Half day in Magical Kyoto Half day
4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!
$138.6 per person
4 hours
(332)
Hi, I’m Masaya
Hi, I’m Masaya
I’ve lived in Kyoto for 1 years
I speak English, Japanese and some French
I am Planning and Strategy
I am a middle-aged Japanese person who loves Kyoto and lives in Gion, Kyoto. I had lived in Tokyo for a long time and moved here because I love the culture and history of Kyoto. I particularly have good knowledge of Japanese sake and have visited many sake breweries in Fushimi, Kyoto. Having had the good experience of holding many times of sake tasting events with the chief brewer of the brewery. Let's enjoy Kyoto's best sake and Japanese cuisine at a hidden traditional townhouse in the backstreet Kyoto. Furthermore, not only visiting traditional shrines and gardens, but visitors could also shop for real antiques such as Japanese prints, crafts, and more at a reasonable price with my negotiation support. Enhance your Kyoto stay and do NOT waste time!!!
My knowledge & interests
Food
Drinks
Arts
History
Shopping
Architecture
Culture & customs
Experiences I love to host
City Unscripted Original
Kyoto in pink: Experience the cherry blossom season like a local Seasonal
Join a local for an authentic cherry blossom experience. Discover secret sakura spots, enjoy a traditional picnic, and immerse in the beauty of hanami
$190.48 per person
4 hours
(18)
My reviews
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Masaya was an excellent host during our trip in Kyoto. He accommodated us every step of the way, meeting us at our hotel, answering all of our questions with history and humor, giving us advice on the best places to eat for the food we wanted. Couldn't have asked for a better guide during our tour. 10/10
April 2024
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My son and I spent a wonderful day with Masaya from Kyoto Unscripted, who showed us some of the highlights of Kyoto, some well-known and others less so. He was personable, knowledgeable, and accommodating, and we had a truly memorable experience. I feel that we were able to gain a much deeper insight into the culture of this fascinating city from our guide than we would have if we had joined a group tour or went it alone. It was an efficient way to see the city. We never felt rushed nor was it too slow or boring, as Masaya adjusted to our pace. One unplanned moment was when Masaya took us to the antique district in Gion, because my son expressed an interest in calligraphy. We didn't find any calligraphy that we liked, but we did find two original paintings by unknown artists over a hundred years old, which we bought for an extremely reasonable price. These would serve as much better momentoes of our trip than any kitsch from a souvenir shop. Thanks again, Masaya!
April 2024
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First time using this service and was very impressed with every part. In particular our amazing guide Masaya who took our group of 10 (including a 1 and 4 yr old) around Kyoto for a whole day, and even joined us for dinner afterwards. Masaya managed to fit in all the things we hoped to see, without making us feel rushed at all, even though we needed many unscheduled stops. His insights and local knowledge were brilliant! Highly recommend!
April 2024
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Masaya was very accommodating with my 2 children. When we reached he immediately told us that the next day it was going to rain and the sakura trees wouldn't be as beautiful so he took us to a park and to see the full bloom cherry blossoms. When my kids felt hungry, he did everything to try to get us to a restaurant on time and I'm sure out of his schedule. He was fantastic and I never felt pushed or rushed. Thank you Masaya!
April 2024