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Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide
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Joined 2025
This private half-day tour is fully customized to your interestsーwhether you'd like to visit iconic landmarks, explore charming local neighborhoods, or discover hidden gems known only to residents.
Send me a message, and I'll create a personalized itinerary based on your preferences, ensuring a seamless and meaningful experience in a limited time.
Perfect for travelers who want an intimate curated introduction to Kyoto's culture, history, and everyday beauty.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel/Accommodation in Kyoto
- Your Hotel/Accommodation in Kyoto - I'll meet you at your hotel/accommodation, if there's no preference on meeting place.
Golden Pavilion
Kinkaku ji / Golden Pavilion is a stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf.
It reflects beautifully in the pond and is one of Kyoto's most iconic sights.
Tenryu Temple
Tenryu ji / Tenryu Temple is one of the most famous Zen temple in Kyoto.
It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This temple is well known for its beautiful garden.
Arashiyama area: Bamboo Forest
Arashiyama is a scenic area in western Kyoto known for its beautiful riverside views and lush mountains.
The Bamboo Forest is the most famous spotーwalking through the tall, swaying bamboo feels magical.
Western Kyoto was a peaceful cottage country for the aristocrats and priests. Even today, it's a peaceful place that shows a very natural side of Kyoto.
Ending Point
Your Hotel/Accommodation or any places on your request
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
Transportation fee(public transportation or Taxi )
Admission fees to temples or sights if necessary(400~1000yen per person/ each site )
Meals during the tour
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
For groups of seven or more guests, your tour will be hosted by me and additional support guide to ensure a smooth and fully personalized experience.
My schedule varies often but I'm flexible.
Please send me a message when dates on calendar don't work for you, I might be able to adjust.
Important message from the supplier
My schedule varies often but I'm flexible.
Please send me a message when dates on calendar don't work for you, I might be able to adjust.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Yuka M.
Hello! I'm Yuka.
I was born and raised in Kyoto through and through. I know Kyoto inside and out.
I am a Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide. I want visitors to truly experience and understand the city where I was born and raised.
With many years in customer service, I take pride in my communication skills and hospitality.
Having studied in U.S.,I enjoy cultural exchanges and connecting with people from different backgrounds.
I also love sharing Japanese cuisine-how to make it and the culture behind it-so I can guide you through Kyoto's groumet scene in depth.
Come and enojoy Kyoto through the eyes of a local!
Reviews
Paul W.
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Great tour. Yuka is happy and energetic and managed to get a lot into our half day tour - and took some great photos of us. We customised our tour and It was very easy to send ideas back and forth when doing the booking. She grew up in Kyoto and I liked asking lots of questions about how it has evolved over the years. Would do a full day if we had the time (family of 4).
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Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I'm glad that you all enjoyed the tour. I wish I could do a full-day tour with you to show you more of my city as well. I had a great time with you and your family. You all are very nice and sweet. I hope you had an incredible time in the rest of your stay. Thank you again.
Winnie R.
“A lovely day with Yuka!”
Very happy with the professional and informative service of Yuka. She was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto and very flexible with our itinerary. She went above and beyond, answering my questions and providing recommendations for restaurants. She was absolutely lovely.
Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I also had a lovely day with you and your family despite the intense heat! I wish I could show you more of my city but I'm glad that you got to see the floats and the festival. Thank you very much for taking time to write this review. I'm honored to receive such a generous comment. I really appreciate it.
Daphne B.
“Magical day in Kyoto!”
I had the most wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Yuka. She tailor made an experience that would suit me including taking me to some places less known to tourists that were just magical. The Zen Buddhist Temple and Garden was a highlight for me. I loved every minute of our day together and this is a day I will not ever forget. Thank you!
Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I am also really enjoyed the day with you. It’s going to be one of the best memories for me . Yes! It was great to be away from crowds. I’m glad to hear that you loved the tour. Thank you very much for the lunch and the time we spent together.
$253/ per group
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