Kyoto Private Tours

“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.

“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 .

“A Fabulous Hald Day Private Tour with Ayumi”

Ayumi guided our group of 12 in more ways than one. Her support navigating us from the hotel was so helpful. At the Temple the information shared was clear and concise. In the garden we had an opportunity to just sit and be with the beauty that surrounded us. In the Bamboo Forest she directed the group with precision around the vast crowds. She was wonderful. Then we enjoyed a pre-booked lunch at a local hotel that was delightful and filled with local dishes. I would recommend Ayumi to be your guide in Japan. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Ayumi for a lovely experience.

Ayumi S.

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Hello Susan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure guiding your fantastic group of 12. Everyone was so wonderful, and I felt truly happy to spend time with all of you. Wishing you many more safe and wonderful travels around the world and please come back and visit Japan again anytime!