Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)

5.0 (41 reviews) Osaka, Japan
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, Japanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit Japanese beautiful traditional town, Kyoto with a private guide! It's the gem in Japan.

As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sites with your own pace.

This tour covers most popular sites like Fushimi Inari shrine, Geisha area, and Golden pavilion. 

Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Osaka/ Kyoto / Osaka port / Kobe port and start the tour hassle-free.

You can choose transportation method depending on your needs. (To be paid separately)

Use subways, local trains and taxis like locals riding public transportation or hire a van for door to door convenience or if you are JR Rail Pass holder, maximize the use it.

Estimate transportation cost is listed in the exclusion section.

Please clarify choice of transportation when booking this tour.
(For passengers form the cruise ship, destinations might vary depending on the departure time of the ship )

What's included

  • National licensed guide
  • Lunch and 1 soft drink
  • Guide meets you at your hotel / port
  • Entrance fee
  • Transportation fee to be paid on the day: Around 7-9,000 yen/person using public transport.
  • Transport cost to be paid on the day: From around 80,000 yen/party(up to 8) chartering a private van
  • Transportation fee to be paid on the day: Around 6,000 yen / person if JR Rail Pass holder
  • Please clarify type of transportation method at the time of booking
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance

What to expect

  1. Kinkakuji Temple
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Shininig in Gold, the most beautiful temple in Kyoto.
  2. 40m · Admission ticket included
    Sanjyusangen-do temple is well known for a 1001 Buddhist statues. You are amazed by this forest of statues in Japan's longest wooden structure.
  3. Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
    10m
    This small shinto shrine is a land mark of Gion geisha district. Great place for photos.
  4. Gion
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Geiko(Geisha) and maiko are special in Kyoto.

    Old tea houses areas are so traditional and beautiful.

    If you're lucky, you'll come across geioko or maiko.
  5. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Red gates tonnel is stanning and unique here.

    It's No.1 spot on TripAdvisor in Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ground (1st) floor, 30 steps opposite from the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station (Not Shin-Osaka Station)

End point

Ground (1st) floor, 30 steps opposite from the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station (Not Shin-Osaka Station)

Pickup details

If you want to meet guide at:
Hotel or Accommodation:
Give us the name of your hotel or accommodation in Osaka or Kyoto
Port or dock:
Give us your ship name and clarify port/dock name, Kobe or Osaka (Tempozan)

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Choose transportation method from public transportation and private van when booking.
  • Transportation fee is not included. Please pay the fee on the day.
  • Please clarify the port name (Osaka or Kobe) if you are passengers of cruise ship
  • Itinerary and duration may change upon the docking and departure time of cruise ship
  • Hiring private van is recommended as you walk long distance

Cancellation policy

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

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