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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Kyoto from a unique perspective! Get to know Kyoto on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Kyoto at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gion Area, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
What's included
Tickets for Kiyomizu Temple included
Private Tour
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
What to expect
Kyoto Municipal Zoo
30m
Pass by the Zoo and get to see this neighborhood, which preserves the look and feel of feudal-era Japan in a wood-built historic quarter of narrow lanes lined with traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals.
Yasaka Shrine
20m
Hokanji temple was built in the Asuka period (538 - 710)
Kongoji Temple
20m
Learn more about the folk faith, which says that to have a wish granted, you must sacrifice one desire.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
30m
Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa, one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range stands the temple
Yasaka Shrine
20m
Before getting to see another shrine, you will have a coffee. This is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago
Gion
20m
Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district
Kamogawa River
20m
Another unmissable place in Kyoto is Kamo-gawa river. This is probably the most famous and arguably the most popular river in Kyoto.
Nishiki Market
20m
Explore a 400-year-old market, sample local Japanese goodies and shop for souvenirs
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
at the entrance of the Minamiza Theatre, next to Gion Shijo station
End point
at the entrance of the Minamiza Theatre, next to Gion Shijo station
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
