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
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Pickup included
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Pickup included
Reviews
412 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not great.
Sucheta B,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This experience fell short of our expectations. Our tour guide did not appear interested in our preferences at all and the itinerary felt cobbled together. We have used Viator for our entire trip to Japan, all were the best except this one.
We went to several temples and shrines and enjoyed a lovely sushi lunch.
Eva H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy / Atshushi was timely, spoke excellent English, was in great contact leading up to our visit and crafted a unique day in Kyoto for us,
Great private tour of Kyoto
Jenny L,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Yoshi and driver were very accommodating. During the tour they suggested different sights and adjusted our itinerary. Yoshi was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the shrines, temples, and castles we visited. He also helped plan our itinerary for the next couple of days in Kyoto.
Michi was fantastic....
Michelle P,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michi was fantastic. Customized trip for us. Was so knowledge, kind, funny, stayed past tour ending to join us for lunch and help find a particular kind of food we wanted to try. Driver was also wonderful and car super comfortable. Highly recommend.
Wonderful world of Harumi
Safari575196,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Harumi as our tour guide and I can’t say enough on how incredible and patient she was. We have two young boys and she entertained them at each site and in the car. She was able to talk about each site so that the boys would understand the significance and so that we would appreciate the site as well. If your lucky enough to get her as your guide consider yourself very fortunate.
Private tour
Lisa S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joy, and our driver!, were very accommodating, pleasant, and informative. We enjoyed our tour greatly!
Phenomenal tour
Linda S,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hiroko Kosaki was our guide. She was PHENOMENAL. We have two very active boys 10/13 and she kept up with them (more energy than we had!) and was great at offering options that catered to what made sense for us at each of the stops. I had a busy period with work and asked her input and she put together the perfect highlights tour. We would have never been able to navigate the sights nearly as efficiently on our own. I wish we could bring her with us to Tokyo next!
Both the guide and driver...
Joshua I,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Both the guide and driver were amazing (Haru and Hari). Guide was very informative and offered much more than just walking us around. He was funny and helpful and very flexible. Would definitely recommend booking this tour again as you get to see just about everything you could want in Kyoto.
Great experience
Shawn C,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Noriko was a wonderful guide and did an excellent job getting us to all the sites we asked and more. She even introduced us to one of our new favorite lunch spots!
Haru was Amazing- it was a perfect day!
Tricia S,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Haru tailored the tour to meet our needs. It was the perfect way to experience some of the highlights of Kyoto in a day. Haru was very knowledgeable and often included humor in his explanations making the day very enjoyable. Having a driver as well made everything seamless. Thank you for a memorable tour - We'll be back to see more!
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