A Kyoto Tour Only for You

  Your Kyoto Private Tour

Good flavour of Kyoto in your very own way on this Tour.
Kyoto, Nara.
Tour destinations and duration are totally flexible, but half day (5hours) or full day (8hours) are recommended.
We will tailor a tour exclusively for you!
*Please message me for other destinations.
Your hotel or JR Kyoto station. Other places upon request.
*Please note extra fee applies for pick up out of Kyoto.

Embedded in centuries of history and culture, Kyoto offers too many choices for travelers.
This tour makes it easy for you.
Please tell me your interest, and I will make an itinerary exclusively for you.The tour usually covers 3 to 5 major sites depending on your interest.
We will come up with an efficient itinerary so you can get the most in your limited time.

If you are the first timer, I’d recommend some of these must-see sites:

-Fushimi Inari Shrine (History/View): The most popular shrines with 10000 bright red Torii Gates.
-Kiyomizu Temple (History/Architecture/View): The most popular temples with the panoramic veranda.
-Gion (Culture): Fascinating and mysterious stories of Geisha.
-Nijo Castle (History/Architecture): One of the most important sites in Japanese history. Witness the prime and the end of the Samurai period.
-Arashiyama (Nature/View): Beautiful nature with great shopping streets for crafts and street food including the famous bamboo forest.
-Kinkaku Temple (History/Architecture): The golden pavilion in the heavenly garden.

But of course not limited to these.
Each place mentioned above is quite big, and there are always interesting off the beaten paths in and out of these sites.
I will introduce these hidden gems, and a lot of photogenic spots.
Time allowing I’m always happy to show you more places around the area we are visiting whether it’s a historic sites, beautiful photo spots, or nice cafes etc. . .

On foot with public transportation, taxis recommended to some sites.
*Please note private transportation can be arranged upon request.
Depend on your tour. Dynamic pricing depending on seasons.
9300JPY ~ /hour/up to 4 guests x Your tour time + Estimated cost on the day of (usually about 3000 to 5000JPY/adult: lunch, transportation, admission)

  Full Day The Kyoto Tour

Great for first timers! 5 main spots of Kyoto in 8 hours.
Your hotel or JR Kyoto station. Other places upon request.
*Please note extra fee applies for pick up out of Kyoto.
8 hours ( 8:00 – 16:00 recommended )

Highlights are highlights for reasons.
Each spot is way more than photo spots.
They have deep and interesting stories behind.
Visit these spots and experience the great flavor of Kyoto.

-Meet at your hotel or stations in Kyoto
-Fushimi Inari Shrine (History/View): The most popular shrines with 10000 bright red Torii Gates.
-Nijo Castle (History/Architecture): One of the most important sites in Japanese history. Witness the prime and the end of the Samurai period.
-local lunch: nice local restaurants you wouldn’t find on your own!
-Gion (Culture): Fascinating and mysterious stories of Geisha.
-Higashiyama Walk (History/Culture/View):”the Kyoto”. Rich in history, thus a lot of preserved areas and hidden gems!
-Kiyomizu Temple (History/Architecture/View): The most popular temple with the panoramic veranda.
-End tour at your hotel or anywhere convenient in Kyoto

On foot with public transportation, taxis recommended to some sites.
*Please note private transportation can be arranged upon request.
Dynamic pricing depending on seasons.
74400JPY~+ Estimated cost on the day of (usually about 4500JPY/adult)

  Half Day Arashiyama Monkey Tour

Great for kids and adults! Enjoy wild monkeys and nature walk with a private guide

Arashiyama, Kyoto

Your hotel or JR Kyoto station. Other places upon request.
*Please note extra fee applies for pick up out of Kyoto.
5 hours ( 8:00 – 13:00 recommended )

Tired of temples and shrines?? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys?
You can enjoy hiking in the Monkey Mountain with 120 uncaged (but friendly) monkeys.
It involves about 15-20mins walking to the top, where you can buy treats for monkeys and feed them
There’s no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!
It is located conveniently in Arashiyama area.
Here you can enjoy the vast nature mixed with traditional and modern architecture, and at the same time shopping for traditional crafts and street food.
You can also enjoy fresh breeze in the bamboo forest.
There are a lot of photogenic spots, Togetsu Bridge over Oi river with Mountains on the background and many more.

-Meet at your hotel or stations in Kyoto
-Iwatayama Monkey Park: enjoy 120 uncaged wild monkeys! 15 to 20min. Mountain hike involved.
-Arashiyama Bamboo Groves: Fresh breeze in the deep green. Very photogenic.
-Togetsu bridge: The beautiful landmark of Arashiyama.
-Arashiyama Walk: the mainstreet with interesting local food and souvenirs.
-Esaand tour at your hotel or anywhere convenient in Kyoto

On foot with public transportation, taxis recommended to some sites.
*Please note private transportation can be arranged upon request.
Dynamic pricing depending on seasons.
46500JPY ~ + Estimated cost on the day of (usually about 1500JPY/adult)

Unique Online Experience

Postcard From Japan:

First Ever Inter-City Virtual Live Tour of Japan

We are proud to announce the launch of this brand new experience!
In this live streaming tour, our professional guides will walk through multiple locations in Japan.
We can compare and contrast, deepen stories, and double the fun!
You can comment and ask questions anytime during the tour just like normal tours

Audio Tour

If you are more about exploring on your own pace, please download my Voicemap Tour.It’s a walking tour app, available for iPhone and Android.
It has offline maps, and GPS autoplay.

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