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Kyoto Private Tour: One Day Highlights and Cultural Gems

Designed to accommodate all dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, halal, and more, every traveler can enjoy the authentic cuisine and cultural experiences that Kyoto has to offer.

Overview

Many people say that Kyoto is the best city for tourists in Japan. This tour is designed for our visitors who have special dietary requirements such as Muslims, vegans or those with allergies. A local guide will show you the popular spots in the Gion and Higashiyama areas of ​​Kyoto while ensuring that your meals and snacks are suitable for your needs.

① Pick up at your hotel (9:00)

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② Yasaka Shrine (9:25 - 9:45)
Located across the Shijo Bridge, Yasaka Shrine awaits your visit. Yasaka Shrine is famous for the Gion Festival, one of the three biggest festivals in Japan, which involves hundreds of people carrying floats and dates back over a thousand years. The number of worshipers over New Year's period tops more than 1 million every year, making it one of the most popular shrines in the country. The adjacent Maruyama Park is one of the most famous places in Japan to enjoy cherry blossoms, making the shrine especially beautiful during spring.

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③ Gion (9:55 - 10:30)
Next we will explore the Gion neighborhood, extending west of Yasaka Shrine to the north and south. A cherry-blossom lined path where nice cafes and tea houses line the street, with quintessentially Kyoto views yours for the taking in. You may even meet a Maiko (roughly equivalent to young, apprenticing Geisha) if you are lucky.

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③ Kenniji Temple
Constructed in 1202, the Kenniji Temple is the oldest zen temple in Kyoto. It was opened by Eisai, the Buddhist monk who introduced zen Buddhism to Japan after returning from study trips to China. The vast temple is made up of many towers and beautiful gardens, especially famous is the pebbled “zen garden” where you can sit and contemplate freely.

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④ Nishiki Market and Lunch (11:45 - 13:15)
The Nishiki market is a popular shopping area for Kyoto locals, and is filled with seasonal fish and fruits, as well as traditional craft items unique to Kyoto. The market is five blocks long so makes a good place to enjoy both shopping and eating while strolling. we will have lunch time around Nishiki market. If you have other dietary requirements, or if you prefer to eat something else, please inform us in advance and we will arrange an alternative lunch spot.

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⑤ Fushimi Inari Shrine (14:00 - 15:30)
Almost everyone has seen pictures of the thousands of red torii gates leading from the base of this Shinto shrine all the way to the top of Mount Inari. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. People have historically gathered there to pray for bountiful harvests and prosperity for their families.

As well as checking out the grounds of the main shrine, you can ascend the mountain through the torii gates, keeping an eye out for smaller shrines and statues along the way.

⑧ Conclude at your hotel in Kyoto (16:00)

Highlights

· Stroll around Nishiki market where fresh fruits and local crafts abound
· See the west gate of Yasaka Shrine, which is a symbol of Gion
· Walking around Gion / Hanamikoji path where the Maiko walk
· Giant Ssangyong diagram at Kenninji Temple
· Walk through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari

Note

・Only hotel pickup in Kyoto city is included. If you are staying in Osaka and want hotel pick up, we accept with ¥10,000 additional fee per group, plus transport fee.
・Some changes can be made to the itinerary based on your wishes (e.g. lunch).
・During the peak travel seasons of March, April, October, and Year-end and New Year holidays (from December 30 to January 3), please be aware that there will be an additional charge of 2,000 yen per person for the tour.
・Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 6,000 yen per group, per hour. During the peak months of March, April, and October, the rate is 8,000 yen per hour. Please be aware that the tour extension depends on the guide's availability and may not always be possible. Any additional charges for extended time will be invoiced online after the tour based on the actual duration of the extension.

  Price From ¥19,000 / person

¥20,000 for 2 adults
¥19,000 for 3 adults or more
¥40,000 for 1 adult
¥10,000 for children (age 5-12)
Free of charge for children (under 4)

  Duration 7 hours
  Hours of availability

9:00 am-4:00 pm

  Inclusions

・English speaking guide
・Hotel pick up & drop off (only in Kyoto city)
・Entrance fee
・Photos of Tour Participants
・Public Transportation
・Insurance
・Tax

  Exclusions

・Food & drink
・Private transportation
Taxi or Private Car/ Private Bus

  Participants 1-6 people

Reviews (139)

adrian(Indonesia)★★★★★

Moslem day tour

The tour is worthed every penny, and the special credit must give to the guide, Mahasaru-san. He was very helpfull & has a good knowledge about Kyoto. I will recommend this tour to moslem family.

Syafiz Zarif(Malaysia)★★★★★

Kyoto Tour

We traveled from our place in Osaka to Kyoto together with our tour guide Ms. Michiko. Visited Nishiki Market and had lunch there, watched the show at GEAR Theater and the kids enjoyed the Ninja experience at TOEI Kyoto Studio Park. Michiko was very pleasant and helpful!

Muhammad Hanif(Brunei Darussalam)★★★★★

A Taste of Kyoto

We decided to go on one-day Muslim guided tours in all three cities (Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo) as it is our first time visiting in Japan, and we wanted to get a feel before venturing out for ourselves.

Our guide was Mamoru-san. He was very generous with his knowledge on the places we visited. From the colourful variety of goods of Nishiki market, to the blossoming culture on Gion Street and the breathtaking view on mountain top Kiyomizudera temple, our visit wouldn't have been as exciting and as efficient without the Mamoru-san's guide.

We also had the chance to eat Halal certified Ramen at Naritaya Ramen shop. The miso-ramen was personally my favorite ramen in our whole 2 weeks stay in Japan.

Thank you Mamoru-san and Omakase!

Faris Anaqi(Malaysia)★★★★★

As this was our first time in Kyoto, we were having a hard time finding a suitable tour for us but Omakase provided us with the best value tour for large groups to Kyoto.

Our large group was greeted at our pick up point by Ms. Toshiko and taken to Kyoto by bus. We were taken to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine and then to the amazing Sanjusangedo Temple. After that we had lunch at the amazing Halal Yakiniku that Omakase recommended. We then proceeded to Nishiki Market for some shopping before ending our tour at the Kinkakuji.

Overall we were very satisfied with the tour that Omakase planned for us and Ms. Toshiko is a great tour guide who explained all the backstories of the places we visit with great passion. We will definitely contact Omakase again if we go to Japan again.

