This tour is perfect for people who want to visit some of the most famous sites of Kyoto, and also get insights from a Japanese local!
What makes this tour special is that I know how to avoid the crowds and show you secret entrances to famous sightseeing spots!
Also, during the tour I can take photos and video of your fun memories and share them later (I have 10,000 followers on Instagram, so I am good at photos and movies).
*The secret entrance require taxi, a bit of walking and good weather
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Fushimi Inari Shrine
The famous symbol of Japan: the shrine with the 1000 red gates
Yasaka Shrine
1000 year-old shrine in the heart of Gion district
Ninenzaka
Feel the typical Kyoto atmosphere in the many small streets and slopes
Kiyomizu Temple
A big wooden terrace temple overlooking Kyoto city
Seikanji Temple
A small secret temple close to Kiyomizu temple
Lunch
At a entertainment sushi-restaurant or local foods at the market
Nishiki market
The biggest street market in Kyoto with local specialities, souvenirs and more
Ending Point
leave off there.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
lunch (about 25 USD per person), entrance fee (about 10 USD per person), transportation fee (about 15 USD per person)
During the tour, we will mainly travel by train or walking.
Hi everyone! My name is Yuta!
Thanks for checking out my profile.
I've been living in Kyoto for over 4 years, and I love exploring and sharing the city's amazing history and culture with people from all over the world. During university, I spent over a year traveling around Europe, which helped me become fluent in English and German.
I studied at the University of Leipzig in Germany and got great experience through an internship there. My wife is German, so I'm always in an international environment, learning about different cultures.
Besides guiding tours, I'm also a social media influencer with over 10,000 Instagram followers. I love sharing interesting content about Japanese and German life, connecting with people globally, and showing off the beauty of Kyoto.
I offer custom tours for individuals and groups, making sure each experience is unique and special. With my deep knowledge of Kyoto's historical sites and architecture, I'll make your visit to Japan's ancient capital fun and enlightening.
During our tour, I'll share cool historical insights and stories about the places we visit, helping you understand Japan's past and its connection to the present. I'm friendly and attentive, so I'll make sure you have a great time in Japan!
Feel free to message me if you have any questions about your trip to Japan!
Hope to see you soon on one of my tours.
Melissa W.
“Fabulous day in Kyoto! ”
Yuta shared an incredible day with us! He had great stories, was very knowledgeable, and took us too see some incredible sights! The lunch spot he took us to was magical! We had a terrific day!!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed spending the day with all of you. You were all so cheerful and full of humor—it made the time together truly special. I'm glad we could share such a memorable day!
Andrea M.
“Great tour through Kyoto”
Yuta was very friendly and showed me and my family the old town of Kyoto in fluent German. We also learned a lot about the Japanese way of life. I would always book again, thanks for the good time, Yuta!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Walking through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka with you and your family was a wonderful experience. We were lucky with the timing, so it wasn’t too crowded, and we could enjoy the area comfortably. If you ever come to Japan again, let me know:) I’d love to show you around once more!
Diana B.
“Day Tour in Kyoto”
My husband and I had a great day with Yuta in Kyoto. Yuta was extremely flexible with our itinerary and took us to some less touristy places. It was a great mix of seeing shrines and shopping! I asked him for some suggestions on restaurants and he went above and beyond by making reservations for us! [The places he suggested were delicious btw] Yuta took great pictures and made a cool video that summarized our fun day together.
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I had a fantastic time exploring Kyoto with you both. You were so friendly and open, which made the day even more enjoyable! I’m really glad you liked the hidden temple—it’s one of my favorite secret spots. And the udon restaurant was a great choice! Kyoto has so many amazing places to eat, so I was happy to recommend some. It was a pleasure showing you around, and I hope you visit Japan again someday. Safe travels!
$369/ per group