Discover the beauty of Kyoto on a customized Private Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto is a place so blessed with places of historic and natural beauty that it's really hard to know where to start. That is where our years of experience in welcoming travellers to Kyoto comes into play. Choose a customized Private Tour and we can put together the perfect plan just for you, letting you get the most out of your limited time in Kyoto. 

Get a tailor-made itinerary just for you

  • We send out a questionnaire and list of popular places letting you be involved in the plan for the day
  • We know the best times to see the most famous sites in Kyoto and can help take the guess work out of planning a perfect day in town
  • Have your own personal (amateur) photographer and stop for pictures whenever you like
  • We will gladly help you plan your other days in the city based on what you enjoyed on tour

Let the sights come to life


  • Enjoy informative and colourful commentary from your bilingual guide bringing the history to life
  • Learn about buddhism and it's role in shaping the culture of Japan 
  • Visit a Shinto shrine and see how the customs of Shinto are still part of daily life in Japan
  • Gain a new appreciation for the beauty of temple construction and art of garden design ​

Discover the back streets

  • Kyoto is not just about the temples. We know plenty of great neighbourhoods that are great for a stroll
  • Choose to discover one of the geisha districts of Kyoto and learn all about this hidden world
  • Explore the Nishiki Market to try some of the unique tastes in flavours in this kitchen of Japan
  • Or go off the beaten path and see what life is like for the locals in the quieter corners of Kyoto​

Limitless opportunities to truly discover Kyoto

  • No added costs, kickbacks or marked up activities; you pay direct for anything you want to add
  • Choose how to get from A to B between public transit (included), taxi or private car & chauffeur (added cost)
  • Add a cultural activity such as tea ceremony, kimono dress up or zen meditation
  • Choose to have a special lunch or just eat street food along the way
  • Let us use our local knowledge and experience to craft the perfect day for you!
6hr tours with flexible start times
between 8am-11am
Optional extra to get an early start of 6 am (+15,000yen) or 7 am (+10,000yen) to beat the crowds
49,000 yen for up to 4 guests
8,000 for each additional guest
Free for kids 5 years and under
Extras are not built into the cost so you only pay for the way you want to travel and the things you want to see, do and eat
We meet you at your hotel or at a convenient starting place of your choosing
Add any class of private vehicle from standard taxi to Mercedes V-class luxury van and everything in between.
Traveling alone or want to meet new friends? Check out  our Early Bird, Gion Night Walk or Hike and Hot Springs tours. 

​We are a small company and we book up quickly.

Book today to guarantee your place and enjoy an experience you'll remember for years to come!