Private tour in Kyoto Hiroko K

Eastern Kyoto 1-day Private Tour

5.0

(32) reviews

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Hiroko K.

4.9

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Hi, I'm Hiroko. Thank you very much for choosing my tour. I've been working as a licensed guide since 2008. I guide mainly for private or small groups (6 travelers) for Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Koyasan, Himeji, Hiroshima(including Miyajima), Naoshima and Teshima islands, Adachi Museum of Art. You can see not only the famous sightseeing spots but not often shown in the guide book. I'm personally interested in the art, modern art and architecture. If you have the same preferences, please let me know. Let's explore the local towns with me! If you have a preference, feel free to ask me before finalizing the tour. -IMPORTANT- I don't take cruise ship passengers based on my business policy. Please find another guide. Thank you for understanding. Guide License No.EN00760 since 2008 *Guide-interpreters without special qualification must not drive a car or a bus for tourists. *The Travel Agency Act prohibits including travel costs (meals, transportation and admission fees) in guide-interpreting fees. *Insurance is not included.

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

Kyoto's attractions spread across the city and there is so much to share! Let's enjoy walking the Philosopher's path. This tour plan starts at your hotel in Kyoto city. I can meet you at your hotel lobby (except for Airbnb and Guesthouse). Please prepare JPY in cash and remove your shoes at entrance when you enter the Japanese buildings. -IMPORTANT- This tour doesn't start a hotel in Osaka city, Machiya inn and AirBNB in Kyoto city, train stations and cruise ship terminals. Please find another guide. Thank you for understanding.

Recent Reviews

Ruth J.United States
March 2025

Hiroko conferred with us first about what we wanted to see for the day and organized a great tour for us. As we had two children under five, she worked with us and their limitations. She provided a lot of historical and cultural insights to the places we visited besides Japanese culture overall. She made our visit to Kyoto very special and we would gladly use her again and will recommend her to our friends visiting the area.

William L.United States
April 2024

Hiroko was excellent. Very knowledgeable and provided great information. Very attentive to our needs (we are Seniors) and provided interesting information about the history, culture, and beauty of Kyoto.

Tyhler L.United States
March 2024

Hiroko was the best guide for our first day in Kyoto. She was sweet and patient with our 3 young boys. She also taught us how to use the bus system and shared invaluable knowledge about the culture, shrines and food that we would never have known without her. She was flexible with our schedule and made the whole day a wonderful adventure. We loved every minute with her!

Priscilla M.United States
November 2023

We spent 3 days with Hiroko, 2 in Kyoto and 1 from Osaka to Hiroshima. Hiroko is very knowledgeable and personable and her tours are well organized so that we got to see a maximum of sites, even though, as older travellers, we were not always the fastest! Hiroko answered all our questions and was particularly considerate to ensure that we could rest when needed. A very enjoyable 3 days.

Christine C.United States
June 2023

We had the best day with Hiroko on our Eastern Kyoto private tour. Hiroko is super knowledgeable and taught us so much. She knew exactly when to take the perfect pictures of us too! We had such a great time and we were so happy learning so much and having fun whiling doing so. Lunch was delicious too! Great day and I would recommend booking your tour with Hiroko!!!

Marcia H.United States
May 2023

Hiroko did a wonderful job being flexible as our plans changed. She found vegetarian restaurants for us. She knew her way around, and could tell us a bit about each place we visited. And we enjoyed her company, too!

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Meet at your hotel lobby in Kyoto. Take public transportation. The order of the places we visit below may change depending on your hotel location. -Eastern Area- 1. Silver Pavilion (UNESCO), 2. Philosopher's Path, 3. Heian Jingu Shrine, 4. Fushimi Inari Shrine, including lunch stop. As an option you can visit a sake brewery museum. Please let me know if you want. Tour finishes after 4 pm.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus

Subway, bus and walking.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: 500 JPY for Ginkakuji temple
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Hotel lobby in Kyoto city

Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
177986
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's eastern attractions with a knowledgeable local guide. It's especially suitable for those interested in walking the Philosopher's Path and visiting significant sites like the Silver Pavilion and Fushimi Inari Shrine. The tour is kid-friendly, making it a great option for families, and it offers a moderate activity level, which should be manageable for most travellers.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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