Private tour in Kyoto Yoriko O

Enjoy Half Day Tour in Kyoto - Private Tour

4.9

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Yoriko O.

4.9

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Hi! My name is Yoriko. I was born and brought up in Osaka in Japan. Now I have a family with my husband, one son and one daughter. I have an experience to live in New York for 4 years, which gave me a chance to see Japan from outside. I want to give overseas guests correct information on Japanese history and culture with best hospitality, which can be obtained only by a national licensed tour guide. Now I am ready to welcome you to Japan and show you around many of wonderful places in Kansai Area including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Working 10 years as a tour guide, I have found each person has his/her own interest, pace of the tour, passion for shopping and so on. Some people want to experience the traditional Japan, and others want to see the modern scene of Japan. I am always trying to meet your personal request, so that you can bring wonderful memory of Japan back to your home country. Please come to Japan and enjoy a wonderful day with your tour guide! ・National guide license ・License for teaching English at junior/senior high school

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

Welcome to Kyoto, Japan! Kyoto has been a capital of Japan for over 1000 years. It has a long history and tradition that will make your stay a memorable one. You can enjoy the various aspects of Kyoto from the age of court nobles to the age os Samurai warriors. Shall we visit Heian Shrine to feel the age of court nobles? Or shall we walk on corridors of the palace building of Nijo Castle like Samurai?A lot of exciting sites are waiting for you. If you are interested in tradition of Japanese tea, you will also have a chance to taste it. Please let me know what you are interested in and what kind of places you want to see. I am glad to help you spend an enjoyable time in Kyoto.

Recent Reviews

Brianne H.United States
July 2026

Yoriko-san was so knowledgeable and accommodating. My mom has physical limitations and Yoriko-san made sure we took accessible routes and planned ahead for these. Our driver was very accommodating and knowledgeable as well. Yoriko-san fielded our many questions and we all had an enjoyable time together. She really went above and beyond to make sure we were not lost going back to our hotel all the way back in Osaka. I highly recommend her as a guide! I would definitely book another Kyoto tour with her again! :)

Peter N.United States
October 2025

Yoriko was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and very considerate and kind. She planned s wonderful day for us and got us around Kyoto so efficiently. It was a great day and she is great company with a great sense of humor. Peter and Sandy, Laguna Beach, California

Jill S.United States
October 2025

Yoriko is a real professional! She is a good communicator and she designed the day exactly as we wanted. She went over and above to make sure that the day went perfectly and she even helped us at the end with our train tickets. I hope our paths cross again one day!

Chandler W.United States
October 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful day touring Kyoto with Yoriko! She was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the day. Yoriko shared so much insight into Kyoto. Her enthusiasm made every stop even more special. She also has incredible energy, she easily out-walked both of us! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Kyoto.

Annie N.United States
March 2025

Amazing tour! Highly recommend!

Robert K.United Kingdom
February 2025

In one day we saw three very important and interesting sites in Kyoto and enjoyed an authentic Japanese noose lunch in a charming setting. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sites. She didn’t seem very comfortable with her English so her comments were mostly restricted to her descriptions of the sites and we didn’t have any informal conversations about the culture and her own views of Kyoto.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

This is a customized tour for you. You can choose 2 or 3 sites of your interest. Some of the places suggested are as follows: *Nijo Castle(Tokugawa Shogun's palace where you can enter and enjoy gorgeous paintings walking on the same corridors as SAMURAI did) *Kinkakuji Temple (take photos of the golden pavilion- breathtaking view and walk Japanese style garden. ) *Ryoanji Temple (walk around a beautiful pond and have some serene moment sitting in front of the rock garden) *Heian Shrine(reproducing beautiful courtyard of Heian period) *Sanju-Sangenndo Temple(A hall enshrining more than 1000 Buddhisit statues. We will take off our shoes and walk beside these statues. ) *Fushimi Inari Shrine (you can enjoy walking under a tunnel of 1000 red torii gates. ) *Nishijin Textile Center ( Let's enjoy a beautiful KIMONO fabric and hand weaving) Please note that Nijo Castle is closed on Tuesday in January, July, August and December.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation

We basically use public transportation such as subway. It is sometimes advisable to take a taxi in order to save time.

What's included
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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 1.your admission 2.your insurance
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

hotel, train station or location in Kyoto requested by the traveler

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
39810
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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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 rich history and tradition of the city with a local expert. It's especially suitable for those interested in Japanese culture, history, and architecture, as well as families with children, given its kid-friendly nature. With Yoriko O. as your guide, you can enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your interests.

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Hours icon 5 hours
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