Private tour in Kyoto Hiroki K

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

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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!

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. Due to the limited space, I recommend the number of guest will be 3 or 4 with one child guest for this car. In the event the guest require space for more than 4-6 guests who wish to upgrade to medium size car with 6 seats, the extra 12,280JPY (including car fee and petrol fee)will be invoiced and the customer can pay at the site via cash or paypal. The big sized car will be 15280JPY. For the premium big sized car please message me at least one week in advance as this type of car will be most likely out of stock.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Parking fee and Big sized car hiring cost if number of guest will be more than 4
Tickets: Entrance Tickets
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting location can be changed based on the customer's request

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
History
Religious Sites
Food And Drink
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1385056
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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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 visitors who have a day to enjoy the city and possibly Nara. It's ideal for those interested in exploring historical temples, shrines, and trying local foods. Hiroki K., your local guide, loves customizing tours to suit your interests, whether it's meditating at a Japanese temple garden or copying sutras. This tour is also suitable for families with children, as it is kid-friendly.

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