Private Tour

Kyoto Full Private Tour (we also have Nara option)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Kyoto is a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and well-preserved traditional Japanese culture. Our tours are designed to help visitors explore and appreciate the beauty of Kyoto while enjoying a fun and memorable experience.

As Kyoto’s famous landmarks are spread out—often requiring extensive walking, navigating hills, and locating hidden spots—a private tour by car offers a more comfortable and efficient way to explore the city.

Led by our knowledgeable guide, Riku, and organized by a dynamic young team, this tour is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for every guest.

For tours departing from Kyoto, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.

For tours departing from Osaka, the itinerary includes Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.

*Kindly be advised that the customer is responsible for covering the tour guide's entrance fees to the attractions, as well as any meal expenses, including lunch.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Parking Fare Gasoline Fare Expressway fare

English-Speaking Guides

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch fee when taking a break in each area

Admission to attractions

Kiyomizudera around 10 dollars

Kinkakuji around 10 dollars

Options

Van tour more than 7 people

Pickup included

Kyoto full day private tour

Pickup included

Nara half day private tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.73

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had a great day! Our...
Kelly B,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great day! Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable and willing to adjust the plans to accommodate our interests.
Superb tour of Kyoto for a group of 8 of us. A+ guide
Michael M,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Riku-san was a very good guide with great English and knowledgeable about the area. He took us to all the places that we were expecting and went beyond, making sure that we had a good time. He knew the area around Kyoto and had a great lunch place for us picked up. Would highly recommend him and would select him again for tours in the Osaka Kyoto area. A+++++.
Kyoto in a day!
Pamela S,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Kyoto / Osaka is a large city and this is the only way to see things if you are limited for time. Riku did his utmost to include all our wishes during our day in Kyoto.
Not as advertised
Les G,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The guild's English was not good. He was not easy to understand. Also, he put us on the wrong train which caused a delay in reaching the sites we planned to visit. I would have given 5 stars otherwise.
Kyoto experience
Ashley D,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Riku was very helpful and although young he was willing to help in any way. We ended up doing our own thing and he was fine, happy to chat and discuss Japanese culture or whatever interested us