This tour is perfect for people who want to visit some of the most famous sites of Kyoto, and also get insights from a Japanese local!
What makes this tour special is that I know how to avoid the crowds and show you secret entrances to famous sightseeing spots!
Also, during the tour I can take photos and video of your fun memories and share them later (I have 10,000 followers on Instagram, so I am good at photos and movies).
*The secret entrance require taxi, a bit of walking and good weather
At your hotel
The famous symbol of Japan: the shrine with the 1000 red gates
1000 year-old shrine in the heart of Gion district
Feel the typical Kyoto atmosphere in the many small streets and slopes
A big wooden terrace temple overlooking Kyoto city
A small secret temple close to Kiyomizu temple
At a entertainment sushi-restaurant or local foods at the market
The biggest street market in Kyoto with local specialities, souvenirs and more
leave off there.
This is a day trip that mixes Kyoto's most popular areas with hidden spots recommended by locals. To ensure everyone has a comfortable time, we plan to start a little early in the morning, then have an early lunch to avoid the very crowded time. The tour will end with enjoying Japanese history in an area recommended by the locals and a mini boat tour. This is the golden course where you can experience everything about Kyoto's history, people's lives, culture and nature!
■ 1. Famous Sites Course
Higashiyama Area
・Kiyomizu Temple → The most popular wooden terrace temple
・Seikanji Temple → A hidden temple overlooking Kyoto
・Transfer & Lunch
Inari Area
・Fushimi Inari Shrine → 1000 Red Gates (Senbon Torii)
■ 2. Local Recommended Course
Fushimi Momoyama Area
・Ryoma Street → You can feel the changes in Japan in the 19th century and you can enjoy many kind of local foods.
guide fee
lunch (about 25 USD per person), entrance fee (about 10 USD per person), transportation fee (about 15 USD per person)
During the tour, we will mainly travel by train or walking.
Yuta hat uns für einen Tag Kyoto nähergebracht. Die vorgeschlagene Tour war genau was wir gesucht haben. Er hat uns die berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten gezeigt und sehr interessant über diese und das Leben in Japan berichtet. Yuta’s Deutschkenntnisse sind sehr gut und wir hatten viel Spaß miteinander. Da es ein sehr heißer Tag war, hat er sich super um unser persönliches Wohlergehen gekümmert. Wir können Yuta als Reiseführer gerne weiterempfehlen. Liebe Grüße und vielen Dank noch mal von Anja und Heidi.
vielen Dank für eure liebe Nachricht! Es freut mich wirklich, dass Sie die Tour durch Kyoto genossen haben! Es war auch für mich eine tolle Zeit mit Ihnen. Ihre Fragen und das Interesse an Japan haben mir viel Spaß gemacht. Ich freue mich, dass mein Deutsch euch geholfen hat und wir uns gut verständigen konnten. Wenn Sie wieder nach Japan kommen, würde ich mich sehr freuen, Ihnen wieder zu sehen. Vielen Dank!
Wir haben mit Yuta viel über Kyoto, Land und Leute erfahren. Er ging auf unsere spontanen Wünsche ein und hatte viel Hintergrundinformation parat. Wir haben mit ihm den Tag sehr genossen. Vielen Dank Susanne und Siegfried
Vielen Dank für Ihre herzlichen Worte! Es freut mich sehr zu hören, dass Sie den Tag in Kyoto genossen haben und dass ich Ihnen mit interessanten Hintergrundinformationen über die Stadt und ihre Kultur weiterhelfen konnte. Wenn Sie in Japan nächste mal kommen, bitte teilen Sie mir bitte einfach mit:) Danke schön!!
Yuta was a outstanding guide he spoke excellent English He also speaks German very informative and new how to navigate well he took us to a great sushi bar as well as many different shrines also guided us to some great shopping I highly recommended him he was wonderful to travel with my family
Hello, Chad! Thank you for signing up for my tour! You were so friendly from the moment we met, it didn't feel like we were meeting for the first time. It was fun to share Japanese culture and customs with you and your family. It was also a great time to hear about American customs and politics with you guys! I'll contact you again when I go to America! Thank you so much:)
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! I’m so happy that I found Yuta to be our private guide for Nara and Kyoto. He met us in Osaka, got us to Nara, visited all of the places that we wanted to see, found a great place for lunch, which my daughter says was her favorite meal in Japan, then took us all the way back to our hotel in Osaka. On our second day, we met Yuta in Kyoto, and he took us to all of the places that wanted to see and more. Our restaurant for lunch was closed, but we found a great omakase place, which was awesome! Touring with Yuta was the best decision that I made. He’s knowledgeable, funny, understanding of individual needs in the group, and a great guy. When we needed a break from the heat, he knew exactly where to go to get some cool AC! The next time, we’re in the Kyoto/Osaka area, I will definitely be contact Yuta!
Hi Suzette!! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure to guide you and your family through Nara and Kyoto. I was able to talk with you not only about sightseeing, but also about Japanese customs and manners, which made the tour always exciting. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Kyoto/Osaka area in the future. I would love to guide you again! Thank you again!!