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
- 9:30 pick you up in front of Tenpozan port
- 10:50 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- 11:20 Ttenryuji Temple
- 12:10 Lunch
- 13:00 (leave)
- 13:20 Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion)
- 14:20 (leave)
- 15:00 Sanjusangendo
- 16:00 Fushimi Inari Taisha
- 17:00 Gion Gallery
- 17:20 Gion Hanamikoji
- 18:00 Gion Corner
- 19:00 (leave)
- 20:15 arrive at the port of Osaka (Tenpozan port)
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The itinerary covered pick you up in front of Tenpozan port at 9:30, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest at 10:50, Ttenryuji Temple at 11:20, (leave) at 13:00, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden pavilion) at 13:20, (leave) at 14:20, Sanjusangendo at 15:00, Fushimi Inari Taisha at 16:00, Gion Gallery at 17:00, Gion Hanamikoji at 17:20, Gion Corner at 18:00, (leave) at 19:00 and the port of Osaka (Tenpozan port) at 20:15.
What Is a Private Kyoto Day Tour by Taxi from Osaka Port Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
1. The guests wished to see geiko and maiko, so I took them to the Gion Corner.
2. Since the guests preferred to sightsee around Kyoto by taxi, a large jumbo taxi was arranged, so no transportation costs were incurred on my part.
3. The leader of the group had previously come to Japan as an agent for a travel company and had once bought a kokeshi doll as a gift, so this time they wanted to buy some for their family. They purchased four kokeshi dolls at a shop in Arashiyama.
4. Although Japanese food had been planned for dinner, the guests had eaten their fill on the cruise ship and no longer needed dinner, so we visited Sanjusangendo Temple instead.
5. At the Gion Gallery I introduced the Gion Festival, and at the Gion Corner the guests enjoyed traditional Japanese culture before we returned to Osaka Port.
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Hello, I’m HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as a famous shogun who unified Japan for the first time in 1590.
I was born in Kobe, worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce you Kansai region, including Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Wakayama.
In Kyoto, I can guide you Nijojo Castle, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Tempe (Golden Pavilion), Gion area, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
In Osaka, I’ll show you Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Dotonbori, and Umeda Sky biilding. We have locall foods such as Kushikatau, Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki.
In Kobe, I’ll take you to former foreign residential area, Sannomiya Shopping Street, Chinese Market, and Arima Onsen.
In Nara, I’ll guide you Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha, and Yakushiji Temple.
In Wakayama, I take you to Koyasan, the center of Esoteric Buddhism.
I enjoy guiding foreign tourists.
I can show you Japanese history, especially samurai period, and Shinto and Buddhism.
I’ve been looking forward to guiding you !!
Jun 1, 2026
Stephan_F
Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great overview of the…
Great overview of the highlights of Kyoto with…
Jun 1, 2026
Stephan_F
Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Great overview of the…
Great overview of the highlights of Kyoto with an excellent guide. Just beware that the
different sites may be located at different ends of the city so you will spend time on trains.
Also, in the summer a parasol is probably a good idea as it can get hot.
May 28, 2025
terrym866
Kyoto guided tour was as promised. Very knowledgeable guide and driver .
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full Day Tour from Kobe with…
May 28, 2025
terrym866
Kyoto guided tour was as promised. Very knowledgeable guide and driver .
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full Day Tour from Kobe with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Tour was as promised , well planned and executed. The guide was very knowledgeable and
friendly and went out of his way to make sure we were pleased.
Oct 17, 2024
katiya2017
Walking visit in Kyoto
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide
We booked a full day walking…
Oct 17, 2024
katiya2017
Walking visit in Kyoto
Tripadvisor review: Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide
We booked a full day walking tour excursion from Osaka to Kyoto from our cruise ship. Hideo Yoshida met us promptly and escorted us all day from Osaka to visit 4 of Kyotos most famous sites.
He proved to be a true Japanese gentleman, very polite , very knowledgeable and knew the train system well. We must have changed at least 10 trains and it would have been impossible to navigate this without him. Also we had our most delicious sushi and sashimi lunch in Japan in a restaurant he recommended.
Thank you Hideo for providing us a wonderful insight in Kyotos history.
Sep 29, 2024
Roy_M
Excellent tour of Kyoto
Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had a very good private tour with…
Sep 29, 2024
Roy_M
Excellent tour of Kyoto
Viator review: Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
We had a very good private tour with Hide Yoshi – he made a good plan for us and whisked us around Kyoto to the key sites very efficiently. He had good knowledge about the places we visited and had prepared materials and photos to show us. He really helped us to get the maximum out of our time in Kyoto and is a really nice person. Also took us for an excellent lunch! Highly recommended.