Private tour in Kyoto Toshitake S

Tokyo highlights from Kyoto with a private guide/photographer

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Toshitake S.

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Would you like to have an awesome time with friendly, knowledgeable local guide in Japan? It also comes with cool photos. . . If so, your guide must be Toshi!!!! Who is he? Hello, there!My name is Toshi, I grew up in Japan. I am a professional guide/photographer. I take photos for magazines, national TV, air line and fun! In 2013, I was assigned to take pictures in New Zealand for 2 months fully sponsored by Air line company. In 2014 and 15, I worked as a professional guide in New Zealand. Winter of 2016, I worked as a photographer/guide for Niseko Photography and Guiding. Since then, I have been showing around Japan to my clients from all over the world! Aa a guide, I guided more than 1000 people for the last 3 years from all over the world. I love traveling and meeting people, am super friendly, easy going and open minded! I can show you from Japanese traditional temples, gardens, etc. . to hidden alley, Japanese art scene, hipster cafe, sake bar, Izakaya where locals hang out! You name it! My tour is your tour, you tell me what you want to experience and I will make you happy in my backyard! If you want, I can take pictures of you with my DSLR camera during the tour and will send them to you after the tour. Trust me, these photos are great!!!haha I believe pictures with people are always better than just landscape ones. The professional photography service is included to the tour price already! Drivers license First Aid certificate TOEIC 900 N/A

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Overview of your Kyoto tour

This covers most of major highlights, both modern and traditional sides of Tokyo as well as some local hidden spots along the way. This tour is perfect for people who are first time to Tokyo. You will get the idea of what busy Tokyo buzz is like as well as Japanese tradition life in one day, great contrast, what Tokyo offers . I work as a professional photographer besides guiding, taking pics for magazines, air lines, national TV, some fashion brands. If you want, I can take pictures of you during the tour with my full flame camera and send photos at the end of the tour. Trust me, these pictures are good, straight to your SNS!!!haha You can simply enjoy the sightseeings, not worry about taking pictures during the tour. Let me do that for you!

Your Kyoto tour itinerary

• 9:00 Hotel Pick up • 9:30 Tokyo metropolitan government office(you can see the whole view of Tokyo and Mt Fuji) • 10:30 Meiji shrine • 11:00 Harajuku • 11:30 Takeshita street • 13:00 Lunch • 14:00 Walking from Harajuku to Shibuya • 15:00 Shibuya Crossing • 16:00 Hotel drop off *Regarding lunch, there are so many great options along the way, I can take you to the option based on your requests. Don't worry, I am not taking you to McDonald's.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

We use public transportation

What's included
Other: Professional photography service
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Tour categories
Art And Culture
Shopping
City Highlights
Tour reference number
610870
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Kyoto best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Tokyo who want to experience both the modern and traditional sides of the city. It's also ideal for those who want professional-quality photographs taken during their tour, as Toshitake S. is a professional photographer who can capture your memories with a full-frame camera.

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