Mohammed(Qatar)★★★★★

Excellent

Very informative Kyoto tour. The credit goes to our guide Mr Mamoru. Thank you.

Adam Family(Singapore)★★★★★

Nishiki Market and Gion tour

Truly enjoy our personal tour with Yayoi Niwa. She was patience and knowledgeable about the history of Gion, Nikishi Market and our family would like to thank her for the excellent tour and service. Great that OMAKASE Tour is able to cater to your needs and interests.Definitely recommended.

Latifa(Singapore)★★★★★

Kyoto - Michiko

Kyoto trip was interesting. We enjoyed our visit to the Bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari & Nishiki mkt. Had lunch at Naritaya halal bbq restaurant. Michiko was very pleasant & helpful.

Mariah(Singapore)★★★★★

Awesome trip with Yoko!

Awesome trip with visits to Bamboo Forest and Kinkakuji Temple site, in particular. Our guide Yoko provided useful information.

Shahrun Niza(Malaysia )★★★★★

Kyoto day tour

Our guide Mamoru san was very friendly And knowledge. He speaks Good English n attend to Our need as Muslim. Will definitely recommend him n Omakase to my friends. Takeshi from Omakase was very helpful n accomodative. Thank a lot

Noraini Roslan(Malaysia)★★★★★

Kyoto Day Tour

Our guide Mamoru san was very friendly And knowledge. He speaks Good English n attend to Our need as Muslim. Will definitely recommend him n Omakase to my friends. Takeshi from Omakase was very helpful n accomodative. Thank a lot!

Lysa (US)★★★★★

Great way to see the sights around Kyoto

his tour was absolutely amazing. It is a great way to see the sights around Kyoto and get very informative information on everything that you are visiting. Our wonderful tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. She took the time to ensure she answered all of our questions and was flexible where we had the opportunity to shop. Our tour guide even took many photos that were sent to us the very next day. Definitely highly recommended tour when in Kyoto.

KRISTINE ANNE MOSER (Australia)★★★★★

Private walking tour Kyoto

We had a wonderful day with Meg exploring Kyoto. She was so knowledgeable and helpful with our family.

Kathryn Elizabeth Burgess (Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto

Sachi was fantastic we saw all the main sites in one day and stopped at a fabulous Ramen shop for lunch. Highly recommended.

Chacha Rama(Philippines)★★★★

We had fun!

We would have preferred a van service however with the mode of transportation being train and bus, it was a good experience. My husband had a knee problem so he could not do 20,000 steps but the guide was kind enough to book a taxi for us in areas where he was too tired to walk. I love our guide she was patient, kind, taught me many things about Japanese culture… her name was MIZUHO. We had fun!!! Loved the shrine and temple and market, among others?

ELEISHA NEILL(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto Tour

Sachi was a lovely host; very warm, knowledgeable, flexible and interested in making sure each member of the family had a good tour.

LEE MICHELE BUTLER(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto

Sachi was just amazing, we had an absolutely wonderful day with her. She knew everything about where we were, she knew answers to questions we had and she had so much fun with us and showed us so much in so little time. We would love to come back and would love for Sachi to be the guide again!

Peter Caravan(USA)★★★★★

Sachi was an outstanding!

Sachi was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our private tour of Kyoto.

Kim Radalj(Australia)★★★★★

Wonderful day and our guide Sachi was amazing!

Wonderful day and our guide Sachi was amazing. First day in Kyoto so was great to see so many temples and shrines, learning about the culutural significance too. Helped us get bearings and loved eating way through Nishiki markets.

Yan Xu(USA)★★★★★

Wonderful tour!

We had a wonderful touring day with our guide Naoko. She is very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Highly recommended!

KIRSTEN THERESE CUSACK(Australia)★★★★★

Absolutely recommend! Personalized & well organized

We had such a great day exploring Kyoto with our guide Sachiyo. We had the opportunity to see lots of different places and also experience different modes of transport such as train, subway and bus. Everything was so well organized. I am vegetarian and they had already arranged four vegetarian friendly lunch options for us to choose from. We are doing another tour with Sachiyo when we are in Osaka! Sachiyo also took so many wonderful photos for us which was so kind. Thank you & would definitely recommend!

Srishti Gupta(India)★★★★★

Wonderful tour of the Kyoto city with our guide, Miki!

We had a wonderful tour of the Kyoto city with our guide, Miki. She was extremely warm and sweet and tailored the tour to our liking. She answered all our questions about the country's history, religious practices and local interests. She took multiple photos of us during the course of the tour and also took us to a vegan friendly restaurant for lunch. We had a joyous time with Miki! Thank you :)

Vi Nguyen(USA)★★★★★

Great time

Excellent personalized tour. Yoshi was very attentive to providing our family a relaxing and memorable experience. Thank you.

Harriet L(USA)★★★★★

Inspiring!

Very professional , friendly and personal guiding. We were surely inspired to learn more about Japan, both the history and of today.

Selena Sanchez(USA)★★★★★

Ayako-san was awesome

Our tour guide Ayako-san was awesome. Highly recommend this tour and her. She took us to the yummiest noodle place for lunch and we had the best time. Thank you Ayako-san for a fun day in Kyoto. PLUS she takes the best pictures!

Abdulwahab Abdulwahab(Qatar)★★★★★

The tour was so beautiful

The tour was so beautiful even though there was some rain Etsuko was so great in organizing the itinerary and explaining everything that we saw. the market visit was the highlight of the tour and Etsuko was so helpful in explaining and showing us the highlights of the market.

Anna Louise Masters(Australia)★★★★★

Thank you Aki

We had a great walk around some very beautiful sites in Kyoto. Aki was friendly, considerate and knowledgeable. Would recommend her and her tour to anyone.

HAAKAN STAABY(Sweden)★★★★★

I give my highest recommendations!

Our excellent guide Akari went above and beyond expectations. Very well organised and still room for improvisation along the tour in Kyoto. I give my highest recommendations. I would definitely use this tour again.

JUNE ANN EATON(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto highlights

We had a wonderful day with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We saw so many highlights of Kyoto and as first time visitors to Japan I would highly recommend this tour.

Peter Stevenson(Australia)★★★★★

Very pleasant day with a friendly, helpful, and knowledgable guide!

Very pleasant day with a friendly, helpful, and knowledgable guide. Having our own guide meant for more flexibility of timings and transport. Reasonable amount of walking even when using public transport, and our guide helped by looking for transport options. Guide was excellent in considering options of places, times, lunch location etc.

