Private tour in Kyoto Akira M

Private Tour - Your choice of Kyoto

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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.

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
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Private Transportation With Driver
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Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
390663
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Kyoto

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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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Hours icon 8 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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