Private Tour

(4hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

Mobile ticket

I would like to enhance your excitement to be in the ancient capital of Japan. In March 2024, there was official announcement from the Ministry of Transport and Tourism that it is now possible for tour guides to provide tour services in private vehicles. I will do our best to provide a comfortable stay in Kyoto for both first-time visitors and repeat visitors.

Itinerary is just one of the example for the day and it is possible to add more places to visit along the way. Due to the rear seat space limitation, recommended number of guests are up to 3 with all adult guests or 4 with one child guest.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We accept dietary request

What To Expect

1

Entoku-in

A sub-temple of Kodaiji Temple and Kenninji Temple known as the "Temple of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Nene". Nene spent 19 years at this cosmetic castle (restored from Fushimi Castle) before her passing. The enshrined three-sided Daikokuten statue is a "Nenjibutsu", a Buddha to remember Hideyoshi. The ink painting by Hasegawa et al. on the 32 sliding doors has been designated as an Important National Cultural Property. Currently a digital replica stands in its place. The North Garden has also been designated as a Special Site of Scenic Beauty. The beautiful, Ikeizuma-style (garden focusing around a pond) front garden of Fushimi Castle was changed to a dry landscape garden by Masakaza Kobori when was it was moved here. Additionally, visitors can also see Nene's actual hand bowl, as well as enjoy Matcha in the tea room.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Gion Shirakawa

Gion Shirakawa is in the entertainment district near Yasaka Shrine. Traditional wooden houses, restaurants and teahouses along the stream create a special atmosphere. Especially in spring, pink flowers of cherry trees and fresh green weeping willows show a nice contrast. If you are lucky, you might see some wedding couples in kimono, geisha or maiko on the street. They have a light-up event in the sakura season.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

English speaking Japanese Guide Service

WiFi on board

Private Car service with no mileage limitation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottle of water/sparkling water

Entrance tickets (Those sites mentioned in the sample itinerary)

Parking fee (20USD)

(10USD)

Pickup points

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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(4hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Hiroki gave my daughter...

    Kathleen F,Mar 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Hiroki gave my daughter and myself a great afternoon tour of Kyoto. He was very flexible and changed our tour based on our requests. He even stopped at a store to let us buy an exta suitcase to get all of our shopping back to the States. He also gave us a recommendation for dinner including a google map of its location. Great afternoon! Kathleen

  • Kyoto tour

    lbi3005,May 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful overview of Kyoto. We visited shrines, temples, the Imperial Palace and Gardens. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. WE walked through some neighborhoods. We were able to cover a lot of ground as we were driven around.

From ¥44,000