Thoughtful, personalized private walking and public transit tours across Kyoto and Uji with Nahuel Balsas. Guiding fluently in English or Spanish · 2–9 hours · From ¥14,000 for your entire private party.
Save the moments that feel like you. We’ll help shape them into a feasible, private day with Nahuel.
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“Follow the lanterns into the evening.”
Evening · Public lanes · Gentle walking
View tours in this district →“Find a little quiet beside the water.”
Afternoon to twilight · Riverside paths · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Look out over Kyoto’s rooftops.”
Morning · Hillside terrace · Steps & slopes
View tours in this district →“Take the scenic way through old Kyoto.”
Morning · Historic stone lanes · Slopes & stairs
View tours in this district →“Taste something you’ve never tried.”
Midday · Covered market arcade · Standing tastings
View tours in this district →“Wander through Kyoto’s everyday discoveries.”
Midday · Covered arcades · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Walk beneath a ribbon of red gates.”
Early morning · Mountain shrine base · Moderate steps
View tours in this district →“Let the bamboo set the pace.”
Morning · Forest path · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Stay a little longer in a garden.”
Morning · Zen landscape · Gravel paths
View tours in this district →“Make room for a riverside pause.”
Midday · Riverbank vista · Open walking
View tours in this district →“Make an afternoon of tea.”
Afternoon · Historic tea street · Gentle walking
View tours in this district →“See a familiar temple in real life.”
Afternoon · World Heritage garden · Level paths
View tours in this district →
2 Hours • Gentle PaceAtmospheric evening streets, historic teahouse districts, and Kamo riverside
A quiet 2-hour evening walk through public preservation streets in Gion Shirakawa and along the peaceful Kamo River after day crowds thin out.
3 Hours • Moderate PaceKyoto's 400-year food kitchen, historic covered arcades, and canal alleys
A 3-hour morning-to-midday walking journey through Nishiki Market, traditional artisanal culinary shops, and historic commercial shopping streets.
4 Hours • Moderate PaceDramatic temple vistas, stone-paved preservation lanes, and Yasaka Pagoda
A classic 4-hour morning walk through Kiyomizu-dera, ancient hillside stone lanes (Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka), and picturesque Higashiyama temples.
5 Hours • Moderate PaceTowering green bamboo, Tenryu-ji Zen garden, and Togetsukyo Bridge riverside
A 5-hour immersion in western Kyoto's natural grandeur, featuring Tenryu-ji's World Heritage garden, the bamboo path, and Oi River views.
6 Hours • Moderate PacePhoenix Hall on the 10-yen coin, ancient tea houses, and tranquil river trails
A 6-hour excursion to historic Uji from Kyoto Station, celebrating 800 years of Uji matcha culture, Byodoin's Pure Land garden, and Uji River paths.
I offer personal, thoughtfully paced walking and public transit tours across Kyoto City and Uji. Rather than joining large flag-following tour buses or rushed commercial itineraries, you travel privately with me at your party's own rhythm.
Every route is conducted with deep respect for local heritage, temple worship manners, and neighborhood etiquette. All bookings are strictly private for your party only.
Formula: ¥5,000 + ¥4,500 × hours. 50% deposit to confirm; 50% balance in person at meeting.
| Duration | Total Group Guide Fee | 50% Advance Deposit | 50% In-Person Balance | Latest Start Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hours | ¥14,000 | ¥7,000 | ¥7,000 | 19:00 JST |
| 3 Hours | ¥18,500 | ¥9,250 | ¥9,250 | 18:00 JST |
| 4 Hours | ¥23,000 | ¥11,500 | ¥11,500 | 17:00 JST |
| 5 Hours | ¥27,500 | ¥13,750 | ¥13,750 | 16:00 JST |
| 6 Hours | ¥32,000 | ¥16,000 | ¥16,000 | 15:00 JST |
| 7 Hours | ¥36,500 | ¥18,250 | ¥18,250 | 14:00 JST |
| 8 Hours | ¥41,000 | ¥20,500 | ¥20,500 | 13:00 JST |
| 9 Hours | ¥45,500 | ¥22,750 | ¥22,750 | 12:00 JST |
Message me on WhatsApp with your travel dates, preferred walking pace, and interests. We will arrange your Kyoto day together.
Save the moments that feel like you. We’ll help shape them into a feasible, private day with Nahuel.
Save the moments that feel like you. We’ll help shape them into a feasible, private day with Nahuel.
Loading interactive discovery experience... You can also browse our reviewed places directly below.
“Follow the lanterns into the evening.”
Evening · Public lanes · Gentle walking
View tours in this district →“Find a little quiet beside the water.”
Afternoon to twilight · Riverside paths · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Look out over Kyoto’s rooftops.”
Morning · Hillside terrace · Steps & slopes
View tours in this district →“Take the scenic way through old Kyoto.”
Morning · Historic stone lanes · Slopes & stairs
View tours in this district →“Taste something you’ve never tried.”
Midday · Covered market arcade · Standing tastings
View tours in this district →“Wander through Kyoto’s everyday discoveries.”
Midday · Covered arcades · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Walk beneath a ribbon of red gates.”
Early morning · Mountain shrine base · Moderate steps
View tours in this district →“Let the bamboo set the pace.”
Morning · Forest path · Flat walking
View tours in this district →“Stay a little longer in a garden.”
Morning · Zen landscape · Gravel paths
View tours in this district →“Make room for a riverside pause.”
Midday · Riverbank vista · Open walking
View tours in this district →“Make an afternoon of tea.”
Afternoon · Historic tea street · Gentle walking
View tours in this district →“See a familiar temple in real life.”
Afternoon · World Heritage garden · Level paths
View tours in this district →