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.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Katsura Imperial Villa
Enjoy the Japanese garden and architecture
Fushimi inari
1000 Torii gates
Ending Point
At your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee,hotel pick-up in Kyoto
Transportation fee ( you and guide),lunch, dinners,entrance fee
Mondays are closed. You need passports to get in.
Guide's and your transportation fee are not included.
Lunch and dinner are not included.
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.
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.
Adrian B.
“Great day in Kyoto”
Great tour, tons of information, very patient answering a family full of questions!
Toshiyo O.
Hi Adrian Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing the kind review. I hope all of your family members like Kyoto and please come back again.
Troy N.
“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!!
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
Evelien T.
“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.
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!
$121/ per group