Morgan M.United States
Awesome tour! Tamoko was excellent. Took us to all the places we wanted to see before the crowds got there. Would 100% recommend!
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Private tour in Kyoto Tomoko M
Half-day Kyoto Early Morning Tour
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Tomoko M.
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Welcome, guests! Thank you for visiting my page from among so many others! I was born and raised in Kobe and attended college in Osaka, so I am a native Kansai local! From September 2002 to August 2003, I lived in Montreal to learn English and French, where I met many international students from different backgrounds and cultures. Since then, I have been interested in cross-cultural communications, so I started pursuing a career as a tour guide. I passed the national license exam in 2018 and began working as a guide in 2019. I usually do one-day tours for small groups in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. What I love about the guiding job is that I can meet people with different backgrounds, cultures, and points of view, and we can have memorable moments together. I am always flexible with guests' suggestions to provide the best experience possible. Tell me what interests you, and I will do my best to fulfill your wish! I have raised two children and love having tours with families. I also love Japanese anime and enjoy talking about them with guests. I have also been playing the saxophone for over 20 years, so, if you are looking for musical goods in Japan, I can help you. Looking forward to meeting you!
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All the must-see spots in a half day!
Overview of your Kyoto tour
An Efficient Tour for First-Time Visitors to Kyoto Visit four must-see spots in Kyoto during the morning when crowds are still manageable. The tour does not include lunch. Though it will be a bit later, you can choose a good restaurant from the abundant options after returning to Kyoto Station! In Arashiyama, we'll explore the bamboo grove, the observation deck in Kameyama Park, a stroll along the Katsura River, and the Togetsukyo Bridge. We'll then move on to Ryoanji Temple, representative of dry landscape gardens, visit Kyoto's most popular temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and finally visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Japan's most popular shrine. This 6-hour tour lets you brag to friends, "I really got to enjoy Kyoto!"
Recent Reviews
Fiona C.New Zealand
We would thoroughly recommend Tomoko’s tour. We had limited time in Kyoto so appreciated the early start. We could enjoy Fukushima Inari without the crowds. The tour was well paced, with variety. Tomoko was an excellent guide - interesting and happy to tailor the trip to our interests. A big thank you for the many photos she took. We have already recommended Tomoko as a guide to our friends.
Teresa B.United States
Tomoko was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on everything we saw and visited. She had the tour planned in advance including every subway, train and bus transfer and made it so easy for us to focus on our surroundings and not the logistics. We also enjoyed getting to know her and her background, she is extremely likable and a truly nice person. We highly recommend Tomoko!
Your Kyoto tour itinerary
7:00 Kyoto Station 7:30-8:30 Arashiyama 9:00- 9:50 Ryoanji 10:10-11:00 Kinkakuji 11:55-12:45 Fushimi Inari Shrine 13:00 Kyoto Station
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
JR train. Kyoto City Bus Arashiyama Railway
What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji temple
Public Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Tickets
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Meeting location
Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
JR Kyoto Station Central Ticket Gate.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Religious Sites
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1441109
Languages
English
JapaneseActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?
This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the must-see spots in a short amount of time. It's also ideal for those who prefer exploring with a local guide like Tomoko M. to gain deeper insights into the city's culture and history.
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6 hours
Public transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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