DEPIERREUX Alain Paul (Luxembourg)★★★★★

A friendly guide for this magnificent city.

Kyoto is a magnificent city with an infinite number of impressive temples. Our friendly guide helped us discover the charms of the city.

Jennylyn Sabado(Philippines)★★★★★

Etsuko was accomodating!

Etsuko was accomodating to adjust with our mobility with kids ☺️

Danny Watson(Australia)★★★★★

Amazing guide and tour

Ayako was an amazing guide who made our experience a memorable one. Intimate knowledge of the region and an amazing lunch. Thank you so much for having us.

Betty Lee()★★★★★

Our guide Mie exceeded our expectations!

Our family wanted a traditional tour of Kyoto and our guide Mie exceeded our expectations. She made changes to the itinerary based upon the June heat. She assisted us with purchasing train tickets since we were lost purchasing tickets before the tour. She went out of her way to make sure we got to see Kyoto and its rich history.

Robyn Pearce(Australia)★★★★★

We were able to tailor the tour around what we were interested in!

Our guide was Sachiyo. She as lovely and very generous with her information. We were able to tailor the tour around what we were interested in. She took heaps of photos and sent them to us within 24 hrs. I wish we could have had her guide us for a couple of more days.

Pavan Sharma(India)★★★★★

Our guide, Michiko Murayama, was a wonderful host.

Our guide, Michiko Murayama, was a wonderful host. She is knowledgable, highly organised, very kind and looked after our every request. She accommodated a plan change a day before, took us to a wonderful restaurant (making sure its vegan!), and also helped us by speaking to a store renting kimonos! We can't thank her enough! Michiko san - if you're reading this, thank you for everything! You're fantastic!

JENNIFER STEVENSON (Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto Cultural Tour.

Yuki designed a fascinating introduction to Japanese history and culture. We visited the Yasaka Shrine & geisha district, the amazing Kennin-ji Temple with its dragon - painted ceiling and dramatic Tori gates of the Fukukayasabunouc Shrine. Yuki spoke excellent English and this provided a much better understanding of the sites we visited. We highly recommend this tour with Yuki!

Howard Husock(USA)★★★★★

A perfect start in Kyoto.

We had a very friendly english speaking guide that showed us some of the most interesting
spots i Kyoto, historical shogun residence and the stunning vibrant market. It was a perfect
start of the trip in Japan since we also were introduced to the local transport system.

Alfonso AlanisCue(USA)★★★★★

We would highly recommend Mizuho!

Mizuho did a great job. She met us at our hotel and went over some options to tailor the tour to our needs and requests, while providing very helpful suggestions and input. We then went through the tour and Mizuho explained different insights as we went through the different sites. We were able to see all the things we wanted to see and the whole day felt seamless. We would highly recommend Mizuho and would encourage anyone traveling to Kyoto to reach out to her!

Chris Hsiao(USA)★★★★★

We highly recommend this tour!

Yukiko was a great host who taught us so much about Kyoto and the shrines. She went above and beyond at the fish market to help us find the best food and had backup plans for the rainy weather. We highly recommend this tour!

Pamela Leong(USA)★★★★★

Ayako was a great tour guide

Ayako was a great tour guide and offerred to take us to the bamboo forest in addition to the sites listed on the tour. She was very knowledgable about all the sites we visited and we learned a lot. She took a lot of great pictures of us which were shared. She also provided restuaruant suggestions and other sites to visit. Because we had a great experience with our Tokyo Highlights Private Day Tour, we signed up for the same highlights tour of Kyoto. I highly recommend them.

Parrish Natoli(Australia)★★★★★

Mizuho was very nice and informative and lovely.

Mizuho was very nice and informative and lovely. Despite the heat it was a lovely day!

Fanny Marell(Sweden)★★★★★

Guiding in Kyoto

The guide was so nice and took so goog care of us. I strongly rekommed them. She spoke good english too. She could explain about the backstory of every place we went to and was very nice to us aswell.

Rob Jarzombek(USA)★★★★★

Definitely would book her again

This was a great experience that was made even better by our guide, Ayako! She helped us find the unique gifts we were looking for, as well as helped figure out our tickets for a day trip we were planning, too! She is very knowledgeable of the various sites and pointed out unique and interesting facts throughout the day. Definitely would book her again for future tours. Thank you very much, Ayako!!!

Angelo Valderrama(USA)★★★★★

You will not regret it!

Our guide, Ms. Sachi, was so caring, understanding and knowledgeable. She took us to some amazing sights, while always providing information and keeping us engaged. If one is in Kyoto, this tour is a must! You will not regret it!

FABIO DE LUCA(Italy)★★★★★

Best Day in Kyoto and Kimono Revenge!

We met Miyo at the Airport, she's perfectly on time and She bring us to the hotel, 2 days later she was out guide for a day, and what a day! She explain us lot of Japan, we saw Inari Temple, Nishiki Market and a beautiful shop Here we find two cheap but beautiful Kimono!
Best guide and best day in Kyoto!

P.s. Miyo, we are waiting for you in Italy!

ahmed alzaabi(UAE)★★★★★

the best tour ever

the best tour ever .we have great time . the tour guide was helpful and he know everything and explain everything for us . the perfect tour guide we wish for . will recommend it .

Sofia Merajver(USA)★★★★★

Miyo was a fantastic guide

Miyo was a fantastic guide: knowledgeable, insightful, kind. perfect day tour. highly recommend!

Richard Petho(Hungary)★★★★★

recommend her and this tour without hesitation

It was a lovely tour! Miyo is a fantastic guide with excellent communication skills and plenty of competency. Her English is not just good, but she speaks with no accent, making her even more unique among tour guides. She was not just our guide during our tour but more of our guarding angel. She made our day so pleasant and seamless. We have participated in several tours in and out of Japan, but Miyo is the best. I can recommend her and this tour without hesitation.

Jean Sebastien Beaulieu(USA)★★★★★

Great tour I highly recommend

Megumi was a really interesting and gentle women and responded to our questions nicely and made us feel confortable through the shrine, the market and the temple. she has great knowledge of the city and is very kind. Great moment of our trip, Great tour I highly recommend.

Tamara Fong (USA)★★★★★

Amazing Guide in Osaka and Kyoto!!!

