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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
Frank D.
“A great day in Kyoto”
Yuka was a wonderful guide for us in Kyoto!. She was very knowledgeable and also flexible with our itinerary. Yuka also helped us make dinner reservations after our tour was complete. We highly recommend GoWithGuide to make your visit stress free and more meaningful.
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Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. It was my pleasure to spend the day with all of you. I hope you enjoyed the dinner and the rest of your stay in Japan. Thank you again for the lunch and taking time to write this review.
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Clay C.
“A perfect day in Kyoto!”
I only had one day to spend in Kyoto, so I wanted to see as much as possible while avoiding long lines. Yuka did a great job of taking me to some truly amazing and peaceful spots that didn't involve big crowds. I loved Kyoto so much that I am sure I will return. When I do, I will absolutely tour with Yuka again!
Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I'm glad that you enjoyed the day and really happy to hear that you loved my city, Kyoto! I'll be looking forward to seeing you again in Kyoto. Thank you for the lunch and also taking time to write this review.
Frank D.
“A great tour of Kyoto!”
Yuka was a knowledgeable and effective guide. We learned a lot and enjoyed the beauty and history of Kyoto. Yuka was flexible with our tour itinerary and also assisted us with dinner reservations for the evening.
Yuka M.
Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the day and my city, Kyoto. I really appreciate that you took time to write this review again. Thank you.
$253/ per group
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