Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Experience the ultimate comfort of a private tour in a luxury Toyota Alphard. Unlike crowded bus tours, it provides a premium, personalized journey tailored to your group’s pace.
Step into your spacious, high-end Alphard with an expert tour guide and travel seamlessly from Osaka to Kyoto. Your private vehicle ensures a smooth and relaxing ride between Kyoto’s three most iconic landmarks.
Wander through the soaring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and hike through the mesmerizing red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. This is a private day trip designed to transport you into the heart of Japan’s timeless beauty with elegance and ease.
What's included
Admission fee
English-speaking Conductor
Highway tolls
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gasoline cost
Parking Fees
Lunch
Tips for guide/driver are optional
What to expect
Togetsukyo Bridge
30m
Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.
The Bamboo Forest Trail
50m
This area has been culturally significant for over 1000 years.
The bamboo cultivated by the nobles of the Heian era still remains. Walk through and enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest.
Arashiyama
1h 10m
Walk around the town of Arashiyama and enjoy your lunch break in the area. Enjoy some local cuisine, or grab a bite from one of the food stalls in the area. You can also shop for souvenirs for you and your family. This area offers various souvenirs great for everyone.
Kinkakuji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Depart Arashiyama on board our private vehicle and drive 25 minutes to the beautiful and iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji Temple.
Both the pavilion and its surrounding garden were designed to be a paradise on earth.
It’s beauty alone has inspired whole branches of Japanese arts and culture.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
1h
Depart Arashiyama, and drive 50 minutes to the amazing Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, founded over 1300 years ago for the god Inari Okami, who exists in the peaks of Mt. Inari.
The red gates are donated by worshipers who have had their prayers answered by the shrine.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
A staff member wearing a red logo jacket or a red or navy logo polo shirt will greet you.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Physical Activity: This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including stairs and inclines at each destination. It is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or those who find long-distance walking difficult.
Schedule: The itinerary is subject to change due to local traffic or weather conditions.
The vehicle/car used for this tour is fully licensed by the Japanese government.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
