Kyoto Private Tours

“Excellent tour for family with kids - 10/10 recommend! ”

We did an 8 hour tour with Koichi and had a fabulous time. He was incredibly patient with our two children 7 and 10), and he did a great job balancing explaining the history to us, while also finding engaging ways to teach our children about Japanese history and tradition as well. We saw more than I had hoped for, learned a lot, and had fun along the way. He took us to a great local spot for lunch and showed us local treats. We booked the tour for our first full day in Kyoto and it also helped us get our bearings for the city. Another unexpected bonus was all the family photos we got - Koichi was great about recommending where we would want great shots! My only regret was not booking him for more than 1 day, as we would have loved to see other parts of Kyoto or Japan with him! We will absolutely be reaching out to book another tour with him, when we return to Japan next!!

“Customized Tour with Deep Knowledge”

Shuji loves history and his passion for sharing stories from the past fills the tour with fun and informative anecdotes about the places you visit. We toured with two children and they remained engaged even in quiet and philosophically demanding places.

Shuji O.

(64 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful words. The kids were absolutely adorable, and it turned out to be a really fun trip. Vivi was full of energy and just bursting with joy. It felt like I was tagging along on a fun family vacation, but I had a great time too. Thank you so much again!

“A Must-Do While In Kyoto”

We had such a special with Masahisa! He was the perfect tour guide, taking us to 10 different locations throughout East Kyoto each of which he was extremely knowledgeable about. He knew where to take us at what times in order to avoid crowds and brought us to quiet, beautiful locations that we wouldn’t have found otherwise. This was one of our favorite activities of our entire Japan trip and we could not recommend Masahisa more! He also took so many photos for us without us even asking, a true professional in every manner. :)

Masahisa M.

(68 reviews)

Jake and Diana Thank you for coming all the way from the “Windy City,” where I spent my working years and made countless cherished memories. It is my only regret that I was unable to show you the few remaining places in Kyoto where the quiet elegance of the ancient court culture still lingers. Still, spending the day with beautiful couple brought me great joy, and I truly had a wonderful time. Once again, I sincerely appreciate your long journey to visit, and I would be delighted if, in some small way, I was able to contribute to creating memorable moments from your trip. Thanks Masahisa