Kyoto Customized Private Tour by Car — Guide Keiko
August, 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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 10:07 Meet @ Kyoto Station Thunderbird arrival platform 2. 10:30 @ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine 3. 12:05 Kinkaku-ji Temple 4. 13:10 @ Bamboo Grove Walk 5. 14:30 @ Gion (from the car window) 6. 14:50 @ Kiyomizu-dera Temple 7. 16:00 Disband @ Chishakuin Kaikan
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Due to the impact of a typhoon, the tour was rescheduled to one day earlier than originally planned. I waited on the platform where the train arrived, so we were able to meet without any problem, and I also met the taxi driver without any issue, and we started the tour. Since the guests were concerned about rain, they wanted to finish visiting all the sites before it started raining, so we carried out the tour without a lunch break. I decided the order of the sites the guests wished to visit. Under the original plan for the 28th, there were many places to visit, so we were scheduled to finish in front of Kiyomizu-dera after the guided tour there. However, on this day, since the luggage was in the vehicle, we ended the tour at the accommodation. Without a lunch break and viewing Gion from the car window, we finished right at the time limit. Because it had rained the previous evening, it was not hot enough to worry about heatstroke, but the guests mentioned that it was humid and warm. They asked many questions about Japan, about religion, and about Kyoto, so our conversation was lively. The guests came from Europe, and since English is an official language there, communication in English was no problem.
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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.
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Christine_M
There are SO many choices…
Viator review: Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
There are SO…
May 15, 2025
Christine_M
There are SO many choices…
Viator review: Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)
There are SO many choices to make in Kyoto but for us, sadly only enough time for a few. Our guide was Keiko Ibuki. She contacted us as soon as the booking was confirmed to make suggestions for different itineraries. She did a fantastic job of narrating our chosen visited spots. Additionally, we were trying to make it to another city after our tour, and Keiko walked us into the train station to assist us in getting our tickets so we could make the train. Then she followed up to make sure we made it to our destination! Anytime we had questions, she was happy to answer. Also, she was very pleasant. Thank you, Keiko!
Dec 25, 2024
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Well- planned, strong communication prior to trip, adapted to our unique choices of what
we want d to most do, efficient t, helpful, pleasant, easy to understand our guide, Keiko.
Jul 31, 2024
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Our tour guide Keiko was great.…
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Tripadvisor review: Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)
Our tour guide Keiko was great. She stuck with us ensuring we had a great experience. She
was very flexible and accommodating our changing itinerary. Great tour but very tiring.