous and kind review. I’m truly happy to know that you enjoyed the tour with me. It was a pleasure spending the day with both of you, and I really appreciated your enthusiasm for learning about Kyoto and Japanese culture.I hope to have the opportunity to guide you again whenever you return to Kyoto.

“Michiko is the best! ”

As I reviewed previously, Michiko is my favorite guide ever. Please don’t hesitate booking a tour with her. She is kind, funny and smart. My husband and I loved our time with her. My only regret is not taking a picture together, but I’m sure I will remember her always and hopefully go back to Kyoto and meet again. We love you Michico!

Michiko N.

(27 reviews)

Yes...! I also regret,,we could not have taken a photo together! But somehow I feel that we will meet again someday...! Thank you so much for your kind letter. I will keep the beautiful and warm stories you shared with me in my heart. I truly hope we will meet again someday...! Michiko