Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
Joined 2015
This is customized private tour in Kyoto which guests can create easily by selecting any spots from a list of popular tourist destinations.
The list consists of 16 tourist destinations (S01-16) that are very popular especially among foreign tourists.
After the guest's selection the guide will arrange best itinerary with tour cost and feedback proper offer to the guest for formal booking.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kyoto
S01. Kiyomizudera-Temple
S02.Strolling from Kiyomizedera to Gion
S03.Gion
S04.Ginkakuji-Temple(Silver Pavilion)
S05.Nijo Castle
S06.Kyoto Imperial Palace
S07.Nishiki Market
S08.Kinkakuji-Temple(Golden Pavilion)
S09.Ryoanji-Temple
S10.Toei Kyoto Studio Park
S11.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
S12.Arashiyama Monky Park Iwatayama
S13.Tenryuji-Temple
S14.Sanjusangendo-Temple
S15.Tofukuji-Temple
S16.Fushimi-Inari Taisha (Shrine)
Ending Point
At your hotel or final destination
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto city
Transportation cost for you and guide.
Entrance fee for each facility (as the guide will be free of charge at main spots).
Lunch,dinner for you and guide.
Tour Important Information
The hourly rate of guide is 7,000yen and customization is 4,000yen and possible tour time is ranging from 6 to 9 hours, the guide fee from 46,000 to 67,000 respectively (up to 8 guests) based on the guest's needs.
The tour making process goes as follows.
Step 1. A guests select some spots from the recommended list that he or she want to visit and date of the tour.
(and if possible guest's hotel location) and inform them to the guide.
Step 2. The guide estimates tour time to be taken and offer formal guide fee based on the tour time required to the guest by modifying the original tour.
If there is any excessive selection over 9 hours, the guide suggests the guest proper modification.
Step 3. With the latest offer from the guide, the guest will book the tour formally after checking the tour contents.
Important message from the supplier
I can customize any private tour if you give me the information of your request in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2015
About Tour Guide Kenji M.
Hi I'm Kenji
I have a government license of tour guide interpreter in English.
I was born and raised in Kyoto, an old capital of Japan over one thousand years
So I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions of the city
Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city drawing lots of foreign tourists every year
I can show you around not only popular historical sites and relics
but also its various attractions such us Zen silent meditation, traditional sweets cooking,
kimono-clad walking and so on.
I can also provide tailored tours fitting to your liking.
I like a famous Zen phrase "Ichigo Ichie" meaning "Treasure every encounter
for it will never recur"
So I always try to enjoy guiding every tourist with my best hospitality.
Zen concepts have greatly influenced many aspects of Japanese culture
I will explain some of them and allow you to explore Zen world through some of my tours
Please contact me any time.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.
See you soon !
Reviews
Henry F.
“Wonderful visit to Kyoto”
Kanji guided my wife and me for 3 days in Kyoto. He tailored our tour to our interests. He is knowledgeable, passionate and energetic. He took us to all the important sites explained it’s history and significance and really helped us become much more knowledgeable about Japan its people ,culture and beauty We unequivocally recommend using him to anyone visiting the city.
Kenji M.
Henry-san, What a great review of my tour you gave me! I'm very glad to hear that you liked my guiding and fascinating spots we visited. Despite of cold weathers we managed to visit major attractive tourist spots because you gave me 4-days tour in total. Off course I could also enjoy myself spending a wonderful time with you and your wife. If you have another chance to visit Kyoto, please let me know so that I can tailor any tour to meet your needs. Arigatogozaimashita, Kenji
Taylor F.
“Best day in Kyoto with Kenji!! ”
Today was my husband and my first day in Kyoto and we feel so grateful that Kenji was able to show us around. Kenji arranged the perfect day for us and provided ample information, wonderful supplemental materials and was able to answer all of our questions. He is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor, and he took us to lunch at a delicious local Soba restaurant. We would 100% recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thank you Kenji!
Kenji M.
Taylor-san, Thank you for your great review of our customized private tour in Kyoto. I'm very glad that you liked my guiding , local restaurant and the most popular tourist spots we visited. I could also enjoy spending a wonderful time with you and your husband today. As we have many fascinating sites whose charms differ in each season, I recommend coming back to Japan in future, Arigatogozaimashita!! Kenji
Mari A.
“Great guide”
We booked Kenji for 3 days. 1 day in Nara and 2 days in Kyoto. He was extremely organized and knowledgeable of the area. He was willing to customize the tours for our specific requests. Most importantly, Kenji knew how to get around the cities, and the best lunch restaurants. Being foodies, our group was very happy with our experience with him. Recommend his tour highly! Mari
Kenji M.
Mari-san, Thank you for your great review of my tours. I'm really glad that you liked my guiding and my lunch recommendation. I'm also glad that I could spend a wonderful time with you and your family. If you have any chance to visit Kyoto please let me know so that I can offer any tour to meet your needs. Arigatogozaimashita. Kenji
$401/ per group
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