Private Tour
Kyoto Private Day Tour with English Speaking Driver
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Journey onto this 1 Day Private Tour of Kyoto by vehicle. Accompanied by a friendly, English speaking driver, experience the historical city boasting a collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See stunning landmarks such as the Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest) and the timeless Gion Area. This is the Japan you've always dreamed about.
Highlights
• Private Day Tour - Fully Customizable
• Experience the numerous, must-see, historically significant temples and shrines of Kyoto
• Stroll around the magnificent Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, a picture perfect spot
• Enjoy a traditional Kyoto style lunch and experience the atmospheric Gion area
• Feel safe and sound with our modern vehicles and expert drivers
NOTE: This is a suggested itinerary - you are welcome to customize it
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This trip is for 10 hours duration (from hotel pick-up to drop-off). Any additional time will be charged as overtime at JPY 5,000 per hour, payable directly to the driver on the day of the trip
The operator can only offer 1 child seat per group / vehicle
Please note: The operator will contact guest via WhatsApp 1 day prior the trip
This is a Private Car Rental / Hire Service with additional services of pairing you with an English speaking driver-escort who can offer travel advice.
Our Chauffeurs- All our drivers are licensed professionals and speak both English and Japanese. With over 30 years of experience on Japan’s roads, they will ensure your journey is safe, convenient and enjoyable.
Our Fleet-All our vehicles are clean, modern and highly maintained. They are equipped with free Wifi routers so you can stay connected on the go!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Petrol/Gas
English Speaking Driver
WiFi Hotspot Router (In Vehicle, when available)
Modern & Clean Vehicle
Aircon
Highway Tolls
Meet & Greet
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Tour guide service
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Optional for customize
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Optional for customize
Options
Van (Group of 6-9 pax)
Group of 6-9 pax per vehicle
Pickup included
MPV (Group of 1-5)
Group of 1-5 pax per vehicle
Pickup included
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No AC, No English speaking driver, Be aware of Asoko
VISHAL B,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00-Driver (Yuki) did not speak English and did not respond to us at all despite our concerns of AC not working in 40 C. -Driver did not respond to us when we wanted to be dropped to hotel as my daughter was sick from heat stroke. -Tour agency did not respond at all to our concerns and let us suffer. -Tour agency charged additional $260 for a guide on top (Viator did not know) who was from China and did not know Kyoto at all and could barely speak English. Our tour was not only complete waste but also a torture against our wish. Viator graciously offered us 10% refund but it does not change our suffering from Asoko tour agency.
Kyoto tour
Amber K,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour! We would have never been able to see as much of Kyoto as we did without a driver! Our driver Sasaki was very kind and always managed to pick us up wherever we walked to or he waited for us at the same meeting spot. He was respectful, kind and helpful! If you want to see Kyoto and design your own tour, book this!
Excellent private car option in Kyoto
Marshall C,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Driver was very knowledgable about all the key sites and associated logistics. Safe and clean car. Flexible and accommodating to our real-time schedule changes.
Not worth the money
Mausumi G,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00The car was v nice. V luxurious and comfortable. But the overall trip was not that great. I booked this trip with English speaking driver/guide. The guy came 1 hr late. The tour was scheduled to start at 9 am. He notified us at 7:30 am that he would be late by an hr. We had already planned an event for 7:30 pm that day with the understanding that tour will end at 7 pm. Since the tour started 1 hr late we couldn’t extend it to end late. We lost 1 hr. Secondly we were hoping to get a local person from Kyoto who knew the city. This person was from Osaka didn’t know much about Kyoto. I was pretty much suggesting what order we should go to cover things. All in all I would not recommend this tour. While the driver was polite and courteous he didn’t know much about Kyoto and was not fluent in English. We were having a hard time conversing with him.
Great time saver!!
Mary L,
Dec 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00If your time is limited (and whose time isn’t?), this is the way to go - a private driver to take you from one highlight to the next. No google maps required, no wasting time trying to figure out how to get anywhere. Instead, our driver Steve took us anywhere we wanted. He’s local, knowledgeable and knows all the backroads. We were able to hit 7 famous sites in one day! Highly recommend!
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