Book your own 日本語 speaking tour guide in Kyoto

Whatever your passion, there’s a 日本語 speaking tour guide who’s perfect for you. Our private tour guides in Kyoto can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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6 Private guides

Konnichiwa I am
Guia
Hostest with the mostest!
I speak: English • 日本語
(67 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
RYUKI
Your Kyoto born guide RYÜKI
I speak: English • 日本語
(33 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Eiji
a Gentle Music Producer
I speak: English • 日本語
(180 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Tiro
The City Explorer
I speak: English • 日本語
(9 reviews)
Konnichiwa I am
Yoshihiro
The Japanese Local
I speak: English • 日本語
(258 reviews)
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Yuko
Local Kyoto cat
I speak: English • 日本語
(1 review)
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CHI HO
Professional Photographer
I speak: English • 中文
(22 reviews)
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Ahmed
the expert foreign local
I speak: العربية • English
(21 reviews)
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David
Your Friendly Storyteller & Magician
I speak: English • Bahasa Indonesia
(35 reviews)
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Shohei
"Play by Ear" Traveler
I speak: English
(149 reviews)
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Maha
Authenticity Radar
I speak: العربية • English • Français
(14 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Kyoto like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Kyoto

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    Guia & 9 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Kyoto: Street Food

    4.9
    124 reviews
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    Shohei & 8 other locals

    City Kickstart Tour: Kyoto

    4.9
    120 reviews
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    Naoki & 9 other locals

    Full Coverage Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    974 reviews
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    Eiji & Sebastian

    The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike Tour

    4.9
    261 reviews
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    Tiro & 10 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Kyoto

    4.9
    242 reviews
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    Guia & 4 other locals

    Treasures of Kyoto: Geishas and Traditions Tour

    4.9
    700 reviews
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    Jessica & 5 other locals

    City Explorer: Nara Day Trip

    4.9
    796 reviews
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    Hiroki & 9 other locals

    City Escape: Day Trip Arashiyama & Bamboo Grove

    4.9
    743 reviews
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    Naoki & 6 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Kyoto City Tour

    4.9
    634 reviews
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    Hiroki & 3 other locals

    A Taste of Kyoto: Sake Tour

    5.0
    100 reviews
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10 tips from our local guides in Kyoto

Curated byEiji, Yuko and 4 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Amber
About local RYUKI
27 July 2025
Wonderful Tour with Ryuki

We had a wonderful morning with Ryuki visiting temples and hidden gems. It was a wonderful intro to Kyoto and he even tailored our time to manage the heat of late July by visiting a delicious cherry blossom ice cream shop (our 9 year old loved it). I would absolutely recommend Ryuki to anyone visiting, he is born and raised in Kyoto making this a true "with locals" experience! Thank you Ryuki!

Dana
About local Eiji
24 July 2025
Eiji is a great guide!

We had a great bicycle tour with Eiji! Eiji is a very kind, relaxed and happy guide. Hé told us many stories about Japanse culture and answered all of our questions. When we come back we will definitely contact Eiji again.

Sergiu
About local RYUKI
24 July 2025
Unfofetable, Amazing experience!

Amazing experience! We had a fantastic time with Ryuki as our tour guide! He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful throughout the entire tour. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and truly enjoyed every moment. Thank you, Ryuki, for making our trip so special – you’re the best! 🙏🌟

Guides in Kyoto