Discover Kyoto at your own pace with a customizable private tour in a luxury vehicle. Accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide and professional photographer, this experience lets you explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and traditional markets, all tailored to your interests.
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- Visit the breathtaking Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Explore the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Walk through the magical Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Customizable itinerary based on your preferences
- Includes a personal photographer for high-quality vacation photos
Full Description
Embark on a fully private and customizable tour of Kyoto. Whether you’re drawn to ancient temples, lush forests, or bustling markets, your itinerary will be shaped around what interests you most.
Your professional driver-guide will provide local insights and historical context at each stop, bringing Kyoto’s centuries of culture to life. With flexibility built in, you can add or swap locations as you go, and even shop for souvenirs or sample street food at your leisure.
This experience includes an expert photographer-guide who will capture magazine-worthy family or couple shots throughout the day—leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
If traffic causes delays, your tour time will be extended at no extra charge to ensure you don’t miss out. This is the perfect option for those seeking a relaxing, efficient, and deeply personal Kyoto experience.
Itinerary
Pickup Locations:
Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka, or Nara
- Van transfer – Travel to Kyoto (80 minutes from Osaka/Nara)
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Photo stop, guided walk (1 hour)
- Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) – Guided tour (40 minutes)
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) – Optional stop (40 minutes)
- Nishiki Market – Optional: Shopping & free time (1 hour)
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple – Optional: Tour, free time (1 hour)
- Nijo Castle – Visit & guided history tour (40 minutes)
- Gion District / Gion Corner – Optional walk & photo session (1 hour)
- Fushimi Inari Shrine – Explore & photo shoot (1 hour)
Drop-Off Locations:
Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka, or Nara
Pricing
From ¥63,940 per group (up to 6 people)
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Includes
- Private luxury vehicle with air conditioning
- English-speaking certified guide & photographer
- Pickup & drop-off within Kyoto
- Free time extension in case of traffic delays
Pickup from Osaka or Nara available for an additional $200 USD
Pickup Locations
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Osaka
- Nara
Reviews
“The guided tour was just amazing—hands down the best we’ve ever had. Nori, our certified guide and professional photographer, took magical, postcard-worthy photos of our family. Absolutely made our tour special.”
“My family had a memorable tour with Nomi today. He was excellent! He took amazing photos and shared deep historical insights. So glad we had him—will never forget this experience!”
“Thank you Nomi for a wonderful day in Kyoto, sharing knowledge and taking the most beautiful photos. You made the tour fun, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.”
Planning a Group Trip to Japan?
From corporate teams to friends traveling together, we create tailor-made travel packages. Enjoy VIP access, curated itineraries, and full support from our local experts. Tell us your plans, and we’ll handle the rest.
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