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Kyoto Photo Tour: 1,000 Red Torii & Magical Old Streets

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yuta I.

Joined 2023

Yuta I.
4.97 / 5
(92 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
Japanese (Native), German, English
3 hours
Private tour (only you and Yuta I.)
Up to 4 people

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!

07:00 AM

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

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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

Photo shoots during the tour

What‘s not included

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yuta I.

Joined 2023

Yuta I.
4.97 / 5
(92 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yuta I.

Hi, I’m Yuta, a Kyoto-based private guide offering tours in English and German. With 79 five-star reviews, I create relaxed, personalized days that combine must-see highlights, quieter local places, great food, and memorable photos.


Hallo, ich bin Yuta, ein privater Reiseführer mit Sitz in Kyoto, der Touren auf Englisch und Deutsch anbietet. Mit 79 Fünf-Sterne-Bewertungen gestalte ich entspannte, maßgeschneiderte Tage, die die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, ruhigere lokale Orte, großartiges Essen und unvergessliche Fotos miteinander verbinden.


(From now on, I will continue in English for a while.)

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

“Wonderful guide! Great energy.”

Yuta is an excellent guide and I highly recommend him. His English was very, very good. He is very knowledgeable and shares good stories, history, and tips. He is very flexible and will plan a day around what you want to do, plus make great suggestions. He is also fun. You won't go wrong with him! Stop looking and book Yuta.

Ellen M.

Yuta I.

Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm really happy you chose Japan as your anniversary trip destination. It was a pleasure to be part of such a special journey. Your stories about San Francisco made me want to go there! I was also impressed by your energy during the tour. You definitely have twice as much as me! Enjoy your last two days in Japan, and I hope to see you again someday!

“Great Guide”

Yuta I. is a fantastic and highly knowledgeable guide. My family and I had a wonderful time on the tour and learned a great deal about Kyoto. He was very attentive to our individual interests and adapted the tour accordingly. This is exactly what you’d hope for from a tour with a knowledgeable, local guide. We were also pleasantly surprised by his German language skills, which made communication even easier for us. Clear recommendation – we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Yuta!

Matthias G.

Yuta I.

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It really means a lot to me. I enjoyed the time we spent together, and it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family. Sharing a bowl of ramen after visiting Honganji is honestly one of my favorite memories from the tour. I’m actually planning to try that super spicy ramen you had. I have to admit I’m a little nervous about it, but you’ve inspired me to be brave. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan, and I wish you safe travels.

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