You could do it yourself but are you sure you’t won’t simply be getting stuck in tourist traps and missing out on the hidden side of Kyoto?

And if you chose another company or guide, are you sure there won’t be any communication problems or you end up feeling disappointed because they are simply reeling off dates and facts from a pamphlet? 

I’m a native English speaker and fluent in Japanese, so rest assured there won’t be any communication problems. Instead of a guide, I’m just like a local friend, who happens to be an experienced guide, connecting you to off-the-beaten-track places difficult to find on your own.