Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Expert Guide + Hotel Pickup

4.7 (80 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Kyoto’s top attractions like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and hidden local spots with your own private guide. This fully customizable Kyoto 1-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike.
Discuss with our experienced guide who knows all about Kyoto. Our guide is "YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT" during your stay in Japan !
This is a "FULLY CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR", either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour.
You will experience the best of Kyoto on foot (public transport) or by private vehicle.
Please book a tour for the day after your arrival in Japan considering the time difference with your country.
⭐ 92% recommended
Private tour
Fully customizable
Hotel pickup included

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
Your guide will contact you in advance to discuss your own itinerary.
Please let us know YOUR CORRECT CONTACT NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS.

Options

Half-Day + Private Vehicle(4h)

Half-Day Tour+Private Vehicle: Custom half-day tour of Kyoto with Private Vehicle - approx. 4 hours
Pickup included

Full-Day + Private Vehicle(8h)

Full-Day Tour+Private Vehicle : Custom full-day tour of Kyoto with private transfer - approx. 8 hours

Pickup included

Half-Day + Public Transfer(4h)

Half-Day+Public Transportation: Custom half-day tour of Kyoto with public transfer - approx. 4 hours
Pickup included

Full-Day + Public Transfer(8h)

Full-Day+Public Transportation: Custom full-day tour of Kyoto with public transfer - Approx. 8 hours

Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation fares (if by public transport)
  • drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto city
  • Transport by private vehicle (if by private vehicle)
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Lunch (full-day option only)
  • Any additional activity fee

What to expect

  1. Kinkakuji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    ** Here are some recommended places to visit.
    **You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour.
    **Please let us know your interest in advance ! After talking with our experiensed guide who knows all about Kyoto, please feel free to decide the place to visit and enjoy the wonderful journey!!!

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    After enjoying the breathtaking Golden pavillion, we take a walk in the garden.
  2. Nijo Castle
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You can walk inside the powerful Shogunate castle with images of samurais in your head.
  3. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    1h
    Walking through many Torii gates, we may be able to get our wish!
  4. Tenryu-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    World Cultural Heritage Site / You can see one of the most famous strolling type gardens with ponds in Kyoto.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    World Cultural Heritage Site / You can feel a peaceful mind in front of the stature of Kannon Bodhisattva on a cliff.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We do not pick up/ drop off at ourside of Kyoto city.
Our guide will meet the guest within Kyoto city.
The guide will meet the guest at the hotel entrance.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear a comfortable pair of shoes
  • Additional activities, such as a tea ceremony, aikido or calligraphy class, etc, can be included in the itinerary, but will be at your own expense
  • Not all admission fees are included.

Cancellation policy

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

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