The right way to know Kyoto
Description
We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best their precious time in Kyoto by offering specially crafted walking tours covering Kyoto's top attractions. When it comes to a trip, we know that you have your goals and preferences. We would love to hear about them and help you have a unique and unforgettable Kyoto experience. Our guides have vast knowledge of Japanese history and culture because they have been living here for several years and are experts in their fields. Their high academic level makes them proficient not only in everything Kyoto but also in the way of life in Japan and its rich history. Some of our guides Speak Spanish and French, so feel free to ask if you need a walking tour in one of those languages. (Para español visite nuestro sitio en la red, Kyoto Daily Tours). If you require a private Car please see what we offer on our website (Kyoto Daily Tours)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Unending path of vibrant orange torii gates (this is a suggested site).
A scenic natural area with a magnificent bamboo grove(this is a suggested site).
The famous Golden Pavilion (this is a suggested site).
Ginkaku-ji, the “Silver Pavilion,” is a serene Zen temple known for its elegant gardens and timeless wabi-sabi beauty.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our guests from any hotel inside Kyoto city and also at Kyoto station if you are coming by train. (This is a walking tour, it uses public transportation)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(275)
Ana was an exceptional tour guide! He knowledge of the history, culture and Kyoto was informative. Ana has the perfect personality for working with people. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and first time in Kyoto.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Ana and that her knowledge and enthusiasm helped bring Kyoto’s history and culture to life. What makes us happiest is knowing that your first experience in Kyoto was such a positive one. Thank you for choosing to explore the city with us, and we hope your memories of Kyoto stay with you for a long time to come.
Our tour guide Milos was great! It felt like a friend showing us around the city. He knew a lot about the history of the city, temples, shrines and Japan in general. He showed us his local spots which more value to the tour. The length of the tour was about 7hrs which was enough for us.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We especially loved reading that it felt like a friend showing you around the city. That’s one of the nicest compliments a guide can receive. Milo will be very happy to know that his local recommendations and stories helped make the day memorable. Thank you for choosing to explore Kyoto with us.
He explained everything in great detail, facts, incredible attitude, knows a lot about the story and is very friendly, worth 100% what you pay.
¡Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron la experiencia y que pudieron apreciar tanto los conocimientos como la actitud de su guía. Compartir la historia y la cultura de Japón de una forma cercana y amena es algo que valoramos mucho. Gracias por su confianza y por recomendarnos.
The tour and our guide Ana a 10!
¡Muchísimas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra saber que tanto la excursión como Ana estuvieron a la altura de sus expectativas. Gracias por confiar en nosotros y por permitirnos acompañarles en Kyoto.
We just spent the day with Tad today which exceeded our expectations. He was a delight to spend the day with, could not have been more helpful. Travelling with my 2 boys and husband in a wheelchair (paraplegic). Van had a chair which electrically came out allowing transfer into the vehicle so easy. We chose locations we knew in a wheelchair would be a challenge and Tad made it simple for us. It to mention he had all the photo skills. Cannot recommend enough for any family. Thankyou so much
Thank you so much for sharing this. It means a great deal to us to hear that your day with Tad exceeded your expectations and that your family was able to enjoy Kyoto comfortably together. We’re especially happy to know that the accessibility arrangements and Tad’s support helped make places that might have felt challenging much easier to experience. Creating memorable days for families with different needs is something we care deeply about. And we're glad he managed to capture some great photos along the way too! Thank you for your trust and for your wonderful recommendation. We wish your family many more great adventures in Japan.
Gerard was very friendly, he educated us a lot about the histories and origins of each temple, shrines, castles and best of all he took us to eat in very rich places
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron el tiempo con Gerard y que sus historias ayudaron a dar vida a los templos, santuarios y castillos que visitaron. Y, por supuesto, encontrar buenos lugares para comer siempre es parte de una gran experiencia en Japón. Gracias por elegirnos para acompañarles en parte de su viaje.
Our best way of knowing Kyoto, its temples and history was through Gerard our guide his unsurpassed treatment and knowledge surely when returning to Japan we will look for him again.
¡Muchísimas gracias por sus palabras! Nos alegra enormemente saber que Gerard les ayudó a descubrir Kyoto de una forma tan especial. Comentarios como el suyo son el mejor reconocimiento al esfuerzo y dedicación que nuestros guías ponen en cada recorrido. Será un placer recibirles nuevamente cuando regresen a Japón. Gerard estará encantado de saber que dejó un recuerdo tan positivo en su viaje.
An unforgettable experience! We were pleased to have Henry as our guide during our visit to Kyoto. From the beginning, his passion for the history and culture of the place was noticed. His in-depth knowledge of each site we visited made the tour not only interesting, but also fascinating. has a very enjoyable and fun way of telling stories, which made each stop feel unique and is always willing to share curious data that really enriches the experience. What impressed me most was their ability to adapt to the group, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the visit to the fullest. He even offered us personalized recommendations to enjoy the city even more after the tour. A totally worthwhile experience!
¡Muchísimas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir una reseña tan detallada! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron su tiempo con Henry y que su pasión por la historia y la cultura de Japón hizo que la experiencia fuera tan especial. Nos encanta saber que supo adaptarse al grupo y que sus recomendaciones ayudaron a enriquecer aún más su visita a Kyoto. Comentarios como el suyo son una gran motivación para todo nuestro equipo. Gracias por confiar en nosotros para formar parte de su viaje. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirles nuevamente en Japón en el futuro.
Very efficient way to see the must-see sights of Kyoto. Our guide had been living in the city for years, and showed us around, using the wonderful public transport system. We saw the golden temple, bamboo forest, temple with 1000 statues, temple with the 1000 toriis.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you were able to make the most of your time in Kyoto and visit so many of the city’s iconic sights in a single day. Exploring by public transportation is a great way to experience the city, and we’re happy you enjoyed the journey as much as the destinations. Thank you for choosing to discover Kyoto with us.
Very good tour!, our guide Ana is excellent, super attentive to everything and with great willingness to answer all our doubts. Super recommended!! A genius for recommending places to eat and where to buy anime items.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra mucho saber que el día con Ana fue tan fluido y agradable, y que sus recomendaciones, tanto para comer como para encontrar artículos de anime, hicieron el recorrido aún más personal. Gracias por recomendarnos.
