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Kyoto: one day private car driving tour

Kyoto: one day private car driving tour

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.71 / 5

(279 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Toshiyo O.)

Up to 4 people

My hometown Kyoto has many historical and beautiful places to visit including 17 world heritage sites. It’s very difficult to cover by public transportation but I can drive you around to save energy and time. I will show you around efficient ly.

Itinerary

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

06:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kyoto

- At your hotel outside

Arashiyama

Bamboo forest

Monkey park

Tenryuji temple

Oh kochi Sanso garden

Adashino nwnbutsuji

Kinkakuji

Ginkakuji

Silver pavilion

Ending Point

Where you like

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

Private transportation

My car is Toyota Yaris.

Toll fee

Gasoline fee

What‘s not included

Parking fees

Lunch

Entrance fees

Tour Important Information

I drive you to the places like shrines and temples in Kyoto city . It saves a lot of time and energy for visiting.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.

I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.

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 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.71 / 5

(279 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.

I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.

I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.

I use public transportation and I am good at walking.

Also I am very flexible.

Reviews

Mauro L.

5 / 5

Feb 14, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Feb 14, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

“Arigatou Toshiyo”

Toshiyo is a very experienced tour guide. She has an enormous wealth of knowledge and as a native of Kyoto she is perfectly knowledgable about this city. We felt well taken care of in every situation. Our goal to see as much as possible in this short time (1 day) was fulfilled. Our gratitude goes to this unique woman.

Toshiyo O.

Hi Mauro Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I’m glad you have enjoyed my home town,Kyoto. It was a warm beautiful winter day and we could see the plum blossoms. Hope to see you again here or Zurich . Toshiyo

Pablo V.

5 / 5

Jan 11, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Jan 11, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

“A Perfect Day Exploring Kyoto with Toshiyo”

We had a wonderful customized one-day tour in Kyoto with Toshiyo, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. She met us at our hotel and took care of all the logistics, allowing us to enjoy the city in a relaxed and well-organized way. The itinerary was perfectly balanced and thoughtfully planned. We visited Nijo Castle, explored the Arashiyama area—including temples and beautiful surroundings—and finished at the iconic Kinkakuji Temple. At each location, Toshiyo shared clear and insightful explanations about the history, culture, and significance of what we were seeing, which made the experience much more meaningful. Toshiyo was always attentive, flexible, and considerate of our pace and interests. She adjusted the timing as needed and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. Her local knowledge and calm, professional approach added great value to the tour. This was an excellent way to experience Kyoto in a single day, and we highly recommend Toshiyo to anyone looking for a personalized, high-quality guided tour in Kyoto.

Toshiyo O.

Dear Pablo Thank you very much for having me as your guide and writing me such a great review. I appreciate it. I am glad you and your lovely family enjoyed my home town and Nara and Osaka. I hope this trip to Japan has been memorable for you. Thank you so much. And excellent language learner. Arigatogozaimashita. Toshiyo

Pablo V.

5 / 5

Jan 11, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Jan 11, 2026

Nara

7 hours

“A Perfect Day in Nara and Osaka with Toshiyo”

We had an excellent experience with Toshiyo as our guide during our visits to Nara and Osaka. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, allowing us to enjoy the day comfortably and without stress. In Nara, Toshiyo guided us through the historic sites and the park with great knowledge and care, explaining the cultural and historical background in a clear and engaging way. In Osaka, he helped us experience the city’s energy, food culture, and unique character, tailoring the visit to our interests and pace. Toshiyo was always attentive, patient, and flexible, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the journey. His explanations, local insights, and thoughtful recommendations added tremendous value to the experience. She is a highly professional guide and a wonderful person to travel with. The experience with Toshiyo was outstanding, and we would gladly recommend her to anyone visiting Nara and Osaka.