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(Short time) Kyoto Old Town Walking Tour
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Joined 2023
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!
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
Guide fee
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
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Yuta I.
Hi, my name is Yuta, and I’m a guide based in Kyoto and Osaka :) I guide in both English and German, and I enjoy helping visitors discover Japan in a way that feels personal and memorable.
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
Peter K.
“Es war tatsächlich ein unvergesslicher Tag in Kyoto”
Mit Yuta unterwegs zu sein bedeutet viel zu lernen und viel zu sehen. Auch auf etwas weniger überfüllten Pfaden zur Hochsaison in Kyoto. Von der Abholung am Hotel, bis zu unserem Abschied hatten wir viel erfahren und uns auch gut unterhalten. Sein Deutsch ist sehr in Ordnung und wir würden Kyoto mit ihm wieder entdecken wollen
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Yuta I.
Hallo Peter! Vielen Dank für eure lieben Worte! Ich habe die Tour mit euch auch wirklich genossen, es hat Spaß gemacht, gemeinsam Kyoto neu zu entdecken. Und wir hatten ja genau das perfekte Timing, die Herbstfärbung war gerade auf ihrem Höhepunkt. Ich freue mich sehr, dass euch auch die ruhigeren Wege gefallen haben. Wenn ihr wieder in Kyoto seid, zeige ich euch gern noch mehr meiner Lieblingsplätze:))
Lasse L.
“A wonderful tour in Kyoto”
We had a wonderful day with Waka. We got in touch through Yuta, who actually came to at least greet us and drive with us to Kyoto. Waka showed us so many amazing things about Kyoto, as well as its culture and etiquette. We'll never forget this day. Thank you, Waka and Yuta.
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! I’m glad to hear you had a great day with Waka. She’ll be very happy to know her insights on Kyoto’s culture and etiquette made the day special. It was my pleasure to meet you and ride with you to Kyoto at the start:))
Uwe E.
“Sehr interessante Führung ”
Mit Yuta hatte wir eine historisch und kulturell sehr interessante und fundierte Führung. Er ist sehr kommunikativ und angenehm im Umgang. Er geht flexibel auf Wünsche ein und erklärt auch die religiösen Zusammenhänge der verschiedenen Besichtigungspunkte sehr gut. Auch seine Restaurantempfehlungen sind hervorzuheben. Gerne wieder!
Yuta I.
Hallo Uwe!! vielen Dank für eure wunderbare Bewertung! Ihr habt euch für so viele Dinge in Japan interessiert, das hat die Führung für mich besonders schön gemacht. Die Zeit mit euch ist wirklich wie im Flug vergangen. Sagt mir gern Bescheid, wenn ihr wieder nach Japan kommt. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, euch wiederzusehen! Herzliche Grüße, Yuta
$192/ per group
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