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Private & Custom KYOTO walking tour allows you to “Tailor Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private English speaking Travel Companion for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to draft itinerary, prepare tickets, book restaurants/local experiences, take pictures, communicate with local vendors, direct you to the destinations, keep time, assist you throughout the trip and more! 

STEP1: Please select your favorite destinations from "What to Expect" and share with us your other special requests 
STEP2: Our team draft your tentative custom itinerary and share with you 
STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary base on your feedback 
STEP4: Let's explore KYOTO

REMARKS
A. You can always make change to the itinerary even while traveling. The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. 
B. Extra charges will be applied for over time service


Private & Custom KYOTO Walking Tour - your Travel Companion

One of the most popular walking tours in Japan. As the pioneer of such walking tours, it has long been loved by people since 2007, and more than 100,000 guests have joined since then. Gion is Kyoto’s most traditional district where the culture of Kagai, the world of Maiko-san and Geiko-san is still alive. Though many tourists come to Gion, it can be difficult to grasp the magnitude and beauty of Gion completely. Your guide will explain the history of Kagai, the lives of Maiko-san and Geiko-san and even take you to the backstreets of Gion. Walk with a well-experienced knowledgeable, licensed English-speaking guide and discover the depths of the Old Capital, Kyoto. 

Gion Walking Tour by Night

Looking for an evening entertainment in Kyoto? Experience an unforgettable evening in Kyoto with our hassle-free evening bus tour. Enjoy a mesmerizing maiko performance while savoring an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki dinner.

After pickup at Kyoto Station, the bus will transport you to the renowned Shozan Resort Kyoto. Here, you'll be treated to a captivating maiko dinner show. A maiko is an apprentice geiko (distinct from a geisha) in Kyoto, skilled in performing traditional songs, dances, and playing Japanese instruments to entertain guests.

After the show, take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese garden and admire the traditional architecture. The tour also includes a brief stop at Higashiyama-sancho Park, famous for its enchanting night views of Kyoto.

The tour concludes with drop-offs at Kyoto Station or select hotels: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, and Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. Join us for an evening of cultural immersion and scenic beauty.

Maiko Night Performance with Kaiseki-style Kyoto cuisine Dinner

We are located in the heart of Kyoto, just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station and a 2-minute walk from Nishi Honganji Temple. Our facility is a beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house that dates back 130 years. We have transformed it into a classroom where we provide an authentic Japanese cultural experience for overseas visitors to Japan, aiming to offer a genuine taste of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage.

Inside the historic house, you will find a majority of antique furniture and artifacts that are over 110 years old. With this setting, along with traditional Japanese music, we strive to create an immersive cultural experience that takes you back to Kyoto as it was 130 years ago.

Our teachers are all local to Kyoto and possess a deep understanding of Japanese culture. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and providing you with an enriching experience.

Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan

Arashiyu, a Japanese-style relaxation salon located just off Arashiyama Station.

It is a shop where you can heal your tired feet slowly.

You can enjoy drinks and tea pastries while you are immersed in footbath, and then enjoy foot massage.

【Travel healing】 4 different foot baths and foot massages to choose from 30 minutes course

This is a walking Tour.

Like other famous places, most travelers don't know the real potential of Arashiyama, unless someone shows it to them.
We are here to make your trip to Arashiyama memorable and help you the best way we can to make every second you spend in that area count.

OTHER LANGUAGES (FRENCH / GERMAN / SPANISH)
Some guides from our team can speak more than English and Japanese, but we cannot guarantee a specific language other than English on a shared tour. To confirm the availability of your preferred language on the date you wish to book our tour, don't hesitate to get in touch with us before your booking. Thank you.

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys & secret spots

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is located on the outskirts of Arashiyama. There are 1200 unique and whimsical Buddhist statues there, so it is becoming a popular spot recently. Also, since the nearby Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of the most famous tourist locations in Kyoto/Japan, we decided to make a Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple & Bamboo Forest tour from Kyoto Station. It's very difficult to visit by yourself on public transport, but our tour provides a nice car for you & your family/friends to use. We will pass by Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Nijo Castle, the Nishijin area on the way. You can enjoy sightseeing by car when you go to the Arashiyama area! We will walk through Oku Saga Area after Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, so you can feel a distinctive Japanese atmosphere there with various hidden gems before reaching the Bamboo forest. After enjoying the forest, we will finish the tour on the main street of Arashiyama. There you can enjoy Togetsu bridge, Monkey park, Boating and other temples.

Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour

Book a one-day tour from Osaka to Kyoto to enjoy cherry blossoms. The driver will pick you up at the entrance of your hotel. The specific itinerary can be made according to your interests.
Recommended itinerary:
Kiyomizu-dera-Philosopher’s Path-Kyoto Imperial Palace Park-Nijo Castle-Maruyama Park
There are many cherry trees on the slopes near Kiyomizu-dera and in front of the Kiyomizu stage. The cherry blossoms complement the ancient buildings of Kyoto. The night opening event allows you to enjoy the cherry blossoms under the lights at night and experience a different atmosphere.
The Philosopher’s Path is one of the most representative cherry blossom viewing routes in Kyoto. The cherry blossom trees along the way form a romantic "cherry blossom tunnel".
Maruyama Park will hold a cherry blossom banquet, where thousands of tourists and locals gather to hold a "hanami" (cherry blossom viewing banquet), picnic under the cherry trees, drink, and enjoy food. The atmosphere is very warm.

Kyoto City Cherry Blossom Private Sightseeing Tour 

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