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Fushimi Inari shrine
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Fushimi Inari shrine
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Gion
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Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu-dera: A temple that represents Japan
Kiyomizu-dera: A temple that represents Japan

The best memorable day in Kyoto (6h)

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Yuta I.

Joined 2023

Yuta I.
4.97 / 5
(87 reviews)
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Kyoto
Japanese (Native), German, English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Yuta I.)
Up to 8 people

This tour is perfect for exploring Kyoto's famous landmarks with authentic local insights from a Japanese guide who lives here!


I try our best to avoid crowds so you can enjoy Kyoto's beauty without feeling rushed. It's like having a local friend show you around we provide that personal experience most tourists never get.


I'll capture your amazing moments and share photos afterwards so you have beautiful memories when you're home.


Feel free to reach out with questions about your Japan trip!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

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.

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

lunch (about 25 USD per person), entrance fee (about 10 USD per person), transportation fee (about 15 USD per person)

Tour Important Information

During the tour, we will mainly travel by train or walking.

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
(87 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

Great day in kyoto

Thanks to Yuta, was a wonderful tour..

Tour not worth it

We struggle to give such a low rating but can't help to be disappointed with the tour. We had booked with Yuka but since he didn't have time during the week we visited Osaka and Kyoto, he passed the reservation to his friend Natsumi. Natsumi did a 3 hour tour with us in Kyoto. We were excited to have a German-speaking guide so our three kids could participate in the tour because they only speak very little English. We had very friendly chats with Natsumi but it wasn't really about Kyoto, Japan or the Kizomizu-dera temple that Natsumi planned for us to visited. We were disappointed that Natsumi didn't have any stories, explanations or activities planned that matched us as the audience and the extremely hot weather.

Christopher O.

Yuta I.

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations, especially for your children. You are right, and we humbly accept your criticism. A tour should be engaging and suited to its audience and the weather. We take this seriously and will use it to learn and improve how we prepare and match our guides to each family. Thank you again, and we wish you wonderful travels!

Einfach top

Wir hatten mit Yuta einen sehr netten und gut organisierten Guide, die Tour war spannend, abwechslungsreich, auch mit genügend Pausen zum abkühlen (wir waren im Juli bei 38 Grad unterwegs). Er hatte auch einige Geheimtipps und Empfehlungen für die Folgetage für uns. Alles in allem sehr gut, klare Empfehlung.

Katharina T.

Yuta I.

Vielen Dank, dass ihr an meiner Tour teilgenommen habt! Es hat mein Herz wirklich erwärmt, eure fröhliche dreigenerationenfamilie zu begleiten. Ich hoffe sehr, dass ihr ein bisschen die lokale Kultur und den Charme Japans genießen konntet. Ich freue mich schon darauf, euch hoffentlich bald wiederzusehen!

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