Experience Kyoto with an English Tour Guide Taxi Driver

Kyoto is a popular travel destination that many tourists visit while in Japan. But do any specific sites and activities come to mind for you? Likewise, are you familiar with any must-eat local cuisine and must-buy souvenirs?

Even with this information, deciding what you'll do and what places to visit on your trip can be difficult. Perhaps some readers find asking locals for recommendations is the best way to experience authentic Kyoto.

However, there is another way to intimately learn about this ancient city in comfort.

Learn about Kyoto from a Local Perspective

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One way to get a local perspective of Kyoto is by booking Yasaka Limousine Service with an English-speaking driver.

The company provides superb service that meets customers' expectations, whether residents or visitors from abroad. We can confidently say that the drivers embody Japan's omotenashi ("selfless hospitality") spirit. Drivers with a wealth of knowledge of Kyoto will guide you to unique locations in this charming city.

A taxi driver and tour guide are two professions that require different skill sets. However, the sightseeing taxi drivers employed by Yasaka Limousine Service showcase both of these skills.

Of course, this doesn't mean that all taxi drivers can guide customers in English. So, it's not possible to hail a cab and expect the driver to guide you around Kyoto in English.

How to Book an English-Speaking Sightseeing Taxi

There are few drivers who can guide customers in English. Among the roughly 10,000 registered drivers in Kyoto, only 100 people can speak proficient English. Additionally, strictly ten are certified as interpreters.

It would be best to reserve an English-speaking driver at your hotel before embarking on a day of sightseeing.

Booking an English-Speaking Driver Ensures Smooth Travels around Kyoto

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Remember that the number of drivers qualified as English-speaking guides are limited. However, if you book a qualified guide around Kyoto, you will surely have an exceptional tour of this city.

The interpreter exam is difficult since test-takers must know Japan's geography and history in addition to language skills. Qualified English-speaking drivers not only have in-depth information about shrines and temples. They can also explain the differences in thinking about religion between Japan and other countries, including from a Judaism perspective.

I'm sure overseas visitors are curious whether Japanese people are religious or what deities locals venerate. These qualified taxi drivers will answer your pressing questions.

The price is approximately 30,000 yen to 70,000 yen for half a day to 9 hours, depending on the number of passengers and the driver's skill set. If this fits your budget and you're interested in exploring Kyoto in comfort with a licensed guide, we recommend taking this tour. This premium service is worth the price tag!

You'll be able to experience things not listed in a guidebook. Of course, you'll also see an authentic side of Kyoto far exceeding your expectations.