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Kyoto Highlights Tours
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.
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$301
/ per group
Yoshihisa T.
(97) reviews
６hour Kyoto exciting private tour
Kyoto
6 hours
概要 You can experience both temples and shrines as well as visit beautiful Japanese bamboo grove and gardens. With my help, you will be able to understand Japanese culture and food. I will take you to these places by public transportation. Such transportation costs about 1000yen for 1 day. It is your own tour. You can stay in the place you like as long as you want to, taking pictures and enjoying
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$195
/ per group
Toshiyo O.
(156) reviews
Kyoto One Day Highlights
Kyoto
8 hours
In this tour I will show you the most popular spots in Kyoto in 8 hours. Following is a sample itinerary including 2 temples with beautiful gardens, 1 Shinto shrine and Nishiki Market at the end of the day. Let's wander around Japan's most traditional city!
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$297
/ per group
Mari N.
(122) reviews
Kaleidoscopic Kyoto w/Award-winning Photographer
Kyoto
6 hours
Ancient Artistic Kyoto Highlights Tour! An award-winning + a magazine-cover photographer & an MBA graduate who majored in tourism & hospitality management at Kyoto University will guide you to iconic places+the off-the-beaten tracks to take fantastic pictures. Knowing the city as a local student for twelve years made me a bonna-fide professional guide in one of the most attractive capitals around the globe.
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$730
/ per group
Ai A.
(20) reviews
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Kyoto Unique Experience Tours
Your very own Kyoto Tour!
Kyoto
7.5 hours
This tour is the one and only for you. Kyoto was an ancient capital of Japan for over 1200 years. Embedded in centuries of history and culture, it offers too much to see in one visit. Here the ancient world is integrated with the modern. The phenomenal concentration of history and legend coexists with an equally phenomenal concentration of people busily going about their everyday life. Please tell me your interest, and I will make an itinerary exclusively for you!
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$403
/ per group
Masaki M.
(130) reviews
Sake Brewery & Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Kyoto
3.5 hours
This tour is a half day tour exploring Fushimi-Inari shrine and strolling through the town of sake cellars and tasting sake.
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$146
/ per group
Tj tours C.
(10) reviews
Koto Lesson in Nijo,Kyoto
Kyoto
1.5 hours
Let's learn Japanese instrument Koto at cozy Kyo-machiya house! Koto, Japanese traditional instrument, seems difficult to play and try for beginners. However, at Soushunan, the lesson by the professional instructor enables you to play one song in 80min.
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$60
/ per person
Harumi S.
(1) reviews
Kimono Dressing & Strolling Historic Temple Complex
Kyoto
3.5 hours
Take a stroll through the ancient capital Kyoto elegantly dressed in a gorgeous kimono. Commemorate your trip by taking photos at the scenic spot. Our government licensed guides will help you with selecting the best kimono and show you around Kiyomizu temple with warm hospitality and total dedication.
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$199
/ per group
Tj tours C.
(10) reviews
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Kyoto Day Trip Tours
Day Trip to Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Himeji from Kyoto or Osaka
Kyoto
10.5 hours
This is basically a custom tour. You may go around various popular sightseeing spots. Itsukushima Shrine and Atomic Bomb Dome are main destinations in this tour. You can also enjoy eating Hiroshima food speciality.
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$372
/ per group
Masaki H.
(64) reviews
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (7 hours)
Kyoto
7 hours
In this tour, you can visit three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto.
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$232
/ per group
Tomoe S.
(43) reviews
Vermillion Torii Gates Tunnel and Tasting Japanese Sake 4h
Kyoto
4 hours
In this tour, we visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad in Japan. Then, (we take the public transportation) and visit Fushimi District, which is famous for producing good quality of Japanese sake.
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$130
/ per group
Tomoe S.
(43) reviews
Kyoto Tour of East and South Area for Your Great Experience
Kyoto
9 hours
This tour include Eastern and South area of Kyoto such as Kiyomizu temple, Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka-slope where various souvenir shops lined up, Path of philosophy, Ginkakuji temple, Sanjusangendo temple and Fushimiinari shrine where you can enjoy tarditional temple buidings, slope and road, Zen style "Wabi & Sabi" atmosphere and mysterious thousands vermillion Torii gate.
