Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

Inside 1000 Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha

Maiko, Apprentice Geisha in Kyoto heading to their school

Front Gate Fushimi Inari Taisha One Summer Pre COVID

Front Gate of Fushimi Inari Taisha during Covid

Family enjoying Temizu at a shrine in one hot summer

It's very rare to have a maiko allowing you to take picture of them while smiling at you

Ambience at an Entertainment District in Kyoto

Duration7h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

(This is a walking tour)
Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.

What's included

Walking Experience
Experienced Local guide

Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
JR, Buses and Metros
Lunch
Tipping is not expected but appreciated

What to expect

Kyoto Station Building
30m

We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
1h 40m

60 mins
Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them.

40 mins
We will hop on the bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
Kinkakuji Temple
1h 40m · Admission ticket not included

40 mins
Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view.

60 mins
Next we will go to Gion with various modes of transportation
Shijo Kawaramachi
1h 30m

75 mins
Explore the shopping street of Kyoto, we will have lunch here and you can also enjoy the view of Japanese Shopping Arcade

15 mins
We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion
Gion Shirakawa
1h 10m

60 mins
We will go the the quiet side of Gion, entertainment area in Japan where the Geisha works, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them.

10 mins
Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
50m

Explore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate
Kyoto Station Building
10m

We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.

End point

At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Not Recommended for pregnant travelers more than first trimester
This is a walking tour, not recommended for people with bad leg

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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