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Kyoto Private Tour - Yasaka Pagoda
Yasaka Pagoda
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Yasaka Koshindo
Yasaka Koshindo
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple

(Short time) Kyoto Old Town Walking Tour

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Yuta I.

Joined 2023

Yuta I.
4.97 / 5
(92 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), German, English
3 hours
Private tour (only you and Yuta I.)
Up to 4 people

This tour is perfect for people who want to make a time-slip into ancient Kyoto! We will visit famous sites of the old town during a short tour AND you also get insights from me, a Japanese local!


If you wish to visit other different sites in Kyoto, please let me know. I'm flexible and we can customize the tour for you!

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 (Kyoto)

Ninenzaka Street

Sloping street with historic Japanese-style buildings that typify Kyoto

Sannenzaka Street

Street filled with Kyoto-esque shops & restaurants

Yasaka Pagoda

5-story tall pagoda

Yasaka Koshindo

The most colorful temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple

One of the signature World Heritage sites in Kyoto with over 1200 years of history

Ending Point

farewell at the last spot (or nearby 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

What‘s not included

Transportation fee, entrance fee (500 Yen per adult for Kiyomizu Temple)

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 - Yuta I.

Joined 2023

Yuta I.
4.97 / 5
(92 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yuta I.

Hi, I’m Yuta, a Kyoto-based private guide offering tours in English and German. With 79 five-star reviews, I create relaxed, personalized days that combine must-see highlights, quieter local places, great food, and memorable photos.


Hallo, ich bin Yuta, ein privater Reiseführer mit Sitz in Kyoto, der Touren auf Englisch und Deutsch anbietet. Mit 79 Fünf-Sterne-Bewertungen gestalte ich entspannte, maßgeschneiderte Tage, die die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, ruhigere lokale Orte, großartiges Essen und unvergessliche Fotos miteinander verbinden.


(From now on, I will continue in English for a while.)

As a local guide, I know Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara very well. I love showing both the famous highlights and the smaller hidden spots that most visitors don’t get to see.


I design custom tours for individuals and groups, whether you’d like to explore Kyoto’s temples and gardens, Osaka’s lively neighborhoods, or Nara’s peaceful parks and friendly deer. Along the way, I share stories, history, and insights to help you experience these places more deeply.


I also enjoy taking photos during tours so you’ll have lasting memories of your visit. Most importantly, my goal is to make your time in Japan enjoyable, relaxed, and truly special.


If you have questions or would like help planning, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you the beauty of Japan!

Reviews

“Wonderful guide! Great energy.”

Yuta is an excellent guide and I highly recommend him. His English was very, very good. He is very knowledgeable and shares good stories, history, and tips. He is very flexible and will plan a day around what you want to do, plus make great suggestions. He is also fun. You won't go wrong with him! Stop looking and book Yuta.

Ellen M.

Yuta I.

Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm really happy you chose Japan as your anniversary trip destination. It was a pleasure to be part of such a special journey. Your stories about San Francisco made me want to go there! I was also impressed by your energy during the tour. You definitely have twice as much as me! Enjoy your last two days in Japan, and I hope to see you again someday!

“Great Guide”

Yuta I. is a fantastic and highly knowledgeable guide. My family and I had a wonderful time on the tour and learned a great deal about Kyoto. He was very attentive to our individual interests and adapted the tour accordingly. This is exactly what you’d hope for from a tour with a knowledgeable, local guide. We were also pleasantly surprised by his German language skills, which made communication even easier for us. Clear recommendation – we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Yuta!

Matthias G.

Yuta I.

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It really means a lot to me. I enjoyed the time we spent together, and it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family. Sharing a bowl of ramen after visiting Honganji is honestly one of my favorite memories from the tour. I’m actually planning to try that super spicy ramen you had. I have to admit I’m a little nervous about it, but you’ve inspired me to be brave. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan, and I wish you safe travels.

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$227/ per group

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