Just returned from a 3 week trip to Japan and I already want to return! We had a large 20 person family trip planned starting and ending in Tokyo. We had a 12 day cruise booked to get around Japan since it was easier to travel that way with 2 wheelchair users and several elderly travelers. Because we had some unique circumstances, we booked our own private excursions at each port. Based on the reviews online, I went with Omakase since they had some experience with travelers with limited mobility. And they did not disappoint!! But my favorite guide throughout our whole trip was MIYO. If you’re going to Osaka and Kyoto, see if you can get a tour with her!!! She is the sweetest, warmest and most accommodating person!! She really listens to your requests and your needs as a traveler and goes above and beyond! Several of my family members bonded with Miyo (including me!) and we could not have had a better time in Osaka and Kyoto with her. She really is a wonderful guide and helped to make our trip to Japan an unforgettable one!!! Thank you!!!

Hans-Olof Hagen(Sewden)★★★★★

A good tour with a very nice guide

The tour to the golden pavilion and the Kyoto residence of the Shogun during the Edo-period was very interesting and the best part of the tour. They were both very beautifully. I especially appreciated that they had preserved the forest covered hills behand the pavilion that made the pavilion to really stand out. And I liked the animals that were painted on the walls of the shogun reception rooms. The was quite nice, even if it was obvious that the artist had never seen tigress and leopards.
We real appreciated our guide Yoshida. She was knowledgeful and very nice. Especially how she took care my wife, then she got a little tiered in the heat stands out. We liked her a lot.

Brandon Zerwekh(USA)★★★★★

great chance to see Kyoto in a limited time frame

The Kyoto Highlights Privae Day Tour is a MUST activity for anyone wanting to explore Kyoto with someone who speaks the language, understands the culture, and can help manuever through conversations with the locals. Our adventure began at the Kyoto station where we met our guide, Miyo. She was very communicative before the adventure started as we messaged on WhatsApp about the itinerary, meeting points, and answering any questions we had. From the start, Miyo was a delight to be around and communicate with. She loved learning about us as much as loved learninga bout her and Japan. Miyo took us to view quite a few different places (and even made some last second changes based on crowd sizes or convenience of being near other attractions). I highly recommend this experience mostly because it was a great chance to see Kyoto in a limited time frame and it was relaxing to leave the navigation and communication to someone who knows the best. The whole family agreed that the time we spent with Miyo in Kyoto was easily the most relaxed and gave us a chance to really learn/appreciate Japanese culture!

Zack Carroll(USA)★★★★★

Fantastic tour!! 

Fantastic tour!! Our tour guide, Miyo, was very knowledgeable, extremely friendly, spoke amazing English, and most importantly, she was able to customize the day to take us to our sightseeing wishlist locations. I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Miyo!

RENAE MICHELLE KORSMAN(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto on a tight schedule

Amazing experience. Megumi was an amazing guide and there is no way we could have experienced all we wanted to without her!

Britta Carstensen(Germany)★★★★★

The tour was adapted to what I wanted to see

Michiko had a feel for what I needed at the moment. I am grateful for all the valuable information and great moments. She did a great job and I felt very comfortable. The tour was adapted to what I wanted to see without any problems and I can highly recommend Michiko. Thank you very much for everything.

LIDIA BONNICI(Australia)★★★★★

Best Kyoto Experience

Absolutely fantastic tour around Kyoto with our personal tour guide Miki. Miki took the time to answer all our questions and provided us with so much information and facts about sites visited. Highly recommend you won't regret

CRAIG ALEXANDER SHARP(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto tour with a local guide

We were delighted with the tour provided by Akari. Having a local guide made the experience seem more like a friend showing us her neighbourhood than a commercial package.
Akari got the balance right between showing us the "essential" highlights and providing us the flexibility to do as we chose. We'd happily recommend the experience.

ABONYI MAREE GEORGINA (Australia)★★★★★

Visiting many shrines and the market in Kyoto

This was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Yuki, was very knowledgeable, and her English was excellent. Her detailed explanations put us historically in the picture. Would definitely recommend her.

MICHELLE ANN HAY(Australia)★★★★★

Thank you Miki

What a pleasure to meet and have Miki host my family and I as a guide for a day in Kyoto. We had such a wonderful time exploring Kyoto. She was delightful company, professional and very informative. We are so glad our first day in Kyoto was spent with Miki as she gave us such confidence to explore this beautiful city by ourselves for the rest of our stay. Thank you Miki!.

Anna Attefall(Sweden)★★★★★

Wonderful guide in Kyoto

Yukiko was a fantastic guide! So friendly and with an fantastic knowledge of Kyoto and Japan! She could answer all our questions and tell us much more. We had a wonderful time with Yukiko and can highly recommend to engage her as your guide!

Joseph Reilly(USA)★★★★★

We would request her again when visiting Kyoto in the future.

We booked the private tour for 2. our guide Etsuko was on time and very polite. She knew her way around the city and made it effortless to get to all of the attractions. she was also kind in taking our pictures at all of the attractions. It's nice to have a guide translate into English the signs or instructions. We would request her again when visiting Kyoto in the future.

Robert Tritt(Canada)★★★★★

A great visit to Kyoto and Nara with Sachiyo Oguchi

Sachi showed us the highlights of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara on separate day tours using a combination of trains, busses and taxis in late October. She is friendly, interesting and knowledgeable. All our visits were well-organised and adapted, as required, to accommodate one of us with mobility issues. At the end of the day, she made a point of giving us many good suggestions about where to eat in the evenings. It was a delight spending three and one-half days with Sachi. We highly recommended her.

Rebecca Richardson(USA)★★★★★

 Ayako in Osaka/kyoto was super!!!

Ayako in Osaka/kyoto was super!!! Couldn’t be happier…5++

KERRY DELANEY(Australia)★★★★★

One day walking and taxi tour of Kyoto

We had an amazing day with Michiko. She was extremely knowledgeable in the history of the places we went to see. Lunch was a lovely dining experience. Michi explained the menu to us perfectly.
We were blown away with the sites and views.

Tong Kiam Loi(Singapore)★★★★★

very professional, enthusiastic and passionate

she is very professional, enthusiastic and passionate with her work, we enjoyed her company and exchanges of knowledge , she is well knowledgeable and adaptable …… please keep up with the good work

BARBARA TRILLING(Spain)★★★★★

The best one day tour !! Everything was perfect Thank you Michiko

It was a fabulous tour because the guide was wonderful , so knowledgeable , flexible , charming and fun ! She adapted the tour to exactly what we requested . We had a great day together and saw so much of Kyoto . We highly recommend this tour company!

