TripTomo offers high quality guided tours lead by the best knowledgeable bilingual guides. We pride ourselves in providing memorable tours with excellent service and strive to give each and every one of our guests the best experience they have during their trip in Japan.
Experience the Kyoto You Are Dreaming About.Let me take you through the hidden world of Gion and the “real Kyoto” locals want to keep to themselves, where lantern-lit alleys, quiet shrines, and preserved streets reveal Kyoto’s true energy. This highly rated small-group walking experience is designed to feel like exploring with a nice local friend who truly wants to share with you.Your guide is a native bilingual (Japanese-American), offering deep cultural insights explained in perfectly clear English—something many guests say is a huge relief after many other tours.Come with me through geisha districts, historic streets, and sacred spaces at a fun, unhurried pace, experiencing far beyond cattle-style, scripted tours.Small Group (Max 8) easy to hear, ask questions Duration: 3.5 hours (a little longer than other tours as it’s way more detailed)A light seasonal Kyoto snack is included—my small way of saying thank you for joining the tour.
What most visitors miss is exactly what we focus on. This is a top-rated, small-group tour for travelers who want the real, unrushed story behind the Shogun and Samurai era.Step inside Nijo Castle with a guide who reveals the stories most tours leave out—hidden systems, secret roles, unspoken rules, and the parts of samurai life that make history feel real. Expect an engaging walk where the past comes alive and is genuinely fun to discover.Your guide is a bilingual Japanese-American, offering clear, easy-to-understand English explanations—a crucial advantage if you’ve ever struggled to understand guides at other historic sites.This unrushed 3-hour tour focuses solely on Nijo Castle, creating a more intimate and insightful experience.What to Expect:• Entrance ticket included• 3 hours inside Nijo Castle• Small group: Max 8 guests• Top-rated expert guideNote: We cover Fortress, Ninomaru Palace, grounds, and gardens.
Experience Kyoto's diverse food history & culture with a fully native English speaking expert guide. Let's start the tour by visiting the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine at the entrance the market, then stroll through the vibrant Nishiki Market while sampling some of the best, local favorite foods. After the Nishiki Market, we will experience the amazing Daimaru "Depachika," which will tempt you with the endless selection of the best food in the world.This is a PRIVATE tourThe guide will a choose a minimum of 3 food samplingsWe will cater to dietary restrictions as much as possible (but please be understanding that the selection will be more limited)
Let's explore Kyoto's Arashiyama area in this walking tour covering the famous Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Okouchi Sanso (or Monkey Park), and more. The expert guide will show you Arashiyama and Japanese culture in native, clear English so everything will be easy to understand. The friendly guide will show you insights into Japanese culture, Temples, and Japanese gardens, while you enjoy the relaxing ambience of the Arashiyama Park area.This is a Private Tour (no other guests)Optional: Visit Monkey Park instead of Okouchi Sanso (if you prefer Monkey Park just let the Guide know at the start of tour)Morning or Afternoon start times (book at your convenience)All admission fees are included
Let's take a deep dive into Shinto and Japanese traditions while exploring the World Heritage site, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The expert guide will take you on a memorable journey through the famous torii gates and beyond, while unravelling the mysteries of ancient Japan.The tour includes a detailed explanation of all the important features of the main shrine complex.The tour route includes passing through the famous red torii gates for excellent picture opportunities.The tour includes hiking up the full courses of the sacred Mt. Inariyama.
This is the ultimate tour where you will experience the full essence of Kyoto in 1 day.Go deep into the most beautiful shrines and find how they are unique in the world. Explore the enchanting temples, dream-like Japanese gardens, must-see samurai castle all with the super knowledgeable, expert guide answering all your questions and providing fun, insightful, and unique commentary only shared on this tour. This tour even includes a "foodie tour" with mouthwatering food samplings included from the historic Nishiki Market!This is NOT a "go! go! go!" tour quickly hopping from one spot to the next. Imagine you had a nice friend, who is local to Kyoto, take you around the best spots and share with you the love for Japan. This IS that tour, and this is for those who want to experience the "real" Japan, the "magic" of Kyoto making your precious time in Japan a memorable experience.PRIVATE TOURTransportation, a combination of public & taxi (included)* Itinerary subject to change
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