Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years.
There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as
tea ceremony and flower arrangement.
You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away.
Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Pre-determined location (At your Hotel Lobby etc.)
At your Hotel Lobby
Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine
Arashiyama area (Bamboo Forest etc.)
Kinkakuji Temple
Ryo-an ji Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Sanjyu-san- Gendo Temple
Nijyo-jyo castle
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Ending Point
The location requested by the customer.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Pick-up at your designated location
・Transportation fee (you and guide)
Total is less than about 1000 yen each.
・Entrance fee
Total is less than about 2000 yen each.
・Lunch fee (you and guide)
*You will know following items.
・Japanese garden style and architecture
・Differnce between Shinto (Japanese original religion) and Buddhism
・The meaning of Torii gate etc.
・The type of Buddha statue
・How to pray at Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple
・Japanese history
・Japanese traditional cuisine
・Others
*This rate is for groups of 3 or more. For two people or less, the fee is 30000 yen (231 USD *130 yen per USD)
*No additional fee will be charged if the tour time exceeds the scheduled 8 hours.
*Based on this page, I will prepare an invoice according to your requirements.
*This is a flexible tour and you can change the itinerary and destinations at any time.
*Those coming to Kyoto for tours from other areas, such as Osaka, will also be guided to
Kyoto from the nearest station or hotel.
For example, if you are coming from Osaka, we will guide you from your hotel.
*However, train fare and time to Kyoto will be required.
Train fare (Osaka →Kyoto : 4.4 USD (Adult)/2.2 USD (Child) *130 yen per USD
Time (Hotel in Osaka →Kyoto : about 1 hour)
*Each customer has different requirements, so I will prepare invoices according to each customer's needs.
Please feel free to contact me!!
Hello, I’m Kazuhiko. Please call me “Kazu”. I'm a national-licensed tour guide. I have a wife and 4 children.
I was born in Osaka city near Kyoto, although I have lived in many places across Japan. I used to work for multinational electric company and I traveled to many countries (U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong etc.) on business.
I have enjoyed guiding many foreign tourists in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Mt. Fuji etc. for many years.
During your tour, you can discover a rich Japanese history spanning about 2,000 years, learn about and experience profound Japanese arts (tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc.), feel the spiritual atmosphere of Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines, see a breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest, Japanese gardens etc..
Moreover, you can taste Japanese cuisine that each season has to offer (Sushi, Tempura, Soba or ramen noodle etc.).
You can get close to nature and feed wild deer or monkeys or even a build snowman in winter.
I’m sure that I can provide a splendid tour of Japan that will be a lasting memory for you to treasure.
Experience the mysteries of Japan with 5 senses !!
Your memorable tour awaits you.
Please feel free to contact me!!
Maria F.
“Nice guide”
Kazu was very nice. We had a great time with him!
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm also glad that I had a fun day with your wonderful family. And, I'm sorry that I made you walk so much. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you!!
Antoinette A.
“Wonderful way to see Kyoto from Osaka Cruise Terminal”
Kazu was an excellent guide from navigating thru busy train ride and reaching all the wonderful spots in Kyoto such as the Tori gates, Bamboo forest and The Golden Pavilion. It was rainy that day but we were able to see all of them because Kazu was very organized and good in checking our time frame . He is very punctual, respectful and knowledgeable about Japanese culture. I will give him 10 stars, he is flexible and accommodates our needs for time. He was able to pick us up early and return us to our cruise terminal on time so we wont be late for all aboard in ship. Thank you Kazu! - Don& Antoinette
Kazuhiko G.
Thanks for the nice review. It was my pleasure to be with you too. This time we had to change our route due to the delay of the train we were on. I am sorry for causing you worry. I hope this tour was a memorable one for you. Thank you very much!
Sakina K.
“Tour of Nara and Osaka”
Kazu did an amazing job organizing a tour for our group. He met us in Kyoto and helped us navigate to Nara. We spent time with the deer and explored the temple with great explanations. He then got us to Osaka and spent time showing us highlights. It was a busy and amazing day! Kazu was kind and very accommodating as we had young kids with us. Highly recommend him as a guide.
Kazuhiko G.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm sorry I made your group walk a lot in the crowded streets. I had a fun day too. Thank you very much. However, it was a shame for the children that the Pokémon Center was closed. I hope this tour will be a memorable one for your group in Japan. Thank you !!
$247/ per group