Kyoto Private Tour of Fushimi Inari Bamboo Grove and Gion

Kyoto, Japan
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Kyoto is where sacred traditions, breathtaking nature, and centuries-old culture still live side by side. This private, fully guided tour brings them together in one unforgettable day.

Begin at Fushimi Inari, walking beneath thousands of iconic red torii gates, before heading to Arashiyama to explore the Bamboo Grove, Hozu River viewpoint, Togetsukyo Bridge, local shops, and Kyoto sweets.

In the afternoon, step into historic Higashiyama for a traditional group tea ceremony near Ninenzaka, then continue into Gion through Yasaka Shrine.

Finish off along Hanamikoji Street in Gion Kobu, Kyoto’s most prestigious geisha district, where the traditions of Geiko and Maiko still live on today.

One day. Many faces of Kyoto.

What's included

  • Tea Ceremony
  • Private Car
  • Food and Drink

What to expect

  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    1h
    Walk through thousands of iconic red torii gates and uncover the fascinating world of foxes, wishes, and ancient Japanese beliefs.
  2. Bamboo Forest Street
    1h
    Stroll through the iconic Bamboo Grove, take in breathtaking views over the Hozu River, cross the famous Togetsukyo Bridge, and discover local shops and Kyoto sweets along the way.
  3. Yasaka Shrine
    30m
    Visit the vibrant Yasaka Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Shinto shrines, and discover the traditions and spiritual culture at the heart of Gion.
  4. 1h
    Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony near Kyoto’s beautiful Ninenzaka, surrounded by the historic streets and traditional atmosphere of old Kyoto. This experience is conducted as a group session with other guests and is not a private tea ceremony.
  5. Hanamikoji Street
    Pass by
    Finish off your journey along Hanamikoji Street in Gion Kobu, known as Kyoto’s most prestigious geisha district, where centuries-old traditions still live on today.

    Guests are welcome to finish the tour here or be dropped off at their hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide holding a sign will be waiting for you at the front road of the building.

End point

The guide holding a sign will be waiting for you at the front road of the building.

End point

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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