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
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
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Van (Up to 7 PAX)
Pickup included
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Pickup included
Reviews
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kazz is Great!
Kathy B,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kazz provided us with a balanced mix of history, pop culture, and nature as he guided us through Kyoto. He was kind and knowledgeable. Excellent day!
Not our favorite tour / tour guide sadly.
Jason M,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
3.00Unfortunately, we had a pretty rough tour experience overall. Our guide who seemed very sweet didn’t have a loud enough voice for anyone to hear and the teen boys lost interest very quickly. I also think the tour location order could have been adapted better to minimize crowds at certain spots - ie, Inari Shrine and could have been better curated to our party. We were hoping for a better tour and overall day in Kyoto but it was unfortunately not what we expected :(
A magical day in Kyoto
John N,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00I can't rate this tour and Yoshii-san high enough! Unlike many tours, we were able to completely customize what we saw during this special day, and even add in some non touristy stops....a bit of bonus shopping and eating local style ramen. On top of it all, Yoshii-san shared so much history with us and was so accommodating in taking family photos for us.
Our tour guide, Michi,...
Naomi S,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Michi, was wonderful and informative. We designed our tour with the places we wanted to see. It was a hot day in Kyoto and it was quite helpful to be transported in an air conditioned van.
Perfect half day tour!
Kristin H,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great way to see many sights across the city in a half day. Ken was fantastic, so informative and moved our family along so smoothly. Highly recommend this!
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