Discover Hidden Kyoto Gems
Discover Hidden Kyoto Gems
Destination, pace of travel, goals you want to achieve...
There are countless ways to travel.
Are you satisfied with group tours?
What is a private tour?
Unlike group tours, where you travel with a large number of other participants, a private tour is a tour just for you. Not only you, but your significant other and family can also participate. The itinerary is tailored just for you and will never be repeated.
How does it work?
A private tour begins with you sharing your preferences with me. No matter how niche your theme for your Kyoto trip may be, I will propose an ideal itinerary. Even if your request is as vague as “I want to do a Kyoto highlights tour,” that's fine. As long as we can start discussing your plans at least one month before your trip, I can prepare accordingly.
About me
I am Yuka, an English-speaking tour guide based in Kyoto.
Have you ever wanted to experience Kyoto as if you were a local? That’s where I come in. As a local, I know the best ways to efficiently explore famous tourist spots, as well as hidden gems and delicious restaurants. Even if you’ve never hired a private guide before, don’t worry. Let’s start by having a conversation. I want to work with you to make your trip special. For more information about me, please check here.
Price
●1day (6-8 hours)
1~5 people : 55,000yen /group
●Halfday (3-4 hours)
1~5 people : 35,000yen/group
●The fee includes not only the guide fee on the day of the tour but also preparation costs.
●The fee is inclusive of tax.
●Payment: To start preparing your private tour, we kindly request a 50% advance payment at the time of booking by credit card or bank transfer.
The remaining balance can be paid by credit card or cash on the day of the tour.
Important Notes
Your reservation will be secured once the advance payment has been received.
For more detailed terms and conditions, please check here.
Advantages of a private tour
Destinations are flexible!
The itinerary is tailored to your preferences.
The pace of the trip is tailored to you.
You don’t have to wait for other tour participants or rush to keep up with others.
No time wasted.
Navigating public transportation on your own can be challenging. Leave it all to me!
Customer Testimonials
We spent 3 full days with Yuka (& a driver) and she was exceptional. We saw everything on our list and some "hidden gems" away from the crowds. We also had a fun time tasting Japanese food and sweets at her favorite places. Our tour was personalized for our pace & our interests. Highly recommend!
Nicole&Jim
We (our family of four) had a truly lovely day with Yuka. She was very flexible about sights to see and extremely knowledgeable, able to answer all our questions and point out interesting details about the places we saw. She helped with kimono shopping for our older daughter and was happy to go at whatever pace we went. She had reserved a lunch for us at a popular soba spot (which was delicious). The best part may be that her kind and easygoing presence kept our daughters from squabbling! We asked if she was available for another day during our stay, but she was complete booked. This was our first time in Kyoto; we will be back and the next time we will be sure to ask Yuka well in advance to spend several days showing us more of Kyoto. We could not recommend her more highly!
Rowan
Yuka was absolutely exceptional. Her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made our stay in Kyoto completely unforgettable. She took us to amazing sites, told us about Kyoto in ways that only someone who grew up there would know and she shared with us some amazing meals. We cannot wait to return and to do so to see her. She is first class in every aspect.
Alex