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Kyoto Private Tour - The Gion Festival Float. It's observed annually from July 1 through 31 in Kyoto.
The Gion Festival Float. It's observed annually from July 1 through 31 in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - The Kyoto Imperial Palace. it was once the home of Japanese emperors.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace. it was once the home of Japanese emperors.
Kyoto Private Tour - Kyo-Machi-ya. it's a traditional townhouse made of woods and soil.
Kyo-Machi-ya. it's a traditional townhouse made of woods and soil.
Kyoto Private Tour - Komyoh-in temple. it's a famous Zen garden with moss plants, stones and rocks.
Komyoh-in temple. it's a famous Zen garden with moss plants, stones and rocks.
Kyoto Private Tour - Stone pavement at Gion District.
Stone pavement at Gion District.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nijo Castle. it's the finest architecture and artworks in Kyoto.
Nijo Castle. it's the finest architecture and artworks in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - Kiyomizu temple. it is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto.
Kiyomizu temple. it is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - Tohfukuji temple. it is the oldest gate of temples in Kyoto.
Tohfukuji temple. it is the oldest gate of temples in Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - You would find it in front of a shrine. what is it for?
You would find it in front of a shrine. what is it for?
Kyoto Private Tour - Autumn leaves at Eikan-do temple. it is located at the east of Kyoto.
Autumn leaves at Eikan-do temple. it is located at the east of Kyoto.
Kyoto Private Tour - Shirakawa river. it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents, too.
Shirakawa river. it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents, too.
Kyoto Private Tour - Stone pavement at Gion District.
Stone pavement at Gion District.
Kyoto Private Tour - Kamo river in Kyoto-city; it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents.
Kamo river in Kyoto-city; it is loved by most of the Kyoto residents.
Kyoto Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park.
Cherry blossoms in the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park.
Kyoto Private Tour - Japanese-style garden with moss plant, camellia and plum/apricot trees.
Japanese-style garden with moss plant, camellia and plum/apricot trees.
Kyoto Private Tour - Inari-yama Mountain. it's behind Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Inari-yama Mountain. it's behind Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. it located at the south of Kyoto-city.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. it located at the south of Kyoto-city.
Kyoto Private Tour - Torii. it's a gateway at the entrance to a shinto shrine.
Torii. it's a gateway at the entrance to a shinto shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji Temple
Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Gion Region
Gion Region
Kyoto Private Tour - Tohfukuji Temple
Tohfukuji Temple
Kyoto Private Tour - Camelia Flower in the WashBasin
Camelia Flower in the WashBasin
Tour Guide - Tohru S.

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Tohru S.

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Kyoto (Living)

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About Tour Guide Tohru S.

Welcome to Kyoto! My name's Tohru. Please call me Toh-ru or Toh-ru-san. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I was born and grew up in Kyoto, so I'm very familiar with many sightseeing spots and attractions in Kyoto. If you would like to enjoy walking around Kyoto in YUKATA or KIMONO, I'll be happy to prepare it for you in advance.

Kyoto is a fascinating and picturesque city visited by lots of foreign tourists every year. I can offer you unique experiences in this beautiful city, which can include visits to traditional Japanese gardens, ancient temples and shrines designated as world heritage sites, authentic Japanese cultural experiences such as exploring the traditional townhouse called MACHIYA, the food market called NISHIKI, shopping arcades and fantastic museums. With a flexible approach, I can help you personalize your agenda.

When you have a chance to visit Kyoto, please contact me anytime and anywhere!

I'll be looking forward to seeing you and spending wonderful time with you.

See you soon!

Certified as

- National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter

- Itinerary Control Manager

- Kyoto Expert Certification 2nd grade

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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Reviews

Lots to see in Kyoto!

Tohru is very pleasant and mindful individual throughout this tour. Although it's only a half-day tour, Tohru thoughtfully pre-planned 3 attractions starting out with Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle/gardens, and finale at Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama District. He is excellent in navigating to all these destinations via the subway, which could get pretty complicated, but he knew the best ways to get around the busy areas to avoid the crowds, which made us feel at ease on a Monday commuter crowd. We had hoped for a bit better communication in English, at times challenging, but he did his best to get us to these destinations packed in a half day....if we did this on our own...we probably wouldn't have seen half the site attractions we visited. He led us to a great Soba restaurant, Soba Tatsuichi, which we thoroughly enjoyed whether it was hot or cold soba noodles with a dipping sauce. Our ending highlight was walking (27k steps that day!!!)thru the streets after strolling thru the lush Bamboo Forest. We certainly ended our tour with our vanilla softee ice cream (pic attached) and trying out a Japanese donut that Tohru recommended was delicious! Overall, Tohru is insightful, respectful, and a professional guide, and hope he can accept this feedback to improve communication with his English speaking clients as I am sure he is knowledgeable about the local culture historical sites. Thanks Tohru, for a very delightful tour of Kyoto!!!

Kathryn Y.

Tohru S.

Dear Kathryn-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so open-minded and friendly that I could spend a great time with your family in Kyoto. Hope you will have a great day in Japan. Best wishes!

Half day private tour of Kyoto for four people

Tohru San chose three sites that represents Kyoto. All three were accessible via train around the city. In order of preference my favorite was 1. Bambo Grove in Arashiyama 2. Golden Pavilion Temple 3. Fushimi Inari Shrine Overall a nice time.

Adam U.

Tohru S.

Dear Adam-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so open-minded and friendly that I could spend a great time with your family in Kyoto. Hope you will have a great day in Japan. Best wishes!

Nice walk on a hot day

Perfect decision for a one day visit in Kyoto. Tohru was a patient and kind guide and we were very satisfied with this tour. Would recommend to everybody.

Karmen F.

Tohru S.

Dear Karmen-san, Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could spend a great time with you. Best wishes!

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