Kyoto Private Tours

“Amazing day in Kyoto!”

We had a fantastic day with Jasmine. She was absolutely brilliant with our two boys (aged 9 and 12) and gave us all a brilliant and insightful experience of Kyoto. Thank you Jasmine! We highly, highly recommend you to others!

“Amazing Day-Tour with Yoschi”

Our second day in Kyoto with Yoshi was just as wonderful as the first — this time exploring what he calls his favorite Silver Tour. Everything was perfectly arranged, and we once again experienced Kyoto through Yoshi’s deep knowledge and genuine passion for his city. We began at the graceful Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion), followed by a peaceful walk along the Philosopher’s Path, where every step felt calm and timeless. At Nanzen-ji and the tranquil Murin-an Garden, we admired beautiful architecture, flowing water, and the quiet elegance of nature. Before continuing through the Gion district, Yoshi took us to a lively restaurant famous for its delicious okonomiyaki — a fun and tasty stop that added a special touch to the day. In the afternoon, we explored the impressive Kennin-ji Temple, the charming Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka slopes, and the magnificent Kiyomizu-dera Temple with its sweeping views. We ended the day at the awe-inspiring Sanjusangen-do Temple, home to 1,001 statues of Kannon and a majestic central Buddha — a truly breathtaking sight. Yoshi once again proved to be an exceptional guide — knowledgeable, attentive, and kind. Thanks to him, we discovered another side of Kyoto’s beauty and spirit. It was truly an unforgettable day.

Yoshihisa T.

(265 reviews)

Hi Pascal. Thank you so much for your excellent comment on my Silver Route tour. I am very delighted to know that you had precisely grasped each and every good point of the places on the tour. I sincerely hope that our paths will cross someday in the near future. I wish you the very best of luck. Ichigo Ichie Yoshie

“Great full-day Tour in Kyoto with Yoshi”

We spent a wonderful day in Kyoto with our guide, Yoshi. Everything was perfectly organized from the start, and we explored many of the city’s most beautiful and historic sites together. From the elegance of Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and the calm of Ryoan-ji’s Rock Garden to the peaceful surroundings of Ninna-ji Temple, Yoshi shared his deep knowledge of Kyoto’s history in an engaging and thoughtful way. In the afternoon, we enjoyed Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, the serene Tenryu-ji Temple, and the mossy hillside of Jojako-ji, before ending the day at the breathtaking Fushimi Inari Shrine. After the tour, Yoshi took us to one of his favorite Izakayas — a truly authentic Japanese culinary experience and one of the gastronomic highlights of our trip to Japan. Yoshi was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive throughout. Thank you, Yoshi, for a day we’ll never forget!

Yoshihisa T.

(265 reviews)

Hi Pascal. I really appreciate your thoughtful review for my Golden Route tour. I am pleased to learn that you were deeply impressed with each characteristic of the sites we visited. I am also glad that you liked the food and atmosphere of the izakaya for dinner. Thank you again. Yoshie