Uncover the best of Nijo Castle the local Way

"My family and I had an amazing experience with Naoki. He was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and created a perfectly paced day that never felt rushed. We saw the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms, enjoyed matcha and sakura mochi, and visited Uji to see Byodoin Temple. Our time at Fushimi Inari was peaceful, and we ended in Gion learning about the geisha houses and visiting Kennin-ji Temple. He made us feel relaxed the entire time while sharing great insight into each location. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well rounded and memorable Kyoto experience. Honto ni arigatou gozaimasu, Naoki 🙏🏻"

"My wife and I had an outstanding day with Guia after sitting down , chatting and founding common ground on the best things for us to experience in Kyoto. We are frequent travellers and being able to design a tour for us with such an experienced guide. Guia answered all of our questions as we find Japan a fascinating place to visit , but with many contradictions. She helped us design several days of touring from her extensive experience. Thanks for a fabulous day "

"Simone was simply wonderful. We communicated quite a bit before the trip which was so helpful. He kept our group of 11 engaged with so much history of Kyoto (which we requested) and made it easy to understand. He took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch which was an experience we would not have had. The pace was great. He truly made our day a pleasure. I would highly recommend him as a guide."

"Ryuki planned an amazing day in Kyoto for our family. He loves history and his home city and shares many interesting facts and stories throughout the day. His enthusiasm for all things Kyoto was infectious. My teenagers both agreed (imagine that!) that it was the best day during our Japan vacation. We loved the little details of why statues were arranged in certain ways to amazing local bites. "

"Engaged Tito on my first day in Kyoto for a comprehensive city tour. I arrived in the city before my companions, so my goal was to gain a broad understanding of Kyoto’s history and its significance in Japanese history. I also wanted to comprehend the origins of the temples and palaces. As a frequent traveler to ancient cities, I find immense satisfaction in unraveling their original histories and observing how certain aspects have persisted into the present day. Tito’s knowledge was remarkable at each location, skillfully weaving a tapestry of this imperial capital. His guidance was smooth, sophisticated, and accompanied by a vivid and detailed narrative. .We concluded the day by spotting a geisha and listening to his profound insights into their secret society, influential nature and its evolution over time. The following days, my companion was astounded by the wealth of information and familiarity I had acquired in just one day in Kyoto. "

"We did the 8 hour tour day with Ryuki and we had our best day In Japan yet. Ryuki taught us so much about history, the local culture, food, and everything else in Kyoto. He was patient, kind, and so much fun. We are so glad we booked this tour with him. "

"We had a wonderful day exploring Kyoto with Ryuki! He was knowledgeable, personable and fun. Our 8 hr tour was the perfect mix of sightseeing, culture and food. We highly recommend Yuki!!"