Nijyo-castle was a Kyoto villa for the shoguns. It was completed in 1603 .

The Golden Pavilion ,,,,It's a surprise! Beauty of the Pavilion beyond description.

Ryo-anji Temple carries you to a totally different world.

Nishiki Market is a home to more than 130shops selling Kyoto's specialities

Sanjyu sangendo temple (West side)

Sanjyu-sangendo temple (East side)

Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities

BESTSELLER LIKELY TO SELL OUT

Hiroshi

Licensed Guide

(229) Reviews

Send message

Kyoto

8 Hours

up to 10 people

English ( Business ), Japanese ( Conversational )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
( Contact guide for other options )

Itinerary

Feel free to personalize this offer with Hiroshi.

Kinkakuji Temple
Ryo-anji Temple
Nijyo-jo castle
Sanjyu-sangendo temple
Nishiki Market

Want to personalize this tour?

Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences
Click below to tell us what you are looking for:

Customize & Get a Quote

Departure & Return

Starting time 09:30 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Meeting Point Kyoto Tourist Information Center located on the 2nd floor of the JRKyoto building .

Ending Point Nishiki Market

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

lunch, entrance fee. transportation fee, guide's transportation fee 1500 yen/day

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have one person tour ?

Yes, of course . I gladly accept one person tour.
guide fee is as follows
1 person = 14000yen
a child who is under 15years old is free of charge

Do you have a family discount ratings ?

Yes, I have. a family of 3person=16000yen a family of 4,5,6 person = 18000yen a family of 7,8,9,10 person=20000yen

Do you have a group discount ratings ?

Yes,I have. a group of 3 person=16000yen a group of 4,5,6 person =18000yen a group of 7,8,9 person =20000yen
a group of person : your friends or acquaintances

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from GoWithGuide.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

View More Frequently Asked Questions read more

Reviews ( 229 )

4.5 (229) Reviews

Excellent		65%
Very Good		30%
Good		4%
Poor		1%
Horrible		0%

Alex ( Couple ) Canada

Alex Canada ( Couple )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Best of Kyoto in 1 Day ”

My girlfriend and I had a great one-day trip with Hiroshi. Communicating and planning our itinerary ahead of time was very easy to do with Hiro. On the day of our tour, he offered to take our photos in a few locations, and he shared them with us via email a few days later. His English was excellent and we made good use of public transit to get around efficiently between tour stops. He shared a lot of background knowledge and history with us, which helped give more meaning to the temples and parks we visited with him. We saw sights that we likely wouldn't have seen without his guidance (particularly in the Geisha towns in Gion), he didn't seem to mind that our tour ran a little overtime (which we appreciated), and he even suggested places to visit on our own the next morning before we ... read more

Hiroshi:

Dear Alex I am very grateful to you for your great reviews of the tour in Kyoto on Feb 26. I am also very glad to hear from that both of you really enjoyed yourself in the one day trip in Kyoto. I got relieved that you maneged to encounter with a few of Maiko-san who were walking through in the narrow path in Gion. Best regards Mar 12 Hiroshi Y.

Aparna ( Family with kids ) United States

Aparna United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Excellent tour ”

We loved Hiro-san. He was great and showed us nice places in Kyoto and Nara. I highly recommend him.

Hiroshi:

Dear Aparna Thank you for your compliments for tours in Kyoto and Nara. I felt happy that all of you looked really enjoying the tours in so charming city in Kyoto and once the ancient capital of Japan in Nara. Best regards Feb 28 Hiroshi Y.

David ( Family with kids ) Australia

David Australia ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Kyoto Tour ”

We had a really great day with Yoshi visiting a number of sights around Kyoto. He was extremely knowledgeable and seemed to have answers for all our questions. He has a genuine warmth and a real sense of pride in his cultural traditions. It was certainly very insightful in terms of learning a lot more about Japanese culture and traditions. Also Yoshi sets a cracking pace to ensure you can cover as much as possible in a day , my 2 teenagers struggled to keep up with him! I would certainly recommend Yoshi to anyone looking to make use of covering the major attractions of Kyoto in a day, you wont be disappointed. He even helped me find a replacement set of reading glasses after i had left mine on the plane to Japan.

Beth ( Family with kids ) United States

Beth United States ( Family with kids )

Very Good

1 year ago

“ Very very fast paced guide ”

We used Hiro for one day in Kyoto. He was very knowledgeable about the temples that he took us to and spoke English well. The only issue we had is that he was WAY too fast paced for my family. He had an itinerary and there was no deviation from his time table or what he had planned. He was often way ahead of us and we had a hard time keeping up. My son wasn’t feeling well and could not keep up with the pace. My son and I ended up leaving the tour early and my daughter and husband stayed with Hiro the rest of the day. I still would recommend him, but you should tell him up front your expectations.

Hiroshi:

Dear Beth Thank you Beth for your compliment on Dec 25 tour in Kyoto. I always take care of time shedule of the tour and I walk on so fast without caring for my guests. Sorry, I made a mistake. I should walk more slowly than usual on that day because your son was not in good condition. Best regards Jan 10 Hiroshi Y.