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The best of Kyoto in any season

Highlights
Kyoto Tour Guide - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
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Kyoto
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Shuji O.)
Up to 6 people

Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years! There are so many historic sites and beautiful places that you will be at a loss for what to choose. Please tell me about your favorite. Considering the access, the season, and the time, I will make a suitable plan.

I recommend some hidden gems if you like going off the beaten track. And also the charming famous popular tourist spots worth visiting when it is so busy. I will tell you stories to help you appreciate the place.

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 you hotel lobby

09:00 AM

Meeting point

At your Hotel Lobby in Kyoto, etc.

09:40 AM

Nijyo-jyo castle

It is a rare place where you can see the residence and office of the Shogunate with many masterpieces of art along with beautiful gardens.

11:00 AM

Kinkakuji temple

Beautiful golden palace with wonderful gardens and northern mountains on its backdrop. One of the must-see places in Kyoto.

12:00 PM

cozy restaurant

This restaurant is a kind of a hidden gem. They serve a beautiful lunch. We can spend time silently in a small home-like restaurant.

01:00 PM

Ryoanji temple

Zen Buddhist temple, famous for its dry garden, which Elizabeth Ⅱ admired. Please feel the universe of Zen Buddhism.

02:30 PM

Kiyomizu temple

It's not just a temple. As it is jutting out of the cliff, you will enjoy the panoramic views of Kyoto. And please enjoy the quaint feel around it. You shouldn't miss it.

03:00 PM

Higashiyama Hills

downhill course with stairs

04:00 PM

Gion district

Gion district is famous for Geisha(Geiko and Maiko). Many high-class Japanese restaurants and houses exist where Geisha live. As we are now in the evening, you may see some dressed-up Geisha on the way to the party places if you are lucky.

05:00 PM

Your Hotel or the station

Ending spot

Ending Point

At you hotel or train 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, hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and the guide), taxi(about 4,800 yen) bus or metro (depends)

lunch (you and the guide) of about 3,000 yen /per person, or a more reasonable lunch of about 1200 yen

admission fees of about 3000 yen/per person, no guide required

Tour Important Information

If you have some request for the meal, please let me know beforehand at least 3 days.

This course is mostly flat or downhill, but there are a few uphill sections. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

We will visit many must-sees efficiently in a limited hours.

To avoid being in a hurry, let's use taxis. Taxis are not expensive in Japan, and you can easily catch one in Kyoto.

I will plan to visit scenic beauties at a good time of the day. I will take some nice photos of you.

You will have a happy time in Kyoto.

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 - Shuji O.

Joined 2023

Shuji O.
4.93 / 5
(43 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Shuji O.

Hi, I am Shuji, a licensed tour guide living near Kansai International Airport.

I taught world history in high schools for four decades. So, I can explain Japanese culture or history in an easier way tailored to you who have different cultural and historical backgrounds.

I also practiced Kendo, Japanese fencing, for more than four decades, and now I enjoy growing vegetables and going fishing. Therefore, I can also share some Japanese culture and its nature.

I have traveled to more than 25 countries and all over Japan. I’m also passionate about photography and know many photogenic places in Japan.

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, I can take you to hidden gems, including some cozy restaurants. Of course, I also know how to enjoy the crowded, most popular tourist sites. I am here to make your trip stress-free. See you soon!


Reviews

We had a wonderful day!! Highly recommended!

My husband and I highly recommend this tour. We started early - ahead of both the heat and the crowds - and wandered through the most beautiful parts of Eaatern Kyoto. Shujio was an excellent guide - we really enjoyed his company and his deep knowledge of the area. We saw hidden spots, quiet gardens and ate delicious food in local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend this day and enjoyed Sujio’s company immensely.

Megan M.

Shuji O.

Thank you very much for the great review. You got ready really well for this tour. We started very early in the morning so that we could enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Higashiyama district. This area is usually very crowded during the day. But today it was as if we were in a different world. We talked about our jobs and even our grandchildren. Thank you for the happy time.

Wakayama Tour - Castle and Meet the Cat Stationmasters

We had an amazing time on our Wakayama tour with Shuji! We told him what we wanted to see, and our dietary needs, and Shuji came up with the perfect itinerary for our day including a stop for lunch where we enjoyed excellent food suited to our requests. He is very kind and knowledgeable of the places we visited. He went above and beyond to make good use of our time and to make us as comfortable as possible, considering the very hot weather we experienced. What really brought us to Wakayama was to see the cat stationmasters and ride the Tama trains of the Wakayama Electric Railway’s Kishigawa Line. We had a wonderful time visiting, seeing the cats, and riding the different themed trains. Thank you Shuji for an unforgettable experience, and for the great photos we have to remember that very special day!

Jolie K.

Shuji O.

Thank you so much for your amazing review! I usually like dogs, but I had fun at the cat stationmaster Tama's amazing stations and railways. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. I felt as if I were in a fairy tale. Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour!

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