Kyoto Private Car Tours

“Private tour Kyoto”

We had a wonderful day in Kyoto with Akira as our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and energetic, and his love of Kyoto comes through in his telling of history and descriptions of the culture. We started our day visiting the snow monkeys, then went to the bamboo forest. En-route he took us to the “Kimono Forest” which was a fun surprise photo opportunity. After lunch we saw the Tenruji temple and gardens, and ended our day with the Golden temple. Akira recommended several restaurants and gave us a plan for our next day of sightseeing on our own. He even found a gluten-free Ramen noodles place! His English is excellent. Highly recommend.

“Kyoto Tour with Exceptional Care”

We had a wonderful experience with Kanae. She was an excellent guide—very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible throughout the day. She tailored the itinerary to our interests and gave us great local recommendations that we truly appreciated. What stood out most was how accommodating she was to my mother, who has difficulty walking long distances. Kanae made sure everything was comfortable and accessible for her, which made the experience stress-free and enjoyable for all of us. Overall, it was a memorable and well-organized tour, and we’re very grateful for Kanae’s care and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Kanae O.

(75 reviews)

Janice, thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m very glad I had the opportunity to spend the day with you all. Your mother did an amazing job throughout the tour. I was really impressed by her effort and positive spirit. It was a pleasure to be with her. I also really enjoyed our time together and appreciate your warm company. I hope the rest of your stay in Japan was just as enjoyable, and I would be delighted to see you again if you return. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide.

“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.

(75 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.