Private Tour

Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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.

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

Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)

Microbus (Up to 15 PAX)
Pickup included

Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)

Mini Van (Up to 4 PAX)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

319 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

303

Amazing Sakura Season Tour
Mimi V,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wow, tour was amazing. We fit in so many places and our guide Masaki was very knowledgeable, personable and accommodating. Our entire group including my 10 year old enjoyed it very much. It was convenient to have a van take us to the sites and waiting nearby once we were done to whisk us to the next site allowing us to visit more places than we would on our own. We even fit in a park with Sakura trees that were breathtaking. Masaki went above and beyond and accommodated a last minute change request to see Nijo Castle. The lunch restaurant of tempura and sushi was delicious and authentic, a place we would have never gone to on our own but with a local we had a very unique experience. Highly recommend taking this tour with Masaki-san! Thanks again for a memorable experience!
Great Tour! Great
Robyn L,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic to visit Kyoto and learn more about this remarkable city and its history. Michi was very knowledgeable and well prepared. We visited places that were a bit far from the city proper and it was very convenient to have the van and driver. I highly recommend!
There are SO many choices...
Christine M,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
There are SO many choices to make in Kyoto but for us, sadly only enough time for a few. Our guide was Keiko Ibuki. She contacted us as soon as the booking was confirmed to make suggestions for different itineraries. She did a fantastic job of narrating our chosen visited spots. Additionally, we were trying to make it to another city after our tour, and Keiko walked us into the train station to assist us in getting our tickets so we could make the train. Then she followed up to make sure we made it to our destination! Anytime we had questions, she was happy to answer. Also, she was very pleasant. Thank you, Keiko!
Great Tour of Kyoto with Unfriendly Guide
Holly B,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I took away 1 star because we did not enjoy our time with our guide. If I could rate the guide alone, she would get 2 stars on knowledge only. The driver was great and they followed a prescribed itinerary by our first guide who canceled on us. I asked our new guide for recommendations before by email and she said we would discuss on the day of. Romi, our guide, arrived a few minutes before our tour, and did not want to engage me any earlier than our 12 pm start time. She never introduced herself nor asked our names. I asked if she wanted to review our itinerary and was told no. As we were leaving, I struggled with my seat belt and missed some of what she was saying. I asked for her to repeat and she told me no, at a later time. She clearly did not like having younger kids on her tour. We have a 10 year old and 14 year old and told me it’s not the boys’ tour. After this, she didn’t not speak to me for about a hour and not at the first stop, only my husband. She didn’t like tourists calling them rude and saying “it’s not Disneyland”. We went to one of the stops, the Yasaka Pagoda and she pointed to it and said, “pagoda”. I asked if she could tell us about it and she said, “we are here because you asked for it.” She took us to her favorite matcha place because she wanted something from there when we just wanted vanilla ice cream. She didn’t offer to take a picture for us until our 3rd of 5 stops. She was knowledgeable but incredibly unfriendly. We couldn’t wait for our tour to be over because of her rudeness. Saw a lot with unpleasant company.
Great way to see Kyoto!
Suzanne V,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
FANTASTIC service - the driver and the guide were great. Very accommodating to what we wanted to do/see. Made adjustments to our itinerary based on our feedback. Made touring through Kyoto so much easier - highly recommend!