Got exhausted walking around Kyoto?
Then we are here to help you!
You can have relaxing time at the private salon and it will refresh and let you enjoy the trip of Kyoto again.
Soft touch head massage based on brain science idea works well on jet lag, insomnia and nervous system.
You may choose which part you would like to do, or do both of body massage and head massage in 120min as well.
◆Beautiful Dance by Maiko
Enjoy the elegant dance of Maiko up close. Alongside your meal, the Maiko’s delicate and captivating dance performed right in front of you adds an extra layer of elegance to your special experience.
◆Traditional Games
Ozashiki asobi (Traditional Games) offers a rare opportunity to deeply experience Kyoto’s culture. Through traditional games, we create a joyful and memorable time, making your experience even more special.
◆Omakase Course Menu
We offer a luxurious course menu featuring carefully selected Kyoto vegetables, fresh seafood, and Satsuma Wagyu beef.
Chef Tominaga combines the creative freedom nurtured in New York with the traditional techniques refined in Kyoto, crafting each dish with great care.
We promise a special moment to enjoy the seasonal flavors throughout the year.
On a private car tour, visit Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's most historic destinations. Ideal for avoiding trains or large bus tours. See temples, shrines, traditional streets, and Nara's deer park.
Start in Kyoto, then visit highlights like Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, Gion, Nishiki Market, Nara Park, and Todai-ji. Kyoto offers classic scenery and old streets; Nara has open parkland, free-roaming deer, and a major Buddhist temple.
The 5-hour option has fewer stops; the 10-hour option covers both cities at a relaxed pace. We recommend 2–3 stops for 5 hours, 4–5 for 10 hours. Visiting all listed sites in one day is unlikely.
Customize: contact us 24 hours before start. Send stops, pickup, group size, luggage, special requests. Without 24-hour notice, the default route applies.
For 14+ guests, advance vehicle arrangements are required. Cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable.
This private and customizable tour for Kyoto city (in Kyoto Prefecture) is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.
Discover 4-5 attractions in Kyoto City at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences.
After booking, you'll receive a form with varied themes, allowing easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process.
You can experience working with a kendo instructor who speaks English in an easy-to-understand way. You will be provided a varied kendo experience that is perfect for a first visit to Japan from basic etiquette skills of kendo to learning about and using armor.
1- Within 3 days, you can experience the historic and cultural essense beauty of Japan in a private tour.
2- This tour is private and can be customized based on your request.
Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.
Day-1
09:00 Meeting the Guide
09:30 Nijo Castle
11:00 Kinkakoji Temple
12:30 Ryoanji Temple
14:00 Lunch Break / Nishiki Market
15:30 Fushimi Inari Shrine
17:00 Tour Finish
Day-2
09:00 Meeting the Guide
10:00 Bamboo Grove, Nonomiya Shrine & Tenryu-ji Temple Garden
11:30 Hozu-Gawa River and Togetsu Bridge
12:00 Monkey's Park
14:00 Lunch
15:30 Kiyomizu Dera temple and Gion area
17:00 Tour finish
Day-3
9:00 Meeting the Guide
10:15 Arriving Nara station
10:30 Nara Deer Park Walk
11:30 Kofuku-Ji Temple and Five Storied Pagoda
12:30 Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine
13:30 Lunch Break
14:00 Back to Kyoto
15:00 Tour Finish
If you want to find ENGLISH-UNFRIENDLY restaurants, we have the best tour for you!! This is a highlight tour in downtown with FOOD experience. Try some local delicacy.
In the city center of Kyoto, Gion, we will enjoy night walk in nice traditional settings, learning some histories and culture on your way.
Then we will swiftly move to the restaurant since we are hungry :)
We choose different restaurants for every tour. You may unlock the new food style and taste during the tour, such as Katsu, Ramen, or Izakaya. After some walk, we sit and the guide will slect the best dishes at each place. Then talk to your guide. Takashi and Natsuki are very thrilled to share stories with you! Takashi is professional one that also offers a car tour in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. His life is dedicated to offer great tips for your trip. Ask anything from Geisha, pagoda to the geography of Kyoto. He's a big foodie. His ramen place recommedation is must-check, which blows your mind.
See you on the tour!
Whether you are visiting Kyoto with your family or a group of friends, this is a perfect private tour by a chartered vehicle. Depending on the size of your group, a vehicle (limousine, van, or bus) with be provided to ensure highest level of comfort for your tour. Visit some of the must-see attractions in Kyoto -Kinkakuji Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Nijo Castle. This tour offers both guided and no guide option.
As you only have 2 days in Kyoto, I can show you the best spots in Kyoto visitors should see. The tour includes visits to some of the top spots of Kyoto.
What makes this tour unique?
Tour itinerary is planned to cover the top sightseeing spots of Kyoto and long enough to go around the cultural and historic places too. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide.
Day-1
09:00 Meet at your hotel in Kyoto
09:30 Nijo castle
11:00 Kinkakoji temple
12:30 Ryoanji Temple
14:00 Lunch break (Kyoto station)
15:30 Fushimi Inari shrine
17:00 Tour finish
Day-2
09:00 Meet at your hotel in Kyoto
10:00 Bamboo forest, Nonomiya Shrine and Tenryu-ji temple garden
11:30 Hozu-gawa river and Togetsu bridge
12:00 Monkey's park
14:00 Lunch (Kyoto station)
15:30 Kiyomezu dera temple and Gion area
17:00 Tour finish
Explore and Experience the Traditional City of Kyoto Japan. Where you can enjoy sightseeing, cultural and historical places in Kyoto. One of their famous place is Gion , the most famous geisha place in Japan.
where you can rent a kimono and have a memorable Japanese style experience on your trip. Golden Pavilion is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose completely covered in gold. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
This Shinto shrine is unique w/its never ending sea of iconic orange torri style gates arching over the pathway. And ofcourse We will never let you miss out the beautiful and famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo bridge which is one of the oldest bridge.
Our Host/guide provides guidance in the form of purchasing a ticket and waiting in line with customers, but doesn't provide a full guided tour of the attraction
Founded by Kiyoto—a local whose name and 40-year life are rooted in this city—our team of energetic guides in their 20-40s brings a fresh vibe to tradition. We aren't just lecturers; we are local friends with a camera-ready eye. Forget dry guidebooks—let’s chat, laugh, and discover the "real" Kyoto together.
Many travelers follow the same map, but we believe the soul of Kyoto hides in the quiet corners just steps away. Don’t miss these local favorites while visiting the famous landmarks:
-Honen-in Temple: A serene sanctuary just minutes from Ginkaku-ji.
-Komyo-in: Known as the "Rainbow Moss Garden," a peaceful escape 10 mins from Fushimi Inari.
-Matsunoo-taisha: Meet the deity of sake at this ancient, water-blessed shrine.
-Mikane Shrine: A golden gateway dedicated to prosperity and fortune.
-Otagi Nenbutsu-ji: Explore 1,200 unique stone statues—a hidden gem near the Bamboo Grove.
We will "season" the journey to fit your pace. Let’s make your Kyoto memories truly special!
Experience authentic Japanese culture in historic Gion district with this exclusive evening tour. Watch traditional performing arts at Gion Corner including Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and seasonal bunraku or noh performances. Stroll through atmospheric streets illuminated by paper lanterns in the preserved historical district.
Enjoy a unique candlelit tea ceremony in a traditional ryokan courtyard, followed by authentic Zen-style vegetarian dinner reflecting Buddhist culinary traditions. Your National Government Licensed English Guide provides expert cultural insights throughout this immersive 4-hour experience.
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