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Kyoto Private Tour -
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Kyoto Heritage Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Akira F.

Joined 2025

Akira F.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
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Kyoto
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese (Native)
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Akira F.)
Up to 6 people

Authentic cultural insights into Kyoto’s geisha world, Shinto & Buddhist traditions


Scenic historical streets without rushing


Ideal photo opportunities


A relaxed, educational walk through Kyoto’s most charming districts

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kyoto station or in front of the Yasaka Shrine

- it’s very easy to get to Kyoto from either Osaka or Nara. You can take the Kintetsu Line or JR Line directly to Kyoto Station.

09:20 AM

Rokudo Shrine

A legendary gateway to the “Six Realms of Rebirth.”


Rokudō Chinno-ji, often called Rokudo no Tsuji, is a small yet historically significant temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. Known as the place where spirits were believed to pass into the afterlife, it has long been associated with rituals for honoring ancestors and guiding souls.


Visitors come to see its unique atmosphere, traditional wooden halls, and the famous “Bell of the Underworld,” which was used to call back wandering spirits.

10:30 AM

Kiyomizu-dera

A UNESCO World Heritage temple famous for its wooden terrace overlooking Kyoto.


Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most iconic temples, known for its massive wooden stage that offers sweeping views of the city. Founded in 778, the temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, and features beautiful pagodas, sacred springs, and scenic walking paths. It’s especially stunning during cherry blossom and autumn seasons.

12:30 PM

Lunch Time

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at a historic Kyoto restaurant with over 100 years of history.

02:00 PM

Yasaka Shrine

One of Kyoto’s most iconic Shinto shrines, famous for festivals and spiritual traditions.


Yasaka Shrine, located at the entrance of Gion, is known for its bright vermilion gates and its role as the host of the famous Gion Festival. Visitors come to pray for good fortune, enjoy the serene shrine grounds, and experience Kyoto’s living Shinto culture.

02:20 PM

Hanamikoji Street Gion

The heart of Kyoto’s historic geisha district, Gion.


Hanamikoji Street is a picturesque street in Gion, lined with traditional wooden machiya houses and teahouses. It’s famous for its elegant atmosphere and the chance to spot geisha or maiko walking to their appointments. A perfect place to experience the charm of old Kyoto.

Ending Point

Gion Shopping street.

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

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Entrence tickets

Lunch

personal expense

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is wheelchair accessible.

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

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka if you pay my transportation fee.

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Akira F.

Joined 2025

Akira F.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Akira F.

Hello, my name is Akira , and I am a private guide based in Kyoto. I specialize in creating customized tours that are tailored to your interests and travel style.

Kyoto is a city rich in history, culture, and hidden beauty, and I would love to share its charm with you. Whether you are interested in famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, exploring peaceful temples and gardens, or discovering local food and traditions, I will design a unique itinerary just for you.


My goal is to make your time in Kyoto not only enjoyable, but also meaningful and memorable. I look forward to guiding you and helping you experience Kyoto like a local.

Reviews

A great introduction to amazing Osaka

Akira met us at the cruise ship port and took us to the beautifully restored Osaka Castle. That was followed with a visit to the Hokoku Shinto Shrine. We had a delicious traditional lunch of Osaka Okonomiyaki at a restaurant in the colouful Shinsekai district. Next we visited Shinennoji, the oldest Buddhist Temple in Japan, where Akira explained the differences in beliefs between Shinto and Buddhist religions, before we returned to the ship. Akira’s knowledge of Japanese history and religion, Ninjas and Samurais was amazing. We learned so much and had a perfect day.

Ronald J.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed spending such a lovely day with you in Osaka and showing you some of the most charming parts of the city. It was a pleasure talking with you, and I really enjoyed our conversations. I appreciate your kindness and your way of communicating. I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Thank you once again. Regards Akira

Great Communicator and Guide

We are very detail-oriented travelers with packed, carefully planned itineraries. Clear and thorough communication with our guide is essential to us, and Akira exceeded every expectation. His responses before our trip were prompt, detailed, and incredibly reassuring, giving us complete peace of mind prior to arrival. Meeting him was effortless, and his English is excellent. He is both a skilled driver and a knowledgeable guide. Akira thoughtfully suggested adjusting the order of our stops based on traffic patterns and his deep understanding of the city, which allowed us to maximize our time. His expertise made such a difference that we gladly hired him again. Highly recommended.

Gil K.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. I sincerely appreciate your kind feedback. It was an honor to be your guide, and I’m delighted that you enjoyed the experience. Your support is greatly valued, and I look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Spectacular Tour Guide

We are very demanding customers. We plan schedules that are very complex. We want to see everything and we don't stop for food. For that reason, it is extremely important that we can communicate thoroughly with the guide to made sure that they are on the same page with us. We could not be happier with Akira. His responses are super fast and thorough. It gave us total peace of mind before arriving. Meeting Akira was a breeze. He speaks great English and is great guide and driver. He helped us with everything we needed suggested a different sequence of stops based on his knowledge of traffic and the city so we made the most out of our time. So much so that we hired him again. On this trip we went to Nara, Byodo-In, Fushimi Inari and more.

Gil K.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate your kind words and support. It was a great pleasure spending time with you, and I’m very happy that you enjoyed the tour. Your feedback means a lot to me and encourages me to keep improving my service.

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