Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!

4.8 (144 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration7h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is a one-day tour of Kyoto's must-see sights, very popular in any season and safe for first-time travelers to Kyoto.
You will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji Temple, all of which are the main attractions of Kyoto! Select the "customizable tour " option and contact your guide 2 weeks in advance to create a fully personalized itinerary.

At Fushimi Inari, enjoy the mysterious 'Senbon-torii'. Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers a unique view of Kyoto from its stage, while Nijo Castle showcases gorgeous old architecture. Kinkaku-dera Temple, known for its golden building, is said to be the origin of the 'Golden Land'

・Enjoy a jam-packed itinerary without worrying about planning
・Mastered guide - our guide have a great guide experience and have deep knowledge of Kyoto
・Avoid language barriers—no worry about the language barrier!
・If you would like to request a limo service by which you can go around with private car, select "with limo" option

Options

Custom tour with vehicle - 7hr

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
The Alphard or similar

Customizable tour : 5-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Pre-Planned with Vehicle

Duration: 7 hours
The Toyota Alphard Class

Customizable tour : 6-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 8-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 4-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 7-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Pre-Planned Must-Sees: 7-hour

Travelers cannot contact the guide in advance. Please consult with your guide on the day of the tour for any minor changes.

What's included

  • Private Tour
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Standard tour：Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5,370 JPY per Traveler
  • Customizable tour：Entrance fee and other necessary expenses for the guide
  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple

What to expect

  1. Fushimiinari Shrine
    32m
    Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine：
    The shrine is famous for the fantastic scenery of the thousand torii gates that line the approach to the shrine. These torii gates were placed at the shrine to pray for the safe fulfillment of wishes and as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of wishes. Visit the shrine, which has been widely worshipped not only by emperors, aristocrats, and warriors, but also by the general public.
  2. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Kiyomizudera：
    It is a World Heritage temple that represents Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most visited temples in Japan, is said to have started with the enshrining of a statue of Kannon (the name of Guanyin in Japanese), known for her compassion. You can get a full view of the beautiful streets of Kyoto from the famed stage of Kiyomizu-dera that protrudes from the mountainside.
  3. Sanneizaka
    1h
    It is part of the approach to Kiyomizu Temple and is said to have been used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Kita no Mandokoro. Along with Ninen-zaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are lined with old-fashioned buildings on both sides, and it is one of the focal points for sightseeing at Kiyomizu.
  4. Hanamikoji Street
    10m
    Gion / Hanami-Koji Street：
    This place, popular with tourists, is the main street of the Gion area. There are many Kyoto-esque buildings both within and around the avenue, such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as teahouses, all lined up next to each other. If you are lucky, you may even spot geishas and maikos making their way in the back alleys!
  5. Nijo Castle
    55m · Admission ticket not included
    Nijo Castle, the place of glory and demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is a valuable castle holding Japanese history. Here you can sit in the garden and enjoy the view, a small break after the busy tourist rush.
  6. Kinkakuji Temple
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Also known as the Golden Pavillion. It is busy all year around, but this is a must-see!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Bus Ticket Center, JR Kyoto Station Central Exit

End point

In front of Bus Ticket Center, JR Kyoto Station Central Exit

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
  • If you choose the "Taxi Preference", all taxi fares incurred during the tour, including those for the guide, are also the responsibility of the guest.
  • For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
  • For customizable tour option: The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Kyoto.

Cancellation policy

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

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