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Kyoto Private Tour - Wonderful View from a Bridge
Wonderful View from a Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Byodoin Temple
Byodoin Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Right next to Byodoin Temple
Right next to Byodoin Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Beautiful Flowers inside Byodoin
Beautiful Flowers inside Byodoin
Kyoto Private Tour - View from the Uji-Bridge
View from the Uji-Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Inside a very nice Restaurant to have a lunch
Inside a very nice Restaurant to have a lunch
Kyoto Private Tour - In front of the Ujikami Shrine
In front of the Ujikami Shrine
Kyoto Private Tour - The Asagiri Bridge
The Asagiri Bridge
Kyoto Private Tour - Inside Koshoji Temple - Beautiful Bonsai Tree
Inside Koshoji Temple - Beautiful Bonsai Tree
Kyoto Private Tour - Koshoji Temple Complex
Koshoji Temple Complex
Kyoto Private Tour - Inside Koshoji Temple
Inside Koshoji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Inside the Uji Park
Inside the Uji Park
Kyoto Private Tour - Another Beautiful View
Another Beautiful View
Kyoto Private Tour - View of the Uji River from a bench
View of the Uji River from a bench
Kyoto Private Tour - Uji River
Uji River
Kyoto Private Tour - Torii Gate
Torii Gate

Uji - A Special Journey to the City of Tea

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Robert K.

Joined 2026

Robert K.
5.00 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Kyoto
English, German (Native), Japanese
7 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Robert K.)
Up to 5 people

My goal is for every guest to fully unwind. I value creating a calm, peaceful experience where you can escape the pressures of daily life. That’s why I design my tours to avoid large crowds and focus on a more relaxed, intimate atmosphere. If you have any specific requests and would like to combine this tour with other attractions, please do get in touch.

I would be happy to provide you with a quote, tailored specifically to your requirements, including a suggested price.

Itinerary

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

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

In front of the Kyoto Tower

- Right next to the Kyoto-Station

08:20 AM

Arrival at Uji Station

We will go from the Uji Station for a stroll around so it will be possible to take their time looking at some important stores and to get a first sense of Uji City.

09:00 AM

Tea Shop - Tsuen

We will have a drink at Japan's oldest Tea Shop and spend a little time there. While we are there, I will tell you the most important things about the Way of Tea and Teaism.

10:20 AM

The Phoenix Temple - Byōdō-in

We will visit the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and take some time to relax and explore the temple at our own pace. I will show you round and tell you about the main highlights.

11:30 AM

Uji-Temple

A very precious shrine that houses many cultural treasures. It is not far to the Ujikami Shrine. At this shrine, we can find spiritual peace

12:00 PM

Ujikami-Temple

Here we will see the oldest surviving original Shinto temple, tucked away in a forest. We will get a real sense of what the atmosphere was like over 1,000 years ago.

12:40 PM

Koshoji Temple

A beautiful Zen temple complex with few tourists—the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning mountain views.

03:00 PM

Arrival at Kyoto Station

Ending Point

Trip back to Kyoto 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

- Personal Expenses

- Food and Drink (Around 2000 Yen)

- Admission Fee


Byodoin - 700 Yen per Person (Adult) / 400 Yen Teens / 300 Yen Children

Koshoji Temple - 500 Yen per Person (Adult)

Tour Important Information

* This Tour involes a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortables shoes. However, if you are unable to walk very far, just let me know and I will arrange a Taxi.

* This tour is not wheelchair accessible

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

Travel expenses as well as food and drink must be paid for by the participant.

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 - Robert K.

Joined 2026

Robert K.
5.00 / 5
(19 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Robert K.

Hello from the enchanting Kyoto!


My name is Robert, I studied Japanology at University and live in Kyoto. I offer professional tours in Nara and Kyoto. Let's visit the beautiful temples, Zen gardens and shrines together, combined with the culinary experiences that these cities have to offer. You will learn a lot about the history and culture of this beautiful country. It is very important to me that my guests experience a relaxing time without any hustle and bustle, that they can enjoy the beauty in peace, and that they find a moment of tranquillity far away from their hectic everyday lives.


If I have piqued your interest, please feel free to contact me. We can discuss the tour itinerary together; I will tailor it entirely to your personal wishes.


Thank you for taking the time to read my advertisement. I look forward to hearing from you.


Best regards from Kyoto,


Robert

Reviews

“An Interesting and Informative Guided Tour”

We had a very interesting and informative guided tour. Our guide showed us both Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, explaining their traditions and differences in detail. We also visited a local market, explored the historic old town, and walked through the beautiful geisha districts. We particularly enjoyed his detailed explanations about the lives, training, and traditions of geishas. What we especially appreciated was that our guide kept his promise and did not strictly watch the clock. He took his time, answered our questions thoroughly, and made sure we could enjoy the tour without feeling rushed. Overall, it was a very informative and enjoyable experience. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in Japanese culture and history!

Natalie M.

Robert K.

Thank you so so very much for the wonderful words. I am so extremely happy that you had a wonderful and relaxed time without feeling any pressure. I hope so much to be your tourguide again in the future!

“Kyoto with context”

My daughter and I spent a day with Robert in Kyoto. It was her first trip to Japan and my second, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole journey. Robert showed us places we would never have visited on our own, and without his explanations we would have missed much of what we saw. He brought Kyoto to life, and we saw the city with different eyes for the rest of our stay. What sets Robert apart is the depth of his knowledge combined with a relaxed, personal style. He adapted to our level, answered every question patiently. He also generously took more time than planned. It was a wonderfully relaxed day, full of content yet completely unhurried. If you want to understand Kyoto rather than just photograph it, book Robert. Highly recommended!

Stefan M.

Robert K.

Hello Stefan, I would like to thank you very much for your positive review. I am really so delighted that you had such a wonderful time. I very much hope that we might be able to meet again one day. Thank you once again for letting me be your tour guide!

“Bearbeiten Mit Robert entdeckt man Kyoto authentisch und abseits der Touristenpfade”

Robert ist der einzige deutschsprachige Guide in Kyoto und verfügt über ein beeindruckendes und umfassendes Wissen – nicht nur über die japanische Kultur, Geschichte und Etikette, sondern auch über Gesellschaft und Politik. Wir sind sehr froh, ihn aufgrund einer Empfehlung gebucht zu haben. Gemeinsam verbrachten wir einen abwechslungsreichen und informativen Tag, an dem Robert uns neben den bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten auch zahlreiche Geheimtipps zeigte – darunter besondere Geschäfte und Orte, die von Touristen kaum besucht werden. Eine klare Empfehlung für alle, die Kyoto intensiver und abseits der üblichen Touristenpfade kennenlernen möchten!

Lars L.

Robert K.

Ich freue mich so sehr, dass Sie ein einzigartiges Erlebnis hatten.Vielen lieben Dank auch für mich, dass wir gemeinsam eine solch schöne und abwechslungsreiche Zeit verbringen konnten. Ich würde mich sehr freuen auch in Zukunft wieder Ihr Tourguide zu sein!

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$278/ per group

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