Kyoto beginner’s tour
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!
Meeting Point
At train station or your accommodation
- Depends your travel plan we can make decision.
Fushimi Inari taisha shrine
Known for 1000s red Torio gates
Kiyomizudera temple
World heritage temple Kiyomizudera.
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Higashiyama old housing well preserving area walk & lunch (if nesecery)
Nishiki food market
Kyoto famous food market Nishiki market
Ending Point
Anywhere convenient for you
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Including,,,,
-Hotel pick up
-Guide fee
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
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
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Julie S.
“An Unforgettable 2 Days in Kyoto – The Perfect Guide for Solo Female Travelers!”
My tour with Kaori was an absolute highlight of my time in Japan! As a solo female traveler, finding a guide you feel entirely comfortable with is so important, and Kaori was a dream. Spending two full days together exploring both East and West Kyoto was the best decision I made. She showcased her deep knowledge of the city and her incredible navigation skills at every turn. Kaori is a wonderful, free-spirited, and exceptionally kind human. What truly set her apart was her ability to intuitively understand my preferences from our very first meeting, effortlessly adapting the itinerary on the fly to fit my style. Over our two days together, she shared fascinating insights, put her whole heart into making my experience worthwhile, and even picked out the perfect local restaurants for lunch. To top off an already perfect experience, she thoughtfully introduced me to amazake and treated me to a cup.
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Kaori K.
Hi Julie. Thank you for your warm comment! I was solo traveller in many countries more than 10years of my life so solo traveller is always very welcome :)) You are very easy and happy to spend time with! You know how to make yourself happy and relax. It is very important for life. Thank you very much for sharing time with me and sweets gift! I’ll enjoy them with my friends ;)) I wish your Kumano trip will be safe and beautiful memory, too! Kaori
Jack E.
“Supercharged Kyoto and Nara with Kaori”
We spent two energized days with Kaori in Kyoto and Nara. She guided us around the tourists and shared cultural and historic insights at every destination. The Nara Deer Park and massive bronze Buddha were our favorite. We are sorry she cannot accompany us on the rest of our trip in Japan!
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Kaori K.
Hello Jack. Thanks again! It was very crowded beginning of high season so we changed the itinerary a bit,,, but because of your understanding, we could make relax time in Kyoto and Nara :) Thank you very much for choosing me as your guide :)) Wish you have more and more great days in Japan! Dede, please take care of your back! I always pray for you XD Kaori
Julia G.
“A day in Kyoto with Kaori ”
We had a great day in Kyoto with Kaori and couldn't have asked for a better guide. From the very first contact she was prompt and her communication is excellent. She made a suggested itinerary which we then tailored together but there was no problem when we changed it a little on the day. We loved her sense of humor, her relaxed personality and her ability to pass on her knowledge of the sites we visited without overwhelming us while still learning so much about so many things and places. We used public transport to travel around which we appreciated as wanted to be more familiar with it and Kaori knew exactly where and when we needed to be without rushing us at any of the sites. She also took us to a restaurant away from the normal tourist areas for a delicious lunch, another of our requests. We would thoroughly recommend Kaori and are sure you would enjoy your time with her as we did.
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Kaori K.
Hello Julia. Thank you for your thoughtful comment :) And thank you for choosing me as a guide for your only one free day in kyoto. I was so impressed how strong your physical strength! We walked a lot but you always enjoyed and sometimes even faster than me lol It was fantastic day for me, too! I wish you keep having more and more beautiful memories in Japan! Kaori
$228/ per group
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