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Kyoto Private Tour - Beautiful garden
Beautiful garden
Kyoto Private Tour - Pond of the villa
Pond of the villa
Kyoto Private Tour - Boat like tea room
Boat like tea room
Kyoto Private Tour -

Katsura Imperial Villa and Fushimi Inari

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Toshiyo O.

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.
4.71 / 5
(278 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
English, Japanese
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Toshiyo O.)
Up to 6 people

Katsura Imperial Villa is too beautiful to express! In the early Edo period, Prince Toshihito, who excelled in both literature and the martial art from childhood, built the Villa. That is both tasteful and simple. We need to apply for the Imperial Household Agency to get in. I will apply for you by postcard. It takes an hour to see the villa by the special guide of the villa. The fee is free.

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

Katsura Imperial Villa

Enjoy the Japanese garden and architecture

Fushimi inari

1000 Torii gates

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 in Kyoto

What‘s not included

Transportation fee ( you and guide),lunch, dinners,entrance fee

Tour Important Information

Mondays are closed. You need passports to get in.

Guide's and your transportation fee are not included.

Lunch and dinner are not included.

Important message from the supplier

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

  • 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 - Toshiyo O.

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.
4.71 / 5
(278 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

A Perfect Day Exploring Kyoto with Toshiyo

We had a wonderful customized one-day tour in Kyoto with Toshiyo, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. She met us at our hotel and took care of all the logistics, allowing us to enjoy the city in a relaxed and well-organized way. The itinerary was perfectly balanced and thoughtfully planned. We visited Nijo Castle, explored the Arashiyama area—including temples and beautiful surroundings—and finished at the iconic Kinkakuji Temple. At each location, Toshiyo shared clear and insightful explanations about the history, culture, and significance of what we were seeing, which made the experience much more meaningful. Toshiyo was always attentive, flexible, and considerate of our pace and interests. She adjusted the timing as needed and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. Her local knowledge and calm, professional approach added great value to the tour. This was an excellent way to experience Kyoto in a single day, and we highly recommend Toshiyo to anyone looking for a personalized, high-quality guided tour in Kyoto.

Pablo V.

Toshiyo O.

Dear Pablo Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me such a great review. I appreciate it. I am glad you and your lovely family enjoyed my home town and Nara and Osaka. I hope this trip to Japan has been memorable for you. Thank you so much. And excellent language learner. Arigatogozaimashita. Toshiyo

A Perfect Day in Nara and Osaka with Toshiyo

We had an excellent experience with Toshiyo as our guide during our visits to Nara and Osaka. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy the day comfortably and without stress. In Nara, Toshiyo guided us through the historic sites and the park with great knowledge and care, explaining the cultural and historical background in a clear and engaging way. In Osaka, he helped us experience the city’s energy, food culture, and unique character, tailoring the visit to our interests and pace. Toshiyo was always attentive, patient, and flexible, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the journey. His explanations, local insights, and thoughtful recommendations added tremendous value to the experience. She is a highly professional guide and a wonderful person to travel with. The experience with Toshiyo was outstanding, and we would gladly recommend her to anyone visiting Nara and Osaka.

perfect for us!

Toshiyo is a very kind, organized person who knows how to do his job very well. She knows how to balance time and organize trips in the most efficient way. We spent two wonderful days with her.

Sailu B.

Toshiyo O.

Dear Saliu Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the good review. I am glad you enjoyed my hometown Kyoto. There are more to see here . Hope you come back in spring and autumn to see cherry blossoms and maple leaves. Thank you. Toshiyo

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