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Joined 2025
Ken Y.
Available Areas
Osaka (Living), Kyoto
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
14 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Ken Y.
Hello. I‘m Ken.
I’m a certified guide for the city of Kyoto.
I live just in between Kyoto and Osaka. My hobbies are tennis, swimming, and windsurfing in the summer.
Kyoto is a city with over 1,000 years of history and so many attractions that it‘s difficult to see everything in one day. My tour includes highlights of Kyoto's popular spots making the most of your time. However, all of these can be customized based on your requests. I'll suggest spots to see based on your preferences, such as quiet areas away from the crowds.
I'd love to work with you to create a plan that will be wonderful memories.
I look forward to seeing you!
Important
Please provide at least 7 days' notice prior to booking.
Some tours may not be available every day due to facility or store closures. Please send us a message before booking to check availability.
*The guide cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss that occurs during the tour, so we recommend that you take out overseas travel insurance.
*Also, please be aware that some restaurants and taxis may not accept credit cards, so please bring enough Japanese yen with you. Thank you.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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One day tour of "off the beaten track" in Kyoto
On this tour, you can enjoy the autumn foliage depending on the season. Kyoto is very popular with tourists, so most tourist attractions are usually crowded with people. While that can be lively and fun, some people might occasionally want to visit a less crowded place. This tour is perfect for those people. On this tour, you will spend a full day walking through Sagano, visiting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Gio-ji Temple, Jojakko-in Temple, and Seiryo-ji Temple.
One day tour of "off the beaten track" in Kyoto
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1-Day Highlights Tour Including All of Kyoto’s major sightseeing elements
The most representative elements of Kyoto sightseeing are shrines, temples, castles, and the quintessential Kyoto cityscape. This tour covers all of these major elements. Specifically, we will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nijo Castle, Gion, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which are all very popular with tourists, mainly by public transportation and on foot. This tour allows busy travelers to efficiently enjoy Kyoto's major tourist attractions.
1-Day Highlights Tour Including All of Kyoto’s major sightseeing elements
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A one-day tour covering major tourist spots in Kyoto, including UNESCO World Heritage site
This tour includes all of Kyoto's most popular attractions for tourists: Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Gion. It even includes two World Heritage Sites. We will visit these attractions primarily using public transportation and on foot. This tour allows busy travelers to efficiently enjoy Kyoto's main tourist destinations.
A one-day tour covering major tourist spots in Kyoto, including UNESCO World Heritage site
Reviews
Mārtiņš D.
“Great insight in Kyoto's highlights”
Many thanks to Ken-san for showing us the highlights of Kyoto. Due to my wife's mobility issues, I am thankful that Ken-san did a lot of preparation to ensure smooth logistics from sight to sight. And he has a great eye as a photographer too and took some nice pictures with us.
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Ken Y.
Dear Martins-san, I'm glad you enjoyed your first trip to Kyoto. I'm happy that I was able to show you the main tourist spots in one day, and that you enjoyed the cherry blossoms at Maruyama Park. This was my first time hosting guests from Latvia, and I was delighted to spend time with such a lovely couple and wonderful friends. I look forward to seeing you again. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos! Thank you for the wonderful review. Best regards, Ken
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