Private tour in Kyoto Hiroki K

(T5S)Kyoto 3 to 4hours Zero Emission Car Personalized Tour with a Japanese Tour Navigator

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Hiroki K.

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Konnichiwa and welcome to Kyoto! Currently my availability on the calendar is not accurate due to system error. Please feel free to check my availability and even the price negotiation by message. I am Japanese guy currently living in Kyoto. While a student studying international business management, I spent time in Shiga, near Nagoya and Kyoto and a short study abroad experience in Australia, UK and Israel. Regarding my English, I studied the language how to communicate while I was in Israel. Having lived and worked in 7 cities, 3 countries and traveled to 45 countries, After working in Israel and Ireland, I came back to Japan in 2019. I enjoy meeting tour guests from all over the world. My business back ground is exporting and real estate in business development field (B2B) Through my tours, my goal is to make my guests want to come back to Japan again and to recommend them to their friends. I believe that my mission is to efficiently guide you through the cities I love in a limited amount of time through my unique perspective. Let me focus on Kyoto even I do offer tour in Osaka, Nara, Himeji, Kobe, Tokyo, Hiroshima and Nagoya. Not to generalize, but Kyoto people long history of being the base of culture, religion, and political power, the people are quite reserved outside the main tourist areas. Throughout my time visiting, studying when I was college student and touring Kyoto, I’ve found that sometimes the simplest of restaurants create my best experiences. From Kyoto’s thousand years of being the home of royalty, aristocracy, religious and political leaders, respecting time while eating appears to me a key to enjoying and being surprised by the food. From a lovely older couple who run their Michelin starred Soba noodle restaurant owners who focus off the quality of their customers’ experience as much as they do their award-winning broth dishes. soba with special broth, aroma deep flavor you will remember cozy, family owned, intimate and small. To the fun okonomiyaki, a kind of vegetable pancake that is mostly popular in Osaka, but Kyoto has its own take and again the smallest the shops the more special the experience and food. The staff at my favorite okonomiyaki shop really respect the customers and their time in their shop. Their approach is to make their okonomiyaki fluffy and light, much like the best French omelets, and which is served on a hot plate. I always try my best to get prepared for you to enjoy your visit to my home country. I just got national tour conductor license. I'm constantly learning to be able to provide an enriching experience. If we come across some questions I cannot answer right away, I will be happy to do some research and get back with a full answer. For foodie, I can give you good places for all type of requirements, such as Vegetarian, vegan, Kosher or Halal. If you are coming with your parents/kids, I will arrange the tour for a shorter walking distance. I offer private car tour, walking tour, shore excursion trip and all tour can be personalized custom tour. Note: If your inquiry is for the tour coming for the next one week, I require you to book the tour first of all to secure time for both of us. We can exchange phone number after you book the tour. Certificate Super Host on CityUnscripted IELTS Band 6.0 (English Proficiency level) Triathlon Technical Official 3rd A member of Nara Asuka Tourism Association Licensed Tour conductor

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

Kyoto is Japan's ancient capital with a thousand years of unique & rich history, religion and culture that is still alive today and easily accessible to people who live there and people who visit for a glimpse of the diversity that such a long history develops. Kyoto is an ancient city, but it also has the modern comfort and and hospitality of all such great Japanese cities which makes it a must see city if one has four hours to easily walk for their first trip here. This tour is perfect for visitors with a day to enjoy Kyoto and Nara possibility. You can quickly learn about why Kyoto and Nara are unique in the world. I will guide you to historical temples, shrines and also fun places to try locals foods. Also, I love customizing tours to suit what your your interests are, from copying of sutras, meditating at a Japanese temple garden or more. I'm a local experienced guide who loves traveling. Consult with me before we meet for your satisfaction!

Recent Reviews

Jacob L.United States
1 week ago

Hiroki picked us up from the train station in his nissan leaf. We had a wonderful tour of Kyoto. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating history and culture along the way. He took us to many beautiful temples and sites. We saw many places we would never have seen if we were on our own. Highly recommend Hiroki for anyone looking for a personable and knowledgeable guide.

Fernando M.United States
June 2026

Hiroki is an excellent guide—knowledgeable, kind, and exceptionally patient. He led us through the beautiful sites of the Golden Pavilion, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the Gion and Kiyomizu areas, enriching the experience with fascinating cultural and historical insights. We covered an impressive amount of ground in just a few hours. The tour was not only beautiful and engaging, but also very well organized and efficient.

Gaye Lynne D.United States
April 2026

Hiroki was wonderful and we had a great time he was courteous and made sure we were always taken care of. Transportation was great. Thank you Hiroka for making our time in Kyoto and Osaka memorable

Annette G.Australia
October 2025

We had an incredible tour with Hiroki today. The tour was brilliantly organised and Hiroki was a wonderful, friendly and very helpful and thoughtful guide. We would highly recommend any tour that Hiroki takes. We are lookong forward to our Nara and surrounding areas with Hiroki tomorrow. Thank you Hiroki for a wonderful tour today.

Melissa S.United States
October 2025

Hiro was a wonderful guide. He was fun and informative and was able to adjust the tour when it was raining. I would highly recommend him. He was one of the best guides we’ve had in Japan.

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

This tour is customized tour and I will give some sample itinerary for the guest based on the guest's interest and preference of the length of walking distance.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

EV sedan with 5seats and up to 4 passengers for the guest. If the number of guest will be more than 5, different midium to bigger sized car will be provided.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Other: WiFi
What's not included
Other: parking and toll road
Tickets: Entrance Tickets
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting location can be changed based on the customer's request. In case the meeting point will be outside of Kyoto city, extra cost would be applied and the estimated cost will be announced prior to the date of tour.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Religious Sites
Food And Drink
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1385056
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Japan's ancient capital. It's ideal for those who want a personalized experience, as Hiroki K. can customize the itinerary to include historical temples, shrines, and local food spots. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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