Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour is ideal for travelers visiting Kyoto on a day trip or with limited time. In one full day, you can efficiently cover most of Kyoto’s major must see highlights, with a route carefully designed to balance famous landmarks and smooth pacing.
A private vehicle with a professional driver ensures a comfortable experience in any season and allows you to avoid crowded public transportation, saving time and energy while moving easily between locations.
Your guide is a local, English speaking guide born and raised in Japan, providing clear explanations of history, culture, and local customs, as well as practical tips for the rest of your stay in Japan.
This fully private tour offers flexible pickup and drop off locations, including hotels or stations, making it a relaxed and stress free way to experience Kyoto efficiently.
What's included
Private transportation
Admission fee
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Meals
(optional)
What to expect
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
45m
Famous for its "Senbon Torii" (thousands of bright vermilion gates) that create a stunning tunnel-like path up the mountain. It’s a photographer’s dream and offers a unique hiking experience guarded by mysterious fox statues.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
30m · Admission ticket included
Most famous for its massive wooden stage built without a single nail. It offers a panoramic view of Kyoto city. Whether it’s cherry blossoms in spring or fiery maples in autumn, the scenery here is legendary.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Pass by
These preserved stone-paved streets are lined with traditional wooden buildings, tea houses, and craft shops. Walking here feels like stepping back in time to the old time.
Kinkakuji Temple
45m · Admission ticket included
A Zen temple where the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Its reflection in the surrounding "Mirror Pond" is one of the most iconic images of Japan. It’s pure, shimmering architectural beauty.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
45m
A natural cathedral of towering green bamboo stalks. The way the sunlight filters through the leaves and the sound of the stalks swaying in the wind creates an incredibly peaceful, "Zen" atmosphere.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please wait at the bench in front of the Shiga Bank Kyoto Branch (Karasuma st.)
End point
Please wait at the bench in front of the Shiga Bank Kyoto Branch (Karasuma st.)
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
