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Kyoto Photo Tour: 1,000 Red Torii & Magical Old Streets
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Joined 2023
This is a Kyoto photography tour for traveling couples and families. I am an Instagram influencer with over 10,000 followers, and I will help you create beautiful, shareable photos in Kyoto.
In this early-morning half-day tour, we visit iconic spots such as the 1,000 red torii gates and the peaceful bamboo grove. I will take professional portraits of you with my camera and portrait lens.
After the tour, I will select and send you the best photos, so you can keep these special memories of Kyoto
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Fushimi Inari Shrine
The famous symbol of Japan: the shrine with the 1000 red gates with bambooforests
Ninenzaka / Sannenzaka
Feel the typical Kyoto atmosphere in the many small streets and slopes
Ending Point
Nearby Kyoto 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
Photo shoots during the tour
Transportation fees for taxi
(approximately 20–30 USD during the tour)
Entrance fees (around 5–10 USD per person)
Tour Important Information
Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended, as this tour starts around sunrise to enjoy the city with fewer crowds:)
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 2023
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi, my name is Yuta, and I’m a guide based in Kyoto and Osaka :) I guide in both English and German, and I enjoy helping visitors discover Japan in a way that feels personal and memorable.
As a local guide, I know Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara very well. I love showing both the famous highlights and the smaller hidden spots that most visitors don’t get to see.
I design custom tours for individuals and groups, whether you’d like to explore Kyoto’s temples and gardens, Osaka’s lively neighborhoods, or Nara’s peaceful parks and friendly deer. Along the way, I share stories, history, and insights to help you experience these places more deeply.
I also enjoy taking photos during tours so you’ll have lasting memories of your visit. Most importantly, my goal is to make your time in Japan enjoyable, relaxed, and truly special.
If you have questions or would like help planning, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you the beauty of Japan!
Reviews
Marcel S.
“Tourguide Kyoto”
The tour in Kyoto was absolutely amazing, and we had a great time! A huge thank you to Mrs. Yurie for making our day so special and sharing so many cool insights with us. When we come to Osaka next time, we will definitely book a tour with you again! Thank you!
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Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time in Kyoto. We would love to welcome you back anytime! When you plan your next trip to Osaka, please feel free to reach out to me. Wishing you all the best, and hope to see you again !
Sanjna G.
“Best of Kyoto with Yuta”
Yuta was an amazing guide! He picked us up at our hotel and was so personable and friendly. He asked us what we were most interested in seeing and arranged the tour according to our top choices. During our tour it briefly rained and Yuta magically had umbrellas for us!! He took great pictures of our family and engaged with our kids who also greatly enjoyed the tour. 6 hours flew by!! Pick Yuta to show you Kyoto - he’s the BEST!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for such a kind review! I’m really happy to hear that you and your family had a great time exploring Kyoto with me. I also really enjoyed chatting with your kids they made the day even more fun. Time definitely flew by for me too. I hope you have wonderful memories of your trip, and I’d love to show you around again if you ever come back to Japan!
André F.
“Super Tag. ”
Wir hatten einen tollen Tag in Kyto mit Nazumi. Sie hat uns neben den touristischen Highlights auch viel vom Leben in Japan erzählt. Wir hatten auch viel zum Lachen. Wir können sie sehr empfehlen und würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit ihr machen. André und Manuela
Yuta I.
Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass ihr so einen schönen Tag in Kyoto hattet. Ich werde eure lieben Worte auf jeden Fall an Natsumi weitergeben. Sie wird sich sicher riesig freuen, dass euch die Geschichten über das Leben in Japan und das gemeinsame Lachen so gut gefallen haben. Nochmals herzlichen Dank für eure Buchung! Wir würden uns freuen, euch jederzeit wieder bei einer Tour begrüßen zu dürfen.
$279/ per group
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