Itinerary
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Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture
You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture
You will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tenryu-ji Temple, 68 Saga Tenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture
Tenryu-ji Templet has an outstanding pond garden which was made by one of the greatest gardeners in Japan.It is also the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Togetsukyo Bridge, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture
Togetsu Bridge is a representative scene of the Arashiyama area. Please take a photo of it !!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arashiyama Kimono Forest, 35-28 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8384 Kyoto Prefecture
Kinomo forest is one of the most popular Instagram spots because of its' picturesque 600poles of 36 designs of Japanese kimonos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. It was selected as No1 place In Japan 5 times by TripAdvisor. You can go through the One thousand Torii gates. It will become a precious experience for you. The gods of business are enshrined here
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site.
It is famous for its vast balcony.
Enjoy the panoramic view from there!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings. They are souvenir shops. Please enjoy finding out the presents to your friends!!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yasakanoto, 388 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama-Ku Hoka-ji Temple, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture
5 story pagoda is the landmark of Kyoto. Don't forget to take pictures here. We just look at it from outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
Gion Geisha district has many party- places with Maiko and Geiko. You can go through the beautiful traditional alley.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Kitaoji Station, Koyamakitakamifusacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8142, Japan
09:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
571 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
You will visit so many places only one day so you can not change the itinerary, lunch place and starting point.
If you have some food you can not eat, please inform us when you book this tour
This tour will take you to not only tourist attractions, but also to nice Japanese-style streets and back alleys. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Many places in Kyoto such as temples and taxis do not accept credit cards. Please be sure to have some Japanese yen ready before joining the tour.
＊On very hot summer days, it is recommended to change to Plan B course, which requires fewer steps and takes you to Chishakuin Temple( a hidden gem indoor temple) and Sanjusangendo Temple(famous for a forest of Buddhist statues).
The cab can accommodate four people. 3 guests + a guide, so if there are 4 guests, two taxis are required.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Michael_P
We enjoyed the entire itinerary while learning about the beauty and culture of Kyoto. Our guide Mutsumi was well organized, knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humor. We learned so much and had a wonderful experience with her. She even went beyond our expectations by helping us organize our future vacation planning. We highly recommend Mutsumi as your guide!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Richmond C
We were extremely satisfied with the tour with Akiko-san! Her guidance made it possible for us to hit so many of the beautiful locations in Kyoto in one day. She shared so much knowledge about the various locations we went to and gave us a deeper appreciation for the locations we were visiting. She was very kind and very patient through all the picture stops, and she even helped suggest locations for us to go to after the tour ended and how to get back to our hotel.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Patty M
Today my husband and I had a great private tour with our guide named Taka. He was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge about all the sites we saw. He also made it enjoyable with his sense of humor. Would highly recommend this tour with him. This was the first time visiting Kyoto and can’t wait to come back!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Gregory_B
Our guide, Mutsumi, was so very pleasant and gave us a very thorough tour. Mutsumi explained many things about Japanese culture to us. We didn't just get some unforgettable pics, we received wonderful incites into Japan and the fabulous 10 Must-See Spots around Kyoto!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Patricia C
Without Akiko’s expertise we would not have been able to see a fraction of the wonderful sights of Kyoto. She effortlessly guided us through the public transport system and taxis to get us to those sights. Her explanations on the various sights showed her passion for what she does.
We would highly recommend this tour really enjoyed it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : M1235KTstevena
Amazing fun tour. The travel was well planned and efficient. The sites and locations were amazing and beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and really made each location come to life. Instead of just looking at a beautiful building, you gain an understanding of the history behind it. You also get insights into the Japanese culture and traditions. We had a great meal at a good restaurant but also got to try a lot of samples along the way, allowing us to pick and choose omiyage (small gifts) for our friends and family back home. Unlike group tours, this tour is done at a relaxed pace and it allows you to enjoy the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. One note - you do have to pay for the taxis/train rides and meals - even then, it was well worth it. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Linda A
Booking this tour was the BEST decision! This is our first time in Japan and Kyoto was the first city we visited. Mia was so impressive and kind! She gave us great information and took us all around Kyoto to explore! We got to experience the different kinds of public transportation which was pretty awesome and gave us a better understanding of how to use it going forward. All the areas we saw were fantastic and beautiful! Having Mia navigate us around was truly amazing, we got to see SO MUCH more than we would have being on our own. THANK YOU so much for being such a great guide and giving us a wonderful and memorable private experience!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : C8121MImichaelf
Amazing tour, Hiro san was a great guide throughout all the stops. He was very knowledgeable and very patient while we took all the pictures.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : elizabethfB3936UE
This tour was amazing! Hit all the great spots and learned so much. Our tour guide, Taka, was the best!! He was very pleasant to spend the day with and knew all the history. He even knew all the great food spots. Ask for him if you can!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Jackie B
Akemi was the perfect tour guide for us. 8+ hrs and never felt rushed or too long. She had so much history to teach us not just " sightseeing". Please book this tour. You won't be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
