Kyoto Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted

Kyoto Trip Overview

Spend time with one of our hosts exploring Kyoto. Half a day is not nearly enough time to see the whole city but with a host by your side you will get a feel for its energy. Explore one of Kyoto’s traditional neighborhoods, like Gion. If that’s not your scene, pick a famous attraction like the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine or Kiyomizudera. See Kyoto as you would if you were coming to visit a friend who lived here.

Within 24 hours after booking you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Additional Info

Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, , Japan

Spend time with one of our hosts exploring Kyoto. Half a day is not nearly enough time to see the whole city but with a host by your side you will get a feel for its energy. Explore one of Kyoto’s traditional neighborhoods, like Gion. If that’s not your scene, pick a famous attraction like the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine or Kiyomizudera. See Kyoto as you would if you were coming to visit a friend who lived here.

Within 24 hours after booking you’ll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kyoto Railway Museum, Kankijicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8835 Kyoto Prefecture

Discover the Kyoto Railway Museum, or any of the other weird, wonderful and wacky museums Kyoto is home to

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

See authentic bits of Tokyo through the eyes of your friendly host, ticking off your must see spots like the awe-inspiring Nijo Castle

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216 Kyoto Prefecture

Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine or stroll through one of Kyoto’s colorful and lively neighbourhoods

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

Pass By: Pontocho Park, Umenokicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0905 Kyoto Prefecture

Indulge in some of the tastiest foods in town from street vendors or one of the luxe restaurants lining the atmospheric Pontocho

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Sento Imperial Palace (Sento Gosho), Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture

Stroll through the sprawling gardens of Sento Gosho or soothe tired muscles in a traditional onsen – bliss!

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture

Explore Kyoto’s historic geisha district.

Pass By: Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

Explore the historical, wood-built streets of Higashiyama

Pass By: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture

Gaze out over the city from Yasaka Pagoda, the soul of Kyoto is quick to discover – and even quicker to love.

Pass By: Nishiki Tenmangu, 537 Nakanocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8042 Kyoto Prefecture

Learn about sushi by your in-the-know host at centuries-old Nishiki Market

Pass By: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture

In season, you could explore ancient temples, like cherry blossom-flanked Kiyomizu-dera

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