Private tour in Kyoto Rick I

Full Day Kyoto highlight Tour

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Rick I.

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My nick name is Rick and Japanese name is Ryoichi. I was born and grew up in Kyoto. Kyoto has so many sightseeing spots based on its 1000 year history. I will propose you the "must see" spots from local eyes not only temples & shrines but also alternative side of Kyoto. As Kyoto certified English guide and National Government Licensed English guide, I will assist you with high hospitality for your satisfactory stay in Kyoto. 1. For the first visitors I will prepare the tour with selection out of the spots as Nijo-castle, Imperial Palace, Nishiki-market, Gion amusement quarter, Arashiyama area and some temples and shrines of World Cultural Heritage Sites based on your request and taste. 2. For the visitors who want to see more spots than regular tours I will prepare some unique tours like visiting Fushimi area for Sake brewery and riding classical boat, visiting some traditional handicrafts ateliers, enjoying traditional performing art, etc. Please make any inquiry for your preferred type of Kyoto guiding without hesitation. I would be happy to propose you with the type of tour that makes your visit in Kyoto unforgettable one. National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (EN01767) City of Kyoto Visitors Host - Licensed Guide certified by City of Kyoto (EN00004) 2nd Grade of the licensing examination on knowledge of Kyoto history & culture I do not have a commercial driver's license. I cannot drive during the tours.

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

This course has four choices. Please select one of the four courses shown below. Rick will guide you deep inside the Kyoto history, culture, tradition and nature in each course. Each course can be customized upon your request as far as possible. Every course has spectacular spots which will satisfy you with visiting Kyoto! This tour is only for the visitors who stay in Kyoto.

Recent Reviews

Luisa M.
3 weeks ago

We had a wonderful experience with Rick as our guide in Kyoto. From the very beginning, he was very attentive to us and knew exactly how to adapt to our pace and what we needed at every moment. He gave us space when we wanted to rest, stay a little longer somewhere, or, on the contrary, move on to the next stop sooner. That flexibility made the tour very comfortable and allowed us to enjoy the city without feeling like we had to follow a rigid itinerary. Plus, he’s incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and explained it to us in a way that was both interesting and relatable. He was always friendly, respectful, and made sure we were comfortable. We have wonderful memories of our visit, and we definitely recommend Rick to anyone who wants to explore Kyoto in a more in-depth yet enjoyable way.

Matthew J.United States
April 2025

Rick was kind and informative. His explanations gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese history. I would highly recommend him.

Alain B.United States
March 2025

Rick was great! Very flexible, we added a stop to his West tour, all went great I highly recommend.

Martha H.
November 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Rick. He was friendly and informative. He also kindly made suggestions for lunch and offered additional depth to our tour with small side activities. We definitely highly recommend Rick.

Cathy P.United States
August 2024

We had a great 1.5 day custom tour with Rick. He was SO flexible, even agreeing to meet us at the train station so we could ensure we didn’t get lost. He made sure we saw the sites, sampled great food and left falling in love with Kyoto. By this stage in our trip we had seen so many temples, that we asked to restructure some of our scheduled stops and he was so flexible to make sure we loved this tour!

David P.United States
July 2024

My family of four had an excellent time touring some of the key sites in Kyoto with Ryoichi (Rick). It was our first time in Kyoto, so going all around Kyoto by train, bus, and foot with Rick was a great way to get introduced to this beautiful city. Many thanks, Rick!

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

= West course = Nijo castle - Tenryuji temple - Bamboo groove - Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Theme: History, Garden, Nature Please enjoy the history and beautiful garden in Nijo castle, Tenryuji temple, Golden pavilion and please breath the nature in Bamboo groove. = Central course = Nijo castle - Kyoto Imperial palace - Heian shrine - Gion area Theme: History, Garden, Tradition Please enjoy the history and beautiful garden in Nijo castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian shrine and please feel the Kyoto tradition in Gion area. = East course = Silver Pavilion - Philosopher's path - Kenninji temple - Gion area Theme: Zen, Garden, Tradition Please enjoy the Zen culture and the beautiful gardens at Silver Pavilion, Kenninji temple and please feel the Kyoto tradition in Gion area. = South course = Fushimi Inari shrine - Sanjusangendo temple - Kenninji temple - Gion area Theme: Japanese religions and Tradition Please touch the Japanese Shintoism at Fushimi Inari shrine and Buddhism at Sanjusangendo te

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

The transportation for this course is basically public transportation as bus, subway, local train. Taxi can be used upon your request. Also this tour includes around 5 to 6 Kilometers' walk.

What's included
Other: Hotel pick-up in central Kyoto area
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

The hotel you stay in Kyoto

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Religious Sites
Architecture
Tour reference number
1016369
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's history, arts, culture, and nature. It's ideal for those staying in Kyoto who wish to connect with a local guide like Rick I. for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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