Private tour in Kyoto Tadashi K

Nara and Kyoto Full Day Tour .

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tadashi K.

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I had been working as an English-speaking tour guide corporate taxi driver in Kyoto for about 9 years . I explore and introduce Kyoto and Japan for my visitors from many countries outside Japan. I love to guide and explain about culture, history, religion and what you have wondered about Japan. I was a Kyoto city authorized tour guide , Certificate No. EN00022 . None

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

We visit Nara where it was former capital of Kyoto. It was the capital of Japan by 784 AD. Here there is the biggest bronze Buddha stature in this world. Also, we visit the Kasuga grand shrine where it is the home shrine of Fujiwara family. And you will meet a lot of wild deer. You can feed some biscuits for deers . When we return to Kyoto we visit the Byou-Dou-In temple and the Fushimi-Inari-Shrine or others . You can see the secret of 10 Jpy coin and 10000 Jpy currency at the Byou-Dou-In temple . Fushimi-Inari-Shrine has been top awarded tour spot in Japan for past 4 years and good for your business . There is the 0ne thousand Torii Gate at here ! When time permits, I like to take to the San-Jyu-San Gendou temple (33 windows temple). There are 1, 001 standing Kannon stature inside the temple. Kannon is the God of mercy. You are going to see the different dimension of Buddhism .

Recent Reviews

Irina S.United States
5 days ago

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Tadashi on our two day private tours of Kyoto and Nara! He was an exceptional guide who made both days memorable, enjoyable, and truly personalized to our interests. Tadashi has an incredible knowledge of Japanese history, local culture, traditions, and customs. What we especially appreciated was that the tours never felt rushed or like a standard tourist itinerary. He took the time to personalize each tour for us, showing us beautiful local shrines, fascinating attractions, and special places that gave us a much deeper appreciation for Kyoto and Nara. He was also extremely organized and punctual. Everything ran smoothly and we always knew where we were going and what to expect, which made it easy for us to relax and enjoy the experience. And perhaps best of all, Tadashi is a genuinely funny guy! His jokes and great sense of humor kept us laughing throughout both tours and made the experience feel more like spending the day with a friend than simply having a tour guide.

Krishna S.United States
August 2026

We had a great two days with Tadashi San . He was able to personalise our trip , provide us with deep insights and also accommodate our requests. He is kind, humble and genuine.

Rebecca K.United States
August 2026

Tadashi san was a great tour guide. He was patient and flexible and didn't mind when we changed our tour a little in the day of the tour. I highly recommend!

Walter L.United States
March 2026

Absolutely amazing experience! Tadashi was the best tour guide during our 30 day trip throughout Asia. We had 11 different guides and he was by far the best. His in depth knowledge of the Japanese and Asian culture was unbelievable. When he brought us to each site he stayed with us and shared really useful and interesting information. He didn’t just share history but side information about the culture and how it interacts with other things. His choice of sites were unique to themselves. We never got bored. His command of the English language was superb. He was personable, kind and intelligent. He was flexible through each tour to adapt to our special needs. He kept us moving throughout the day but we never felt rushed. His vehicle was clean and well kept with plenty of room for 6 adults. Tadashi was a true professional. He deserves 10 stars.

John S.United States
October 2025

FANTASTIC! We ❤️ Tadashi! This was our second tour with him and he gets better each time. So knowledgeable and such a great storyteller. Great, GREAT tour guide, and since he has his own van, he makes the day easy and convenient. We’ll hire him again for sure!! Thank you Tadashi!! John S.

William C.United States
September 2025

We had a good tour with Tadashi. He is very flexible and knowledgeable.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Sample itinerary: 09:00 Departing from Kyoto 10:00 arrive at Nara city. Visit Kasuga grand shrine 11:00 Visit Tou-dai-Ji temple, meet the biggest bronze stature and a lot of deers. 12:30 Lunchtime 13:30 Leave Nara 14:15 Arrive Byou-Dou-In Temple , To see the secret of Japanese economy . 15:45 Arrive Fushimi-Inari-Shrine and visit 1, 000 Torii-gate . Try to make wish for your business ! 16:45 back to your hotel . 17:00 arrive at your hotel .

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We will use my minivan , Toyota Alfard . Up to Max 6 people .

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Highway toll , parking fee and Admission fee Personal expenses and refreshments Feeding biscuits for deers (200 Jpy ).
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Parking fee and highway toll fee
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Train Station or Hotel Lobby

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
449887
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want to explore both Nara and Kyoto in a single day. It's ideal for those interested in Japanese history, culture, and religion, as you'll visit significant sites like the Kasuga Grand Shrine, Todai-ji Temple, and Fushimi-Inari-Shrine. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly. With Tadashi K. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the local culture.

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