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Kyoto Private Tour - Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo grove in Saga Arashiyama
Bamboo grove in Saga Arashiyama
Kyoto Private Tour - Autumn leaves in Kyoto
Autumn leaves in Kyoto

Half day special customized tour in Kyoto

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Toshiyo O.

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.
4.69 / 5
(253 reviews)
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GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Private tour (only you and Toshiyo O.)
GoWithGuideFind your perfect tour guide at GoWithGuide. Relax and cherish unforgettable tours with loved ones. Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip!Up to 8 people

This is a half-day tour for the people who would like to visit Kyoto in a limited time. Please pick one or two sightseeing places from the following list and I will take you there at a reasonable price.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kyoto

Nijo Castle

Arashiyama Area (For example Tenryu-ji Temple, Okochi Sanso, Ninomiya Shrine etc.)

Kinkakuji Temple

Kiyomizudera Temple

Toji Temple

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Sanjuisangendo Temple

Miidera Temple (in Otsu, Shiga prefecture)

Ending Point

At your hotel in 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

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What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and your guide), lunch and/or dinner, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

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I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.

I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.

Cancellation Policy

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Toshiyo O.

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.
4.69 / 5
(253 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.

I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.

I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.

I use public transportation and I am good at walking.

Also I am very flexible.


Reviews

Very knowledgeable and very accommodating!

We had such a wonderful day with Toshi! We had requested to start a bit earlier than her listed time when booking, which she agreed to. My daughter and I only had 1 day in Kyoto so I wanted to see and learn as much as possible without trying to navigate ourselves. The city is beautiful, and even on a rainy, cold day we saw so many places thanks to Toshi! She was understanding and patient when my 8 year old needed some more breaks than expected. She recommended a delicious lunch spot, lead us through some great side streets and old markets en route to subways and between destinations. There is so much symbolism in all shrines, temples, and castle we visited I was grateful to have her explain the many things I definitely would have overlooked! Overall I was so pleased with the tour and my decision to leave Kyoto planning to an expert!

Brooke C.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you very much for having me as your guide on one precious day in Kyoto. Despite the unexpected cold day we could visit pretty places here with less people. I am so glad to hear you had good time. Thank you very much. Toshiyo

Full day custom tour of Kyoto

I would recommend Toshiyo to guide you through Kyoto to the sites you wish to see. Her use of English and her knowledge of history, religion, and culture gave depth and meaning to our day. Also being able to follow and learn which bus ,train or taxi to navigate the city with for our family of 5 helped relieve stress.

Jamie T.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you for having me as your guide in your family holiday. I appreciate your kind review. I hope you took many pretty pictures of Kyoto. Toshiyo

Day tour in Kyoto

We had a fantastic day with Toshiyo in Kyoto. Toshiyo showed us many historic sites and was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was also very patient with our big group of 9 people on public transport. We had a wonderful day!

Rachel S.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the excellent review. I hope you will visit again to see cherry blossoms in spring. Please say hello to your beautiful family members and friends. Thank you. Toshiyo

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