Experience Kyoto on a private customized individual or small-group tour led by 29-year Kyoto resident Paul Crouse.
These tours focus on guiding you to great 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 and take you to places not jam-packed with tourists.
As an long-term resident, Paul can give you unique insights into Kyoto's history and Japanese culture.
Cost
Half-day Tours (up to 4 hours) ¥38,000 (about US$255) plus guide's expenses*
Full-day Tours (up to 7 hours) ¥65,000 (about US$440) 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
Credit Card Payment is made online using PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account. The is a 10% service charge for credit card payments.
U.S. Dollar equivalents shown above are for reference only. They are approximate and are based on exchange rates as of March 2025. Exchange rates change daily. Please use the XE Currency Convertor to find up-to-the-minute exchange rates for all world currencies.