Beverly Macadamia(USA)★★★★★

Very informative. and very sweet

tour guide name was “Yuki”. Vety informative. and very sweet. we did a LOT of walking

Gregory Selbe(USA)★★★★★

Just a wonderful experience from beginning to end

Was greeted promptly at the expected arrival time by the guide, at the reception area of my hotel. This was very convenient and eliminated the stress of trying find a meeting place in a completely new city, where the language and written characters are unfamiliar. From there, walking among the beautiful shrines, temples and gardens was so satisfying because the guide had easy to understand charts and timelines that showed how Shinto, Buddhism and Japanese culture developed. Every question I had was answered in very clear English. My request to see rock gardens and moss gardens was completely satisfied. Doing the entire tour on foot worked out perfectly for me because I hoped to experience the beauty of Kyoto immersed in it. I was provided a card that allowed me to get through every entrance gate at each train station, a very satisfying feeling as I was completely unaware of the procedures for Japanese trains. The guide provided thorough, detailed and interesting information about each place on the tour, which was what I had hoped to learn. Just a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Kyoto in the Autumn is filled with natural beauty, culture, architecture and gardens. I feel like this walking tour, and this pleasant, knowledgeable guide allowed me the best opportunity to explore and experience a wonderful day in a wonderful city.

Stacey Jue(USA)★★★★★

Outstanding and highly recommend!

Amazing!! Highly recommend for private tours. We were traveling with children and had only 2 days in Kyoto. Omakase helped plan the perfect one day itinerary for us that was customized to visit our top sites. The communication before and during the tour were outstanding. They took the time to confirm every detail. Moreover, our private tour guide Miyo was the BEST!! She was knowledgeable and personable. I loved her ability to be flexible when it started to rain to ensure that we saw the perfect sites before the rain and during the rain. I highly recommend requesting Miyo. She also had all sort of fun ideas to keep our kids engaged and lots of wonderful recommendations. Her communication was great and we loved spending the day with her. Also, our driver was outstanding too. He was always available for us and expertly navigated us to all the sites. Thank you and look forward to returning to Japan soon!

Nuha Malek(Malesia)★★★★★

Highly recommend Miki

Our local guide, Miki was very warm and accommodating to our requests. We requested for halal lunch restaurant and bamboo forest instead of Nishi Market. She helped us to navigate with the locals and public transportation which really made a difference. Highly recommend Miki and her experience for your next trip to Kyoto!

Christopher Delaney()★★★★★

beautiful sites in Kyoto

Our guide was Etsuko. She was very kind and did a wonderful job of showing us the beautiful sites in Kyoto. She wass very patient and shared details and information about each stop.

Rajitha Vallabhaneni(USA)★★★★★

We would 100% recommend her! 

Yuki was our guide and she was amazing. We had to make a last minute change to our iternary and she was flexible. Took us to Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, gion and gave us lot of tips for our trip to Nara for the next day! we absolutely loved talking to her and got a brief history of Japan, religions etc. We would 100% recommend her! ( below is a deer she made for my daughter) Thank you Yuki for making our trip memorable

Hanida Wan Hassan(Malesia)★★★★★

insights and stories you would never find in a school textbook

Michiko was more than just a tour guide; she was a wonderful companion for me and my two boys. She guided us effortlessly through the tour and even recommended delicious halal food that we thoroughly enjoyed. Through Michiko, I learned so much about Japan—insights and stories you would never find in a school textbook. She truly made our experience unforgettable!

Kathy Hurst(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto with Miyo

Our family of 8 had an outstanding time exploring Kyoto's temples and markets with our guide, Miyo. The highlight of the day was a traditional Geisha Tea Ceremony. Miyo was wonderful with her knowledge and we are so grateful for her extra personal touch given to our family of making paper cranes.

Denise Chin(USA)★★★★★

Great memories

My group of 3 had a wonderful private walking tour to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our tour guide, Ayako, was fantastic. She knowledgeable, professional, and personable. She listened to where we wanted to go and see. Great memories.

Kevin Penn(USA)★★★★★

She was a joy to spend the day with

Ayako was a great guide for our family of four. She was a joy to spend the day with touring Kyoto!

Hailey Tison(USA)★★★★★

highly recommend

Miki was an awesome guide, despite the weather being less than desirable she stuck it out with us and walked us trough a good amount of Kyoto's highlights. She provided us with a stress free environment to just wander and see the sights, there was no need to worry about how or when to catch the subway or bus. Highly recommend, thank you Miki!

CeyJay Jumaoas(USA)★★★★★

Mariko was fantastic

Our guide Mariko was fantastic. She had thorough knowledge of each of the sites she had taken my group to. She was flexible with our schedule and even customized it to things of our interest. I highly recommend this tour to get a better sense of the rich history of Kyoto.

Emily Lee Waldao(Australia)★★★★★

she was great!

Wonderful tour of a range of temples and attractions around Kyoto. Being mainly a walking tour meant we were able to experience the city, including the subway and trains. Our guide Yuki was friendly and very knowledgeable, providing excellent historical and cultural information on each of the sites visited. She also helped us get tickets for a sporting event my son really wanted to attend while in Japan - she was great!

Frank Garritano(USA)★★★★★

Ayako is the best you can have

We had a wonderful time touring Kyoto with Ayako as our guide. Her knowledge of the places we visted was so helpful in understanding the places, culture and history of the places we visitied. She took us to the Fushimi Inari Taishido Shrine,, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, the Nishiki Market, the Gion District and Kennin-Ji We will always remember the day thanks to Ayako and the photos she took for us If anyone visits Kyoto or goes Osaka or Kobe and needs a great tour guide, Ayako is the best you can have.

Hana alhumaid(Saudi Arabia)★★★★★

highly recommend

Masako made the tour so enjoyable by sharing interesting stories about Kyoto’s history and culture. She took me to the city’s most important places, like beautiful temples and peaceful gardens. One of the best parts of the tour was trying Japanese food. Masako introduced me to delicious local dishes and explained their meaning, which made it even more fun. This tour was such a great experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto.

Edward Francis(USA)★★★★★

We would highly recommend this tour and service.

