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
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
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Pickup included
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Pickup included
Reviews
404 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Extraordinary experience 🫶🏼🇯🇵
Fredrik H,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Execellent guidance by Yuka. Her english was perfect and her personality was unforgettable. The driver was very professional and a very polite man.
Kyoto Highlights
Rocio M,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour experience with Yoshii. First, he was very accommodating and assisted us in developing a manageable itinerary that allowed us to maximize our time and see some of Kyoto’s highlights. Not only did he provide history and an immersive cultural experience, but he is also an excellent photographer. He made sure we got photos at all the popular photo spots. Pick up and drop off was seamless. Overall a 10/10 experience.
Kyoto Highlights
Q9564EErociom,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour experience with Yoshii. First, he was very accommodating and assisted us in developing a manageable itinerary that allowed us to maximize our time and see some of Kyoto’s highlights. Not only did he provide history and an immersive cultural experience, but he is also an excellent photographer. He made sure we got photos at all the popular photo spots. Pick up and drop off was seamless. Overall a 10/10 experience.
Kyoto with and exceptional guide and driver
Bluepacific2,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akira was an amazing guide. He was very well prepared and accommodating. His knowledge and guidance was very much appreciated and our family loved Kyoto. Mr Ito was our driver who was patient and competent.
Great trip - thank you Harumi!
brandonkJ6989FV,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harumi was fantastic, showing us all around Kyoto at the right places and temples to see the fall foliage. Thank you for a good trip!
Wonderful tour with Noriko
Janice F,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Noriko was wonderful guide and she knew just where to take us to see the best fall foliage. She was very sensitive to my needs of not too much walking or stairs...and also listened to my requests. I cannot recommend her highly enough. This private tour was truly worth the money and saved so much time trying to get there and negotiate everything. It made it so easy and fun. She is so kind, fun and knowledgeable. Thank you so much, Noriko!!!
Trip around Kyoto/Gion/Nijo-jo/kiyomizudera
384billiel,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryoichi Kazuma Was an excellent tour guide. He took us all over Kyoto and showed us many places that were both beautiful, memorable, and meaningful to us. He was flexible and adjusted to our needs for the day. It was very apparent that he was passionate about being a guide and shared with us that passion. He recommended restaurants and shared experiences with us that we enjoyed. The added bonus was his photography for the day. We felt very lucky to have him take great photos of our family to document the day. This was an amazing experience that we will never forget. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone wishing to experience Kyoto.
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