Kyoto Photo Tours

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Incense sticks being lit at Kurama Temple in Kyoto. (Photo by Paul Crouse)
Find Great Places to Photograph 
Experience Kyoto on a private customized individual or small-group tour led by long-time Kyoto resident Paul Crouse. 

These tours focus on guiding you to locations for you to photograph. Half-day and full-day tours are available.

Paul will work with you to design an itinerary to fit your needs. Visit the famous sites found in Kyoto, or rely on Paul to take you off of the beaten path. 

As an 21-year resident of Kyoto, Paul can give you unique insights into Kyoto,  Japanese culture and how to find places not jam-packed with tourists.


Cost

Half-day Tours (4 hours) ¥28,000 (about US$2265 / €235) plus guide's expenses*
                                          
Full-day Tours (8 hours) ¥48,000 (about US$445 / €405) plus guide's expenses*

  • *Guide's expenses:  The guide's expenses include: Transportation costs after meeting you; entrance fees to temples, etc; lunch on full-day excursions. These expenses are generally paid for on-the-spot. 
  • Fees are the same regardless of how many members are in a group. This is not a per-person fee. However, the group size is limited to 5 people. 


Payment
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  • Cash Payments can to be made on the tour day at the end of the tour in Japanese Yen cash.
  • Credit Card Advance Payment can be made using PayPal (plus a 7% handling fee). You do not need a PayPal account.
  • U.S. Dollar and Euro equivalents shown above are for reference only. They are approximate and are based on exchange rates as of mid August 2019. Exchange rates change daily. Please use the XE Currency Convertor to find up to the minute exchange rates for all world currencies.


How It Works

Learn more about tour costs and the logistics of arranging your tour.

Contact Paul to book a photo tour.