Private tour in Kyoto 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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By joining this tour, you can enjoy the main 3 sightseeing spots of Kyoto in 5 hours. After that, you have an option to join Maiko dinner which you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and Maiko (apprentice Geisha) performance in around 2 hours . This tour is only for the visitors who stay in Kyoto. (Option) Maiko dinner The Maiko dinner is for a group of three persons or more and the price is 52, 500JPY per person (62,500JPY in high season; Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, Mar. 15 to Jun. 30) or less depending on the number of people of the group. (the price is as of Jan. 9. 2026) If you want to join it, please send me a message about it at the timing of tour booking. The dinner booking procedure will be advised by Rick. If you take the afternoon tour, Rick will take you to the restaurant of Miko dinner just after the tour. The location is Yasaka-dori Enraku. The booking is recommended to be done at least five days before the date and dinner cancel policy will be applied after the booking. The detail will be informed upon request.
Please select one of the courses below. < Golden course > - Golden pavilion - Nijo castle - Nishiki market - (Option) Maiko dinner < East course> - Silver pavilion - Philosopher's path - Nanzennji temple - (Option) Maiko dinner < West course > - Bamboo groove - Tenryuji temple - Ryoanji temple - (Option) Maiko dinner < South course > - Fushimi Inari shrine - Kenninji temple - Gion walk - (Option) Maiko dinner The visiting spots may be changed based on the communication with the customer.
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Subway, train, bus. Taxi may be used depending on the situation. Also the tour includes 4 to 5 Kilometers' walk.
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