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Tours/Kyoto/Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

5.0(6)Kyoto4–8 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
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Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs
Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs

At a glance

Duration
4–8 hours
Price from
$156 / person
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
OMAKASE

Description

Experience Your Dream Tour of Kyoto with a Local Guide! Embark on a personalized journey through Kyoto, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have. You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour. *Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you! *Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7 times a day, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 26
Adult (ages 13+)
$156
Child (ages 3–12)
$39
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $248.

Larger groups pay less per person.

Out at sunset: the 1:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:58 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 25.

Tour Options

6 hours by public transport

Pickup included

8 hours by public transport

Pickup included

4 hours by public transport

Pickup included

Itinerary

Kyoto
Pass by

Here are some popular destinations. *You can choose 2-3 places for 4 hours tour, 4-5 places for 8 hours tour. You may ask your local profssional guide for her/his recommendation. *Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you! *Many stores and restaurants in Japan only accept cash payments, so be sure to have some Japanese yen cash on hand.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Pass by

The Shrine is one of the most impressive shrines in Japan with 10,000 red torii gates from the bottom to the top of Mt. Inari as the center of 30,000 Inari Shrines in Japan. You can donate a new red torii gate when your dreams come true!

Kinkakuji Temple
Pass by

One of the most beautiful temple’s buildings in Japan is the Golden Pavillion with the container of Buddha’s ashes & bones inside in the complex of the Temple. Please do not miss it!

Nijo Castle
Pass by

The original military complex was converted to the harmonizing place between the military government in Tokyo (Edo) and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto 400 years ago, having modified with the decorations for the good ages in future. Please enjoy the beauties by samurai!

Tenryu-ji Temple
Pass by

The Japanese garden with a pond in the backside of the Temple has been the one of the most magnificent gardens in Kyoto for 600 years, where Zen sect’s Buddhism monks had trained themselves through meditations. Let’s try meditations!

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Pass by

Commoners in the east side of Kyoto have supported the Temple for 1,200 years, having prayed to Kannon Boddhisattva for their deceased love-ones. The approaches to the Temple have been very popular due to many shops & snacks & photogenic spots as well. Please feel real Kyoto from the stage of the Temple!

Ginkakuji Temple
Pass by

The Temple was precisely designed to have become the perfect place for moon viewing on August 15th (old calendar) since 600 years ago, while it is not allowed to enter the Temple at night. Please imagine what will happen in moon viewing!

Ryoan-ji Temple
Pass by

The Temple has been one of the most famous sightseeing spots because of the very mysterious 15 rocks on its landscape garden originally built in 15C. Please try to have dialogues with your minds!

Sanjusangendo Temple
Pass by

You will be surprised at so many statues of Kannon Boddhisattva and their guardians originated from ancient Indian deities. And also, Japanese archery competitions had been held at back side of the Temple before. Please imagine so many arrows were shot backside of so many Buddhism statues!

Pass by

It is required to book your visit in advance but its Japanese garden in one of the best gardens in Japan. Everything has been perfectly designed to surprise visitors by so many ways of beauties in the artificial garden. Please touch the masterpiece of Japanese garden!

Kennin-ji Temple
Pass by

The Temple was the first Zen sect of Buddhism temple in Kyoto 700 years ago. The Temple has the good mixture of the old-fashioned buildings and the modern Japanese gardens. The first Temple’s master encouraged Zen monks to drink green tea when he returned from China. Please imagine long histories of green tea at the Temple!

Pass by

The Temple was originally created to embody the Buddhism Pure Land for the deceased 900 years ago. The main Buddha Statue of the Temple had been saved many times from a lot of fires in the past. You can imagine the imaginary world in the Buddhism.

Ninna-ji Temple
Pass by

The Temple was founded by the Emperors 1,100 years ago but burnt down so many times by fires caused naturally / by wars. And then, many buildings were relocated from other places including former Imperial Palace in Kyoto and the Japanese garden was recreated in 20C trying to be as many as possible in original ways. Please try to imagine you in the world 1,100 years ago!

Arashiyama
Pass by

Arashiyama (Mt. Arashi) area including Togetsu-kyo bridge on River Katsura and Bamboo trails: You can enjoy photos on the Bridge and in the Trails which are two of the most popular photogenic spots in Kyoto.

Gion
Pass by

Gion (Entertainment) area including Tatsumi Daimyo-jin Shrine and Tatsumi-bashi bridge on River Shirakawa: You can enjoy photos in front of the Shrine and on the Bridge which are two of the most popular photogenic spots in Kyoto.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
English Speaking Guide
Get advice on future plans for your stay from our experienced guide
Private Car *if you choose private car option
Not included
*Lunch is not included in the tour. Please pay for lunch together with the guide's portion.
*If you want a guide to accompany you to the facility, please pay for the guide as well.
Public transportation
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick up within Kyoto city.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
6 reviews
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How it compares in Kyoto

  • Starting price $156 is 26% above the typical $124 for tours of similar length in Kyoto

Excurgo comparison of 1,634 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs take?

Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs lasts about 4–8 hours. The itinerary has 15 stops.

How much does Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs cost?

Prices start at $156 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $248. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

How much does Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs cost for children?

Children aged 3–12 pay from $39, adults from $156. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick up within Kyoto city. Pickup points include Tune Stay Kyoto, Almont Hotel Kyoto.

What languages is Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Private Kyoto with Exceptional Guide Tailored to Your Needs worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by OMAKASE.

Reviews(6)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$156/ person
5.0(6)
Duration4–8 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationWithin 24h
Check availability on Viator →
Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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