Kyoto Private Car Tours

“Highly Recommend!”

We had an absolutely incredible experience with our tour guide! From the moment we met, it was clear that he genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. Rather than simply taking us to the typical tourist attractions, he took the time to understand what our family would enjoy and tailored the tour to our interests. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and we discovered places and experiences that we never would have found on our own. His knowledge of Japan, its history, culture, and local hidden gems was exceptional, and he shared everything with enthusiasm and patience. He was friendly, professional, flexible, and made sure everyone in our group—from the adults to the kids—had an amazing time. If you're looking for a guide who goes above and beyond to create a personalized and memorable experience, look no further. He truly made our trip to Japan even more special, and we can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you for an unforgettable day!

“Pleasant and timely private tour”

We were looking for someone to drive us to places outside of Kyoto it would have taken too long to get to in a day by public transportation, and Atsushi was very accommodating, timely and flexible in taking us where we wanted to go! From the bamboo forest to the Saiho-ji moss temple, then all the way up through the stunning cedar forests to Miyama and my favorite, the Little Indigo Museum, Atsushi provided a pleasant and efficient ride. Like another reviewer noted, he didn't share much about the historical or cultural significance of the sites, but while I would like more of that when I have a local guide showing me around, my partner was happy to be chauffeured in comfort and peace. He is very sweet and offered to purchase a magazine for me that we saw in the museum which was a lovely gesture. I've now learned it's always good to know and articulate expectations before hand - between traveling partners and with a private guide! Overall a very good experience.

“Passionate and engaging”

Akira toured us around Osaka for a day and Kyoto for a day. He is very passionate about sharing his knowledge of history, making it interesting, tailoring his tour based on observed group interests, engaged our teens, and gave us excellent food recommendations. He was a an exceptional guide and loves giving tours!

Akira F.

(75 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly enjoyed spending these two days in Japan with both of your families. We experienced everything we had hoped for, shared many wonderful moments, and learned so much about Japan’s culture and history together. Seeing the children having so much fun and enjoying every part of the journey meant more to me than anything else. That’s the most rewarding part of being a guide. Thank you again for your trust. I hope that one day, when the children are grown up and return to Japan on their own, they’ll still remember me. I wish you and your families all the very best, and I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday. Thank you!