Private Tour
Private Kyoto Tour: Explore the Most Iconic Sights
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Forget the Ordinary — This Is Your Journey!
Tailored to your interests, your Kyoto adventure takes you to iconic sights like the Golden Temple, Kiyomizu-dera, the Bamboo Forest, and Fushimi Inari Taisha… and that’s just the beginning.
The best part? You call the shots!
Want to add more places? I’m all ears. Have questions? I've got the answers. Together, we'll create unforgettable memories — your way.
Personalized Service, Your Language
Our guides come from all over the world — Japan, the US, and Spanish-speaking countries. Tours are typically conducted in English, but if you’d like a guide who speaks your native language, we can arrange it for an additional fee.
Convenience Without Hidden Costs
We don’t charge for a car — we’ll use taxis as needed for comfort and efficiency. This way, you only pay for the actual transportation used.
Explore the Hidden Beauty of Kyoto — A Tour Like No Other!
Let’s make your adventure in Japan truly one of a kind.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel Time was included on the total duration of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a renowned Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Officially named Rokuon-ji, this iconic structure is famous for its top two floors that are entirely covered in gold leaf, giving it a stunning and reflective appearance. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple by his son. The temple is set within a beautiful Japanese strolling garden and overlooks a large pond called Kyōko-chi (Mirror Pond), which reflects the building's golden image. The surrounding landscape includes carefully arranged rocks, islands, and plantings that complement the pavilion's aesthetic. Kinkaku-ji has undergone several restorations, most notably after a fire in 1950. It remains one of Japan's most visited and photographed landmarks, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and architectural beauty.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The Buddhist temple, with a history spanning 1200 years, holds prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status and is renowned as one of Japan's most iconic temples. Your admission fee covers the visit. Following your temple exploration, I'll guide you along a concealed mountain path perfect for hiking.
What‘s Included
We will use taxi and public transportation if needed.
Bamboo forest
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Lunch is not included.
Temple Entrance fee - 8USD to 10USD
Pickup points
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Private Kyoto and Nara Tour
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Explore Kyoto with Nas
Pickup included
Bridge In Heaven
Amanohashidate: The Amanohashidate Sandbar (bridge in heaven). It is ranked among Japan's three most scenic views.
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
friendly and helpful
지여,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Osaka Castle by chance. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. It felt like meeting a local friend. Thank you for creating such wonderful memories.
A Wonderful Guide I’d Love to Meet Again
choih979,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Nas in Osaka. He is the best guide who made the surprise highlight of the last day of the trip. The given schedule was short, but he did his best to accommodate our request. The Osaka Castle tour will be memorable for a long time. If I visit Japan next time, I would like to request another tour in Kyoto. Thank you, wonderful young man!
Amazing day tour
zuusc,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nas was a really good guy. He made sure that we were entertained all the time. We took a lot of pictures. Despite being crowded he managed to guide us properly. Definitely recommend
The guide Riku was...
Elizabeth F,,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Riku was awesome and very knowledgeable. Answered all questions and he was so pleasant to be around
Best Tour Ever!
Quest22617064776,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Nara and Kyoto and our tour guide was very kind and considerate. He knows a lot of good places to both visit and eat out. I was a bit worried if we couldn't find good places to eat because I'm a muslim and I can't eat pork, but he knows many muslim friendly restaurants and the food that I had were all amazing. He studied a lot about history of places that we visited like how it was created or what were the temples used for. We had a lot of fun in one day and we are very grateful to out tour guide nas <3
Best experience in Kyoto
Abu saleh N,,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience—we visited all the most famous places in Kyoto, including the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera, the Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. Our guide provided detailed information about each location. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Saved time and saw more with car travel.
149blakef,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. We were able to avoid all the crowded public transportation by taking a car. You can also see more and have more time to do things by taking a car everywhere. Our time schedule was extremely flexible and we got to see what we wanted to see.
Good tour in busy, busy Kyoto
Kerrie G,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was so much fun! His English was excellent. He showed us all of the sites we wished to see. He was very accommodating and a careful driver. The car was clean and reliable. I would highly recommend this tour.
Very nice experience/
Navigator09693219139,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing despite us not speaking English or Japanese my guide Nas provided us everything with translation was very patient and friendly always asking if we wanted to do something more attentive. He took a thousand pictures of us always placing us where we looked best. Each temple explained its meanings and traditions. Our guide Nas was excellent in our visit to Kyoto.
UNRELIABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jmpfamily,,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had booked this tour many weeks ahead of our tour date. They waited until 6:00 pm the night before the tour to tell us that there were not able to get a vehicle and that we would need to take public transportation and wanted us to confirm we were still interested. We were at sea (which they knew) without access to internet, so I didn't get the message until the next morning. They decided to cancel at 1:00 am in the morning since they didn't hear back from me. I messaged them and called them several times in the morning to tell them we didn't want to cancel, but they didn't answer any of my calls or respond to my WhatsApp messages. So...we were left at the cruise terminal without any tour and we really wanted to see Kyoto. TripAdvisor did refund our money automatically since the guide cancelled, so that was not a problem. The problem was the last minute discovery that a private vehicle was not available, notifying us very late, and then cancelling without our approval. We had already pre-paid for the tour. There was no risk to them to show up as they were getting paid regardless. They just didn't want to guide the tour that day. Shame on them. Luckily, there were several other tour companies at the terminal and we were able to book another tour for a lot less money; however, it wasn't private and not the experience we had planned for.
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