Kyoto Private Car Tours

“We have never had a better guide”

Everything about today was so perfect. He was sensitive to our needs and wishes and every step of a delightful day was thought out. He understands and communicates many things that we could not have learned elsewhere, took us to places not often visited by tour companies but places local people are drawn to. We collaborated on places to visit but his choices were always better. He managed time well, was an excellent driver and wish we could be with him for many days instEad of one. We feel lucky to have met him and he fully enriched our trip and opened a new world in Kyoto. We would have him as a guide if we return and treasure the time spent with him

Akira F.

(101 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing Kyoto’s hidden gems, history, and culture. I’m so happy that the experience made your trip more meaningful. It was a joy getting to know you, and I sincerely hope we’ll meet again in Japan someday. Until then, I wish you many more wonderful travel experiences!

“Heartfelt Enthusiasm”

Akira's enthusiasm and love for Kyoto were contagious. He designed a tour with our special interests in mind, and was able to take us to beautiful places that were not inundated with tourist groups. As a bonus, he also knows the exact spots for taking the ultimate vacation photos. Thank you Akira for our lovely outing in Kyoto.

Akira F.

(101 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was a real pleasure exploring Kyoto with you and sharing some of my favorite hidden gems. I’m delighted that you enjoyed discovering the quieter, more authentic side of Kyoto, away from the crowds. For me, the best part of being a guide is creating a personalized experience where you can truly connect with the history, culture, and beauty of this wonderful city. And of course, capturing those special moments with beautiful photos makes the memories even more precious! Thank you again for spending such a lovely day with me. I hope the memories of Kyoto stay with you for years to come, and I would be thrilled to welcome you back to Japan someday!

“Where Farmers and Monks came together! ”

An amazing tour that calms the inner soul ! I know this sounds a bit poetic, but finding out more about Shinto and Buddhist is fascinating. I feel, it is after all the essence of Japan. Akira San welcomes you as an “ old friend “ he has so much historical knowledge which he cascades in a delightful way , especially whilst surrounded by amazing foliage in a moss garden. On a practical note, Akira San is very punctual, his car is very clean and comfortable with great air con. Nothing is too much trouble , he’s interested in ensuring you are comfortable and enjoying the tour. He has a nice selection of eateries available to suggest . This is a third tour we did with Akira San , the tours have been excellent quality , full of amazing facts , presented in an exciting way. We would highly recommend the tours and wish Akira San continuous success!

Akira F.

(101 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! It was truly a pleasure to share these experiences with you for the third time. I’m so happy that you enjoyed exploring Japan’s spiritual traditions, history, and beautiful gardens with me. Your kind words mean a lot to me and inspire me to keep doing what I love. I hope we’ll have another opportunity to explore more of Japan together in the future. Until then, wishing you all the very best.