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Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
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Joined 2025
Discover Kyoto’s highlights in one day!
We’ll start at your hotel and visit Nishiki Market, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera. After enjoying lunch at a local Japanese restaurant, we’ll finish the tour at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates.
A perfect tour to experience Kyoto’s culture, history, food, and beautiful scenery in one day!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I’ll pick you up at your hotel ( in Kyoto )
Nishiki market
Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” Nishiki Market is full of local snacks, fresh ingredients, and unique specialty shops. It’s the perfect place to try Kyoto treats and discover local food culture.
Walk Through Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka to Kiyomizu-dera
We’ll stroll through the charming historic streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka—famous for traditional houses, cute shops, and great photo opportunities—before arriving at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of my recommended local spots. This restaurant is loved by residents and offers authentic Japanese dishes you won’t find in touristy areas.
Fushimi Inari shrine
Explore the world-famous shrine known for its thousands of bright red torii gates. We’ll walk through the scenic pathways and learn about the shrine’s history and traditions.
Ending Point
Kawaramachi station
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
•guide fee
•meeting you up at your hotel
•public transportation fee ( about 1500yen per person )
•administration fee for you and guide for kiyomizudera - 500 yen per person ( if you want to enter in )
•lunch for you and guide ( 2000-4000 per person )
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
I’m happy to adjust your schedule!
Please let me know if you have any requests!
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 2025
About Tour Guide Niko T.
KONNICHIWA!!
I’m Niko!
I’ve lived in Australia and worked at the Osaka Expo 2025.
Through those experiences, I met people from all over the world — we hung out together, and I loved taking them to hidden local spots that tourists usually don’t find, like cozy cafés, local restaurants, and beautiful nature spots.
I’m a very friendly person who loves learning new things. I enjoy not only sharing unique and lesser-known sides of Japan, but also hearing stories about your country and anything you’d like to talk about!
I’m a big FOODIE! (Please go to my galleries!)
Please let me make you try my favorite Japanese foods!!
I also love taking a pictures and will always bring my camera with me, , so I can take beautiful photos of you during the tour — and you’ll get them on the spot as a little gift !
Providing warm hospitality to people is truly my joy.
You won’t regret joining my tour — I promise!
Can’t wait to meet you soon!
Reviews
Armando A.
“Kyoto day trip”
Niko was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and charismatic. She helped navigate our day efficiently by heading to sites before the large crowds. She was even able to take advantage of adverse weather conditions (heavy downpour) to get us to Fushimi Inari Shrine after the rain and before the crowds returned. Niko also was able to engage with our daughter and keep her excited as well. Overall our Kyoto experience couldn't have been better without Niko.
Jonathan R.
“Niko was plesant and had a bubbly personality ”
Niko showed us around Kyoto. Great shrines ,historic streets and an interesting sushi restraint that was all automated. We had a great time with her
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Niko T.
Thank you so much for your kind review Jonathan!! I had such a great time exploring Kyoto with your family! It made me so happy to hear that you enjoyed the shrines, historic streets, and our fun sushi lunch together. Your daughters were so bubbly and full of energy—I absolutely loved spending the day with them! We shared so many laughs, and they made the tour even more fun for me. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope you all have an amazing rest of your trip, and I’d love to see your family again someday! Best wishes to you all!! Niko
Kyoko M.
“Niko was absolutely fantastic! ”
We had a wonderful full‑day tour in Osaka with Niko, and she was absolutely fantastic! She is incredibly charming, attentive, and so easy to be around. The family especially appreciated how naturally she connected with the children, patient, fun, and always making sure they were engaged and comfortable throughout the day. Her guidance, local knowledge, and warm personality made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone. We are truly grateful for her support and would highly recommend Niko to anyone looking for a friendly and reliable guide in Osaka. Arigatou!
Niko T.
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was such a pleasure spending the day with your family. You are all so warm, kind, and wonderful, and I truly enjoyed every conversation we had. I also learned so much from all of you, and I really appreciate you sharing your stories and experiences with me. Thank you for bringing so much happiness and positive energy into my day—it honestly felt like a little piece of your family’s joy was shared with me! Your children were amazing, and I had so much fun exploring Osaka together with all of you. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your trip, and I would love to see your wonderful family again someday. Arigatou gozaimasu!:) Best wishes to you all!! Niko
$239/ per group
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