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Perfect Trip in Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple 1

Kiyomizu Temple 2

Kiyomizu Temple 3

Kiyomizu Temple 4

Kiyomizu Temple 5

Sannenzaka 1

Kinkakuji Temple 1

Fushimi Inari Shrine 1

Fushimi Inari Shrine 2

Fushimi Inari Shrine 3

Geisha Museum 1

Gion 1

Gion 2

Perfect Trip in Kyoto

Highlights

Joined 2023

Takashi M.

5.00 / 5

(67 reviews)

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Kyoto

Japanese (Native), English, Spanish

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Takashi M.)

Up to 8 people

Do you want to visit the most popular places in Kyoto in 1 day?

If your answer is “YES”, this is the tour for you ;)

We will visits the famous temples and shrines and enjoy the nature around and learn the history and legends behind them.

Let’s explore the old capital of Japan Kyoto and learn more about Japan!!

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Kyoto City

10:00 AM

Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple)

This is a beautiful buddhist temple originally built on 1397.

We can see the shiny golden temple and the beautiful garden, and learn the history behind it.

Entrance fee: JPY500 per person

12:00 PM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

This is one of the most popular and famous Shintoism Shrines in Japan. It’s really famous because of the beautiful slopes full of Torii Gates in the mountain.

01:30 PM

Gion (Geisha District)

Gion is the Geisha district in Kyoto. We can see the old Japan streets in this area. And we can see a real Geisha walking the streets if we have a good luck!!

And we can enjoy the lunch in Gion.

Cost of food: JPY1,500-3,000 per person

03:00 PM

Yasaka Pagoda & Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka

In this area, you can enjoy charming historic streets lined with traditional wooden houses and local shops.

03:30 PM

Kiyomizu Temple

This is an old buddhist temple which started on 778. It’s one of the most famous and popular temples because of its beautiful structure and nature.

Entrance fee: JPY500 per person

05:00 PM

Hotel in Kyoto City

Ending Point

At your hotel in Kyoto City

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 in Kyoto City

What‘s not included

・Transportation fee for your group and guide which is around 1,500 yen per person

・Entrance fee for your group and guide which is 1,000 yen per person

・Lunch for your group and guide which is around 2,000 yen per person

Tour Important Information

- This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

- Please bring umbrella or poncho in case of rain.

- Transportation fare, entrance fees, food and drinks for YOUR GROUP and GUIDE are NOT included in the guide fee.

- Please let me know your likes and dislikes concerning food and any allergies.

- Many places accept only cash, so please bring enough cash.

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

Takashi M.

5.00 / 5

(67 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Takashi M.

Hi, my name is Takashi!!

When I go abroad, I think that how nice it would be to have a friend there and hang out together. I want you to feel like you have a friend in Osaka and we can go around and explore.

I was born and grew up in Japan. And I speak English, Spanish and Japanese. I can be the perfect guide for you!!

I can guide you in any city in Japan, just let me know where you wanna go :)

Reviews

Clément O.

5 / 5

Sep 30, 2026

Perfect Trip in Osaka

Sep 30, 2026

Osaka

8 hours

“Amazing Osaka tour with Takashi!”

We had such a great time exploring Osaka with Takashi! He’s incredibly friendly, easygoing and very easy to talk to, which made the whole day really enjoyable from the start. He also knows a huge amount about Japanese history and culture, but what we appreciated most was the way he explained everything. Some topics, especially Japanese history and religion, can be quite complex, but Takashi made them clear, interesting and easy to understand. The tour was also very well planned. It was a fairly long day, but the pace felt just right — we saw a lot without ever feeling rushed or exhausted. Overall, it was a really fun and interesting experience, and we’re very happy we chose this tour. We would absolutely recommend Takashi to anyone visiting Osaka!

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! It was a pleasure exploring Osaka with you, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the history, culture, and overall pace of the tour. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Japan! :)

Tracey S.

5 / 5

Sep 28, 2026

Full-Day Tour

Sep 28, 2026

Osaka

8 hours

Customized

“Above and Beyond! ”

Takashi was wonderful! He is very knowledgable, professional and kind. We took a trip to a small town my family was originally from, and he went above and beyond to visit the area prior to our arrival to make sure he knew the area well. He was fantastic, we could not recommend Takashi enough!

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure to accompany you and your family, especially on such a meaningful visit to your family’s hometown. I’m very happy I could be part of this special experience. Wishing you and your family wonderful memories from Japan!:)

Fredrik D.

5 / 5

Sep 25, 2026

Perfect Trip in Kyoto

Sep 25, 2026

Kyoto

8 hours

“Best Guide!!”

We had an incredible day in Kyoto thanks to Takashi! He was so talented and planned it to be just perfect. His english, knowledge, kindness and energy made the whole experience super.

Takashi M.

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure spending the day with you in Kyoto. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience, and I truly appreciate your wonderful review!