John P.United States
Akira was very knowledgeable and eager to show us all the areas we preferred. He moved at a steady reasonable pace and we enjoyed the day very much
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Private tour in Kyoto Akira M
Private Tour - Your choice of Kyoto
4.9
(54) reviews
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8 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Akira M.
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Hello ! My name is Akira. Please call me Aki. I am a national licensed tour guide in English for 9 years. I am specialized in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima. When you have a plan to visit those area, please contact me. In those area, you can find a traditional and cultural Japan. I will guide you wherever you would like to visit and you can enjoy Japan with me for sure. I worked for an export company for more than 30years and met many people from overseas who were interested in Japanese culture, history and buildings. So after I retired, I decided to become a tour guide. Please let me know what and where you are interested in so that I can arrange it for you, and make your itinerary which you will be satisfied with. In my spare time, my hobby is Japanese martial art Aikido (black belt 2nd grade). If you are interested in Japanese martial art, I am pleased to talk about it with you. Looking forward to your inquiry. Thank you so much for reading my introduction, and I look forward to sharing my country with you. - National guide certificate (registration number EN00593) English - Certificate of Authorized Tour Conductor (registration number 05-15-D043954) I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle which you book. Please make sure that rented vehicles have taxi license for me to be able to conduct a tour.
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Overview of your Kyoto tour
In this tour you can choose the places where you would like to visit in one day. Below, I've included a list of some of Kyoto's most popular locations, so please let me know where you would like to go, and I can create an itinerary for you. Please understand that you may not be able to visit all the places where you choose, as it takes 2 days and a half day to visit all of them as listed. Of course you can choose any places even if that is not in the list.
Recent Reviews
Jules H.United States
Akira was very knowledgeable about all the places we went to. Thus, our visit at each place was more meaningful because of his knowledge of the sights. Thank you! It would’ve been nice to spend sometime for shopping at select locations.
Maria Vincenza S.Canada
Akira was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging and brought the historical sites to life. He suggested a fabulous local place for lunch which was very delicious. He was flexible with start time and he was accommodating with the itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him and we would hire him again in a heartbeat. Akira was recommended to us by friends who visited Kyoto last year and we would definitely recommend him to others.
Katherine B.United States
Akira did a nice job guiding us through the heavily touristed areas. We appreciated his help ordering a nice job and pointing out the local favorite dishes. Thanks Akira!
Doug H.United States
History, culture and tradition. Akira was waiting for us at our meeting spot early and gave us a customized and packed day learning about Kyoto. His knowledge was thorough, and his explanations were entertaining and informative. We’ve done tours by locals all over the world and this was along the best.
Martha K.United States
We had a wonderful tour with Akri. He grave us great insight into the history and culture of Japan. He also took us to a fantastic soba restaurant for lunch. We saw so much in the 8 hours we were with him and appreciated the insite to the different shrines and temples we saw.
Your Kyoto tour itinerary
These are some recommended sites, so please let me know where you would like to visit: • Fushimi Inari shrine • Sanjyusangendo temple • Kiyomizu temple • Higashiyama slope (Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka slope) • Gion district • Nijo Castle • Nishiki market • Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion) • Ryouanji temple • Arashiyma(bamboo grove, Tenryuji temple) • Nishijin Kaikan (10 minutes kimono show) I selected the most popular places in Kyoto. If you would like to visit all of them, please understand that it takes about 2 days and a half day.
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Public transportation and walking.
What's included
Other: - My time and service as your private guide
- My transportation fee to pick you up and during our tour
- My admission fee
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: - Your transportation fee(train,bus,taxi)
- Your admission fees for any sites we visit
- All meals and drinks
- Shopping
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Equipment
Tastings
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Tickets
Meeting location
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
390663
Languages
Japanese
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?
This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience and the opportunity to connect with a local guide, Akira M., for deeper insights into the city. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and those who prefer a light activity level.
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Is transportation included?
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8 hours
Public transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
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Tour date
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8 hours
Public transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
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1
Tour date
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