I will introduce the most popular tourists' destinations in Kyoto, such as Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden pavilion), Ryoan-ji temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion district. It is a one-day tour (8 hour) and I can customize as you like. Normally we can visit 3 or 4 spots in Kyoto using public transportation (subways, trains, buses etc.). Let's enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto together.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
At your hotel in Kyoto
Anywhere in Kyoto
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Transportation fare for guide, hotel pick up in Kyoto
Transportation fare for you (approx. 1,500 yen / person),
Entrance fees for you (usually temple's fee is 500-600 yen / person),
You need to take off shoes if you enter the rooms of Nijo-jo castle and Ryoan-ji temple.
I can guide less than 4 people.
Hello, I'm Masahiko. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.I was born in Kobe. Now I live in Hirakata city located between Kyoto and Osaka.
I am very familiar to Kansai region especially Kyoto and Osaka and I can show you various nice places in this region. Kyoto had been a capital city in Japan and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. So there are a lot of historically important places in Kyoto. You must see them. And Osaka is the largest city after Tokyo and it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. There are a lot of attractions in Osaka such as neon lights at night, delicious local food, modern and trendy shopping streets, the amusement parks.
I studied Chemical Engineering at a University in Osaka and have worked in Japanese manufacturers. I have been to more than 30 countries as business trips. I had many wonderful experiences at various places all over the world. Over the years, I have came to love travelling and showing beautiful and wonderful Japan to foreigners.
I 'd like to share wonderful experiences in Japan with you. And I look forward to seeing you soon!
“Very nice guide”
Masahiko was very nice. We asked him to see the Bamboo forest, so he took us there. The area was very crowded, so the experience was not as pleasant as we had hoped for. Masahiko was great at taking us there and back.
Masahiko T.
(7 reviews)Thank you very much for attending my tour. Unfortunately, Arashiyama area was crowded this afternoon. But I am happy to walk in the Bamboo forest with your family. I hope to see you next time!
“Kyoyoo highlights”
Enjoyed yhe cirty aspects of the tour but felt we spent a little too much time at the site outside of the city where there was not a lot to see.
Masahiko T.
(7 reviews)I appreciate your comment. I hope you enjoyed the autumn season in Japan. I am sorry for the time we spent in Arashiyama. The area was very crowded, so we made a detour. Arashiyama is Next time, I will try to make the tour more fruitful. Thank you for attending my tour.
Cynthia B.
Kyoto Private Tour on September 20
Customized
“excellent day in Kyoto”
Masahiko planned an itinerary based on my requests with some suggestions of his own based on his knowledge and experience. He was very flexible when I wanted to veer off course. Also made an excellent selection for lunch - traditional and very good. His knowledge of the city and off the beaten track areas made the day special. We covered so much of Kyoto in one day thanks to his organization and knowledge of sites and transit system.
Masahiko T.
(7 reviews)Thank you for joining the tour in Kyoto. I am very pleased to know that you enjoyed having lunch at the Okonomiyaki (Japanese traditional pancake) restaurant. For me, it was a joyful tour from Osaka port to Kyoto traditional tourist's destinations. I hope to see you again sometime in the near future.
$485/ per group
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