Private tour in Kyoto Tadashi K

The first time in Kyoto

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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 can visit very famous tourist spots in the ancient capital of Kyoto. We visit Arashiyama Area, Bamboo forest, Ryo-An-Ji temple (Rock Garden), Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, Gion and others places when if the time permits. Arashiyama Area and Bamboo forest are located far west side of Kyoto where you can enjoy a very restful moment. Ryo-An-Ji temple (Rock Garden) is Zen Buddhism temple. There is a very famous the Rock Garden which has 15 rocks inside and is telling Zen teaching. Let's discover why there are 15 rocks in this garden. When you visit Kyoto for the first time then you must visit the Golden Pavilion! You can see the very opposite side of the Zen teaching of Buddhism. Nishiki Market is showing the old fashion style market . Gion Area is the old and traditional area. You might have a chance to see the "Geiko(As called Geisha at the other city)" and " Maiko".

Recent Reviews

Alexis D.United States
June 2026

We were 2 families (9people) traveling with teens. Without Tadashi, we would have seen half of what we were able to see on the tour. He was efficient with time and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and the kids enjoyed it as he presented just the right amount of info to engage them but not overwhelm. I can’t recommend him enough as a guide for Kyoto!

Russell H.Australia
March 2026

Amazing tour. Fantastic guide. Tadashi was a great guide. His knowledge of the area was exemplary and we would recommend him to everyone who wants to learn about Kyoto and enjoy it's charm.

Khuzaima P.United States
August 2025

We had a wonderful time with Tadashi in our Kyoto walking tour, his knowledge of the area and its history made it more interesting. Kyoto has a lot to offer and Tadashi made sure we covered all the key spots. We had 3 teenagers in our group and he was able to keep them engaged for entire duration of the tour in spite of the heat. Would highly recommend using Tadashi as a guide.

Richard C.Australia
December 2024

Excellent guide! Friendly and knowledgeable, recommended

Julianne H.United States
August 2024

Over two days, Tadashi provided us with two amazing and fully wheelchair accessible tours of Kyoto. From the bamboo forest to the golden pavilion and so much more, he helped us better understand the significance of Kyoto in Japan’s history while making sure every path that we took was accessible. There was never a time during our tour that we felt like we were missing out because of needing our tour to be wheelchair friendly.

Rickard Q.United States
October 2023

Tadashi was everything we hoped our tour guide in Kyoto would be. He was super informative, but not only about the big attractions and their stories, but also about very interesting details that you don't always get from more formal tours. He was very approachable from the moment we met him and kept us interested and often laughing throughout the day. It was also great that he let us customize the attractions we wanted to see. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

Sample itinerary: 09:00 am: Starting at our meeting point. We can visit the Tenryu-Ji temple upon your request. 09:40 am: Visiting Bamboo Forest. 10:30 am: Visiting Arashiyama-Area. 11:00 am: Leave. We use a tram. 11:30 am: Ryo-An-Ji Temple (World Cultural Heritage Site). 12:30 Leave 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Golden Pavilion ( World Cultural Heritage Site). 15:00 Leave. We use a taxi. 15:30 Nishiki Market. 16:15 Ponto-Cho. 17:00 Gion Area. If we met at the Kyoto Station, then we might have a chance to visit the 1000 Torii gate Corridor "Fushimi Inari Shrine" under your request .

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Bus

Walking and Public transport ( train , bus , tax or tram ). A taxi can carry up to 4 passengers. If your party is more than 3 , then we might have to use two taxis.

What's included
Private Guide
Other: Transportation fee for Guide
What's not included
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Admission 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
City Highlights
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
540325
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour in Kyoto is perfect for first-time visitors who want to explore the city's famous tourist spots from the west to the east side. It's also ideal for those interested in experiencing both the cultural heritage and traditional areas of Kyoto, such as the Arashiyama Area, Bamboo Forest, Ryo-An-Ji Temple, Golden Pavilion, Nishiki Market, and Gion Area. Families with kids and travellers with mobility concerns will find this tour accommodating as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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