Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Keiko

Title: What Is a 6-Hour Private Kyoto Tour by Taxi Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The group consisted of guests visiting Japan together. When I met them at the Hotel in the morning, one of the guests said that an item purchased through an online retailer during their stay in Tokyo was not working, and asked me to call the toll-free number on their behalf. I made the call, and the matter was resolved by having the seller send a replacement item to the Hotel where they were staying.

One of the guests had difficulty walking and found it hard to climb stairs. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, I guided them while they used the handrails. At the entrance stairs of the Ninomaru Palace at Nijo Castle, they went up and down holding hands with the group. At Kinkaku-ji, they were unable to climb the stairs leading to Sekkatei, and since all the other guests said they would not go to Sekkatei either, we turned back at the entrance and exited. At the Kyoto Imperial Palace, one of the guests said they would wait in the waiting room just inside the Seisho-mon Gate and stayed there alone.

Before heading to Kiyomizu-dera, I confirmed with the applicant guest whether they could manage the climb, as the temple is located halfway up a hill. They decided not to go, and two of the guests stopped by the Hotel and got out of the taxi, ending their tour there. I then guided the remaining three guests to Kiyomizu-dera. Since it was approaching 4:00 p.m. and extension fees would apply, we released the taxi and I concluded my duties after guiding them through Kiyomizu-dera.

The guests wished to visit all the destinations listed, so in order to fit everything into six hours, I had told them in advance that we would buy sandwiches at a convenience store for lunch and that we would finish at Kiyomizu-dera if we ran short of time. They ate the sandwiches in the car, and I had obtained the taxi driver's permission in advance for eating in the vehicle. At Kinkaku-ji, they took many photos. Although only three of the guests visited Kiyomizu-dera, they said they were glad they came.

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Tour Report by Keiko

I am Keiko Ibuki, Goverment-Licensed Guide. I passed National Guide examination and registered in 2015. I started guiding job in 2016. I mainly guide Kansai area, especially Kyoto. From 2016 to 2019, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. In 2023, I guided visitors from overseas about 50 days. I passed 2nd grade of Kyoto Tourism and Culture examination in 2020. I passed National Examination for Certified Travel Supervisors in 1997. I can tailor my guided tour to meet your requirements. I would like to make your visit to Japan enjoyable and memorable.