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Your most memorable tour in Kyoto

Kyoto Private Tour - ・Kiyomizu Temple
There is a big stage which is 12 m (39 ft.) high. It is equivalent to a four-storied building.
In the middle ages, people believed that when they jumped off this stage and survived while praying, their wish would
come true. Actually, 234 people jumped off and 85 % survived.

・Kiyomizu Temple There is a big stage which is 12 m (39 ft.) high. It is equivalent to a four-storied building. In the middle ages, people believed that when they jumped off this stage and survived while praying, their wish would come true. Actually, 234 people jumped off and 85 % survived.

Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo forest in Arashiyama
You can see very beautiful Bamboo Forest.
There are many bamboo along a path. You can take nice pictures.
Moreover, there are many scenic spots in Arashiyama.
Tenryu-ji temple, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge and Monkey Park (you can feed wild monkeys.) etc..

Bamboo forest in Arashiyama You can see very beautiful Bamboo Forest. There are many bamboo along a path. You can take nice pictures. Moreover, there are many scenic spots in Arashiyama. Tenryu-ji temple, Togetsu-Kyo Bridge and Monkey Park (you can feed wild monkeys.) etc..

Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Shrine
There are more than 10,000 red Torii gates which is a symbol of Shinto shrine.
When you see these torii gates, you will be amazed.

Fushimi Inari Shrine There are more than 10,000 red Torii gates which is a symbol of Shinto shrine. When you see these torii gates, you will be amazed.

Kyoto Private Tour - Kinkaku-ji Temple
Thie temple is called the Golden Pavillion.
Because, 20,000 golden leaves are used. The scenery of this building from beautiful garden is splendid and breath taking.

Kinkaku-ji Temple Thie temple is called the Golden Pavillion. Because, 20,000 golden leaves are used. The scenery of this building from beautiful garden is splendid and breath taking.

Nijyo-jyo Castle This castle was built by Tokugawa Shogunate. You can see stone walls, turrets and beautiful palace..

Your most memorable tour in Kyoto

Day Trip

Joined 2014

Kazuhiko G.

4.78 / 5

(197 reviews)

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Kyoto

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Kazuhiko G.)

Up to 15 people

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.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

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.

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, Pick-up at your designated location

What‘s not included

・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)

Tour Important Information

＊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.

Important message from the supplier

Please feel free to contact me!!

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

Joined 2014

Kazuhiko G.

4.78 / 5

(197 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Kazuhiko G.

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!!

Reviews

Jennifer S.

5 / 5

Jun 29, 2025

Tour on June 15, 16, 17 and 18

Jun 29, 2025

Kyoto

4 days

Customized

“Excellent guide for 4 days!”

Our group of 9 (2 families, 4 adults, 2 teens, 3 kids) spent 4 days with Mr. Kazu as our guide in Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Himeji/Kobe June 15-18. He was able to arrange the requested van for our day in Kyoto and guided us through train use the other days. He was highly organized and made sure we were able to see all of the planned sites. He made us a reservation for an absolutely outstanding kobe restaurant in Kobe and confirmed to make sure everything was set. We definitely would have floundered to choose the best restaurant option without him. Mr. Kazu had great recommendations and was highly receptive to our planning requests as well as on-the-spot preferences. Our entire group had an amazing time and we would highly recommend Mr. Kazu as a guide for anything in that broad area!

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I also had a great time with wonderful your families. I am glad you enjoyed this tour and dinner at the Kobe Beef Restaurant. I apologize for making you walk a lot. I hope this tour will be a memorable one! Thank you!!

Lori M.

5 / 5

Jun 5, 2025

Your most memorable tour to Nara (Kyoto or Osaka departure)

Jun 5, 2025

Nara

6 hours

“Great guide!”

Kazu was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. He had great information, knowledge, and recommendations for us. We enjoyed a nice lunch with him, and we so appreciative to have Kazu!

Kazuhiko G.

Hello, Thank you for the nice review. I am glad that you enjoyed your tour of the ancient city of Nara. I also had a pleasant day as well. I hope this tour will be a memorable one. Thank you!

Bernard B.

5 / 5

May 28, 2025

Tour on May 23

May 28, 2025

Kyoto

8 hours

Customized

“Valuable Guide in Kyoto”

Kazuhiko is a very kind man who was a valuable guide in Kyoto. Since we arrived via cruise ship, we were relieved that he could meet us at the Osaka cruise port, and then brought us to Kyoto by train. He had a lot of printed material at the sites explaining what we were seeing. His English comprehension and written English were very, very good. And although he speaks with a Japanese accent, we were able to understand him. Communication was excellent before our tour, with quick responses to our questions and requests, and he tried his best to accommodate them all in the tour. Alas, we were a bit too ambitious in our goals, and Kyoto was insanely crowded, which made it too difficult. Not to mention the many steps at the shrines and temples, which a few in our party had a problem with after a while. The only problem we encountered is that we were a party of four, which made 5 with Kazuhiko-san. To make the most of our time, we agreed to take taxis from one stop to the other. Almost all taxis could only take 4 passengers, so it meant either waiting a long time for an Uber Taxi that could handle 5 passengers, or having to take 2 taxis. So we had to either sacrifice money or time. In our time in Japan, Kyoto was definitely the most expensive place (by far) in terms of taxis, drinks, food, etc. But it was still a great day immersing ourselves in the culture of the city.

Kazuhiko G.

Thank you for the great review. I apologize for making you walk so much; I imagine the slope were quite challenging. I'm also sorry for not providing enough time for lunch. Regarding the taxi situation, it took longer to arrange a large taxi due to the student school trip season. I had a wonderful time, and I hope this tour becomes a cherished memory of your time in Japan. Thank you!!