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Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local
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Joined 2025
Discover the wonders of Kyoto in a day, without having to do any research, thanks to this hassle-free private tour. To help you feel like a VIP, the route is customized to suit your interests and preferences—something you wouldn’t get on a bus tour. Potential stops on the tour include some of Kyoto's most well-known attractions such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama bamboo groves.Slow down and discover Kyoto at a leisurely pace with a Luxury car tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel/accommodation in Kyoto
- - At your hotel/accommodation in Kyoto - Meeting at train station or in other preferred location is arrangeable
Arashiyama-bamboo forest
Arashiyama is a rural area in Kyoto with a very beautiful nature. Arashiyama is famous for its bamboo forest. Nestled on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama offers a blend of historic charm and stunning landscapes that captivate visitors from around the world
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a revered Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its stunning architecture and picturesque surroundings, Kinkaku-ji stands as a testament to the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship and spirituality.
The temple's upper two floors are adorned with shimmering gold leaf, creating a breathtaking sight that is reflected in the tranquil pond that surrounds it.
Time for Lunch
I will highly recommend a few local Japanese traditional restaurants. let us try Kyoto tastes you will never forget.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is the biggest and the most famous temple in Japan and has been registered as the world heritage in UNESCO. Surrounding Kiyomizu-dera, the Higashiyama district is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture. Narrow lanes lined with traditional machiya houses, quaint shops, and artisan studios provide an authentic taste of old Kyoto. The historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka sloping streets are particularly charming and offer opportunities for exploration and discovery. Besides that you can also rent yukata to walk around Kyoto and take great pictures.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a sacred Shinto shrine renowned for its iconic torii gates and profound spiritual significance. As one of the most visited shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha offers a unique and enchanting experience that captivates visitors from around the world.
The shrine is characterized by its vivid vermillion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This symbolic trail, known as the Senbon Torii, leads visitors on a spiritual journey, representing a passage between the physical world and the divine.
Ending Point
Drop off at the hotel
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
Walking guide fee
Air-conditioned vehicle(Toyota Alphard 7seater)
Gasoline fee
Drink (one bottle 500ml)
Admission Ticket for guests
- Kinkakuji ( 500JPY / 3USD) per person
- kiyumizutera temple (500JPY / 3USD)per person
Parking Fees ( full day will cost about 3000JPY/ 20USD ).
Lunch
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Reminder: Cherry blossom season surcharge (March 20–April 20 ): +¥10,000
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka if you pay my transportation fee.
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 Akira F.
Hello, my name is Akira , and I am a private guide based in Kyoto. I specialize in creating customized tours that are tailored to your interests and travel style.
Kyoto is a city rich in history, culture, and hidden beauty, and I would love to share its charm with you. Whether you are interested in famous landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari, exploring peaceful temples and gardens, or discovering local food and traditions, I will design a unique itinerary just for you.
My goal is to make your time in Kyoto not only enjoyable, but also meaningful and memorable. I look forward to guiding you and helping you experience Kyoto like a local.
Reviews
Randy S.
“Highly recommended”
We had a great tie with akira he is extremely knowledgeable about Japan history shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It w very good to have a car and driver. He w also able to recommend a restaurant for dinner. Overall highly recommended
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Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly my pleasure guiding you and sharing the history and culture of Japan. I’m very glad the car made your day more comfortable and that you enjoyed the dinner recommendation as well. I appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
Anna T.
“Amazing guided tour”
Akira was a consummate professional and very knowledgeable. He was very responsive to my inquiries while trying to plan my visit to Kyoto. He communicated and arranged to pick us up at Kyoto Station. Not only was he a professional tour guide, he customized our tour at the last minute to include a remote spot to accommodate my daughter’s interests. He also recommended a lovely yutofu restaurant near Nanzenji. My daughter’s friend who didn’t like tofu in the US, loved the yutofu at Kyoto Goemon Chaya. We were able to get to Fushimi Inari before it got busy and enjoyed the torii gates. Akira gave us the history of Kyoto, Shinto shrines vs Bhuddist temples. We learned a lot from Amita. His love to share his knowledge of Kyoto and history will be remembered forever. We will definitely be recommending Akira to our friends in the future.
Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message and kind words! I truly enjoyed guiding you and your family around Kyoto. I’m very happy to hear that you liked the customized tour and that your daughter’s friend discovered a new love for yudofu at Goemon Chaya! It was my pleasure to share Kyoto’s history, culture, and beautiful places with you. I’m delighted that you could experience the peaceful Fushimi Inari before it became crowded. Your appreciation means a lot to me, and I sincerely hope to welcome you and your friends again someday in Kyoto. Wishing you all the best and many happy travels ahead! Warm regards, Akira
Josef L.
“Best Guide Ever”
The Tour with Akira was extraordinary . Our heads are stil smoking about all the informations and historical Details . We hope to see him very soon . Absolutely fascinating .
Akira F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and all the stories and history we explored together. It was truly a pleasure guiding you around and sharing Kyoto’s beauty and culture with you. I’m very happy that you found it fascinating, and I also hope we can meet again soon for another memorable adventure in Japan! Warm regards, Akira
$355/ per group
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