Cost & Logistics

Cost

Private Walking Tours

  • Half-day Tours (4 hours) ¥20,000 (about US$190 / €170) plus guide's expenses*                     
  • Full-day Tours (8 hours) ¥35,000 (about US$330 / €295) 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

  • 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.
  • Tours outside of Kyoto City are possible at additional cost.

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Logistics

How to Book a Private Tour
  1. Contact me via email and I reply as soon as possible.
  2. We will plan your tour together, either with a 15 minute scheduled Skype call or via email. (Other apps are possible, including WhatsApp, FaceTime and others.
  3. We will meet on the scheduled day in the lobby of your hotel lobby or another location agreed upon earlier.

I can also be reached by mobile phone at 090-9276-3668 (from within Japan) or +81-90-9276-3668 (from outside of Japan). Please call between the hours of 7am and 10pm Japan Time.

Planning
  • Online calls are the most effective way to plan your tour. 
  • When will you arrive in Kyoto? What would you like to see? What is your photography experience?
  • The tour group size is limited to 5 people. This allows for a more enjoyable experience. Larger groups are possible at additional cost. Contact me for more information.
  • Transportation:  We may use a combination of trains, buses, taxis and walking, depending upon the situation.

Questions for You
  • Do you have any dietary restrictions? On full-day excursions, we will stop for lunch at around midday. 
  • Do you have any mobility issues? Usually we do a lot of walking,  but I can adapt your tour accordingly.
When to Book a Tour?
  • Please book your tours as far in advance as possible, especially during the peak times in the April and mid-November / early December. My schedule can fill up quickly.
  • But don't be afraid to contact me on short notice. My schedule is fluid. It is possible to contact me and have a tour on the same day. I check my email first thing in the morning. 
  • I can also be reached by mobile phone at +81-90-9276-3668 or (090-9276-3668 from within Japan). WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage are OK. Please call between the hours of 7am and 10pm Japan Time.
  • If you do call and I don't answer, please be patient. It takes a while for the voicemail to pick up. I will get back with you as soon as possible.

Tour Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel a tour because of unforeseen events, please do so in as far advance as possible.
  • If you cancel on the day before the scheduled date, we ask that you pay 50% of the tour fee.
  • In case of a same-day cancellation, or a "no-show", we ask that you pay 100% of the tour fee.


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