Kyoto Private Tours

“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

“Excellent Kyoto Tour with Ahmed!”

We had a truly wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Ahmed. Everything was perfectly organized — from the comfortable transportation to the thoughtful timing at each stop. Ahmed is not only knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and culture, but also incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our group’s needs. He made sure we saw all the must-see highlights while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable. Lunch was delicious, and we appreciated how flexible he was with our schedule. We always felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Thank you, Ahmed, for such a memorable experience — we’ll warmly recommend you to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Ahmed A.

(42 reviews)

I am so happy and thrilled to know you enjoyed it and to read your review. Wishing you and your lovely group all the best. This is also one of the best tours I even did because your group was so friendly and nice, and their company was just a total joy. Thanks a lot again and wishing to meet you again in Japan

“Absolutely amazing!”

Jasmine was a fantastic guide and really elevated our experience. My wife and I had only a short amount of time in Kyoto, but Jasmine really made that time feel complete. From temples, to shrines, to small shops, to food. Jasmine had it all planned out, while still adjusting to our personal needs. I can't recommend her enough. (P.s. sorry for scaring you when my wife got a bloody nose. She was alright and we really appreciate the Iron supplement gummies you picked up for us!)