Kickstart Your Trip to Kyoto with a Local: Private & Personalized

Join one of our hosts to learn Japanese and - wait no, just kidding. You’ll join them to get comfortable in Kyoto. You’ll feel like you’re being welcomed into the city by a friend who can’t wait to show you their beautiful city and find your feet. They could take you to see some famous attractions like The Golden Pavilion or Fushimi Inari Shrine, or you could explore the area where you’re staying aso they can give you tips on where to eat, drink and explore!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Kyoto Station Building, Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8212 Kyoto Prefecture

Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Kyoto and use its transport systems, like the train from Kyoto Station - it can seem overwhelming if you don’t speak Japanese, but we promise it’s a breeze once you know how
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Senbontorii, 68番地 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

See the most famous attractions like Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (if that’s your vibe) in the area you’d like to explore
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Kyoto City Hall, 488 Kamihonnojimaecho Teramachidori Oike Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8571 Kyoto Prefecture

Get practical tips for the area where you’re staying from Gion to Downtown Kyoto - it’s always good to know where you can grab snacks at 3am!
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Japan, 〒616-0004 Kyoto, Nishikyō-ku, Arashiyama Nakaoshitachō, ６１

Get tips from your host about things to do during your stay like visiting Arashiyama Monkey Park, and how to get there
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Pass By: Nishiki Market Shopping District, Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8045, Japan

Ask any questions you might have about Kyoto and its cultural practices, where to eat (there are some great markets for this, like Nishiki Market) and where to explore
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences