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Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Japanese Guide – 3 Options

5.0(78)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 78 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy japa-kon
Kyoto Private Car Tour with Local Japanese Guide – 3 Options

About this activity

No rush. No public transport. No other groups.

Explore with a local Japanese guide born and raised in Kyoto. I’ll accompany you inside the temples and shrines, sharing their history and culture along the way.

Choose from 3 private tours:

• Kyoto 1-Day Highlights

• Kyoto & Nara

• Kyoto & Osaka

→Sample itineraries for each tour are shown in photos 5, 6, and 7.

All tours start and finish in Kyoto. Select your preferred option when booking.

• Your own private car and English-speaking guide

• A flexible route planned around your interests and the time available

• A comfortable pace, with breaks when needed

• Photos of your group along the way

• My personal list of recommended Kyoto restaurants, shared before your tour

• Kyoto City hotel pickup and drop-off included

You don’t need to have every detail planned before booking. Once you’ve booked, we can discuss your preferences, pickup details, and itinerary by message.

What's included

  • ✓Private English-speaking guide, including guided visits inside temples and shrines
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kyoto City
  • ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Personal list of recommended Kyoto restaurants, shared before your tour

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Bottled water
  • ✕Admission fees to temples and shrines are not included

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • • Please let us know in advance if you need a child car seat.
  • • Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring a walker or other mobility aid.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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