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Kyoto Early Bird Trekking Ending with Ramencover image

Kyoto Early Bird Trekking Ending with Ramen

Kyoto
3 hours 30 min

Departing from Kyoto City Subway’s Keage Station, we will pass by Himukai Daijingu Shrine before making our way towards Mt. Daimonjiyama. As we ascend to the mountain's peak, you'll be greeted with panoramic views of Kyoto, stretching as far as Osaka. After descending towards Imadegawa Street, our journey will conclude at a charming local ramen restaurant.

FROM$55/ per person
Japan Tour Guide - Kanae O.
Kanae O.
5.00 / 5
(25 reviews)
Kyoto: Bamboo, Mountains and Markets [8 hours]cover image

Kyoto: Bamboo, Mountains and Markets [8 hours]

Kyoto
8 hours

The tranquility of a meticulously maintained bamboo forest, a mountain shrine with vibrant red torii gates, and a breathtaking view of the city from a mountaintop temple. In this adventure we will explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, and wander through the Tofuku-ji temple (especially beautiful in Fall or Spring). Later, we check out Kiyomizu-dera and walk through Yasaka Shrine, Gion, Shirakawa Lane, Pontocho, Teramachi, and over to the Nishiki Market.

FROM$496/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Jay T.
Jay T.
4.33 / 5
(3 reviews)
Kyoto back road trail/behide the major templescover image

Kyoto back road trail/behide the major temples

Kyoto
6 hours

There's numbers of trails around Kyoto where people's life and forest are closely coexist. In this tour, guests will be guided half-day tour which starts from just beside one of the famous tourist spot "Silver temple". The trail starts from well-maintained road, getting gently increase in slope. Then we suddenly jump into an open space which is called "Hidoko (fire bed)" where Kyoto's biggest festival ”Okuribi (bonfire)" is held. Great panoramic view of Kyoto city is also available here.

FROM$206/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Tomoya H.
Tomoya H.
4.67 / 5
(3 reviews)
One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyamacover image

One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama

Kyoto
8 hours

Saga Arashiyama is located in the northwest of Kyoto city, which was an ancient capital of Japan. It is famous for its scenic beauty. There are many picturesque places such as bamboo groves, mountain ranges, bridges, rivers, historical temples and shrines , scenic trains, and a 'Kimono Forest'. On this tour we will walk down the mountainside, visit some peaceful temples, see the beautiful bamboo groves and attractive gifts (pottery, cocoon dolls, handmade bamboo products) there.

FROM$232/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Atsuko T.
Atsuko T.
4.96 / 5
(57 reviews)
Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour cover image

Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour

Kyoto
7 hours

The tour starts at JR Kyoto Station at 9 AM. You will go to Demachi Yanagi Station by JR Nara Line and Keihan Line. From there you will begin walking. The main tourist attractions of this tour are Ginkaku-ji Temple ( the Silver Pavilion ), the Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine Garden and Maruyama Park. The tour ends at Gion Shijo Station of Keihan Line.

FROM$187/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.
Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(222 reviews)
Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)cover image

Fushimi Inari - Secret Hiking Tour (private)

Kyoto
3 hours

Did you know that the famous Fushimi Inari is not just a shrine? It is build on a holy mountain with thousands of red torii gates spread along the hiking trails! In this tour I want to show you some secret walks, where you have a view of the many beautiful red shrine gates without the tourist crowds while also enjoying the nature. It is an easy 3-hour-hike! This is a private tour. Perfect for solo travelers, family or friends!

FROM$103/ per person
Japan Tour Guide - Yuta I.
Yuta I.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forestcover image

Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest

Kyoto
8 hours

I from Arashiyama to Sagano, one of the finest spots in Kyoto. In particular the view form Togetsukyo Bridge crossing over Katsura River is very impressive. Arashiyama is populary known for cherry blossoms in spring and beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves in autumn. You can enjoy walking through bamboo forests. They give us a sense of coolness, especially on May and June they grow lushly.  We visit Otagi and Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple with many small unuque statues.

FROM$274/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hideo Y.
Hideo Y.
4.59 / 5
(175 reviews)
Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour  -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -cover image

Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -

Kyoto
6 hours

Aren't you tired of busy sightseeing spots a little bit? Don't you want to move your body, and enjoy workout on the mountain path with calm historical sites? . I recommend this trekking tour. This tour involves hiking from Yamashina Bishamondo temple to Ginkakuji Silver Pavillion via Higashiyama trekking route and Mt. Daimonji with its panoramic view.

FROM$225/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koichi W.
Koichi W.
4.95 / 5
(64 reviews)
Konchi-in and Tenju-an---beautiful gardenscover image

Konchi-in and Tenju-an---beautiful gardens

Kyoto
3 hours

Konchi-in Temple is one of the subordinte temples of Nanzen-ji Temple, which is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Originally founded by the priest Daigo in the 15th Century in the Kitayama ourskirt of the morthern section of Kyoto City, it was later transferred to its present place by the priest Suden. For more than 25years in the early 17th century, Suden, who was also known as the "prime minister in the black robe", dominated in the fields of politics,diplamacy and culture. All of the present buildings of Nanzen-ji Temple were constructed in the 16th century. Moreover many of them are designated as "Important Cultural Assets". Konchi-in has a famous dry landscape garden, Crane and Turrle garden. Tenju-an has two gardens, east and southgardens.

FROM$98/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Toshiyo O.
Toshiyo O.
4.68 / 5
(246 reviews)
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hikingcover image

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to Takao One-day Hiking

Kyoto
8 hours

On this tour we will first visit Arashiyama area, one of the Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations, and Takao area which is famous for Jingo-ji temple and the World Heritage temple Kosan-ji. After walking through the Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple and its Bamboo Grove, We will walk on a trekking route along the beautiful mountain stream called "Kin-un-kei" gorge. After walking on the mountain path, the final highlight, World Heritage Kosan-ji Temple awaits you.

FROM$270/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koichi W.
Koichi W.
4.95 / 5
(64 reviews)
Cycling Tour along Japan's Biggest Lake -15mins from Kyoto-cover image

Cycling Tour along Japan's Biggest Lake -15mins from Kyoto-

Kyoto
6 hours

During the Edo priod, Tokugawa Shogunate established the highway system connecting cities to cities. The Tokaido Highway was the most important route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo (Edo). On this tour, we will cycle around the first post town of the highway from Kyoto, Otsu. The city Otsu is also famous for Lake Biwa, Japan's biggest lake. Let's enjoy the views of the lake and historical sites while cycling.

FROM$225/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Koichi W.
Koichi W.
4.95 / 5
(64 reviews)
Arashiyama Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leavescover image

Arashiyama Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves

Kyoto
8 hours

Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years. I would like to introduce you Arashiyama, Ninnaji Temple , Hirano Shrine and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Please take a look at my blog "https://gowithguide.com/blog/kyoto-chrry-blossom-with-video-4556" Thank you.

FROM$274/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Hideo Y.
Hideo Y.
4.59 / 5
(175 reviews)