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Kyoto beginner’s tour

Kyoto beginner’s tour

Highlights

Joined 2018

Kaori K.

4.96 / 5

(196 reviews)

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Kyoto

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaori K.)

Up to 6 people

Kyoto popular spots & must visit spots

-Fushimi Inari 1000s Ted Torii gate shrine

-Kiyomizudera temple (world heritage)

-Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka

-Gion geisha district

-Nishiki food market

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At train station or your accommodation

- Depends your travel plan we can make decision.

09:30 AM

Fushimi Inari taisha shrine

Known for 1000s red Torio gates

11:30 AM

Kiyomizudera temple

World heritage temple Kiyomizudera.

12:30 PM

Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka

Higashiyama old housing well preserving area walk & lunch (if nesecery)

02:00 PM

Nishiki food market

Kyoto famous food market Nishiki market

Ending Point

Anywhere convenient for you

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

Including,,,,

-Hotel pick up

-Guide fee

What‘s not included

Not including,,,,

-Entrance fee

-Transportation fee

-Lunch

Tour Important Information

If you have any special needs, please let me know in advance.

-Physical strength

-Food restrictions

Important message from the supplier

NOTICE: I’m an English only tour guide.

My Spanish & Chinese are conversation level.

I am sorry for people looking for Spanish OR Chinese tour guide.

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 2018

Kaori K.

4.96 / 5

(196 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaori K.

Hello! My name is Kaori.

When I was young I was interested in tourism.

I was studying and working as tour conductor around Kanto area in Japan.

I lived abroad from my early 20s to mid 30s.

Australia, Taiwan, Central America, Great Britain, Spain and Italy.

Now I came back and live in Osaka where I was born.

The reason why I applied for the tour guide is because I was pleased when I guided my foreign friends around Japan.

Me personally love traveling a lot.

Especially trekking in the mountains and MTB trip by myself!

I’ve done El Camino De Santiago in Spain 4times!

Camino francés, Vía de la plata, Camino Norte, Camino de Madrid, Camino de San Salvador, Camino primitivo.

I’ve done Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, too.

I’ve travelled around Morocco, Greece and Italy by MTB :)

I love adventure!

I love to look up sightseeing informations and listen to the story of travelers!

In japan I also lived in several different prefectures such as Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Tokyo, Kanagawa.

I might be able to guide you not only popular touristic sites but also to local hidden sights!

Please focus things what you like and want!!

I promise to do my best to organize a tour that is consistent with your interests!

Thank you for paying attention for my self-introduction.

I’m looking forward to see you soon.

LOVE

Kaori

Reviews

Falguni P.

5 / 5

Jun 6, 2026

Osaka Beginner`s Tour

Jun 6, 2026

Osaka

6 hours

“Osaka beginners day tour ”

My family of 4 ( 2 teen girls and parents ) had an amazing day with Kiori . She is very easy to chat with and friendly . My girls , husband and myself all enjoyed her company. She walked us through amazing food markets , Osaka castle and more . She made the whole experience more fun , interactive and meaningful .She never rushes you and gave us wonderful options for good food and snacks based along the way ,based on preferences . My girls mentioned Nintendo so she also took us to the Nintendo store. If you are in Osaka don’t hesitate and book with her , u will have much more fun than walking around on your own !

Kaori K.

Hi Falguni :) Thank you for your comment about our Osaka tour and spending such fun time with me! Your girls are very polite and active! I love all conversations we did :) we might have similar sense of humor lol I wish you all had looooots of unforgettable memories in Japan and wish to see you again! Kaori

Shirley G.

5 / 5

May 16, 2026

Kyoto beginner’s tour

May 16, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Excellent guide”

Kaori she was friendly, knowledgeable and gave a personal touch with her stories. She arranged a driver for us who was reliable. We had an overall excellent day. I would highly recommend her.

Kaori K.

Hi Shirley :) Thank you for your warm comment! You and your friends are happy positive people and very enjoyable time I could share with you all! I’m glad you had great time in Kyoto! And wish you had unforgettable time in Japan! Kaori

Jackie C.

5 / 5

Apr 24, 2026

Kyoto day trip from Osaka port

Apr 24, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Kyoto by train ”

Kaori met us at the port and provided us with travel cards which we topped up and lasted all day on the local Osaka network and the train to Kyoto. We asked to visit temples and shrines and thoroughly enjoyed visiting 2 sites as well as a walk through the Gion district. Kaori speaks excellent English and quickly understood what we liked to see and do. We stopped for traditional Japanese food and snacks, visited ceramic and kimono shops. A brilliant day with an excellent guide.

Kaori K.

Hi Jackie :) Thank you for your comment about Kyoto tour! I’m glad you like traditional mochi and matcha sweets! I might push you to walk too much around Kyoto,,,, but you and Dave are very energetic and try your best always! I’m proud of you!! Still you have more days in Japan (other cities) so wish you could find a kimono jacket which you really like and ceramic to remember Japan :) Thank you very much for sharing beautiful fun time! Safe trip! Kaori