Ask a Local: Kyoto Trip Planning Video Call
Plan with confidence, discover more, and get your trip questions answered by someone who knows the city inside out.
How It Works
Step by step of our video calls
Tell us what you're looking for
After booking, fill out a quick questionnaire to let your host know your interests, style, and needs.
Hop on your video call
Get live, tailored recommendations and ask your burning questions directly to your host.
Receive your customized plan
Your host will send a summary of your conversation, with links, tips, and local suggestions, so you can travel confidently
Why Video Call With a Local Before Your Trip?
Fully Personalized Advice
Get recommendations crafted exclusively for your tastes, interests, and plans—no generic tips.
Maximize Every Moment
Quickly pinpoint must-dos and safely skip overrated spots. Don’t waste precious vacation time.
Travel Stress-Free
Sort out neighborhoods, transport, local etiquette, and logistics upfront. Arrive confident and prepared.
Authentic Insider Knowledge
Unlock hidden gems and unique local insights you won’t find in guidebooks or online forums.
Easy & Convenient
Plan comfortably from home, at a time that suits you. Ask your questions, get answers immediately.
One conversation can change everything.
Ask anything. Learn everything. Our local hosts are here to help you get it right before you go
What Our Travelers Think
Scott
Mar 2025
A great resource to help with trip planning!
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Scott
Mar 2025
Dirk
May 2024
5*
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Annabella
Oct 2023
The visit to Arashiyama with Hide was the highlight of our trip to Kyoto. Hide with patience and flexibility helped to organise brilliantly the visit according our preferences. Otagi Nenbutsuji and Gjo-ji temples were simply amazing and the restaurant chosen by our guide was delicious. Hide, prepared and knowledgeable, was ready to answer to all our questions and curiosity about Japanese culture and society. My son and him even ended up talking about sport and football... A good insight of the Japanese culture that we would have missed visiting the places just by ourselves. Tour highly recommended
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Marlene
Sep 2023
Hiromi spoke English very well and wonderful information. this was video chat, hope to see her in Kobe
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Cheryl
Jul 2023
We LOVED Tess. Tess texted us a few days before our tour to understand what our food preferences & activity preferences were. We certainly didn't make it easy for her because we basically loved every option she gave us. We started the evening at a sushi restaurant where she made reservations for our large family of 6. She helped order for us since the menu was completely in Japanese. We tried some sake as well at the restaurant. The sushi & food was great! Afterwards; we went to have some matcha dessert/drink at a nearby Matcha place. We were soooo full from dinner; but my husband and kids always have a second stomach for dessert. In hindsight; I wished I ordered one for myself as well since when I tasted it; it was soo soo good. I think we spend the rest of our time in the different cities of Japan trying to find similar matcha-drink/dessert. Nothing was comparable. After dessert; Tess took us on a walk around Kyoto; pointed out different sights; tons and tons of restaurants we should try the next days if we have time, places to go shopping, and even some cool history lessons on Geishas. We were lucky enough to actually see a geisha on our walk which sparked more questions. We ended the night as our kids were jetlagged and so tired. But if you end up with Tess; I can guarantee you will NOT be disappointed!
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Whether you’re a planner or a wanderer, your local host can help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to discover more.