Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
We offer a full-day tour covering Kyoto’s must-see spots, carefully chosen for guest satisfaction. With a driver and guide, the tour is efficient, perfect for first-time visitors or those wanting to maximize your time.
Here’s the schedule(an example itinerary for a tour starting at 10:00
):
10:00 Pick-up at your hotel.
10:30 Arrive in Arashiyama. Explore the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and more.
11:30 Ride the Sagano Romantic Train.
12:00 Pick-up at Torokko Kameoka Station.
13:00 Enjoy lunch at a traditional Kyoto-style machiya.
14:00 Stroll through Nishiki Market or choose a kimono experience.
15:00 Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Walk through Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka. If you chose the kimono option, we’ll have a photoshoot here.
16:30 Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine (20-minute drive).
18:00 Arrive at the Gion area. The tour ends here, or we can return you to your hotel.
We adjust destinations by season and can customize the tour based on your preferences.
What's included
Bottled water
In-person guide in English
Admission fee for temples and shrines
Kimono Experience(From ¥2,500 per person)
Sagano Scenic Railway fare(￥880 per person)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple admission fee(¥500 per person)
What to expect
Arashiyama
1h 30m
Arashiyama is an essential sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The entire area is a popular tourist destination, offering attractions such as the scenic Sagano Romantic Train, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Togetsukyo Bridge. Be sure to explore these iconic sites!
Nishiki Market
40m
This is Kyoto's kitchen, a historic market where you can enjoy street food and explore shops offering traditional Japanese souvenirs.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
30m
Near Kiyomizu-dera is a famous street where you can take photos in the perfect location with the iconic Yasaka Pagoda in the background.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous must-visit temples in Kyoto. It offers stunning seasonal views throughout the year.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
40m
It is an iconic shrine in Kyoto, famous for its countless rows of torii gates.
Gion
30m
Gion is Kyoto's famous traditional entertainment district, known for its preserved historic atmosphere, tea houses, and geisha culture. Visitors can stroll through its charming streets lined with wooden machiya houses and may even spot a geiko (Kyoto's term for geisha) or maiko (apprentice geisha) on their way to appointments.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Let's meet at the hotel front desk. I will send the guide's WhatsApp contact before the tour day, so please feel free to reach out if you have trouble finding the guide.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
