Kyoto · VIP
9 reviewed
The 9 vip experiences below are the ones worth a place on a Kyoto itinerary. Each entry gives the price, the running time and who it is right for, so the choice takes a minute, not an evening.
Private Kyoto highlights by luxury vehicle: Arashiyama bamboo, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Fushimi Inari with a tailored guide.
“Great way to see as much of Kyoto in 1 day as possible. Excellent driver and guide to take us around.”
Private luxury day in Kyoto with a flexible car, photographer-style guide, and top sights like Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari.
“Talha was our guide and he was punctual, pleasant, helpful, very flexible with our requests for stops at convenience stores and adding on a stop when requested. Only problem was space in the car. There were 6 of us in total but 3 sat in the back seat and it was a bit squishy. Otherwise we had wonderful day with him.”
Private Kyoto day tour with air-conditioned vehicle and guide/photographer. Customize stops like Arashiyama, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari.
“Our Driver Hamza was on time, he was polite and kind, spoke our language,took us to the places we wanted to see. Waited patiently for us. it was a hot day and he was aware that we were an elderly couple having to take things at a slower place. 🙏👍”
Private Kyoto day tour with an English guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and flexible stops from Arashiyama to Nishiki Market.
“Excellent tour! Malik is extremely knowledgeable of the historical sites and shrines and will provide you with relevant facts about what you are seeing. He knows all of the ins and outs of Kyoto and never ceases to amaze. He made our day trip to Read more”
Private Kyoto day tour with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and customizable stops from Arashiyama to Nishiki Market.
“We liked the pace and flexibility, Nomi knew how to balance our needs and expectations.”
A private taxi-led Kyoto day with a guide and flexible stops from Fushimi Inari to Golden Pavilion, with tickets and fees included.
“Niall was a great guide! 👍 Informative, knowledgeable, friendly & great sense of humor 🤗. We really appreciated how he considered what we were interested in & planned the day for us.”
Private Kyoto-Nara day trip by luxury vehicle with English guide: bamboo forest, Golden Pavilion, deer park, torii gates, and Great Buddha.
“Best place to see all themajor sights at the comfort of a private car with your own tour guide. We got picked up on time and our guide “Ravi” was our driver and tour guide. He drove us to all the sights and explained what we were seeing. He Read more”
Private sunrise Kyoto tour in a 2025 Alphard van with hotel pickup, Fushimi Inari, bamboo groves, Kinkakuji, and more.
“Craig was fantastic! He helped our whanau (family) enjoy our day and get to see everything in Kyoto that we came for. We especially liked the stories he told. He answered all our questions, catered to our needs and had a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend!”
Tour Kyoto’s Gion and Pontocho with sake, whisky and cocktails, plus local snacks and dinner, led by an English-speaking guide.
“The guides took us to several unobtrusive bars with distinct atmospheres and wined and dined us with local specialty foods and liquors. We stayed on after the tour at a bar with a live jazz ensemble and excellent cocktails and Japanese wRead more”
