Kyoto Private Tours

“Excellent ”

Fumi is a very nice and happy person, she is very profesional and knowledgeable she provides very interesting information and curios data about all the places we visited we are very grateful with her and higly recomend her as a guide. Thank you again Fumi!!

“Wonderful Time Exploring Kyoto with Masahisa”

My wife and I, from the Chicago area, spent nearly two wonderful days exploring Kyoto with Masahisa M., and we highly recommend him. Masahisa is knowledgeable, energetic, and genuinely enjoys sharing Japan's history and culture. We visited famous sites such as Fushimi Inari, Tenryu-ji, and Katsura Imperial Villa, as well as several beautiful and meaningful places that are less known to tourists. His explanations added so much depth to what we were seeing, and he also gave us great suggestions for places to visit independently. He keeps a brisk pace and knows how to navigate Kyoto efficiently, which allowed us to see far more than we could have managed by ourselves. He also took us to an authentic local restaurant that we would never have found on our own. Masahisa is friendly, personable, and fun to spend time with. We enjoyed hearing his perspectives on Japanese culture and even talking a little about the Chicago Bears. As we got accustomed to each other's speaking styles, Masahisa was always patient and happy to repeat information or jot down notes when helpful. We especially appreciated his thoughtfulness. He took photos of us throughout the tour and later surprised us with printed copies, a gesture that perfectly reflects the extra care he shows his guests. Masahisa is a true gentleman who goes the extra mile to make sure his guests have a memorable experience. Thanks to him, our time in Kyoto was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.

Masahisa M.

(80 reviews)

Jonathan I truly enjoyed spending those two wonderful days with you in Kyoto. It was especially enjoyable for me to meet a couple from the Windy City, where I once lived, and to share memories of the golden era of the Chicago Bears. Sadly, Mike Ditka passed away this year, and there have also been some upsetting reports that the Chicago Bears might eventually become the Hammond Bears. Although much of Kyoto's traditional atmosphere has unfortunately been lost through commercialization and modern tourism, I was very happy that I could introduce you to a few special places where the elegance and tranquility of Kyoto's imperial court culture have been carefully preserved, thanks in part to the efforts of the Japanese government. It was a real pleasure and an honor to share some of Kyoto's history and culture with you. Thank again for visiting Kyoto all the way from Wilmette. Thanks Masahisa

“First day in Japan”

Niko took us on a walking tour of Kyoto we lots of sights including Chionin Temple, Yasaka Shrine and more. Her explanations were thorough and easy to follow. We had lunch at Ganko Takasegawa Nijo-en restaurant with a beautiful landscaped garden. Finished up with walk around some shopping areas. We highly recommend Niko .