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KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

at morning market

Takase river side working

I will guide you in my car!

KYOTO A Sunday Breakfast Tour in Kyoto's Countryside at Ohara

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Michiko N.)

Up to 3 people

Join us for a simple and peaceful morning in the countryside of Kyoto.

We will leave early by car and visit Ohara Morning Market, a local farmers’ market held only on Sundays.

This is not a busy sightseeing tour.

It’s a small trip to feel local life, fresh air, and the slow morning of Kyoto.

Itinerary

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

06:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pick up in front of your hotel.

- Pick-up is available in front of your hotel or at a train station you can reach. (Please choose a location within Kyoto city.)

06:40 AM

Arrive in Ohara Morning Market

This morning market is held every Sunday in Ohara.

It’s a small, local event where you can try breakfast foods loved by local people.

You can enjoy:

・Local handmade sushi rolls and bread

・Big sweet rice cakes (ohagi)

・Takoyaki with pickled shibazuke – a Kyoto-style surprise!

If you're lucky, you might also taste freshly-pounded mochi – warm, soft rice cakes made by hand. Seasonal fish as well.

There are two market spots, just a few minutes apart – so we’ll visit both!　

*The food at the market changes daily.

*Some items may not have allergy information labeled,so we kindly ask that guests with complex allergies reconsider joining.

08:00 AM

Walking between the Takase River and rice fields　or Kamigamo-jinja Shrine

・Walking between the Takase River and rice fields

We’ll take a pleasant walk along the river near the market.

One side of the path has the flowing river, and on the other side you’ll see green rice fields.

It’s a refreshing and very relaxing stroll—perfect for enjoying nature and local life.

・Kamigamo-jinja Shrine

One of the oldest and strongest shrines in Kyoto, founded in 678 AD.

The god here is powerful—like splitting thunder—and helps with protection, keeping away bad luck, and bringing success .

Ending Point

After the tour, I can drive you back to your hotel, a train station, or a sightseeing spot in Kyoto city.

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

・Private transportation by car

・English-speaking guide

・Visit to two morning markets in Ohara

・Pick-up and drop-off within Kyoto city

・*Entrance coordination at shrines and temples　

・Transportation via Nissan cube (5-seater)

・Gasoline fee

・Toll fee

What‘s not included

・Breakfast and any food/drinks you buy at the market (about ¥1000-¥3000), Most foods at the market cost between ¥500 and ¥1,500.

・Travel insurance

・if Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is selected, a parking fee(¥600)

Tour Important Information

*This tour involves walking on small village paths and along the riverside. Please wear comfortable shoes.

*The weather in the mountains can be cool in the morning. Bring a light jacket, especially in spring or autumn.

*The morning market is held only on Sundays. If it rains heavily, the market may be smaller or canceled.

*Food is not included in the tour fee. You can choose and buy your own breakfast at the market (¥500–¥1,500).

*Please bring cash, as credit cards are not accepted at the market.

*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

*Pick-up is available at your hotel or a train station in Kyoto city.

*Drop-off is also available at your hotel, a train station, or a sightseeing spot in Kyoto city.

(Please tell me your preferred location in advance.)

*Children are welcome, but please note that there are no baby seats in the car.

If it rains, the morning market in Ohara will be smaller than usual.

In that case, I will take you to a local breakfast spot in Kyoto city instead.

Important message from the supplier

-Last-minute bookings (1 day before) are sometimes possible — feel free to ask!

-If you want me to make reservations for shops or restaurants, please contact me at least 1 week in advance.

-I can help you rent a bicycle.

-Please note: I love wine!　But if I drink during the tour… I might forget where we’re going. So I’ll stay sober—but if you like, I can show you some great wine spots in Kyoto!

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

Joined 2025

Michiko N.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Michiko N.

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page among so many wonderful guides!

My name is Michiko. I was born and raised in Kyoto, and I still live here.

In my twenties, I lived for a short time in the UK, and recently I spent a year in Thailand.

I love traveling to different countries, and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world.

When we are in a country that is not our own, I believe it is important to show respect.

