Private Tour
Private Customized Walking Tour in Kyoto
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
We create a customizable itinerary based on your request. We help you experience and discover Kyoto from the eye of a local, reaching the cultural attraction, explore with highlights tailored just for you.
Your choice, your call, you can decide to end the tour whenever you like or to continue til the end!
Private guided tour navigating the city
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Allotted time is for travel time back and forth
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
Here known as the "Golden Pavilion" is a Buddhist Temple attracting many tourist from around the globe. The Garden that surrounds the Golden Shariden, Abbots Hall, the Tea house and many other sites to see within is extraordinary icon you'll want to definitely see when visiting Kyoto. Entrance fee is 500yen per adult, 300yen for any one under middle school
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
This Shrine famous for its iconic Senbon Torii is a place that is selected for people who visits for blessing of good sales, safe child growth/birth, romance, and good harvest, also a place for pilgrims on the journey for religious reasons. Many foreign tourist are fascinated by rows of Senbon Torii fascinates and just will grab your attention too.
What‘s Included
In-person guide: English
When asked to take pictures, free of cost photo shoot.
Itinerary with short notes of places of visit
Kyoto Bus/Metro 1-day pass (does NOT include JR, Keiha, Hankyu, Randen, and Kintetsu lines)
Lunch
Snacks
Private transportation
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private 8 hrs walking tour
Short Tour (duration: 2hrs): Short tour around specific area to choose from:
Gion District,
Kyoto Station
Honganji and the neighborhood walk
Torii moto ch
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Imagine doing a tour through with Ninja guide
10larissaz,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sho-san is the tour guide to give you a deeper cultural experience of Kyoto that goes beyond sightseeing. He is knowledgeable on a wide variety of topics, artistic and socio- political alike, speaks perfect English and has a great sense of humor. Definitely recommend booking this tour. You won’t regret it.
Recommended for history lovers
Resort38328997740,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides are quite knowledgeable about the history, martial arts and culture of Japan and Kyoto, so I really enjoy walking around the city talking. Guidebooks show you around hidden temples and shrines, where many people visit Kyoto sightseeing spots, but few have much information.
We had Great experience! Thanks a lot!!
Road50173065555,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sho is very good at explaining and guiding. I love traditional Japanese culture and Zen, and this time I wanted to learn more about Japanese swords, so I asked him about it. He kindly organized a sword-focused tour for us in Kyoto. We around 4 places. He was excellent at explaining katana, history, religion, temples, and shrines. Everything was easy to understand and very interesting. It really made me think, and I was able to deepen my understanding and motivation to study more. It was a very meaningful experience for both me and my daughter. After tour, she said, “I was so happy!” We made wonderful memories. Honestly, thank you so much.
Awesome tour
yuberleya,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sho is a very knowledgeable guide; he explained to me some very interesting things about the places we visited and showed me some hidden gems. I highly recommend it, especially if you want to delve into the history of Japan.
Kyoto private tour
841juliannap,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide who taught us so much about Kyoto! Our whole family enjoyed the private tour and the guide amazingly customised our tour even when the wheather was a bit weak. Saw and experienced everything we wanted and even more! Definitely recommend Bumi Tours.
Enchanted Adventure Into Kyoto's Obscure Alleys
mbaziiraj,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All the way from Uganda, I was overjoyed at visiting Kyoto, and a day with Bumi Tours was one that I'll never forget! I booked a private walking tour of Shoseien Garden with Sho, and it was pure magic. He explained the Japanese designs of the garden, how the rock, water, and plants work in harmony so enthusiastically and it reminded me of oral stories back home. We skirted around crowded spots, and Sho took amazing pics with plenty of atmosphere reflecting the peaceful site. He speaks perfect English and added hilarious comparative anecdotes, including samurai legends and our Ugandan warriors. The tour was as intimate as if we'd been rambling about with an inside friend who knows Kyoto better than the back of his hand. For a memorable day, go with Bumi Tours - 5 stars from me!
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