Kyoto Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“We love Jasmine!”

Jasmine was honestly one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. My mother and I spent five hours with her in Kyoto, and I can genuinely say it was one of the highlights of our trip. She has this amazing ability to make history and culture feel interesting without it ever feeling like a lecture. Every question we asked was answered with so much knowledge, and you could tell how passionate she is about Kyoto. What really stood out to me though was how thoughtful she is. She picked up on what we enjoyed, adjusted the day naturally, and made everything feel relaxed and personal. She’s incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and just has a way of making you feel comfortable from the moment you meet her. She also has a fantastic eye for photography. Without us even having to ask, she knew all the best spots and took some of our favourite photos from the trip. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the whole experience even more special. Nothing felt rushed or forced. It honestly felt like we were spending the day with someone who genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. Her communication before and after the tour was also excellent, which made everything so easy. I’ve travelled quite a bit and done a lot of private tours, and Jasmine is right at the top. If you’re visiting Kyoto, I can’t recommend her highly enough. She made our day unforgettable, and it’s a memory my mother and I will always treasure. Thank you, Jasmine. You made our time in Kyoto so special.

“Wonderful Experience with Kaori K. in Kyoto!”

My teen and I had the most amazing experience being guided through Kyoto by Kaori. She knew so much about the areas, temples, shrines and neighborhoods we visited. She was very flexible and always asked our interests before moving to the next landmark or restaurant. Kaori’s English is excellent and she also provided advice on things to do when our time with her came to an end. She has a wonderful sense of humor and it really feels like you’re being shown around by a dear friend. Both my child and I loved Kaori and if you have the opportunity to book with her do it! We were so lucky to have experienced Kyoto with Kaori.

Kaori K.

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Hi Renu! Thank you for your brilliant comment :) I was very happy to spend 2 days with beautiful ladies, too. You are very interested in and respectful our culture. So I enjoyed guiding :)) Wish all your family members will visit Japan together one day :D

“Michiko is great!”

She helped us with a one-day tour of Kyoto on a very hot summer day. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable about the city's history and culture, and happy to customize the itinerary to fit exactly what we wanted. She's also a mom, so she really understands what it's like to travel with kids and made the experience enjoyable for our whole family. We had a wonderful time visiting the Monkey Park, beautiful temples, and charming streets. I highly recommend her! We were from California.