Private Tour
Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle!
Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan.
Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!
*Maximum 15 participants per tour.
*If you have a child or children in your group, please let us know the number and their age.
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
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
You can see Japan's background that is off-limits to ordinary tourists after the tour. This short trip is a fantastic and great value way of experiencing Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine! We are here to help you discover new things, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is so more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Most people are satisfied by a scenic view of it. But this has a lot of stories to tell that will connect you to the Japan's history and culture and your guide will show you deeper. You will see a fascinating story attached to the origin of the shrine dedicated to the god of grains – that’s what “Inari” means – . This is also why you’ll see statues of the fox around the shrine. “Kitsune” or the fox is a servant to the god Inari. They are cunning tricksters, clever minded animals who make perfect guides for the treacherous business world. You may would want the foxes on your side after this tour.
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Microbus (Up to 15 Pax)
Microbus (Up to 15 Pax) Pickup included
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax) Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Van (Up to 7 PAX) Pickup included
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax) Pickup included
Reviews
447 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day in Kyoto with the best guide!
Pamela C,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely perfect for getting the most out of a single day in Kyoto. Masaki-san is an excellent tour guide. He communicated well by WhatsApp to set up our plans so we could see everything we wanted. He kindly adjusted our start time after our travel plans were delayed. He figured out the best way to adjust our tour when we spent too long admiring a few places! And he took us to the most amazing local type place for lunch. Overall it was beyond our expectations and we truly are grateful and thankful to Masaki-San for our truly perfect day!
Touring Kyoto with Harumi
SusanT S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were met at our hotel by our guide Harumi and had a wonderful day learning about the sites and culture of Kyoto. Harumi's enthusiasm was contagious and made the tour extra fun. Our driver Sachiko was also a pleasure to share time with during our Kyoto tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Harumi-san is the Best Tour Guide You Could Have!
P1330KMryanj,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with our tour guide, Harumi-san, and our driver, Yo-san, was amazing! We had booked a 6 hour tour of Kyoto, where we were able to visit four locations in the city, starting at Nijo Castle, then Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and finally ending at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. We also had lunch at a traditional style ramen restaurant (per a recommendation from our driver) that had an atmosphere that felt like stepping through time, and into the Sengoku Period. Though we had to pay entry fees at three of our locations, it was not expensive, and the experience was not diminished by the crowd size at each spot. Now, to jump into the most memorable part of the experience, which was the fact that Harumi-san helped me plan and coordinate my proposal to my new fiancée at our final destination, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Harumi-san was honest in the fact that she had never helped with something like this before, but despite that, she was able to give me excellent advice, and was able to lead us to a section of the shrine that was not crowded, one of her "secret spots of Fushimi Inari." At the location, the Neagari no Matsu, or Root-rising Pine, I was able to propose to my fiancée in relative privacy, which was the perfect cap to an unforgettable day. I would highly recommend Harumi-san to anyone that wants to experience Kyoto at its best. She was able to effectively guide us through four of the most popular destinations in the city, and had a wealth of knowledge to share with us at each location. She was attentive to all of our wants and needs, took photos and videos for us, and even introduced us to the game, Amidakuji, or Ladder Lottery. Finally, Harumi-san went out of her comfort zone, and went above and beyond to help me plan an event that my fiancée and I will remember for the rest of our lives. I could not recommend her more to anyone. Thank you Harumi-san for everything that you did on our tour.
very interesting and informative tour a definite must for Kyoto
Barb B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was Harumi and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with her. She was on time at hotel to meet us. We loved the tour and all the information Harumi had to offer at each site. She also gave us time to explore on our own a bit. She was a lot of fun to be with as well as being professional. Harumi chose a great sushi place for lunch that was delicious and fun. Harumi had several suggestions for us as well for our remaining time in Kyoto. Our driver for the day was very friendly and did a wonderful job of getting us around the sites. This is a tour I would recommend and also Harumi as a tour guide was exceptional. We communicated before the tour as to exactly what sites we wanted to see and she insured that we did.
Ken was a fantastic...
Jennifer A,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ken was a fantastic guide, providing background on the history of Japan and how the sights we visited fit in. He designed our day tour based on our preferences and recommended an amazing restaurant for lunch. We loved seeing Kyoto highlights further from the city center with a guide and driver. It simplified our day. And we loved the conversations with Ken as we drove, walked, and explored. Highly recommend this experience.
We had a private guide...
Karen K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a private guide and driver in Kyto. She tailored the tour and adapted to our needs. Excellent guide.
Excellent Tour of Kyoto with Kazuo Sumi and his driver
myrond590,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I can't praise Kazuo and his driver enough for organising a perfect tour of all the must see sites in Kyoto. They are super professional and extremely friendly and welcoming and really made the day special for us. I doubt that you could find a better guide.
Kyoto private tour with Harumi
robertagP4544TR,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most wonderful experience touring Kyoto with our guide , Harumi. She was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly and fun! Would recommend this tour and definitely request Harumi. Can’t thank her enough
Kyoto private tour with driver.
Steven F,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harumi was the best as well as Hariko the driver. Harumi was very informative as well as being such a pleasant person. If I were to return to Kyoto I would definitely request her. We had such a great time with her today.
Hiro was our tour guide....
wendi r,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiro was our tour guide. She did a great job with communicating with us before the tour. She picked us up at the station platform which alleviated any stress. She did a great job accommodating our group of 5
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