Kyoto Private Tours

“The best of Kyoto customized perfectly for you!”

What can I say? Nikki was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met (and has a great sense of humor)! She is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Tokyo, and helps you navigate the city with ease in order to get the most out of your day. We saw everything we wanted and more: Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nishiki Market, Kura Sushi conveyor belt restaurant!, Fushimi- inari Shrine and lots of cute shops and street food along the way! I would recommend Nikki to anyone as a tour guide-she felt like a part of our family for the day. Arigato Nikki-San!!

Nikki K.

(11 reviews)

Thank you so much Jessica for your wonderful review! It truly meant a lot to me. I also had a great time guiding your family, and I especially enjoyed our conversations in the car with your children—they were so curious and genuinely interested in learning about Japanese culture, which made the day even more enjoyable for m!! We covered some of Kyoto’s most recommended highlights in one day, and knowing that the experience became a meaningful and happy memory for you all makes me incredibly grateful. It was so nice to see all of you enjoyed each spot very much and ended the day with special kimono and samurai experiences! I wish you a fantastic remainder of your stay in Japan, filled with many more beautiful memories. Thank you again—it was a pleasure meeting you!!

“Wonderful day with Hiro-san! ”

Hiro was a wonderful guide for Kyoto temples and shrines. He is so knowledgable about each location, so you can fully appreciate the history and meaning of each site. He also knows the places to take amazing pictures. While places have many people, pictures look like you are the only ones there. We had a very tasty lunch at a local ramen spot to fortify us for the afternoon stops. We arrived at the Golden Pavilion right at the sun was setting, and it was magical. Book this tour, you won't be sorry!

Hiroyuki T.

(195 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind message. I am glad to know that you liked the tour. Yes, we visited the Golden Pavilion at the right time on a beautiful day. It was the best day to visit it. Are you back in the USA now? There are a lot more to see, a lot more to visit in this area. I hope that our paths cross once again in the future, I wish you all the very best of luck. Hiro

“10/10 stars!”

Jasmine was an AMAZING TOUR GUIDE! We spent two weeks in Japan and she was one of the highlights of our trip. She was fun, knowledgeable, and comfortable in leading us through a really comprehensive and thoughtful tour of Kyoto. I would recommend Jasmine as a tour guide to anybody—she was so personable and it made our whole day so much fun. 10/10 stars for Jasmine!!! We miss you and hope you come to visit California soon!!!