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Early Bird Tour in Western part of Kyotocover image

Early Bird Tour in Western part of Kyoto

Kyoto
5 hours

Shall we explore some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Kyoto while most tourists are preparing for their tour? Beat the crowds!

FROM$161/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koichi W.
Koichi W.
4.95 / 5
(63 reviews)
Kyoto 1 Day Tour covering Most Popular Spotscover image

Kyoto 1 Day Tour covering Most Popular Spots

Kyoto
7 hours

This tour covers the most popular spots in Kyoto with scenic beauty.The spots are selected from Fushimi area, Arashiyama area, and Kitayama area of Kyoto.From the point of scenic beauty, you will see Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo grove, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, whereyou can take memorable pictures. You will visit the major scenic sites in one day effectively. These three areas are apart from each other, but can be travelled by JR-train and bus in relatively short time.

FROM$155/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Makoto Y.
Makoto Y.
4.95 / 5
(104 reviews)
Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha Districtcover image

Kyoto : Fushimi Inarii ・Kiyomizu-dera・Geisha District

Kyoto
8 hours

"Higashi-yama" means Eastern mountain in Japanese. It is an interesting area with historic and scenic spots. They are located on the foot of Eastern mountains in Kyoto city. Anyone can enjoy visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu temple. In addition, walking in the historic site gives you a feel of olden time Kyoto atmosphere, and you will find a unique impression while strolling in the Gion Geisha district.

FROM$241/ per person
Japan Tour Guide - Toshi  M.
Toshi M.
4.78 / 5
(45 reviews)
Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.cover image

Bamboo grove and Arashiyama area, three World Heritages.

Kyoto
8 hours

Arashiyama is the hottest tourist destination. It is incredibly beautiful in spring and fall because of its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. In the fall, the leaves turn brown or red! In the outstanding Tenryuji, you will see a beautiful garden with beautiful mountains in the background. There are many other beautiful places with touching stories in this area. On the way back to downtown, we can visit two world heritage sites, Kinkakuji and Ryoanji. What a wonderful route!

FROM$335/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Shuji O.
Shuji O.
4.90 / 5
(20 reviews)
Experience the BEST of Kyoto!cover image

Experience the BEST of Kyoto!

Kyoto
8 hours

For 8 hours, we will cover the symbolic places of Kyoto city and marvel at its over 1100-year-old history, culture, traditions and food. This trip is perfect for those who want to experience this wonderful former capital of Japan with only a day or two to spare for travelling in the region.

FROM$235/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Ana I.
Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Kyoto Golden Route : Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama areacover image

Kyoto Golden Route : Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama area

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour covers the most popular spots in Kyoto. We will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama area, Kinkakuji, Nijo Castle. I will pick you up at your hotel. You can visit almost all the popular tourist sites in Kyoto, incliding Kinkakuji, Arashiyama ( Bamboo forest, Togatsu bridge, and Tenryuji temple), Nijo castle and Fushimi Inari shrine. The itinerary can be customized according to your request.

FROM$188/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yuri T.
Yuri T.
4.46 / 5
(26 reviews)
Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just  for Youcover image

Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You

Kyoto
8 hours

Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many wonderful places to visit. Please choose a few places among the following sightseeing spots, as you like. If you have any other preferable spots, please let me know. I'll guide you as many places as possible. Please note that some places are located in a little far away from the center of the city and it may need some time to go and come back.

FROM$221/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Tomoe S.
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(113 reviews)
South to East Kyoto Tourcover image

South to East Kyoto Tour

Kyoto
6 hours

You will enjoy visiting some of Kyoto's historic and popular sights such as a shrine, temples and a district, from south to east. The route is planned well to be efficient by public transportation.

FROM$154/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroko D.
Hiroko D.
4.96 / 5
(70 reviews)
My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tourcover image

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour is designed for those who would like to visit major scenic sites in Kyoto and off-the-beaten spots as well in a single day. The route is the one that has been favored and admired by many of my guests for the past few years. The itinerary mainly consists of three areas; Kitayama, Arashiyama and Fushimi areas. You will surely have unforgettable memories through the tour with me.

FROM$255/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.
Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(216 reviews)
One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)cover image

One day tour in Kyoto (Arashiyama area)

Kyoto
7 hours

Tour will start from the Hotel in Kyoto. Frst visit is Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavillion ),then, to Ryoanji tmple where is famous for rock garden. Tour will stop at Arasiyama area to take lunch and visit Togetsu bridge, Bamboo grove, Tentyuji temple and others. The last visit is NIjyo castle. As these places are normally crowded. using chartered taxi is highly recommended in order to effectively use your valuable time in Kyoto.

FROM$267/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuhisa K.
Yasuhisa K.
4.96 / 5
(24 reviews)
Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialitiescover image

Kyoto's most popular sightseeing spots tour and enjoy a various kinds of Kyoto's specialities

Kyoto
8 hours

This tour covers 3 must-see sites and Nishiki Market. You can experience the most renownd sites such as the Golden Pavilion, the rockGarden at Ryo-anji Temple where you may find an elegant beauty in its simplicity Nijo-castle ,the luxurious palace of the Tokugawa Shoguns. Sanjyu-sangendo is one of the three must -see sightseeing spots in kyoto.The thousand life-size statues and the Principal statue( height 3.5 meters) lining along the longest corrider in Japan , with a length of 120meters or 390 feet make you feel like you are in a forest of Buddhas! Every one who visits this temple says " Woow ! , It's amazing ! It's awesome ! It's awful ! " . Lastly visit Nishiki Market,where you can enjoy Kyoto’s specialities such as charming sweets , high quality tohu and Sake etc.

FROM$121/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hiroshi Y.
Hiroshi Y.
4.67 / 5
(325 reviews)
Explore Kyoto City by visiting Fushimi (Shrine, Sake Brewery and Boat)cover image

Explore Kyoto City by visiting Fushimi (Shrine, Sake Brewery and Boat)

Kyoto
7 hours

Explore Kyoto City by visiting Fushimi. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is one of most visited place in Japan, and Fushimi is the place where you will find world class top branded Sake wine breweries in Japan. Many legendary Sake wine breweries are located in Fushimi. Please consider me as your guide for Fushimi, and I hope to see you soon.

FROM$205/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Naotaka N.
Naotaka N.