Kyoto Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“A Perfect Day Exploring Kyoto’s Hidden Gems — Fumi is Incredible!”

We booked the private eight-hour Kyoto western treasures tour through Go With Guide and it was hands down one of the most memorable days of our entire trip. Our tour guide Fumi was absolutely exceptional — friendly, warm, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of Kyoto. She made our group of six feel completely taken care of from start to finish. We paid for an extra hour and included the round-trip Sagano Romantic train ride. The itinerary itself was perfectly curated. We began at the enchanting Ōtagi Nenbutsu-ji, where the hundreds of whimsical stone statues were unlike anything we had ever seen. From there, we walked the historic Atago Kaidō to Jōjakkō-ji Temple, strolled through the magical Bamboo Grove, and visited the stunning Tenryū-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a wonderful lunch break, we explored the world-renowned rock garden at Ryōan-ji before finishing the day at the breathtaking Kinkaku-ji — the Golden Pavilion truly lived up to every expectation. What set this tour apart was Fumi. Her knowledge, warmth, and enthusiasm made every stop more meaningful and memorable. If you are planning a trip to Kyoto, this tour is an absolute must — and if Fumi is your guide, you are in for an extraordinary day. Highly recommend!

“Absolutely wonderful guided tour!!!”

Yoshi was amazing. He took us to places that we never would have found before. We also got to ride every transit system which was a treat because we were too scared to venture on our own for fear of getting lost. He was knowledgeable and kind and even walked my daughter and I to our tea ceremony after the tour!

Yoshihisa T.

(286 reviews)

Hi Julia. Thank you so much for your nice comment on my tour in Kyoto. I also had a lot of fun, guiding and talking with you and your family. I can imagine that you and your daughter enjoyed your tea ceremony wearing kimono. I wish all of you good health and the very best of luck. Yoshie

“A memorable day exploring Hiroshima and Miyajima with Tomoe.”

We had a memorable day with Tomoe as our guide at Hiroshima and the Peace Memorial Museum. She was prompt, warm, friendly, and immediately made us feel comfortable. Visiting Hiroshima was a very moving and emotional experience, and we really appreciated that Tomoe allowed us to set the pace throughout the day. She gave us the time and space we needed to take everything in without ever feeling rushed. After visiting the Peace Memorial Museum and Park, we took a ferry ride to Miyajima Island to see the iconic floating torri gate of Itsukushima Shrine and enjoyed a lovely lunch while exploring the Island. In addition to sharing her extensive knowledge of the area, Tomoe went above and beyond by helping us understand the subway and train system. She explained which trains we would need for our upcoming travels, which gave us much more confidence navigating on our own after the tour was over. Tomoe was personable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with. We are very grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting the areao.

Tomoe S.

(167 reviews)

Dear George, Wow! Thank you sooo much for such a wonderful review! I'm glad that you asked me to change the destination you want to go from 'Kyoto' to 'Hiroshima', and I had such an enjoyable day with you, such a nice couple! How precious time that I spent, visiting Peace Memorial Museum, and Miyajima Island! It was a lot of fun to talk with you on Shinkansen, too. The day became my memorable day as a guide. Thank you very much for booking me as your guide. I do hope that I can see you again! TOMOE