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Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizudera
Kiyomizudera
Kyoto Private Tour - Streets near Gion and Higashiyama
Streets near Gion and Higashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Streets near Gion and Higashiyama
Streets near Gion and Higashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Downtown Pontocho, at night
Downtown Pontocho, at night
Kyoto Private Tour - A small cascade at Kinkakuji
A small cascade at Kinkakuji
Kyoto Private Tour - KInkakuji, the Golden Pavillion
KInkakuji, the Golden Pavillion
Kyoto Private Tour - Foxes at Fushimi Inari Taisha, they grant luck and love.
Foxes at Fushimi Inari Taisha, they grant luck and love.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Taisha, 1000 torii path
Fushimi Inari Taisha, 1000 torii path

Full day private guided tour in Kyoto

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Jose david V.

Joined 2023

Jose david V.
5.00 / 5
(14 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, Spanish (Native), Catalan (Native), Japanese
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Jose david V.)
Up to 6 people

Do you want to see the most relevant in Kyoto? This is your tour. We'll be visiting the best and most famous places and locations in Kyoto, and you know? I prefer to keep it close and personal, so we'll adapt the itinerary according to your special needs, meaning that depending on time we may be adding other great, astonishing places to the established itinerary.

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

09:00 AM

Your hotel

09:30 AM

Fushimi Inari Taisha

One of the must see wonders of Kyoto, the 1000 torii path, amazing views and a great walk in the nature.

12:00 PM

Kinkakuji

The golden pavillion, breathtaking, amazing, the resting villa of the Shogun at the time, for you to explore.

02:00 PM

Downtown/Gion area

We'll have lunch around the Sanjo dori and Shijo dori and from there we'll explore the streets of Gion, let's go back in time to when the Shinsengumi crowded this area!

04:00 PM

Kiyomizu Dera

Another of the wonders of Kyoto, you'll be delighted by it's structure and architechture.

05:00 PM

Your hotel

Ending Point

At your hotel

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

Transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee.

Tour Important Information

Hello there! Some tips so we all have a great time.

We are going to be walking a lot, so make sure to bring conforable shoes and also be aware of the season, Japan has four of them (spring, summer, autumn and winter) and a rainy season just before summer, you should bring clothing appropiate to the season you are visiting Japan at. If you have any questions about the weather, is it hot? is it cold?, just let me know.

Oh, I know it is shocking but possibly you may have already noticed, there are no trash cans almost nowhere, so you may find interesting bringing a back pack.

The rate of the guides might be of 4000¥ per hour up to 6 travellers.

Up to 7 or 8 travellers it will increase up to 2000¥ per hour.

This tour is a whole day tour, we will be visiting the most emblematic places in Kyoto so that you get a grasp of what Kyoto is really like. Is seeing everything and anything in Kyoto possible in one day? Nope if you want to enjoy it, so make sure to let me know if you are staying more than one day so I can personalize it the better for you.

Important message from the supplier

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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 - Jose david V.

Joined 2023

Jose david V.
5.00 / 5
(14 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Jose david V.

Hello there! I am hoping you're having a great day!!

My name is Jose, born and raised in Spain (Barcelona) and I have been living in Japan for the last 10 years, first it was Hiroshima that I called home, for the past few years it has been Kyoto.

I have a wide knowledge of japanese culture, it's social life and it's manners, as well as the most impressive monuments, streets, parks and temples.

I love the city of Kyoto and all of the wonders it has to offer to the people whom decide to visit it, from the Fushimi Inari temple to the Nijo Castle. It is a surprising city with combines the best of modern day activities with the reminiscence of old Japan.

I would like to share my experience in Japan with you, so you have the greatest experience possible.

Reviews

An Unforgettable Day in Osaka

We had an amazing experience in Osaka thanks to our guide, Jose David. From the very beginning, communication with him was absolutely perfect — clear, easy, fast, and always thoughtful. He made everything effortless and allowed us to enjoy the city without worrying about logistics. Jose David took us through many different parts of Osaka and showed us places we never would have discovered on our own. He explained the history, culture, and atmosphere of each area in a way that made the city come alive. One of the highlights of the day was discovering okonomiyaki with him. Thanks to Jose David, we were able to try this classic Osaka dish in an authentic place and understand more about why it is such an important part of the local culture. It became one of our favorite memories of the trip. We also wanted to try the famous Japanese cheesecake, but when we arrived there was an incredibly long line. Jose David gave us a fantastic tip: instead of waiting, we bought the whole cake, which had just come out of the oven and was practically the exact same experience — fresh, warm, and delicious. It saved us a lot of time and became another one of those small moments that made the day so special. If you are visiting Osaka and want a guide who is knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and truly excellent at communicating, I cannot recommend Jose David highly enough. He made our time in Osaka unforgettable.

Ignacio F.

Jose david V.

Muchísimas gracias! Deseo de todo corazón que hayáis disfrutado de Japón. Un abrazo y os espero en el futuro. Gracias.

Walking tour of eastern Kyoto

Truly a superb guide!!! Please see our review for our April 12th tour of western Kyoto, also done with Jose David. One of our best guides across 18 years and 45 countries of touring.

John D.

Jose david V.

Thank you John. Your kind words help me dearly. Both you and your wife were incredibly patient with me and ... Espero veros, quizás, algún día en el futuro. Un abrazo!!!!

Walking tour of western Kyoto

Outstanding!!! Jose is very affable, knowledgeable, flexible, and enthusiastic. Probably one of the best guides we have ever worked with, he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Japanese, and clearly has a very deep understanding of Japanese culture and customs, as well as a strong connection with the city of Kyoto. We would highly recommend him to anyone planning a trip to this fascinating, ancient city. Thanks again!

John D.

Jose david V.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I really wish you have a great time in Japan and hopefully I'll see you, some day, on autumn. Have a wonderful day!!

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