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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.
4.70 / 5
(264 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

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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.
4.70 / 5
(264 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 Three-Day Kyoto Journey with Toshiyo – History, Heart, and Unforgettable Hospitality

We had the absolute pleasure of spending three days in Kyoto with our incredible guide Toshiyo! Our experience with her was truly unforgettable. Her deep knowledge of Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage added meaning and magic to every site we explored. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, she shared insightful stories about Shinto traditions and the symbolism behind the endless vermilion torii gates, turning a famous landmark into a spiritual experience! Kiyomizu-dera Temple was equally captivating under her guidance, where legends of ancient pilgrims and architectural marvels came to life with grace and clarity. Each day was thoughtfully planned, balancing historical depth with personal touches adding a quick visit to the famous Gion festival! Her gentle, kind personality made us feel comfortable from the very first moment, and her ability to connect history with human emotion made Kyoto feel deeply personal. Toshiyo didn’t just guide us—she gifted us three days of connection, discovery, and heartfelt appreciation. If you’re looking for a guide who blends scholarly insight with genuine warmth, you’ll be lucky to tour Kyoto with her. Also she amazing walker so make sure you keep up!! :) Thanks again Toshiyo for an amazing experience in Kyoto!!

Troy N.

Toshiyo O.

Dear Troy and Ze, Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. I appreciate your big heart. It was a very good idea to visit early to avoid crowds. Arigatogozaimashita. Toshiyo

Day tour Kyoto

We had a wonderful family visit with our 2 kids today with Toshiyo on our first day in Kyoto visiting Bamboo Forest and temple, golden paviljon, impérial palace and Nijo castle. We had plenty of historical explanations about the visited monuments and had plenty of time and attention when wanted. We could also ask any question to Toshiyo which was great for our first time visit in Japan.

Evelien T.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing us the review. I appreciate it. I am very happy you enjoyed visiting my home town and getting to know our culture. Arigatogozaimasu!

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$121/ per group

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