Uncover the best of Kyoto Day Trip the local Way

" We had a wonderful 3-hour walk in the Gion area and beyond with Naoki, where he showed us a selection of both well-known sites and a set of more hidden paths and gems among Kyoto’s temples, shrines and beautiful spots. He has great knowledge into the area, its history and its culture, giving us lots of insights into Japanese culture, main religions and a range of cultural concepts. Naoki really adapted to our interests, mainly being history, culture and architecture, and he put great effort into meeting this. Also, he is super friendly and helpful! I would recommend meeting up for a tour with Naoki any day!"

"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 🙏🏻"

"I did this food tour with my 12-year-old son and it was amazing. The place is huge and busy, and on our own we wouldn’t have known what to try or where to go. (Yoshiro)Ted took us to places we would never have found and introduced us to a great variety of food. He was very attentive, and when he noticed my son isn’t into seafood, he found great alternatives for him. It was also really interesting talking with him about life in Japan, and he gave us helpful tips for the rest of our trip. If you’re considering a food tour, Ted is definitely the right person to go with."

"Eiji met us early and ready to tour Kyoto. He knew every area and how to get in and out even with the crowds. We could not believe jow lucky we were at the end of the day because without Eiji we would not have seen anywhere near the amount of amazing places and things we did get to experience. He took our pictures all along the tour and at the end of the day forwarded them along and so now er not only have the memories but this wonderful keepsake of our day in Kyoto. This was an amazing day! I would highly recommend Eiji for any tour of Japan. "

"Our group of four agree we could not have been in better hands. Maha was an absolute pleasure for two days exploring Kyoto. She was upbeat and knowledgeable. And our time together went way beyond the usual tour experience. I mean when’s the last time you engaged in metaphysical discussion with a tour guide? We clicked immediately, sharing thoughts and feelings about lifestyle and politics. She offered plenty of perspective on the history and culture. We bonded. And man did we eat well. A wonderful time. Do yourself a favor and book Maha. "

"Simone was such a pleasure. We communicated several times before arriving in Japan. He wanted to know specifics about what we were interested in. And he succeeded in meeting our desires. He was pleasant, engaging, and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about history and culture and also about lifestyle in today’s Japan. He shared his passions and his thoughts about politics, food and family. It was most entertaining day and our group of four agree we would highly recommend Simone to anyone looking for a fun time in Kyoto. Thanks man"