Private tour in Kyoto George V

Kyoto Best by Car 7 hours

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George V.

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Hello! I'm a long time American resident of Japan and have lived in big cities like Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto, and I also have lived a few years in the lovely Japanese countryside. Every place has its charm, and I've experienced each locale long enough to continuously discover new information about Japan's well known places to visit and also be fascinated by places off the beaten path. I'm an enthusiastic photographer, which to me means finding beauty in things most people pass by. I also enjoy discovering unique characters in Japanese history, especially of those that have transformed Japan's history, culture and politics. I currently teach at universities where I also learn from my students and fellow professors. I'm also a bit of a foodie and love to discover new street foods and takes on traditional recipes. I'm a former business owner, translator, interpreter, and newspaper reporter, though I still write local news today. In my tours, I customize them according to what my guests want to see, do, experience and taste and all within the time they have available. Current university lecturer 25+ years in Japan Former business owner Member of American Chamber of Commerce Japan Undergraduate study in journalism Graduate study in Political Science/International Relations

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

See the best sites of Kyoto that show how the city became the center of culture and religion a thousand years ago.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Ponto-cho Yasaka Kiyomizu Temple Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) Ryoan--ji (zen garden) Arashiyama (bamboo grove) Saga Toriimoto (Edo era preserved street) Fushimi Inari Shrine (10,000 red torii gates)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Depending on the size of your group, appropriate transportation can be arranged.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets
Other: Expressway tolls, parking
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

Optional to pick you up at your hotel if staying in Kyoto City.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Religious Sites
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1784157
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly
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