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.
Jeff T.
“Yuta is the man!”
We had an incredible experience touring Kyoto with Yuta. He was warm, friendly, and went out of his way to tailor the day to our interests. His deep knowledge of the city added so much depth to the experience, and beyond that, he was just genuinely fun to spend time with. It felt more like exploring with a friend than a tour guide. We strongly recommend Yuta to anyone looking to truly enjoy and understand Kyoto — you won’t be disappointed!
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your nice words Jeff! From the moment I met you in front of the cruise ship, it didn’t feel like we were meeting for the first time!! It was so much fun guiding such energetic people like you guys, and we managed to explore so many different places together! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour, and I hope to see you again someday!! Safe travels!
Eric H.
“Two Days in Kyoto ”
Yuta thank you so much for an amazing two days. Everywhere was absolutely amazing!! I am so glad I chose you as my guide. I felt like I was being shown around Kyoto not by a “guide” but by a friend I had known for years. If you are visiting Japan please book with Yuta. He is great!! Looking forward to a fishing tour in the future. Hahaha
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the past two day truly felt like I was exploring Kyoto with an old friend as well. The adventure at Nanzenji in the rain was such a unique experience, wasn’t it? And having sukiyaki together was definitely one of the highlights for me! Please take care, and I hope to see you again in Japan someday!
Lutz K.
“City Guidance with Focus on Streetfotografie”
Yuta did a very good job in showing us photografical hotspots and architectural highlights in Osaka. We have to mention, that we did not ask for a normal touristic tour. Wie the Great Day with Yuta.
Yuta I.
Thank you so much for your kind message!! I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the day in Osaka and that you liked the photo spots and architecture I showed you. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you guys! If you ever come back to Japan, I’d love to see you again!
$366/ per group