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‘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.
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).
Options
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
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
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great custom private tour of Kyoto!
Patrick S,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great custom private tour of Kyoto! Kazz, our tour guide, was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with our family of four. We had an excellent driver as well and the van was clean and spacious. They were prepared for morning rain and went above and beyond during our tour. The sushi lunch option was a big hit with the family. Overall we are glad we hired this company and are grateful to Kazz and our driver for an amazing day!
Olive gave us the most amazing, personally-crafted tour we've ever had
Harris B,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Olive was absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond to craft a personalized experience for our family. She reached out soon after I booked the tour and asked thoughtful questions about our interests and preferences. Our situation was a little atypical: my wife and I had been to Kyoto before, but our kids hadn’t, and none of us were interested in fighting through big crowds who just wanted to take pictures. We were hoping for something quieter and more meaningful that would help us all appreciate Kyoto in a new way. After a few messages back and forth, Olive came up with a wonderful itinerary tailored just for us. She even made sure to learn our food preferences so that lunch would be spot-on. A few days before the tour, she followed up again to confirm all the details. The day itself was perfect. Each of us came away with a favorite place. I really liked Daitoku-ji. Olive kept checking in throughout the day to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and not missing anything. She even had a backup plan ready, just in case. In the end, we had an unforgettable day, learned so much from Olive, and created some great memories. Olive's itinerary for us was perfect. We each had our favorite: mine was Daitoku-ji. I appreciated that she surveyed everyone throughout the day to make sure that we were seeing what we wanted to see and not missing anything. She had backup plan worked out just in case. In the end, we had an amazing day, learned a lot from Olive, and made great memories.
Private trip to Kyoto
Jugroop B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Guide Ken speaks clearly and is knowledgable about the sites shown. He is kind and humble and has good command of English
Michi was a fantastic...
Roseanne,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Michi was a fantastic guide! He told us so much history about the various places we visited and also was a wonderful conversationalist! We learned about the Japanese economy and culture which is so very interesting! Highly recommend!
Rainy day in Kyoto
Amy R,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We spent a wonderful day with our tour guide Sam. Even though it was raining (I mean pouring) the entire day, we still saw so many sights and learned so much. It definitely helped having a car to get around. Sam took us to a great lunch place and we really enjoyed our time with him.
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