This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:30 Hyatt Place Kyoto
- 11:00 Fushimiinari (0) by Subway & JR train
- 12:00 Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi
- Sannenzaka by walking
- Yasaka-no-to by walking
- Lunch(Namaste Dhaulagiri）
- 15:10 Gioji (300) by taxi
- 15:50 Bamboo path by walking
- 16:00 Tenryuji by walking
- 16:40 Togetsukyo
- End of the tour
- 17:20 Hyatt place Kyoto
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered Hyatt Place Kyoto at 10:30, Fushimiinari (0) by Subway & JR train at 11:00, Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi at 12:00, Gioji (300) by taxi at 15:10, Bamboo path by walking at 15:50, Tenryuji by walking at 16:00, Togetsukyo at 16:40 and Hyatt place Kyoto at 17:20.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Marutamachi to Kyoto by train (260JPY); Kyoto to Inari by train (150JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 410JPY per person.
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The guests were visitors from North America. They had no particular places they wanted to visit, so I guided them along my favorite route. Both Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera were extremely crowded. On Kiyomizu-zaka slope, we walked while stopping from time to time. I introduced them to various shops, but they did not make any purchases. However, they said they would check out the shops they liked later. I thought they might get tired if we only visited crowded places, so I also guided them to Gio-ji Temple in Sagano. I was surprised that there were more tourists there than expected. They did not offer prayers at Fushimi Inari, but at the small Mikami Shrine by Ogura Pond, they both offered prayers. Finally, we passed through the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, came out to the Oi River, walked halfway across Togetsukyo Bridge, took in views of Mount Ogura and Arashiyama, and ended the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Marutamachi～Kyoto | 260JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Kyoto～Inari | 150JPY |
| Total | 410JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hyatt Place Kyoto, Fushimiinari (0) by Subway & JR train, Kiyomizudera (500) by taxi, Gioji (300) by taxi, Bamboo path by walking, Tenryuji by walking, Togetsukyo and Hyatt place Kyoto.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 410JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Kazz is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Kyoto itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
I’m Ryoichi Kazuma and my nickname is “Kazz”. I live in Kyotanabe city next to Kyoto city. I want guests to enjoy Kyoto by seeing and experiencing not only from outside but also from inside. I offer various information from daily matters to traditional cultures. Most destinations in Kyoto are located on the eastern side or the western side. As I want to guide guests to as many destinations as possible, I make an efficient itinerary and recommend a taxi use to save time. Additionally, I take pictures at various spots and finally share the link to my storage. By doing so, guests can download their favorite pictures from my storage. Please enjoy Kyoto night and day!
Sep 25, 2026
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Kazz is an outstanding experiencedand friendly tour guide. He took us to many interesting places during the six hours as well as off the tourist path to more interesting places. He thoroughly explained everything from a current and historical perspective. Outstanding tour.
Sep 21, 2026
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Laura_K
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Kazz was an amazing guide! He was super knowledgeable and gave us really interesting info throughout all the stops. He’s also an amazing photographer!
Aug 27, 2026
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Worth it
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The day went by so quickly, a…
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Worth it
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
The day went by so quickly, a true pleasure . Exceeded my expectations in knowledge and support of our questions.
Aug 10, 2026
Sez042
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Awesome experience
Tour guide Kazz was great. Very informative and showed…
Aug 10, 2026
Sez042
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Full-Day Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Awesome experience
Tour guide Kazz was great. Very informative and showed us around which was great