Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

4.8 (85 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.

Options

Northwest-bound course

The Northwest-bound course visits the Bamboo Grove, the Rock Garden (Ryoanji Temple), the Golden Pavilion and the Nijo Castle or the Nishiki Market.

Private guide for Northwest

Premium package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.

Reduced rate Southeast

Specially reduced rate package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.

Reduced rate Northwest

Specially reduced rate package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.

Southeast-bound course

The Southeast-bound course visits the Sake Brewery, the Fushimi Inari Taisha, the Sanjusangendo Temple, the Kiyomizudera Temple and the Ninenzaka or Sannenzaka Slope.

Private guide for Southeast

Private guide for Southeast: Premium package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.

What's included

  • Public Transportation
  • One-day city bus pass (can be used continuously after the tour)
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Kinkakuji Temple
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Nicknamed as Golden Pavilion, and one of the most popular temples in Kyoto, which is covered by gold leaves.
  2. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    50m · Admission ticket included
    The view of Kyoto City seeing from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is magnificent. The scene is often depicted in post cards.
  3. Nijo Castle
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Only castle in Kyoto built during the Tokugawa Shogunate period in the beginning of the 17th century. The highlight of this place is touring in the original living quarter of Shogun.
  4. Sanjusangendo Temple
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Travelers can enjoy astonishing view of 1001 kannon statues.
  5. Gion
    50m
    Gion is known for its Geisha tradition in Japan. The tour concludes at Gion, where you can join our another tour specializing in Gion, which starts at 6PM. The tour is available from TripAdvisor with the tour name, Night-walk in Gion.
  6. Arashiyama
    Pass by
    The place is known for its the Togetsukyo bridge, which is the huge wooden bridge located near bamboo forest.
  7. Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
    Pass by
    Historic path leading up to the Kiyomizudera temple.
  8. Bamboo Forest Street
    30m
    You will have a chance to walk through the world famous Bamboo Forest, the scene of which is often depicted in guide bookes.
  9. Ryoan-ji Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    One of the best known zen garden known for its world-famous rock garden represented by 15 stones.
  10. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    50m
    The most visited Shinto shrine awarded by TripAdvisor known for its thousands of red Torii Gate covering entire mountain.
  11. Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the brewery museum of one of the oldest sake brand in Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.

End point

Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

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