Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour With Licensed Green-plate Vehicle

Live Nippon delivered another outstanding, stress-free private family tour! Our guide/driver, ~Boy, picked us up from our Kyoto hotel and took amazing care of us, eliminating the stress of public transport and extra walking. He was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly flexible, adjusting the pace whenever we needed. We safely and comfortably covered all our dream spots: * Tsubosaka-dera Temple: Serene mountaintop views and giant Buddha statues. * Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple: Awe-inspiring landmarks and fun deer feeding (they get impatient for biscuits!). * Kasuga Taisha Shrine: Beautiful lantern-lined forested paths. * Ninenzaka Path detour: A perfect, spontaneous sunset stop in Kyoto for traditional streets and mochi. ~Boy accommodated our every need, making our family trip truly fun and enlightening. We highly recommend Live Nippon and ~Boy for a personalized, safe, and premium experience in Kyoto and Nara!

All our trips were smoothly organized and cars were nice. Communication was easy too.

Rennie is very kind . Our Kyoto tour is seamless and perfect. From food to tourist attractions to “pasalubong “ , he knows it all. We appreciated his help and guidance in every way. Highly recommended. Two thumbs up. My son enjoys his company too and even wants to go back Japan and hire him again as our tour guide 🤩.

David was an excellent guide He explained and described locations with detail he explained the history and significance of symbol in each temple he is very knowledgeable the tour was well organized and enjoyable from start to finish highly recommended

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Live Nippon and our fantastic guide, Boy! From start to finish, the entire day trip was seamless, comfortable, and brilliantly organized. The pickup was prompt, the drive along the way was smooth and relaxing, and the drop-off was right on schedule. Amanohashidate is truly magnificent—the scenic beauty is unforgettable. What really made this tour stand out, however, was Boy’s quick thinking and local expertise. When we encountered an unexpected 1.5-hour waiting time, he immediately adapted the itinerary and suggested an alternative viewpoint. It offered the same breathtaking panoramic views but with a fraction of the crowds, saving us valuable time and making the experience so much more enjoyable. That kind of attentive service makes all the difference when traveling. I will surely be recommending Live Nippon and Boy to all my friends and family visiting Japan, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with them in the future!

The price offered was very affordable and very kind gesture from the team

We booked a private day tour, and it was the highlight of our trip and it exceeded all our expectations Our guide Boy Canada was punctual, highly organized, attention to every detail, making sure our family felt comfortable safe, and engaged, specially for our Mom. Thank you for such a memorable day! Highly recommended.

We had the most incredible full-day tour of Kyoto with Bilal, and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! Travelling as a family with our two children, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Bilal was exceptionally knowledgeable, incredibly patient, warm, friendly and so accommodating throughout the entire day. He made everything easy and enjoyable and was wonderful with our children, making sure the whole family was having a fantastic time. Bilal showed us so many beautiful parts of Kyoto and shared his knowledge and stories along the way. We were able to see and experience so much without ever feeling rushed. It truly felt like we were being shown Kyoto by someone who genuinely wanted us to have the very best experience possible. We cannot recommend Bilal highly enough! If you are visiting Kyoto and looking for a wonderful, knowledgeable and caring guide, you will be in fantastic hands. We will always remember our fabulous day exploring Kyoto with him. Thank you, Bilal, for making our time in Kyoto so incredibly special. We absolutely loved it! With love and appreciation, The Frabotta Family Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

Overall, it was a great experience with Live Nippon Tour Company. A special thanks to their manager, Mr. Moose, for his excellent guidance and continuous support throughout our trip. Both our guides, Mr. Bilal and Mr. Haseeb, were extremely kind, humble, cooperative, and supportive. I would especially like to appreciate Mr. Bilal for his continued unconditional support, cooperation, and personal care throughout our travels. It was truly an excellent experience, and I highly recommend Live Nippon Tour Company for their professional service, hospitality, and commitment to their guests.

All day tour of kyoto with bilal was a super experience we visited bamboo forest went to several temples and shrines and shopping areas and enjoyed a traditional japanese meal at a local japenese restaurant bilal is knowledgeable and friendly i would like to recommend live nippon to everyone

We had an amazing experience during our tour of Kyoto and Nara with our tour guide, Hamza. He was so kind and accommodating to my wife and young daughter. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable, helped with the stroller on several stops and made the trip feel very relaxing. We were so impressed we booked another tour with him the next day for Osaka.

Wonderful informative guide, Ahmed, went out of his way to ensure we saw everything on our wish list. Highly recommend.

This trip was organized by Live Nippon. We had an amazing day trip from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara, made truly exceptional by our guide, Bilal. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel in Osaka, everything was seamless, comfortable, and thoughtfully planned. Our itinerary included Nara Park, the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple — every location was absolutely exquisite and unforgettable. While the destinations themselves were incredible, the level of service Bilal provided truly made this experience stand out. Bilal went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant and stress-free day. He was extremely accommodating with slight modifications to the itinerary, including making a special stop so we could buy matcha 🍵, which we really appreciated. His professionalism, friendliness, flexibility, and attention to detail made the entire trip enjoyable and personalized. Highly recommend this tour and especially Bilal if you’re looking for a memorable, comfortable, and well-organized Kyoto/Nara day trip from Osaka!

Ask for Maria.. fantastic tour guide.. so pleasant, thoughtful and helpful.. recommend her highly.? Easy walking.. a bit of walking but very easy and Maria was so considerate of our age (74)