Private tour in Kyoto Toshitake S

Kyoto highlights full day tour with a guide/photographer

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Toshitake S.

4.9

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Would you like to have an awesome time with friendly, knowledgeable local guide in Japan? It also comes with cool photos. . . If so, your guide must be Toshi!!!! Who is he? Hello, there!My name is Toshi, I grew up in Japan. I am a professional guide/photographer. I take photos for magazines, national TV, air line and fun! In 2013, I was assigned to take pictures in New Zealand for 2 months fully sponsored by Air line company. In 2014 and 15, I worked as a professional guide in New Zealand. Winter of 2016, I worked as a photographer/guide for Niseko Photography and Guiding. Since then, I have been showing around Japan to my clients from all over the world! Aa a guide, I guided more than 1000 people for the last 3 years from all over the world. I love traveling and meeting people, am super friendly, easy going and open minded! I can show you from Japanese traditional temples, gardens, etc. . to hidden alley, Japanese art scene, hipster cafe, sake bar, Izakaya where locals hang out! You name it! My tour is your tour, you tell me what you want to experience and I will make you happy in my backyard! If you want, I can take pictures of you with my DSLR camera during the tour and will send them to you after the tour. Trust me, these photos are great!!!haha I believe pictures with people are always better than just landscape ones. The professional photography service is included to the tour price already! Drivers license First Aid certificate TOEIC 900 N/A

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

This tour covers most of must see places in Eastern side of Kyoto as well as some hidden local spots along the way (hidden back alley, amazing photo spots, hipster cafes, etc. . . ) This is great for the people who are first time to Kyoto. At Fushimi Inari shrine, you will walk through over 11000 of Torii gates. My favourite temple, Sanjyu Sangendo, you will see more than 1000 buddhist statues, all hand crafted. At Nishiki market, you can see all kinds of Japanese foods. Waling through Gion district to Kiyomizu temple is called one of the best walk in Japan. It's like being in the movie set. I work as a professional photographer besides guiding, taking pics for magazines, air lines, TV, some fashion brands. If you want, I can take pictures of you during the tour with my full flame camera and send photos at the end of the tour. Trust me, these pictures are good, straight to your Social Media. You can simply enjoy the sightseeings, not worry about taking pictures during the tour. Let me do that for you.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

1, Fushimi Inari Shrine where you will walk through over 11000 of Torii gates. 2, Sanjyu Sangendo temple where you will see over 1000 Buddhist statues all hand crafted. 3, Gion district where you will encounter the real Geisha walking on the street. 4, Higashiyama 5, Yasaka tower Waling through Gion district, Higashiyama to Kiyomizu temple is called one of the best walk in Japan. You can see traditional Japanese houses along the way as well as never changing view since ancient time. Its like being in the movie set. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary can be flexible based on your requests along the way. Regarding lunch, there are so many great options along the way, I can take you to the option based on your requests. Don't worry, I am not taking you to McDonald's.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus

We use public transportations. However, we can use taxi if you prefer. Taxi is cheap in Kyoto and they are all over. You have to cover the taxi fee. I would recommend the combination of Taxi and public transportation to maximize your time and energy.

What's included
Other: Professional photography fee
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Hotel pick up within Kyoto city

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
573828
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.8

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Kyoto

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the must-see places on the eastern side of the city, as well as discover hidden local spots. It's also ideal for those who want to capture their experience with professional photography, as Toshitake S. is both a guide and a professional photographer. The tour is suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible.

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