Kyoto Private Tours

“Kyoto with Fumi”

Fumi is a very pleasant and enthusiastic guide who clearly enjoys her work and engaging with her touring clients. She showed us all the wonderful highlights of Kyoto which were truly amazing. Thank you Fumi.

“Great Kyoto Overview”

We had a great day with Fumi. She provided a good itinerary for us to see some of the major sites in Kyoto. At each site she had history and information that enhanced the visit. More over, she coordinated the transportation between each site that allowed us to see more. We enjoyed our day with Fumi.

Fumi U.

(25 reviews)

Thank you so much for writing a great review. You and Elizabeth are wounderful couple. I also enjoyed spending time with you. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan and look forward to seeing you again.

“Full and authentic experience from knowledgeable and experienced guide. ”

We had an incredible day exploring Kyoto with Yoshi. As Americans visiting Japan for the first time, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Yoshi took us to many of Kyoto’s most important historical sites and shared fascinating insights that made the city’s history come alive. His deep knowledge, thoughtful storytelling, and ability to explain cultural details in an engaging way made every stop meaningful. Yoshi also knew exactly where to go for the best photos and how to navigate through crowds respectfully but efficiently—ensuring we had time and space to appreciate Kyoto’s most stunning spots. His understanding of when to pause, explain, or simply let us take in the moment showed his intuition and experience. What impressed us most was his genuine respect for the shrines and temples we visited. He greeted each with a bow, shared the traditions behind them, and brought a quiet spirituality to the experience that we truly appreciated. We also enjoyed sharing meals with him—a casual local lunch and later dinner at a family-run restaurant where he knew the owners personally. Both were memorable parts of our trip, filled with great food and conversation. Yoshi is knowledgeable, kind, and deeply respectful of his culture and guests. Our day with him was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you Yoshi, for an unforgettable experience!

Yoshihisa T.

(266 reviews)

Hi Jeannie. I really appreciate your thoughtful and considerate words of thanks. I had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you three because you were all attentive to my explanation at each site. I am also glad that you liked the food and atmosphere of the two restaurants for lunch and dinner. I sincerely hope that our paths will cross again in the near future. Ichigo Ichie Yoshie