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Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kyoto Private Tour - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Discover Kyoto with a Local – Learn Japanese Culture Through Real Stories & Sights

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Leo A.

Joined 2025

Leo A.
5.00 / 5
(38 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, Japanese (Native)
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Leo A.)
Up to 15 people

Discover Kyoto’s cultural heart in just one day with a local guide. Visit three iconic spots: the golden beauty of Kinkaku-ji, the stunning hillside temple Kiyomizu-dera, and the peaceful bamboo groves of Arashiyama. Along the way, you’ll learn real stories, traditions, and the deeper meaning behind each place. This tour blends famous sights with local insights, giving you more than just photos — it gives you a true connection to Kyoto.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meeting Point

- At train station or your accommodation in Kyoto - Depends your travel plan we can make decision!!

09:40 AM

Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka

Enjoy the wooden stage view, hear about warlords’ prayers, stroll through historic candy and craft shops.


Optional: Kimono rental available upon request

(requires advance reservation and 30–45 min extra time).

12:00 PM

Lunch in Gion or anywhere!!!

we can do Omakase or Anything you want to eat!!!

we can play it by ear during a tour!!

01:30 PM

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Learn about its reflection photography, builder shogun, and Zen garden design.

03:00 PM

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Togetsukyo Bridge

Walk quieter bamboo paths, capture beautiful shots by Kasugawa River.

04:00 PM

Tour ends at Arashiyama or Kyoto Station

Assistance with train schedules and transfer directions.


For Kyoto sleepers: local izakaya and hot-spring ryokan recommendations (like Gion Yata)

Ending Point

Tour ends at Arashiyama or Kyoto Station

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

Hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

Entrance fee for you and guide Kiyomizu-dera 500yen, Kinkaku-ji 700 yen

Lunch for you and guide (Omakase-style lunch: ~¥10,000 per person)

Public transportation fee


Optional: Kimono rental available upon request

Tour Important Information

Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Anytime is okay!!!

Important message from the supplier

Even if something comes up last minute, I can usually make it work!

Ask me anything!!!

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Leo A.

Joined 2025

Leo A.
5.00 / 5
(38 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Leo A.

Hi, I’m Leo!! your local-friendly tour guide in Japan.
Easy to talk to, fluent in English, passionate about Japanese history, and always ready to show you hidden local spots.
Whether you're here for travel, filming, or just good conversation!! I help you connect naturally and deeply with Japan.

Let’s explore the real Japan, together.

Reviews

Kyoto traditional day

What a lovely guide! Leo fitted very well into our family. He was full of fun and we enjoyed his company very much. He took us to a beautiful area where we able to carry out all our activities in very close distance- tea ceremony, calligraphy and hiring of kimono. It was a super humid day so having everything so accessible was welcomed. The visit to the temple was humbling and memorable. I would highly recommend Leo

Amazing day in Kyoto with an amazing guide!

I thoroughly enjoyed the Kyoto tour with Leo. He picked us up early at our hotel and guided us through the city. It wasn’t just the historic stories that were interesting, in between the historic sites he also took us to some places that were interesting to our teenagers in the group. He also engaged with everyone in our large group to see what they’re interested in, what they had seen so far in Japan and just making sure we are having a good time and stay hydrated. At the end of the trip it turned out our planned lunch stay was on the way to his train station, so he was kind enough to take us there as well.

Wonderful. Book him he’s great!

Leo is awesome. So knowledgeable and connects with everyone in your group. My 17 year old twins and 20 year old loved him! He was adaptable to the groups needs. Great food spot recommendations and we loved spending the day with him seeing the sights in kyoto. Would use him again! Makes it stress free and fun.

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