Private & small group tours in Kyoto & Osaka

Select from a series of tours or let us design one with you to suit your needs and interests.

Join us for a walk through one of Kyoto’s most historic neighborhoods. We’ll see Yasaka Pagoda, stroll the old stone streets of Ninenzaka, visit Kōdai-ji’s gardens, and stop at Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine. Along the way, you’ll hear local stories and folklore, and finish by exploring the canals and teahouse streets of Gion before ending in Pontocho for dinner. It’s an easy-paced walk that blends history, culture, and everyday life in Kyoto.

  • Private Tour: $150 (¥22,000) /person

  • Duration: 4.5hr – 6hr

Kyoto: Historic District & Cultural Walking Tour

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A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by old-style buildings and trees at sunset

Discover Kyoto’s downtown fashion scene on a guided walk through Shijo, Sanjo, and Kawaramachi. Explore lively shopping streets, hidden alleys, vintage gems, and trendsetting boutiques while uncovering the city’s unique blend of tradition and modern style. Perfect for fashion lovers and curious explorers.

  • Public Tour: $80 (¥12,000) /person (2-6 guests)

  • Private Tour: $120 (¥18,000) /person (2–6 guests)

  • Duration: 3hr – 3.5hr

Kyoto: Downtown Backstreet Fashion Tour

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Spend a day in Minoh, a mountain town just outside Osaka. We’ll take a gentle hike through forested paths to the waterfall, stop by the insect museum, and try the local specialty—crispy tempura maple leaves. It’s a simple outing that brings together nature, local culture, and a taste of something you can only find here.

  • Pricing: $150 (¥22,000) /person

  • Duration: 4.5hr – 6hr

Minoh: Mountain Town & Scenic Waterfall Hike Tour

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A picturesque scene of a small bridge crossing over a rocky stream, with a waterfall in the background and leafless trees on either side, suggesting late autumn or winter.

Kyoto: Craft Coffee Tour

Discover Kyoto’s vibrant coffee culture on a guided walk through downtown’s cafés and roasteries. Taste expertly brewed coffees, learn the stories behind beloved local shops, and experience Teramachi’s lively shopping arcades alongside the city’s growing specialty scene. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking a deeper connection to Kyoto.

  • Public Tour: $80 (¥12,000) /person (2-6 guests)

  • Private Tour: $120 (¥18,000) /person (2–6 guests)

  • Duration: 3hr – 3.5hr

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Multi-Day Tours — Anywhere in Japan

For more information regarding specialized, multi-day guided tours, please contact Ryan at ryan@kaigaijapan.com or head over to our Trip Planning page and book a consultation.