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
- 7:30 Meet at Hotel
- 8:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha
- 9:20 Sanjusangendo
- 10:40 Nijo Castle
- 12:30 Lunch
- 13:30 Nanzen-ji Temple
- 14:20 Gion/Hanamikoji ~ Hokan-ji Temple ~ Ninenzaka
- 15:30 Dismiss at Sannenzaka
Because the guests wished to avoid crowds as much as possible, the guided tour began early at 7:30 in the morning. As it was already well into their trip in Japan, the guests appeared a little tired, but they toured actively and happily took many photos. For lunch we had udon, and the guests were satisfied with both the atmosphere of the restaurant and the portion size. Since they had a tea ceremony experience reserved at Sannenzaka from 16:00, I saw them to the venue for the experience and concluded the tour there. The guests commented that they had a wonderful time, and they seemed very pleased.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Kiyomizu-Gojo～Fushimi Inari | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Fushimi Inari～Shichijo | 180JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Shichijo～Sanjo (Kyoto) | 180JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Sanjo Keihan～Nijojo-mae | 220JPY |
| Section 5 | Subway | Nijojo-mae～Keage | 260JPY |
| Section 6 | Subway | Keage～Higashiyama (Kyoto) | 220JPY |
| Section 7 | Bus | Higashiyama-Sanjo (Subway Higashiyama Station)/Kyoto City Bus～Gion/Kyoto City Bus | 230JPY |
| Total | 1,530JPY | ||
Hello. I’m Ken. I spent my university years in Kyoto and I love the city. My hobbies include tennis, swimming, and windsurfing in the summer. I‘m also practicing the guitar.
Kyoto is a city with over 1000 years of history, and there are so many sights to see that it’s difficult to see everything in one day. My basic tour highlights popular spots that cover the main tourist attractions of Kyoto (Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion), allowing you to make the most of your time. Of course, it can also be customized to your preferences. I can suggest recommended spots based on your preferences, such as avoiding crowds or finding quiet places. Let’s create a plan together that will create wonderful memories! I look forward to meeting you!
Jun 18, 2026
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Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Thank you, Ken-san!!
We booked this full-day tour directly with JGA, and…
Jun 18, 2026
fdorerabadia
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Thank you, Ken-san!!
We booked this full-day tour directly with JGA, and we’re very glad we did. The day was filled with history, fascinating locations, and unforgettable memories. Our guide, Ken-san, was great — knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always mindful of our schedule, ensuring we made the most of our time. If you have the opportunity, this tour is absolutely a must-do. Highly recommended.