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Kyoto Private Car Tour

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Atsushi T.

4.75 / 5

(8 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Atsushi T.)

Up to 6 people

This is a private car tour in Kyoto, guided by me—a young, friendly guide who is fluent in English and passionate about Japanese history.

With a private car, we can comfortably visit famous sights such as Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Enjoy Kyoto efficiently and stress-free with a smooth and comfortable drive.

After booking, please tell me where you would like to go, and I will create a fully customized itinerary based on your interests and travel style.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel in Kyoto

Hushimi Inari Shrine

Kiyomizu Temple

Nijo Castel

Kinkakuji

Ending Point

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

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Hotel pick up

・Private Car (Station wagon) Gasoline toll, parking fee

What‘s not included

・Food

・Personal expense

・Admission fee

Tour Important Information

・Admission fees to facilities are included in the tour price.

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

Atsushi T.

4.75 / 5

(8 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Atsushi T.

Hello, I’m Atsushi.

I grew up in Osaka, a city famous for its warm people, delicious food, and lively culture.

Until last month, I worked for five years as a softwear engineer. Now, I’ve shifted to what I truly enjoy—working closely with people. Alongside private tutoring and mental health counseling, I am excited to guide travelers through my home region.

“Make your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan even more unforgettable.”

That’s my mission as your guide.

With me, you can explore historic landmarks, or dive into the city’s soul through food—whether it’s a casual street-food crawl or hidden local favorites. Since I grew up here, I can take you beyond the usual tourist spots to restaurants and shops that locals actually return to again and again. I’d like to introduce a place that will make you want to come back.

On hot summer days, I’ll show you comfortable underground passages and indoor attractions. When the weather is just right, we can enjoy the city outdoors to the fullest.

Guests often say my tours feel like being guided by a friend who knows the city inside out—fun, relaxed, and authentic. I want you to experience Osaka not only as a visitor, but as someone who feels at home here.

And one more thing: 10% of my earnings are donated to organizations that support single-parent families (Save the Children).

Let’s make your Japan journey something truly special together!

Reviews

Dorothy M.

5 / 5

May 10, 2026

Taste & Tradition: A Half-Day Journey Through Osaka

May 10, 2026

Osaka

4 hours

“Osaka Tour”

Despite the heavy rain, we had such a great experience on the Taste & Tradition: A Half-Day Journey Through Osaka tour with Atsushi. He truly made the best of the weather and still gave us an amazing introduction to Osaka. From showing us Osaka Castle, guiding us through the local market, and introducing us to one of Osaka’s staple dishes, to ending the tour with a treat at one of the best ice cream spots. everything was thoughtful and enjoyable. Atsushi was incredibly patient, kind, and accommodating throughout the tour. His positive attitude and hospitality really stood out and made the experience memorable. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Atsushi as your guide!

Atsushi T.

Thank you so much for such a heartwarming review! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the tour despite the heavy rain. Honestly, you were absolutely wonderful guests, and your positive energy made it so easy to make the best of the weather! I had a great time showing you around Osaka Castle, exploring the local market, and sharing some of Osaka’s soul food (and that amazing ice cream!) with you. Reading your kind words really made my day. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day with me. I would love to welcome you back to Osaka anytime—hopefully with clearer skies next time! Warmly, Atsushi

John H.

3 / 5

May 8, 2026

Taste & Tradition: A Half-Day Journey Through Osaka

May 8, 2026

Osaka

3 hours 30 mins

“Evening tour of Osaka”

Atsushi brought his wife with him for our tour, and she actually was very nice and did most of the talking about what we were seeing. We were looking for something that would show us Osaka by night, and we were able to accomplish this. We had wanted to wander and try street food, k expecailly "oko", but Atsushi misunderstood and we ended up eating at a restaurant, which took up about half the time.

Atsushi T.

Dear John, Thank you very much for writing a review. I really appreciate your honest feedback. I am so sorry for the misunderstanding about dinner. You wanted to walk around and try street food like okonomiyaki, but we ended up spending a lot of time at a restaurant. That was my mistake, and I am sorry you missed out on the experience you were looking for. I also accept your criticism about my guiding. I am glad that you were still able to enjoy the night views of Osaka, though. My wife also says thank you and sends her best wishes to you both. I want to learn from this experience to improve myself. From now on, I will make sure to check exactly what my guests want to do and eat before the tour, and I will work hard to be a better guide. Thank you again for helping me notice what I need to fix. If you ever come back to Osaka, I would love the chance to guide you again and show you the best street food! Warm regards, Atsushi

Toby W.

5 / 5

May 5, 2026

Private car tour in Kyoto -Art, Serenity & Culinary Elegance

May 5, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Best sushi experience ever!”

I asked Atusushi to bring us to a memorable restaurant for lunch. And it was! 15 incredilble small sushi courses, seated in front of the chef, watching his skilled hands slowly and artfully prepare each bite. That two hour meal was one of the highlights of our visit to Kyoto. Thank you Atsushi!

Atsushi T.

Thank you for the review! Well, my name has "sushi" in it, so of course! Haha Looking forward to seeing you again next time!