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Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forestcover image

Zen temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari and Bamboo Forest

Kyoto
8 hours

There are a lot of Buddhism temples and Shinto Shrines in Kyoto. This tour focuses on three UNESCO World Heritage temples with beautiful gardens, Fushimi Inari Shrine which is famous for a lot of red Torii gates and Bamboo Forest in Arashiyma to feel the profundity of Kyoto. If you are interested in the places which are not listed here, like Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Gion, Nishiki Market, Sanjusangen-do, Kiyomizu-dera and others, just let me know, I will customize a tour for you.

FROM$288/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(150 reviews)
Fully customizable your own private tour in Kyotocover image

Fully customizable your own private tour in Kyoto

Kyoto
8 hours

There are so many great places in Kyoto that you probably want to visit but perhaps not enough time. Also, Kyoto is getting very crowded due to a lot of foreigners visiting there. It is best to have a local person guiding you to come up with a plan that suits your preference. I can create a tour with you which includes not only popular places like the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari but small temples with Wabi Sabi such as those in Sagano and the oldest Japanese sweet shop in Murasakino.

FROM$332/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Nori I.
Nori I.
5.00 / 5
(39 reviews)
Kyoto Alley Walking Tour (Half Day)cover image

Kyoto Alley Walking Tour (Half Day)

Kyoto
3 hours 30 min

Kyoto served as a capital city where the Emperor resided between 798 and 1868. The ancient capital city has been designated as a UNESCO cultural heritage. This walking tour gives you a fun time to experience strolling in the backstreets where few tourists visit. You can walk in the famous Geisya quarter including Miyagawacho and Gion, Keninji Zen Temple and Shirakawa riverside.You have a fun walking in the alley in Kyoto. You can encounter Geiko (Geisya) or Maiko if you are lucky.

FROM$128/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kenji O.
Kenji O.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
Private tour Fushimi Inari,  Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market Start form Kyoto or Osakacover image

Private tour Fushimi Inari, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market Start form Kyoto or Osaka

Kyoto
6 hours

Kyoto is the ancient and modern blend seamlessly. Join me on a private tour to explore two of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks: Fushini Inari, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle, culminating in a vibrant exploration of Nishiki Market. Enriching journey through Kyoto's past and present, where each moment promises a new discovery.

FROM$249/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Akari Y.
Akari Y.
One day tour in Kyoto (Higashiyama area)cover image

One day tour in Kyoto (Higashiyama area)

Kyoto
7 hours

Tour will visit several places in Higashiyama area (east part of Kyoto) including World Heritage sites. As Kyoto is normally crowded, It is strongly recommended to uae a chartered taxi, in order to effectively use the customers' valuable time in Kyoto.

FROM$255/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuhisa K.
Yasuhisa K.
4.97 / 5
(33 reviews)
Fully customizable private half day tour in Kyotocover image

Fully customizable private half day tour in Kyoto

Kyoto
4 hours

There are so many great places in Kyoto that you probably want to visit but perhaps not enough time. Also, Kyoto is getting very crowded due to a lot of foreigners visiting there. It is best to have a local person guiding you to come up with a plan that suits your preference. I can create a tour with you which includes not only popular places like the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari but small temples with Wabi Sabi such as those in Sagano and the oldest Japanese sweet shop in Murasakino.

FROM$192/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Nori I.
Nori I.
5.00 / 5
(39 reviews)
The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Ujicover image

The half day tour, My precious home town Fushimi and Uji

Kyoto
4 hours

The customized must-see tour of an Serene classical Atmosphere of south of Kyoto .Walk through country riverside path and beautiful garden of Byodoin . Visit Sake Brewery. ( watch and taste making Japanese sake. ) Visit Fushimi Inari shrine.This tour not only visits the photogenic Fushimi Inari and Byodoin Temple, but you will also be able to gain more knowledge of the Inari shrine and the brand name of green tea “Uji Cha”.

FROM$90/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Mana F.
Mana F.
4.86 / 5
(91 reviews)
Geisha tour with a kimono guidecover image

Geisha tour with a kimono guide

Kyoto
1 hour

Walk around the biggest geisha-living area with a guide in Kimono. Kyoto has 5 different geisha areas and they all keep old tradition, which may look too primitive to you. Let's find out Japanese walking culture.

FROM$77/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Minori U.
Minori U.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
Wabi & Sabi -temples with  gardens in Kyoto Higashiyama and morecover image

Wabi & Sabi -temples with gardens in Kyoto Higashiyama and more

Kyoto
7 hours

This tour focuses on the Zen temples with Wabi-Sabi gardens in Higashiyama such as Tenju-an, Nanzen-ji and Ginkaku-ji the Silver Pavilion. We will walk on Higashiyama where we can sense the Higashiyama Culture which is a fusion of the samurai, imperial court and Zen.

FROM$288/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroyuki T.
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(150 reviews)
Kyoto Kiyomizu and Fushimi Tourcover image

Kyoto Kiyomizu and Fushimi Tour

Kyoto
7 hours

This tour is designed for the tourist, who is interested in the atmosphere of ancient capital, and cultures. This is walking tour of Kiyomizu area through Yasaka Shrine, where the ancient atmosphere is well remained. We plan to visit Nishimi Food Market street to see the food culture of Kyoto people also.

FROM$148/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Makoto Y.
Makoto Y.
4.93 / 5
(110 reviews)
One day photogenic Kyoto Kimono Tourcover image

One day photogenic Kyoto Kimono Tour

Kyoto
7 hours

Why not enjoy Kyoto in kimono? This tour takes you to the beautiful gardens of Zen temples, the famous World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Maruyama Park with its beautiful Higashiyama mountains and the Gion Shirakawa River with its Kyoto-style atmosphere, all in a beautiful Japanese kimono. Of course, guests are welcome to come empty-handed. Kimonos, tabi (socks), underwear, sandals and bags can all be chosen and provided on the day.

FROM$230/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koki N.
Koki N.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Philosopher's Path Walking Tour; Silver Temple~Nanzenjicover image

Philosopher's Path Walking Tour; Silver Temple~Nanzenji

Kyoto
5 hours

This tour invites you to walk along one of the most beautiful walkways in Kyoto. You visit several temples along the walkway, Silver Temple (Ginkakuji), Hounenin Temple, and Nanzenji Temple (Headquarter of Rinzai Zen Sect).

FROM$160/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kenji O.
Kenji O.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)