We really enjoyed our private tour. Our original guide, Mika, was in touch a few weeks before our trip. She spoke to me via WhatsApp and coordinated an itinerary and lunch spot, making sure to account for my wife’s allergy restrictions. Unfortunately a day before our tour, Mika reached out to let me know she was feeling ill and as a precaution, we would have a replacement guide. Miki and the operator both reached out to let me know that our new guide, Yuki, would be showing us around. Yuki picked us up from our hotel the next day as promised, clearly explained the itinerary (and was well caught up on the agreed upon itinerary, lunch spot, and allergies). throughout the day Yuki was fantastic at providing relevant historical, cultural, and fun facts. She shared some of her personal favorite spots (like little cafes), and helped us take pictures. She made the day easy, fun, and informative. Thank you Yuki (and Mika)! We would highly recommend this tour and service.

Henri Delion(Hongkon)★★★★★

really worth it

really worth it for a day trip in Kyoto! the tour was just nice and well balanced between shrines/city/street food. Very professional guide with good English who timed everything perfectly and was very patient with us ;-)

ANETTE YNGVESSON(Sweden)★★★★★

Best guide i Kyoto

We had a fantastic tour in Kyoto thanks to our guide Michiko san! She was very sweet, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. She shared interesting stories about the city and made the experience both fun and educational. She was also very attentive to our needs and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. We highly recommend her!

Rachel Weinbren(USA)★★★★★

Miyo was the best guide EVER!

Miyo was the best guide EVER! She was so knowledgeable in all of the (very difficult) questions we asked, took us to see all the best sights in Kyoto, and spoke English better than I do! She was a joy to spend the day with hearing about everything from history to daily life in Japan today.
If I could give her a 6/5 stars, I would. I wish we could have spent more time with her and will certainly be recommending taking a tour with her to any friends who come to Japan.
I should also add that Mr. T, our stellar driver, also made the day great by driving us by additional sights on the way out of town to make sure we got them all in on our one day together.
We had the best day with both of them!

Mitch Bloomberg(USA)★★★★★

This tour helped us understand Kyoto more

Yoriko was the best! We had such a great time on the tour as we found it informative, interesting, and engaging. Yoriko was very prepared, the presentation she uses during the tour was extremely helpful.
This tour helped us understand Kyoto more and improved our overall trip

Anastasia Krotov(USA)★★★★★

Kyoto day tour

Since we only had one full day in Kyoto, we decided to get the private tour, and it was the best decision! Our guide Yoriko, a local who was born and raised in Kyoto, made sure we visited all the memorable sites in one day! The tour was very well organized, and Yoriko was very professional and knowledgeable. She picked us up from our hotel, and most of the tour was on foot or by train. Yoriko is a pleasure to be around, she is very educated with the in-depth knowledge of history. She even made a special origami gift for my daughter's birthday, which was such a surprise and made her birthday so unforgettable. We feel like we have seen so much in a short period of time and made a mental note to come back to the rock garden that we all enjoyed. This tour is a must for someone who is in Kyoto for a short period of time and wants to get an idea about the city. We cannot recommend Yoriko enough, it was a fantastic tour. Thank you very much!!!!!

Jessica Lee Aalders(Australia)★★★★★

Fantastic day tour filled with temples and shopping

We had such a great day with Yuki! We spent half of the day visiting the local Kyoto temples and beautiful rock garden, then enjoying a delicious ramen and a visit to the markets for some shopping. Yuki was such a great tour guide :)

DrBGatti Mayer(USA)★★★★★

perfect experience

Miyo provided us with an exceptional tour of Kyoto including all the must-see sights. Her English was perfect and demeanor made for a perfect day. She was able to navigate huge crowds on a national holiday to ensure we had a perfect experience.

Tan Tee Khoon(Singapore)★★★★★

Yoriko was an excellent guide

Yoriko was an excellent guide. She explained to us the historical and cultural significance of the shrines and temples we visited. Even used trivial to interest us with the knowledge of the places we visited. She also accommodated our request to visit the Geisha museum. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and thanks to her too, we captured memories to share with family and friends in SG.

Paola Buckley(USA)★★★★★

We had a fantastic day

We had a fantastic day exploring Kyoto. Yoriko was a great guide and she was thoughtful in her planning. She also made sure to keep our young daughter engaged, which we appreciated.

Jasmine Reynolds(Australia)★★★★★

Recommend for those short on time and don’t want to spend ages on google maps

Etsuka was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions on the day. Recommend for those short on time and don’t want to spend ages on google maps working out how to get to each attraction. Nishiki markets was the favourite for our family with food options available to our fussy 8yr old and our expensive 10 yr old who loves wagyu steak.

Beth Adams(USA)★★★★★

explore without stress

We had an exceptional experience on our tour! Our guide was so flexible, accommodating our custom itinerary without a delay. Her storytelling of the history of Japan, including the religious components, helped us to appreciate the sites in new ways, as well as educated us on customs and practices. Her leadership while navigating the ground transportation allowed us to explore without stress and very efficiently. We highly recommend this tour - it was worth every penny!

Rose Tavares(USA)★★★★★

Akari was very pleasant and informative

my husband and I are glad to do this tour with Akari. She was very pleasant and informative. She brought us to a local restaurant, and it was the best meal we ever had.

Haroon Rashid(UK)★★★★★

very good guide

very good guide and explain history of each site. Allowed plenty of time to show us each area.

Robert Hintz(USA)★★★★★

highly recommend

Our guide, Mariko, was very informative & knowledgeable with the history of Kyoto. We enjoyed spending the day with her. We would highly recommend this tour!

Andrzej Okolski(USA)★★★★★

highly recommend Michiko for the future visitors

Our guide, Michiko was outstanding. We saw several important cultural sites in Kyoto. we learned a lot about Japan’s history, culture and people. She was knowledgeable, extremely professional and friendly. We really had such a great time with her and highly recommend Michiko for the future visitors.

Verly Flores(USA)★★★★★

truly unforgettable experience

We had the pleasure of touring Kyoto with Akari as our guide, and it was a truly unforgettable experience. Akari was absolutely wonderful. She’s knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly attentive to the needs of our group. The tour was interesting and educational, and she did an amazing job taking care of everyone in the group. It was a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend booking a tour with her if you’re in Kyoto!

Yarina montalvo(USA)★★★★★

learned a lot

Aki, our guide for the private tour, was very nice and imparted valuable information to allow us to complete a tour of Kyoto having learned a lot.

