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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • ①Fushimi Inari Shrine 8.30-10.00
  • ②Kyoto Imperial Palace 10.00-11.45
  • ③Nishiki market 11.45-12.30

What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Fushimi Inari, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nishiki Market

The guests were a group visiting Japan from North America. As they wished to see Fushimi Inari, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nishiki Market, we took a taxi from Fushimi Inari to the Kyoto Imperial Palace to save time. One of the guests was especially interested in Japanese history and asked many detailed questions. It was another very hot day, but the guests took a liking to the menthol cooling sheets I offered them and even bought some at a drugstore along the way. I believe they enjoyed their first visit to Japan.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1OtherKeihan Shichijo~Fushimi Inari170JPY
Section 2OtherMarutamachi (Kyoto Municipal)~Shijo (Kyoto Municipal)220JPY
Total390JPY

Hi there, I’m Yuka. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I live in an onsen (hot spring) town in Hyogo prefecture. When I was working at Narita international airport as well as living in Bangkok Thailand for about 10 years, I really loved talking with people from various countries. After I came back to Japan, I got interested in guiding my beautiful country to people from abroad then I got the national guide license. I’m now working as a tour leader visiting mainly Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Hiroshima, Himeji and Kyoto for about 2 years. I’d like to introduce my country to you as your local friend in Japan. Hope to see you soon.

Mar 19, 2026
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