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A traditional Japanese temple with a pagoda, surrounded by people and traditional buildings. 1
A river with a walkway alongside it, buildings on one side, and greenery on the other. 2
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by autumn foliage. 3
A wooden bridge over a river with people walking on it, surrounded by lush green hills. 4
Two red and black rickshaws parked under a cherry blossom tree. 5
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is P 22,902 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Half-Day + Public Transfer(4h)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Price details
P 12,596.20 x 2 AdultsP 25,192.40
Total
Price is P 25,192.40
Until Sun, Nov 15

Half-Day + Private Vehicle(4h)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Price details
P 28,398.71 x 2 AdultsP 56,797.42
Total
Price is P 56,797.42
Until Sun, Nov 15

Full-Day + Public Transfer(8h)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Pickup included

Price details
P 23,360.23 x 2 AdultsP 46,720.46
Total
Price is P 46,720.46
Until Sun, Nov 15

Full-Day + Private Vehicle(8h)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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

Pickup included

Price details
P 51,758.93 x 2 AdultsP 103,517.86
Total
Price is P 103,517.86
Until Sun, Nov 15

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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.

Activity itinerary

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!!! ======================================== After enjoying the breathtaking Golden pavillion, we take a walk in the garden.

Nijo Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
You can walk inside the powerful Shogunate castle with images of samurais in your head.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 1h
Walking through many Torii gates, we may be able to get our wish!

Tenryuji 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.

Kiyomizu-dera

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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