Abhishek Das(USA)★★★★★

Yukari was great

Yukari was great. She took the time to explain the history and the significance of the sites and shrines visited. She took us to a good restaurant that catered to all our family’s needs. She’s knowledgeable and good at her job. Highly recommended.

Stenz Pascal(Switzerland)★★★★★

Thanks Aya

We had a day tour around the best spots with our fabulous guide Ayo yesterday. She brought us to all the best spots, gave us additional background information and took great memory pictures! Thanks so much Ayo!!!

Mario Recupero(Switzerland)★★★★★

very flexible

Ay was great and very competent and flexible

Nathan Brentnall(Australia)★★★★★

stresses of navigation around the city are completely taken care of

Etsuko met us at Kyoto station, she was amazing at navigating us through the various stations and platforms, We visited Fushimi Inari Taisha where she answered any questions we had and gave us information on the history. We then went to Nishiki Market for lunch and to look in the stalls, it was great to have a local to translate with some of the vendors, and also to provide us with information on the various stalls. After lunch and a shop we went to Kenninji Temple where Etsuko explained and guided us through. We then caught a taxi back to Kyoto Station which was great having Etsuko there to translate, and even after arriving at the station she guided us to the correct train to return back to our accommodation! I highly recommend this guided tour to any first time visitors to Japan as the stresses of navigation around the city are completely taken care of, you can just enjoy the day! 11/10

Andrew Finkle(USA)★★★★★

Wonderful day in Kyoto!

Very fun experience and well organized. Our guide, Miki was very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. Wonderful day in Kyoto!

REBECCA FRANKEL(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto walking tour with Miki

A truly wonderful walking tour around Kyoto guided by the very knowledgeable, Miki. Thanks to Miki, we leave Japan more knowledgeable and respectful of Kyoto's history, customs and culture A perfect day learning about the local shrines, gardens, and markets with a beautiful traditional Japanese lunch.

ROBERT JOHN VALLANCE(Australia)★★★★★

Walking tour Osaka and Kyoto

Sachiyo was a gem, she is a
skilful guide who quickly adapts to her clients wishes. Sachi made our two days together a delight as she helped us to understand Japan. Best of all she is able to navigate the complex rail systwm with ease

DANIEL SKANTZE(Sweden)★★★★★

The perfect way to start our visit in Kyoto.

We were very happy with our tour. Ai (our guide) was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We would not have had the same experience without having Ai there to tell us about the places we visited. The tour ended at Nishiki street food market at lunch time which was a great way to end the 4 hour tour.

VERNERSSON/THOMAS MR(Sweden)★★★★★

A very nice tour through Kyoto

We had a great time with our very nice guide who gave us a tour of the Niko castle and the Golden pavilion and to the Nishiki market. She was so knowledgeable and helpful and in addition to the information about the beautiful sites, she told us so much about the history of Japan and answered all of our questions about the culture and the language. We really appreciated having a guide with us on this tour.

Thomas Revesz(Sweden)★★★★★

Great tour in Kyoto

There is nothing preventing you from visiting all the sights in Kyoto yourself but if you have spent all that time and money to get here, why not spend just a little more to get a professional guide to show you around? Sachi was wonderful, knew exactly what places to see (you won’t have the time to see them all) as well as their amazing history. And, as an extra bonus, I also learned a lot about Japanese culture and society while we were navigating the public transport system and enjoying our lunch together. I really recommend this since seeing the sights is one thing but also being told their history and other interesting pieces of information, and being able to ask questions at the same time, really adds another dimension to the experience!

CECILE HALLBERG(Sweden)★★★★★

Kyoto April 2025

Yoshimi is a very pleasant guide… she gave us a lots of good recommandation. Took
pictures of us. Explain well and we had lots of interesting converstation.

Therese Hockings(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto 1 Day tour with Mariko

We had a wonderful experience on our tour thanks to our guide Mariko. She shared so much fascinating information about Japanese traditions, the history of the shrines, and the Shinto religion. Her deep knowledge and passion for the culture made the tour truly special. Throughout the day, she was incredibly kind, caring, and full of positive energy, making us feel welcome and comfortable. It was clear that she genuinely loves what she does, and it made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend! Thank you Mariko for a wonderful day experiencing Kyoto.

PATRIK ANDERSSON(Sweden)★★★★★

Great dain in Kyoto

We had a lovely day in Kyoto with Miki. It was a really nice combo of highlights with a well
informed guide. It was a pleasure talking with her about bits and pieces about Japan and
it's culture.

Patrizia Campolongo(Italy)★★★★★

Kyoto

Abbiamo fatto un tour a piedi si una giornata a Kyoto. Mariko e’ stata bravissima, super gentile e davvero disponibilissima. Ci ha guidati con passione tra templi, giardini e angoli nascosti della città, raccontandoci curiosità e tradizioni con grande entusiasmo. Consigliatissima

LISA BERGQVIST JURIN(Sweden)★★★★★

Guide experience

We had a private guide, Aki, for 4 hours in Kyoto when we arrived and she was great! We visited several places and she gave us tips so we learned how to use public transportation etc.

PHILIPPE CLEMENT(Australia)★★★★★

Great day!

Love our day in Kyoto with Sachi. She is very knowledgable, friendly and nothing is too much for her to help you.
The itinerary was perfect for us, what a great day!

MICHAEL TARLOWSKI(Australia)★★★★★

Brilliant tour

I don't care how much research you do beforehand, nothing beats this. Michiko San was brilliant. We were fortunate to see the popular bits of Kyoto (and more secret bits). The best part was learning the symbolism of everything in (from shrine to street-art). Domo Arigato.

INGRID ROSELL PAULIN(Sweden)★★★★★

Our guide, Ai, gave us an unforgettable experience of Kyoto.

Our guide, Ai gave us the best possible start of our Japan trip, by sharing with us her knowledge and passion for Kyoto in a charming way! She picked us up at our hotel and expertly lead us trough the transport system, which saved us a lot of time and trouble and gave us historical perspectives as well as insights into modern Japan. Also, her English is excellent, which is not always the case with guides.

Ted Dane(USA)★★★★★

Fun and informative walking tour of Kyoto

Mariko was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable about the temples, shrines, and neighborhoods of Kyoto, and took lots of great pictures of the two of us. And, since my girlfriend is vegan, she found a great vegan ramen place for us to have lunch. I would wholeheartedly recommend taking her tour.

