Kyoto Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Keiko

What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on a 6-Hour Taxi Tour

The guests contacted me via a messaging app to let me know they had arrived early at 9:15 a.m. by rapid train, so once I reached Kyoto Station at 9:28 a.m., I met them on the arrival platform and began the tour. Since one of the guests had some difficulty walking, the group requested a private chartered taxi, so I arranged a charter with a taxi driver at the taxi stand and started the tour. The guests had chosen their destinations with the aim of taking photographs (something I learned when meeting them today). After guiding them through Kiyomizu-dera Temple, I took them to a popular photo spot with a view of Hokan-ji Temple, where they took pictures. I took them to Hanamikoji Street, and when they asked if this was the most photogenic spot, I took them to Gion Shinbashi, which they liked and where they took photos. Since Kiyomizu-dera and Sannenzaka took some time, I let them know that if they stopped for lunch they would not be able to visit all their desired destinations within the 6 hours, so they purchased a smoothie at a convenience store and we continued the tour. For the bamboo grove walk, the taxi driver drove us to Torokko Arashiyama Station, and they took photos in front of the Okochi Sanso Garden. I mentioned that many of the cherry blossoms had already fallen along the Philosopher's Path, but as they still wished to go, I took them there. After guiding them through Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, we returned by taxi to Kyoto Station, where I escorted the guests to the platform, saw them off as the train departed, and concluded the tour.

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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.