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Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Fushimi Inari Shtine

Nijo Castle

Nishiki Market

Gion

Higashiyama district

Kiyomizu Temple

Golden Pavillion

Silver Pavilllion

Bamboo Forest

Byodoin Temple

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Highlights

Joined 2025

Yuka M.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Yuka M.)

Up to 5 people

A certified local guide from Kyoto will design a private tour just for you!

Every itinerary is fully customizedーfrom destinations to timingーto suit your group's interests and pace.

From Kyoto's iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Nijo Castle to hidden gems.

Tell me what you'd love to see or experience in Kyoto, and I'll create a personalized plan with my local recommendations.

No idea yet? No problemーI'm happy to craft a special itinerary for you from scratch.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel/Accommodation in Kyoto

- I'll meet you at your hotel/accommodation, if there's no preference on meeting place.

09:30 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

This is one of the most popular shrine in Kyoto.

It's the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan.

This shrine is famous for the thousands torii gates, photogenic spot.

11:00 AM

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It's famous for its beautiful palace and stunning gardens.

It's one of Kyoto's most important historic sites.

We go to the highlight of this castle, Ninomaru Goten Palace.

12:10 PM

Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market is located in downtown Kyoto, known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.

It's a lively narrow shopping street packed with local food stalls, fresh produce, and traditional snacks..etc.

01:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch at the place of your choice or my recommendation

02:00 PM

Gion/ Higashiyama District

Gion area is a place for entertainment known as 'KAGAI' =flower town with Maiko and Geiko.

Gion and Higashiyama are Kyoto's most charming historic districts, filled with old wooden townhouses, temples, shrines, and cobbled streets.

03:30 PM

Kiyomizu Temple

This is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, known for its huge wooden stage overlooking the city.

It's a beautiful temple surrounded by nature and the views are stunning.

You can enjoy the view of Kyoto City from this temple.

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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Public Transportation fee / Taxi fare

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.

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

Yuka M.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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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

Lance B.

5 / 5

Mar 19, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Mar 19, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Visit to Kyoto”

I went to Kyoto for the first time and my guide was Yuma M. She was 6 stars and k ew what she was talking about. I will say if you can get her for your tour to Kyoto, please do it. She will show you everything in Kyoto and ask her to take you to her restaurant that she went to as a young girl. Thank you LWB

Yuka M.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I am very grateful to be able to share the experience with you and happy to hear that you enjoyed the day and the lunch place. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. I am truly honored to receive such a generous comment. Thank you for the lunch and the time we could spend together. Hope to see you again.

Rainer S.

5 / 5

Mar 14, 2026

Discover Kyoto! Customized Half-Day Tour with Your Local Guide

Mar 14, 2026

Kyoto

4 hours

“Perfect in Kyoto as in Osaka ”

Same as in Osaka and in Nara. It was a perfect harmonie between Yuta and us, all tours during these three days would have been a real shame if we would not have had them.

Yuka M.

Dear Rainer, Thank you so much for having me as your guide. I also had such a great time with you all and am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for taking your time to write this review and thank you very much again for the time I could spend with you all.

Alex H.

5 / 5

Mar 12, 2026

Explore Kyoto with a Local ! A Tailor-Made Day

Mar 12, 2026

Kyoto

2 days

“Incredible tour with our incredible host, Yuka!”

Yuka was absolutely exceptional. Her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made our stay in Kyoto completely unforgettable. She took us to amazing sites, told us about Kyoto in ways that only someone who grew up there would know and she shared with us some amazing meals. We cannot wait to return and to do so to see her. She is first class in every aspect.

Yuka M.

Dear Alex, Thank you so so much for having me as your guide. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and Kyoto, where I grew up. I had an amazing time with you and your family. You all are very kind ,nice and friendly to me and you made my days special too. Thank you for taking your time to write this review. I'm truly honored to receive such a fantastic comment. I'll be looking forward to seeing you and your family again. Thank you for lunch and thank you so much for the time I could share with you all.