I always try to respect your culture, and I hope to share the spirit of Japanese hospitality with you too.

Kyoto is a beautiful and special place.

It has a long history, many unique small shops, and charming hidden paths.

In summer, it gets very hot, so I can guide you by car for comfort.

But if you like walking, I’m happy to do that too.

I can also take you to some delicious local food spots!

Besides guiding, I work in the theater and performance art.

I love telling stories and sharing emotions.

I’m looking forward to showing you not only the famous places,

but also the heart of Kyoto—its quiet beauty, kind people, and unforgettable stories.

…Besides guiding, I work in the theater and performance art.

I love telling stories and sharing emotions.

Right now, I’m working on a new artistic project:

I create theater-style performances inside shop windows.

My dream is to show my work outside Japan someday.

I’m still learning and growing as an artist,

so if you’re interested, I’d love to talk with you about Japanese performing arts, like Kabuki!

I really look forward to the day I can guide you around Kyoto.

Let’s discover beautiful moments together!　　

with BIG LOVE!

Reviews

Lea B.

5 / 5

Aug 28, 2025

Kyoto tour with Lea san!

Aug 28, 2025

Kyoto

6 hours

Customized

“A lovely day in Kyoto with Michiko”

We made the booking very last minute, and yet, Michiko was a star in preparing a programme. She was extremely attentive to our requests and she arranged a very nice tour for us. She knows well the art scene, theatre and can arrange very interesting visits. Michiko is very open to discussion, she likes her city and is genuinely happy to show it to tourists like us. She explained many things to us about the places we visited and about the daily life in Japan. She even helped us in visiting a supermarket and bring back some actual food souvenirs … She drove us through the city and is a very prudent driver. We recommand visiting Kyoto with her

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for choosing me this time. Kyoto’s summer is very hard,,, I really appreciate that you tried to discover Kyoto even in this heat. As someone who lives here, it makes me very happy. I hope I was able to meet your wishes. More than anything, I am grateful for all the stories you and your family shared with me. You even kindly supported me when I was not perfect. It was truly an honor to spend this time together with you. Thank you very much, and I really hope we can meet again someday!

Ayli G.

5 / 5

Aug 24, 2025

Kyoto must see tour with Ayli-san

Aug 24, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Exciting and educational”

Thank you, Michiko-san, for this tour! We truly made the best out of our time by visiting so many places, thanks to you, and it was both exciting and educational. In one day, we were able to visit: - Yasaka Shrine - Shimogamo Shrine - The Golden Temple - Tenryu-ji Temple (and bamboo forest) We also really appreciated how you adapted the tour so that we could learn not only about Kyoto’s history, but also how to pray at both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. I especially enjoyed talking with you in the car; I could see how much you wanted us to discover Kyoto. Thank you as well for making us discover such savoury food in a local restaurant, a true secret gem, and bringing us to buy some yukatas (summer kimonos). It was a wonderful experience and we had a lot of fun!

Michiko N.

Thank you so much, Ayli-san. I was really healed by the warm energy of your family. I was especially happy to introduce you to the soy sauce company (haha). And thank you for enjoying the yukatas! The patterns recommended by the shop are based on old Japanese ideas, so please wear them many times. I was also surprised by your great talent for drawing! Japan is such a fun place, and I believe your life will shine even brighter here. Because your family knows how to enjoy life so well, I’m sure you will have wonderful days ahead!　with BIG LOVE! MICHIKO

Lili L.

5 / 5

Aug 24, 2025

with Lili L san

Aug 24, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“A Memorable Day Exploring Kyoto’s Hidden Gems with Michiko-san”

It was truly a pleasure meeting Michiko-san. Thank you so much for showing us the hidden, off-the-beaten-path gems of Kyoto that we would never have discovered on my own. I really enjoyed spending the day with you, your knowledge, kindness, and thoughtfulness made the experience so special. A memorable day we will always cherish!

Michiko N.

Thank you so much for enjoying my tour! I was helped a lot by your great energy to enjoy the day. It was fun for me to think about where to go together, because I could trust you! I feel so lucky to spend time with such wonderful people like you! with BIG LOVE!