Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Yuka
December, 2024
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
- 1. 8:30 Meet up @Onyado Nono
- 2. 9:15 @Kifune Shrine
- 3. 11:00 @Kurama-dera Temple
- 4. 12: 15 Lunch @Sanzen-in Temple
- 5. 13:00 Sanzen-in Temple
- 6. 14:30 @Ginkaku-ji Temple
- 7. 15: 40 @Nanzen-ji Temple
- 8. 16:30 Disband @JR Kyoto Station
Title: What Is a Private Autumn Foliage Tour in Kyoto Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the second time, and this time they wanted to enjoy the autumn foliage. Since they were taking an evening bullet train to Kanazawa, they requested a two-hour extension, and as the driver's schedule allowed it, the tour was extended. The guests had requested Kifune Shrine, Kurama-dera Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Nanzen-ji Temple, but the driver kindly offered to take them to Sanzen-in Temple as well. We were also able to have lunch at Sanzen-in, and the guests were delighted, saying, "I had no idea such a wonderful place existed." There was also a tea service, and they loved the matcha drink so much that they were moved, saying it was the most delicious they had ever had, and they purchased some. At Ginkaku-ji Temple, they were able to buy the Nambu ironware wind chime they had been hoping for, and they were very satisfied. They thoroughly enjoyed the autumn foliage at every place we visited, and with tears in their eyes, they repeatedly said, "It was truly a wonderful day." At the time of parting, I checked whether anything had been left behind in the taxi (including the seat pockets!), but while waiting on the platform for the return JR train, I received a distressed call from the guests saying, "My wallet is missing!" I immediately had the driver check again, and it was found in the seat pocket, so both the driver and I returned to the drop-off location. The guests apologized many times, but I was simply glad it was found. I reflected that I must check more thoroughly in the future.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Kurama-dera Cable Car Station～Kurama-dera Entrance | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Kurama-dera Entrance～Kurama-dera Cable Car Station | 200JPY |
| Total | 400JPY | ||
Hi! My name is YUKA. I’ve got the government license in 2018 and joined a half year traning to do the guide. But a half year later I started my carreer, Covid came. I should have given up guiding. During the Covid, I’ve read many books and made my own materials to explain Japanese culture, history, etc. I love guiding because the guests expand my horizon all the time and let me know their own country and culture, etc. It is really important for us all to know each other and respect each other to make this world peace. Thank you for coming to Japan! Let’s enjoy Japan together!
Sep 29, 2026
duncans746
Yuka was great
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Yuka was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable,…
Sep 29, 2026
duncans746
Yuka was great
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Yuka was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I had a fantastic day going around Kyoto with her.
Thank you Yuka!
Sep 23, 2026
navinderp2024
Great day in Kyoto
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had a great tour…
Sep 23, 2026
navinderp2024
Great day in Kyoto
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had a great tour of Kyoto with Yuka. She mate us promptly at our hotel and customised a tour to get the most out of the day. We saw everything we wanted to see on the day and it was all very smooth and well planned.
Aug 9, 2026
piperl686
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Honeymoon Tour in Kyoto
We were so impressed by…
Aug 9, 2026
piperl686
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Honeymoon Tour in Kyoto
We were so impressed by our beautiful tour of Kyoto! Our tour guide Yuka made our day so special with her positive attitude, sweet disposition, and countless fun and interesting facts about Japan. She went out of her way to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see, and even lent me Yen to buy a special gift for my mother when I was short a few coins. We cannot recommend her enough to make your trip to Japan memorable and worthwhile!
Aug 5, 2026
Anita_M
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Great day of sightseeing in Kyoto
Yuka was a…
Aug 5, 2026
Anita_M
Viator review: Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Great day of sightseeing in Kyoto
Yuka was a lovely and knowledgeable guide who took great care of us on our recent one day trip to beautiful Kyoto. She met us coming off the Shinkansen and gave us options about how to spend the day wisely. We are so thankful for her thoughtful insights into Japanese traditions and culture, highly recommend doing a guided tour with her as it was very memorable.