Welcome to Kyoto Guided Tours! We are a Kyoto-based tour company specializing in private guided tours, offering an authentic and personalized experience of this historic city. Whether you're looking for hidden gems, cultural insig... More

Our tour guides take our passengers to each destination. All entry tickets are included in our price. Unlike big bus tours, we offer a more personal touch with every tours we operate. A guided tour of the three most famous spots... More

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. Take a journey through time in Kyoto, where tradition blends harmoniously with modernity. Marvel at Kinkaku-ji, the golden temple known as the Golden Pavilion,... More

Experience Kyoto’s rich history in one day with a scenic train ride through Kameoka, a visit to Fushimi Inari Temple, the UNESCO-listed Kiyomizudera, and the Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama. Experience hundreds of years of h... More

Begin your journey at either VIP Villa Namba in Osaka or Kyoto VIP Lounge, where excitement for the day's adventure builds. The tour starts with a visit to the Chionji Temple, a significant cultural and historical site known for i... More

Nara gets very crowded during the afternoon and it could be hard to take great photos. Therefore, in our tour we go to the main sites of Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Grand Shrine) before the crowd ... More

We will provide a free transportation service from your hotel or a designated location in Osaka to Himeji Castle. After that, a skilled guide will accompany you for a tour of Himeji Castle. Following the castle tour, a customized ... More

You’ll weave your way through Osaka with one of our local hosts and discover the best spots to try okonomiyaki in the city. Indulge in a truly unique dining experience as you try this local delicacy in three different ways. You ... More

Our 10-Hour customizable private car tour is the best way to visit cultutal-enriching city Kyoto. Visiting the most attractive buildings in Kyoto called Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, you can experience the cultural charm of Kyoto ... More

If your time in Hiroshima is limited, this private day tour takes you to the major sights that most visitors need multiple days to see. Stick to the suggested itinerary or adapt it to your tastes. Focus on history at Hiroshima Pea... More

Take a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture and history during this full-day trip to Kyoto and Nara from the center of Kyoto or Osaka. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and admire the beautiful grounds o... More

We at Explorer Tours provide luxury and comfortable small group tours with a max capacity of 12 passengers per vehicle. Our tour conductors take our passengers to each destination and attend to every passenger on board our tour. A... More

Discover the spiritual heart of Japan on this private day tour to Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a dedicated English-speaking guide and private chauffeur, delve into the rich history of Buddhism as you explore majesti... More

1- Within 1 day in Kyoto, I can show you the best spots in Kyoto visitors enjoy that others would need at least two days to see. Kyoto is the old capital of Japan, so with this tour you will be able to enjoy the top temples and sh... More

Enjoy a day in Osaka with our experienced tour guide giving you history and facts about Osaka City. Walk around Osaka castle park as you head to the main tower and enjoy the history. Have your tour conductor take memorable picture... More

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto I... More

Come with us to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. We will start from Osaka or Kyoto to visit the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and the nearby Peace Memorial. You will have moving sites, and you will be able to reflect deeply on t... More

A tour of Himeji offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the majestic Himeji Castle to the tranquil Koko-en Garden, etc. This tour provides an enriching and memorable experience. You can choose one or ... More

Visit Japanese beautiful traditional town, Kyoto with a private guide! It's the gem in Japan. As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sites with your own pace. This tour covers most popular sites like Fushimi Inari shr... More

Dive into the fascinating history of samurai and shoguns with a visit to Osaka Castle, where legendary battles and rulers shaped Japan’s past. Take in stunning panoramic views from the castle’s observation deck and explore the... More