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Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
4 hours by private car
2 Adults x $610.14
$1,220.28
Approx Total
$1,220.28
Pickup included
8 hours by public transport
2 Adults x $467.34
$934.68
Approx Total
$934.68
Pickup included
8 hours by private car
2 Adults x $1,174.84
$2,349.68
Approx Total
$2,349.68
Pickup included
4 hours by public transport
2 Adults x $253.14
$506.28
Approx Total
$506.28
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
English Speaking Guide
Public Transport *if you choose public transport option
*if you choose 8 hours tour option
Private Car *if you choose private car option
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuity (optional)
Entrance fee
Overview
Experience Your Dream Tour of Kyoto with a Local Guide!
Embark on a personalized journey through Kyoto, tailored just for you. Choose between a half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) private tour and customize your experience to match your interests, whether it's savoring Japanese cuisine, diving into local culture, uncovering historical sites, shopping, or any unique passion you may have.
You decide the pace and style of your adventure—from a relaxed walking tour using Tokyo's world-class public transportation to a more seamless experience with a private vehicle. We will offer some inspiring ideas for exploring places during your custom-designed tour.
Please download WhatsApp or let us know your email address, so our guide can contact you!
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APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori1 Nishi Aburakoji-Cho, Shiokoji Aburakojidori, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8236
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi552-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8216
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita597-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8216
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae806 Minami Fudodocho, Nishinotoindori Shiokoji-Sagaru, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8234
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae Chuoguchi533 Shiokoji-Cho, Shichijo-Sagaru, Higashinotoin-Dori, Shimogyo-Ku, , Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8212
Ala Hotel Kyoto518 Higashinotoindori Shichijo Sagaru Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, JP, 600-8212
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Itinerary
Kyoto (Pass By)
Here are some popular destinations. You can choose 2-3 places for 4 hours tour.
You can ask your local profssional guide for her/his favorite place.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Pass By)
The Shrine is one of the most impressive shrines in Japan with 10,000 red torii gates from the bottom to the top of Mt. Inari as the center of 30,000 Inari Shrines in Japan. You can donate a new red torii gate when your dreams come true!
Kinkakuji Temple (Pass By)
One of the most beautiful temple’s buildings in Japan is the Golden Pavillion with the container of Buddha’s ashes & bones inside in the complex of the Temple. Please do not miss it!
Nijo Castle (Pass By)
The original military complex was converted to the harmonizing place between the military government in Tokyo (Edo) and the Imperial Palace in Kyoto 400 years ago, having modified with the decorations for the good ages in future. Please enjoy the beauties by samurai!
Tenryu-ji Temple (Pass By)
The Japanese garden with a pond in the backside of the Temple has been the one of the most magnificent gardens in Kyoto for 600 years, where Zen sect’s Buddhism monks had trained themselves through meditations. Let’s try meditations!
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Pass By)
Commoners in the east side of Kyoto have supported the Temple for 1,200 years, having prayed to Kannon Boddhisattva for their deceased love-ones. The approaches to the Temple have been very popular due to many shops & snacks & photogenic spots as well. Please feel real Kyoto from the stage of the Temple!
Ginkakuji Temple (Pass By)
The Temple was precisely designed to have become the perfect place for moon viewing on August 15th (old calendar) since 600 years ago, while it is not allowed to enter the Temple at night. Please imagine what will happen in moon viewing!
Ryoanji Temple (Pass By)
The Temple has been one of the most famous sightseeing spots because of the very mysterious 15 rocks on its landscape garden originally built in 15C. Please try to have dialogues with your minds!
Sanjusangendo Temple (Pass By)
You will be surprised at so many statues of Kannon Boddhisattva and their guardians originated from ancient Indian deities. And also, Japanese archery competitions had been held at back side of the Temple before. Please imagine so many arrows were shot backside of so many Buddhism statues!
Katsura Imperial Villa (Pass By)
It is required to book your visit in advance but its Japanese garden in one of the best gardens in Japan. Everything has been perfectly designed to surprise visitors by so many ways of beauties in the artificial garden. Please touch the masterpiece of Japanese garden!
Kennin-ji Temple (Pass By)
The Temple was the first Zen sect of Buddhism temple in Kyoto 700 years ago. The Temple has the good mixture of the old-fashioned buildings and the modern Japanese gardens. The first Temple’s master encouraged Zen monks to drink green tea when he returned from China. Please imagine long histories of green tea at the Temple!
Byodo-In Temple (Pass By)
The Temple was originally created to embody the Buddhism Pure Land for the deceased 900 years ago. The main Buddha Statue of the Temple had been saved many times from a lot of fires in the past. You can imagine the imaginary world in the Buddhism.
Ninna-ji Temple (Pass By)
The Temple was founded by the Emperors 1,100 years ago but burnt down so many times by fires caused naturally / by wars. And then, many buildings were relocated from other places including former Imperial Palace in Kyoto and the Japanese garden was recreated in 20C trying to be as many as possible in original ways. Please try to imagine you in the world 1,100 years ago!
Arashiyama (Pass By)
Arashiyama (Mt. Arashi) area including Togetsu-kyo bridge on River Katsura and Bamboo trails: You can enjoy photos on the Bridge and in the Trails which are two of the most popular photogenic spots in Kyoto.
Gion (Pass By)
Gion (Entertainment) area including Tatsumi Daimyo-jin Shrine and Tatsumi-bashi bridge on River Shirakawa: You can enjoy photos in front of the Shrine and on the Bridge which are two of the most popular photogenic spots in Kyoto.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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