Amazing
Kyoto

Bespoke private tours with a local insider.

Services

With 10+ years of expertise in the heart of Japan's ancient capital, I specialize in uncovering the "Real Kyoto" that guidebooks miss.

Walking Tour
Insider Cycling
Bespoke Private

Hidden Kyoto Walk

Slow down and wander through the living history of Kyoto's hidden alleys.

  • Whispers of the Morning Ritual
  • Tales of the Night: Gion & Pontocho
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Insider Cycling

Feel the city breeze where tour buses can't reach — authentic Kyoto is just a pedal away.

  • Skip the Crowds: Kyoto's "8 Million Gods" Bike Adventure
  • Green Kyoto: Canals, Zen Temple & Kamo River
  • Zen & Tea, Kyoto
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Private Day Experiences

From world-class art and architecture to mountain retreats and time-honoured tea and sake — each private day, from hotel pickup to your final stop, is shaped entirely around you.

  • Art & Design Beyond Kyoto: MIHO Museum × La Collina
  • Kobe & Arima: Harbor City × Mountain Views × Hot Springs
  • From Kyoto to Wakasa: Ohara × Kumagawa-juku × Mikata Five Lakes
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"We spent an idyllic afternoon cycling around the most peaceful and picturesque parts of Kyoto — canal paths, shrine gardens, we even paddled in the river. Don't hesitate. Book your tour."

🇬🇧 Verified Guest — United Kingdom

"Yuami showed an impressive level of knowledge visiting ten different shrines by bike. It added an extra dimension compared to a standard walking tour. Highly recommend!"

🇳🇱 Verified Guest — Netherlands

"We saw temples and shrines away from the touristy spots and learned things we could never have understood without expert knowledge. Simply top!"

🇩🇪 Verified Guest — Germany, translated from German

"We had an incredible morning on this tour, absolutely a highlight of our time in Japan!!! The bento breakfast was lovely also."

🇺🇸 Verified Guest — United States

"Yuami's tour is very well organised — she explained Shinto culture so well that for a day we felt part of it too. Grazie mille!"

🇮🇹 Verified Guest — Italy, translated from Italian

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Yuami, founder of Amazing Kyoto
Beyond the Guidebooks, Into the Heart

About Me

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"After a decade in the tourism industry, I've realized that the best of Kyoto isn't found on a map — it's felt in the silence of a morning temple and seen in the backstreets where the tour buses don't go.

In 2025, I founded 月阿弥 (Yuami) to bring back the 'human touch' to travel. As your local host, my mission is simple: to share the stories, the Zen, and the authentic pulse of my city with the care and expertise of a 10-year veteran.

I don't just show you Kyoto; I help you live it."

— Yuami, Founder