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Kyoto Private Tour - Kyoto Tower (located in front of JR Kyoto Station)
Kyoto Tower (located in front of JR Kyoto Station)
Kyoto Private Tour - Nishiki Food Market (You can enjoy various kinds of food and Sake rice-wine. Cheers!)
Nishiki Food Market (You can enjoy various kinds of food and Sake rice-wine. Cheers!)
Kyoto Private Tour - Sanjusangendo Temple (It's also famous as a venue for "Toshiya" traditoional archery contest.)
Sanjusangendo Temple (It's also famous as a venue for "Toshiya" traditoional archery contest.)
Kyoto Private Tour - Sanjusangendo Temple (Temple Hall)
Sanjusangendo Temple (Temple Hall)
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera Temple
Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera Temple (The West Gate)
Kiyomizudera Temple (The West Gate)
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera Temple (Three story Pagoda)
Kiyomizudera Temple (Three story Pagoda)
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera Temple (Main hall)
Kiyomizudera Temple (Main hall)
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi-Inari  Shrine (Thousand Torii gates called Senbon Torii , the view from the outside)
Fushimi-Inari Shrine (Thousand Torii gates called Senbon Torii , the view from the outside)
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine (Shimenawa sacred rope)
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Shimenawa sacred rope)
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine (Senbon Torii)
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Senbon Torii)

Eastern Highlights in Kyoto for the first time visitor - Full Day Tour -

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.97 / 5
(100 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Koichi W.)
Up to 7 people

Kyoto is a city full of charm, both ancient and modern such as the stone gardens of Zen temples, orange gates of Shito shrines, traditional cafés, local cuisine loved by Kyoto people, modern art museums and so on. I would like to show you not only major sightseeing spots but also small tips to enjoy the city. Let's explore together and discover the real Kyoto with me!!

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or JR Kyoto Station

- Pick you up at your hotel or meet up at JR Kyoto Station

09:40 AM

Fushimi-Inari Shrine

It’s famous for many orange gates called Torii. We walk through Torii Tunnel, so your wishes come true. I will tell you the reason why!

Admission:Free

11:00 AM

Sanjusangen-do Temple (We would like to have lunch around here.)

Famous for the traditional Japanese archery contest called Toshiya. I would like to show you the incredible history of it. You may also be mesmerized by numerous Buddhist statuses in the old wooden hall.

Admission:600JPY/P

01:00 PM

Kiyomizudera Temple

It's famous for wooden hall and stage, the layout of buildings with its green mountain background, established in the 8th century.

Admission:500JPY/P

02:30 PM

Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, historical preserved area

These are stone pavement streets lined with many shops and cafés. You can feel the atmosphere of ancient Kyoto. Even Japanese people also like this nostalgy.

03:30 PM

Gion

It's the biggest amusement quarter of female entertainers. You may encounter Geisha.

04:00 PM

Nihiki Ichiba Food Market and Depachika food floor of Daimaru Department Store

We walk around Nishiki Ichiba food market and the food corner of a famous department store. You can enjoy various kinds of Japanese food and drink.

05:00 PM

Downtown(Shijo Karasuma or Kawaramachi) in Kyoto

See you off in downtown Kyoto or at your hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel or Downtown Kyoto

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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

Guiding fee, Guide's transportation and admission fees

What‘s not included

Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Public Trasportation Tickets, Food, Drinks, Snacks, and others

Tour Important Information

On this tour, we will use public transportation such as JR train, Subway, Bus or Taxi.

Important message from the supplier

I usually use public transportation systems such as trains, buses, taxi, and so on.

I like outdoor activities. If you would like to do hiking, cycling etc., please feel free to ask me 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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Koichi W.

Joined 2018

Koichi W.
4.97 / 5
(100 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Koichi W.

Hi! I'm Koichi. I was born in Osaka, I studied in Kyoto when I was a university student. Now I live in Shiga next to Kyoto. I am a national government licensed tour guide. I have been guiding about 160 groups over the past twelve months.

I usually guide my customers mainly in Kansai region including Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Shiga by public transportation systems.

Well, I am curious about Japanese history, especially the history of Japan's ancient times since I was raised next to the world biggest mausoleum of the ancient Emperor called "Nintoku" in Sakai city Osaka which has just become one of the world cultural heritage sites. I dug out some ancient earthen ware vessels around there when I was a primary school student like the adventure archaeologist “Indiana Jones" (It’s our secret!!). That was my hobby. Now, one of my hobbies is outdoor activities such as mountaineering, kayaking, skiing and others. So I would like to take you to some good places where you can enjoy Japanese unique nature.

I love to guide foreign visitors from all over the world. I think it is my calling or heavenly given job. Let's go and enjoy together! I hope to see you soon.

Reviews

All Day With Kochi in Kobe and Osaka

We had an absolutely fantastic time with Kochi. We had a 9 hours booked with him and it went by in the blink of an eye. He is knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and just an all-around great guy. We had such a wonderful time learning about the history and culture of Osaka and Kobe and even shared an incredible lunch at a local restaurant. I highly recommend Kochi and this tour. It was like seeing Japan with a dear friend.

Scott G.

Koichi W.

Thank you very much for giving me such a rating and your heart-warming comments. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to spend time with such a wonderful couple. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan again, I would love for you to come and visit Shiga, where I live. Arigato and Ookini very much!! Koichi

Excellent tour for family with kids - 10/10 recommend!

We did an 8 hour tour with Koichi and had a fabulous time. He was incredibly patient with our two children 7 and 10), and he did a great job balancing explaining the history to us, while also finding engaging ways to teach our children about Japanese history and tradition as well. We saw more than I had hoped for, learned a lot, and had fun along the way. He took us to a great local spot for lunch and showed us local treats. We booked the tour for our first full day in Kyoto and it also helped us get our bearings for the city. Another unexpected bonus was all the family photos we got - Koichi was great about recommending where we would want great shots! My only regret was not booking him for more than 1 day, as we would have loved to see other parts of Kyoto or Japan with him! We will absolutely be reaching out to book another tour with him, when we return to Japan next!!

Lacey H.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you so much for the wonderful review and your heartwarming message. Although our time together was brief, I look back fondly on the moments I spent with you and your family. Spending time with your lovely child was a truly joyful experience for me. Please do come back to Japan—and to Kyoto—if you ever have the chance. By the time I see your child again, I’m sure they’ll have grown quite a bit.

Koichi was a wonderful and thoughtful guide!

We truly enjoyed Koichi guiding us thru Kyoto. He was a wealth of information. If you want to discover Kyoto and learn all about it’s history and the meaning behind everything, you need to have Koichi guide you. His hidden talent is photography!! He made wonderful pictures of us to remember this memorable day! Thank you so much Koichi for a wonderful experience. We will come and visit again.

Isabelle M.

Koichi W.

Hi! Thank you for giving me such a nice rating and heartwarming comments. I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful couple. Though our time together was brief, I am genuinely happy we shared such a delightful time. I hope we can meet again in the near future. Please do visit my hometown of Shiga next time. Arigato-gozaimasu!! Koichi

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