DIANE ROOKER(Australia)★★★★★

Kyoto experience

We had an incredible full-day walking tour of Kyoto with our guide! She was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. We visited beautiful temples, peaceful shrines, and even explored a vibrant local food market. Her excellent English made everything easy to understand, and she was always happy to answer questions and share interesting stories along the way. It was a perfect way to experience Kyoto, and we highly recommend her to anyone visiting the city!

Lorraine Musgrave(Australia)★★★★★

Japan 2025

Yuki was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable and we experienced a very enjoyable time. Only damper was the rain however Yuki managed to reorganise the tour to keep us dry as possible and still see everything.

LISA HUGOSSON(Sweden)★★★★★

Dag med guldkant i Kyoto

Vi hade en jättefin dag med Miki som guide. Hon visade oss guldpaviljongen och
Nijo-slottet och gav oss massor med information och tips!

ERIK LUND(Sweden)★★★★★

Private guided tour in Kyoto

Our guide Miki Kioka composed and led a wonderful private half-day tour for our family of four including two teenagers. Miki was a very personable and knowledgeable guide to a set of diverse and fascinating sights namely the Golden Pavilion, Nijo-Jo and Nishiki Market. All four of us truly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!

JASON HARRINGTON(Australia)★★★★★

Private Tour Guide - Kyoto, Japan

We would like to thank Yoriko and her company for a superb day in Kyoto. She was flexible with what we wanted to see, was accommodating to what we wanted to do, she had a lot of energy to do it all and on top of that her English and knowledge of the places that we visited was superb.

I'd highly recommend this business and team

Sanjiv Jolly (USA)★★★★★

Great tour.

Our tour guide Etsuko took us the walking of Kyoto. She is knowledgeable of the City and through out our took she made sure that we are comfortable as we did our tour during extreme heat wave. She had cold green tea for us and the cooling wipes . She gave us choices to where we want to focus our tour. I highly recommend this tour with this tour guide.

BUHOFER BEATRICE(Sweden)★★★★★

Never would have discovered ourself

Thank you for the wonderful tour. We explored parts of Japan we never would have seen ourselfs. Our guide Miki explained everything with great detail and passion.

Rob Jarzombek (USA)★★★★★

saw everything we had hoped

We had another great tour with Ayako in Kyoto! This was our second tour with her and the first one where we tailored the itinerary to visit specific places we were interested in. It was a wonderful day seeing everything we had hoped, with shopping and good food along the way. Will definitely schedule another tour with Ayako the next time we visit Japan. Thank you, Ayako!

Rami Dabbour(UAE)★★★★★

Our guide Etsuko was great, she was accommodating and super friendly. She was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting facts about the city.

Andre Suguita(Brazil)★★★★★

Our family had a great time in Kyoto thanks to our guide Yuki. She was genuinely kind and polite and always very attentive to our needs. We highly recommend.

Craig McKissick(UK)★★★★★

Etsuko was an amazing guide, she was very patient and obliging to our every need. She was very knowledgeable and adapted the tour to make sure we weren’t covering anything we had already seen. If you want to make the most of your Kyoto trip, spending time with a local is will elevate your experience. If you are on the fence about booking then I would say go for it. We can’t thank you enough Etsuko!

Christina Bogeschdorfer(Germany)★★★★★

Ai was a wonderful guide. She made all our Extras possible and we had a really great time. Knowledgeable and very nice too. we can sincerely highly recommend this tour if you want to go your pace and maybe sometime also some sideways. great value for the money. Thanks again dear Ai.

Phil Matthies(USA)★★★★★

We had a great day exploring Kyoto with Michiko. she was a very kind lady and full of local information. She had a perfect itinerary scheduled and adapted it on the go to fit our needs. We would definitely recommend her and her services to anyone looking to explore Kyoto.

Lori Chamberlain(USA)★★★★★

Mariko was great. She took us to so many amazing places and was able share so much history and love for Kyoto’s life style. She even helped us figure out a better way back to the airport. Wish we would have started our trip with her, she had so many helpful tips to get around Japan.

Mario Hernandez(USA)★★★★★

This was a fantastic experience. Our guide Naoko was extremely kind, caring, informative, and knowledgeable. She took us through a custom itinerary and knew exactly where to go so that we could get great pictures and memorable experiences. We had a wonderful time with Naoko. I highly recommend this tour and if you get Naoko as your guide you will have an amazing time!

Douglas Friely(USA)★★★★★

Was a great tour Diego was definitely very informative and well knowledge throughout the whole tour. Would highly recommend requesting him and going on this Tour

Kimberlee Ales(USA)★★★★★

Our tour with Paco in Kyoto was fantastic. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto and Japan’s history, and even gave us helpful context on modern Japanese politics. He took us to beautiful temples, including some quieter, less crowded spots we never would have found on our own. We learned so much and truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend touring with Paco.

Nabila Adams (Australia)★★★★★

Great tour guide

We really enjoyed our tour with Ai. There were three of us (myself, my husband and my mum) and Ai made a concerted effort to chat to each of us and ensure we were all having a great time. She was knowledgeable about the places we visited and happy to stop for impromptu shopping and detours. Would definitely recommend booking a tour with Ai!

Anders Reinfeldt (Sweden)★★★★★

Excellent tour of Kyoto

This was a real treat. First of all, Marikos first language is English (it isn't for me) so communication was really easy.

Mariko didn't feel like a guide, more like friend showing you the city she knows and loves. 10/10 recommends.

Lorraine Smith(Australia)★★★★★

It was fabulous we thoroughly enjoyed it Al thank to Ai x

Our tour with Ai was really good and we so appreciated her time and patience with our questions. Ai was easy to understand and explanation were very good - she also made sure we went to a very good cafe for lunch. We certainly would highly recommend your Co and Ai to other tourists Thankyou Lorraine and Neville Smith

Mohammed Aljumaah(Saudi Arabia)★★★★★

A Beautiful and Memorable Day in Kyoto

I joined the private tour on October 19th, and it was truly one of the best experiences of my trip. The guide was kind, knowledgeable, and made every place we visited come alive with stories and history.

Kyoto’s beauty and peaceful atmosphere left a deep impression on me. I felt like I was walking through living history, not just sightseeing.

Thank you for an unforgettable day — I’ll always remember it!


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