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Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu and Gion area
Kiyomizu and Gion area
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Private Kyoto Customizable Day Trip With A Local

Car Tour (driving guide)
Kyoto Tour Guide - Akira F.

Joined 2025

Akira F.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kyoto
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Akira F.)
Up to 4 people

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!

09:00 AM

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

09:30 AM

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

11:00 AM

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.

12:20 PM

Time for Lunch

I will highly recommend a few local Japanese traditional restaurants. let us try Kyoto tastes you will never forget.

01:40 PM

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.

03:30 PM

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

What‘s included

Walking guide fee

Air-conditioned vehicle(Toyota Alphard 7seater)

Gasoline fee

Drink (one bottle 500ml)

What‘s not included

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
Kyoto Tour Guide - Akira F.

Joined 2025

Akira F.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

A great introduction to amazing Osaka

Akira met us at the cruise ship port and took us to the beautifully restored Osaka Castle. That was followed with a visit to the Hokoku Shinto Shrine. We had a delicious traditional lunch of Osaka Okonomiyaki at a restaurant in the colouful Shinsekai district. Next we visited Shinennoji, the oldest Buddhist Temple in Japan, where Akira explained the differences in beliefs between Shinto and Buddhist religions, before we returned to the ship. Akira’s knowledge of Japanese history and religion, Ninjas and Samurais was amazing. We learned so much and had a perfect day.

Ronald J.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I truly enjoyed spending such a lovely day with you in Osaka and showing you some of the most charming parts of the city. It was a pleasure talking with you, and I really enjoyed our conversations. I appreciate your kindness and your way of communicating. I sincerely hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Thank you once again. Regards Akira

Great Communicator and Guide

We are very detail-oriented travelers with packed, carefully planned itineraries. Clear and thorough communication with our guide is essential to us, and Akira exceeded every expectation. His responses before our trip were prompt, detailed, and incredibly reassuring, giving us complete peace of mind prior to arrival. Meeting him was effortless, and his English is excellent. He is both a skilled driver and a knowledgeable guide. Akira thoughtfully suggested adjusting the order of our stops based on traffic patterns and his deep understanding of the city, which allowed us to maximize our time. His expertise made such a difference that we gladly hired him again. Highly recommended.

Gil K.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. I sincerely appreciate your kind feedback. It was an honor to be your guide, and I’m delighted that you enjoyed the experience. Your support is greatly valued, and I look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Spectacular Tour Guide

We are very demanding customers. We plan schedules that are very complex. We want to see everything and we don't stop for food. For that reason, it is extremely important that we can communicate thoroughly with the guide to made sure that they are on the same page with us. We could not be happier with Akira. His responses are super fast and thorough. It gave us total peace of mind before arriving. Meeting Akira was a breeze. He speaks great English and is great guide and driver. He helped us with everything we needed suggested a different sequence of stops based on his knowledge of traffic and the city so we made the most out of our time. So much so that we hired him again. On this trip we went to Nara, Byodo-In, Fushimi Inari and more.

Gil K.

Akira F.

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I truly appreciate your kind words and support. It was a great pleasure spending time with you, and I’m very happy that you enjoyed the tour. Your feedback means a lot to me and encourages me to keep improving my service.

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$364/ per group

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