Early Morning Kyoto Tour
Leave the crowds behind and experience the real tranquility of Kyoto with a Kyoto Insider
It’s difficult to enjoy the shrines and temples when they are crowded
Are you sure you won’t end up getting lost in the crowd with everyone else?
I get it. You’re visiting Kyoto but you want to leave the crowds behind and enjoy the tranquility of the temples and shrines
I’ve taken clients just like you, on small group tours of Kyoto in the early morning so they leave the crowds behind and with my Insider tips clients enjoy the popular and lesser known temples and shrines
Let a Kyoto Insider help you discover the tranquility of early morning Kyoto!
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Your Kyoto Insider
Language barriers disappear!
I’m a fluent English speaker originally from Canada and speak Japanese fluently, helping you overcome language barriers
Professional & Experienced Guide
My expert guidance will ensure you don’t waste time and help you discover local authentic Kyoto
A local you can relate to
I’m a long-term resident you can easily relate to. Through my local experiences and knowledge I’ve gained over 15 years, you get unique insights into the culture, you otherwise miss on your own
How to book a tour
Crowded to Tranquil Kyoto
Book a Tour in 4 easy steps:
1. Choose a tour
2. Fill in a simple booking form
3. Finalize the booking
4. Experience Tranquil Kyoto
Doing Kyoto on your own can be intimidating.
Trying to figure out where to go, when to get there, etc…is such a hassle.
With a local Kyoto Insider, this doesn’t happen.
You don’t have to settle for the crowds and a touristy experience!!
Join a tour and I’ll give you insights only a Kyoto Insider knows. You enjoy the tranquility of 2 of the top sites in Kyoto. Plus, I show a hidden gem of a temple, you’d miss out on your own!
I’ve helped these clients discover local authentic Kyoto:
“Before the tour, I was super overwhelmed by Kyoto and navigating around, trying to hit all the landmarks without getting lost. He speaks both English and Japanese and could translate when needed, making the experience more authentic.
Didn’t expect to spend time at the Zen temple, just talking about tea ceremony and had no idea it was similar to a martial art. Greg gave me a great explanation about how it all works and being in such a small tour, I was able to ask the questions I wanted.
After the tour, I feel like I’ve pretty much checked the boxes on a lot of the history of Kyoto and some of the temples and shrines. Since I hit a few different locations with Greg, I can proceed with my adventures in Kyoto without worrying about missing out on something and as well as that I was given some tips and fun local phrases.
I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend. It was a super awesome time, I saw a local Zen temple that was off-the-beaten-track no one really knew about and feel like I took all sorts of secret little paths with Greg to get to our destinations and see things I definitely wouldn’t have seen if I was on my own.
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Experience local authentic Kyoto. A simple booking away.
Tour Pricing/Details
Tour Pricing
- tour fee: 12,000 yen/person (minimum 2 clients per booking)
- transportation, entrance fees included in tour fee
- turn into private tour for only 3,000 yen/person extra
Tour Details
- tour starts at 7:00 am until 12:00 pm
- we meet in at Main torii gate of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- walking is the main way we get around
- you see 2 of top sites in Kyoto, plus a hidden gem of a Zen garden
What You’ll get with your Kyoto Insider:
Native English, Fluent Japanese Speaker
Local Kyoto resident-over 15 years
Licensed & Experienced Guide
Hospitality Background
Unique local Connections
Rare cultural Insights
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers
Why should I book a Early Morning Kyoto Tour?
Recently, Kyoto has become inundated with tourists, leading to crowding of the top sites. With the insider tips I have, you escape the crowds, plus I’ll show you a lesser known temple where you can enjoy a truly Zen moment…
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m more than just a guide… Living, working and studying over the past 15 years in Japan, allows me to draw from a vast array of personal experiences, plus I’m an experienced and licensed guide with two years experience the Hyatt hotel. I know what visitors want to see and do in Kyoto.
I’m also a native English speaker born and raised in Canada but fluent in Japanese, so we can communicate with no problems and I can help you negotiate the “lost in translation” moments.
What is the maximum number of clients?
The maximum number is 8 clients
Are tours conducted even if it rains?
Rain or shine our tours will be held. However, during the typhoon season (August-October) we experience torrential downpours and strong winds and in these cases the tours will be cancelled. I will contact those of you who have booked to let you know the tour is actually cancelled.
There is booking form we ask clients to fill out. You simply list basic information concerning your tour choice, name and contact details and we reply as soon as possible.
The price is 12,000 yen per person. (including entrance fees, transportation fees) Unfortunately, we don’t accept credit cards or online payments at the moment. Please pay us in cash (Japanese yen) on the day of the tour.