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Kyoto Private Tours - Walks Around Kyoto
Kyoto is the heart of Japan. With a 1200-year history, some 1600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines and an astonishing 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto is truly a world class destination. While most visitors to Kyoto have a memorable experience, many leave feeling that they've only scratched the surface - that the best of Kyoto somehow remained hidden away behind closed doors. If you're lucky enough to have a friend in Kyoto, you may get a more intimate view, but what if you don't?
I've lived in Kyoto for the past 12 years, exploring the hidden corners of the city, researching and writing about its culture, and learning the Japanese language.
I'm now happy to offer two of my favorite private walking tours to the public. Each of these private walking tours is designed to combine the scenic beauty of Kyoto's natural environment with a carefully chosen selection of gardens, temples and shrines. I lead each of these private walking tours by myself, on a reservation basis, so you can enjoy them in the company of your family and friends. In addition to talking about the sights along the way, each walk is a fantastic opportunity for you to consult with me about Kyoto and Japan, so you can make the most of the rest of your stay.
In addition to these private walking tours, I work with a small group of long-term Kyoto residents to offer customized tours and hiking tours to suit your specific interests. Whether you're a fan of Japanese gardens, traditional architecture, temples, shrines, old shops, modern Japan, or some combination of all of these, we can put together a tour to satisfy every interest and most budgets. We can also arrange stays in atmospheric old ryokan (Japanese inns), meals in some of Kyoto's best restaurants, entertainment with geishas, and whatever else strikes your fancy. In addition to Kyoto, we can also arrange customized tours of Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and rural parts of Kansai. Please tell us what you'd like to see and do and we'll go from there!