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$334
/ per group
Kashima H.
(53) reviews
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Kyoto Nature & Outdoor Tours
Be a Monkey Experience
Kyoto
5 hours
Tired of big cities and historic sites? Then how about surrounding yourself with wild monkeys in a beautiful mountain? In this monkey mountain, you can enjoy monkeys right beside you with no cages!! They would casually walk right by you. It takes about 15-20min. walking to get to the top of the mountain, where you can feed monkeys and enjoy the breathtaking view. There's no place like Monkey Mountain on Earth!! Beside the mountain, you can enjoy the famous Bamboo Forest and Togetsu Bridge!
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$279
/ per group
Masaki M.
(130) reviews
Kyoto : Arashiyama Boat Ride・Golden Pavilion・Nishiki Market
Kyoto
8.5 hours
This tour is designed for a family with children and for those who want to have a fun day in Arashiyama. In addition to having a fun time on River Boat Riding, you will visit Golden Pavilion and Nishiki Food Market downtown Kyoto.
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$292
/ per group
Toshi M.
(34) reviews
Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest
Kyoto
8 hours
I would like to take you to Arashiyama Sagano such as bamboo forest, Nonomiya Shrine, Tenryuji Temple, Nison-in, Gionji and the like. I'm sure you ca...
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$279
/ per group
Hideo Y.
(112) reviews
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...
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$139
/ per group
Toshiyo O.
(156) reviews
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Kyoto Nightlife Tours
1 hour night walk around Gion area
Kyoto
1 hour
Gion is a very Kyoto area. We can see the Minami-za kabuki theater, Hanami-koji street which is scenic reserve, Yasui-konpiragu shrine, Yasaka shrine,...
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$19
/ per person
Takashi I.
(6) reviews
Kyoto Night Walking Tour
Kyoto
1.5 hours
Would you stroll Gion, Kiyamachi, Ponto-cho, Shirakawa,Yasaka Shrine with me, which are Kyoto entertainment areas ? Old wooden houses and narrow alleys such as old townscape exist as they are. Some areas are lighted up and many poeples will gather there after 18:00pm Please feel the night enthusiasm, today.
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$111
/ per group
Eric T.
(35) reviews
Kiyomizu temple and Gion night guided tour - Kyoto
Kyoto
3 hours
This tour explores the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple along with the neighboring Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka paths and the historic Gion area, including visits to Yasaka shrine,Maruyama park and Hanamikoji street for Gieko and Maiko spotting.
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$242
/ per group
Ahmed A.
(14) reviews
Night Tour : 1 hour stroll in Gion
Kyoto
1 hour
When night fall on the city, the image of the Gion district changes dramatically. You can not fully experience Kyoto if you do not stroll in Gion at night. We will walk through beautifully lit stone-paved streets where geisha culture prevails. I am convinced this tour will offer you a memorable 1 hour that you will never forget. And I gladly accept one person.
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$23
/ per person
Yuriko Y.
(7) reviews
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Kyoto Food & Drink Tours
One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market
Kyoto
5 hours
Kyoto is an ancient city, which used to like be the capital of Japan for 1000 years. There are about 1600 temples and 400 shrines and beautiful garden...
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$186
/ per group
Toshiyo O.
(156) reviews
Fushimi Inari Red Torii Gate Hike and Sake Tasting
Kyoto
8 hours
The Fushimi Shrine is one amazing Shrine, it has over 10,000 Red (Vermillion) Torii Gates that takes 2 hours to walk through. The history and culture, the energy, it is hard to put into words. Come let me take you on Spiritual Journey that you will not soon forget! We will have some tasty Sake at the end.
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$328
/ per group
Richard 'hawk' H.
(136) reviews
Kyoto Fushimi Inari & Sake Brewery Tour
Kyoto
8 hours
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of over 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. The Senbon Torii, or the thousands of Torii gates, are spectacular. you will be amazed at the number of Torii gates, starting from the behind the main hall to the top of Inari-yama mountain. After visiting the Fushimi Inari, we move to the Sake brewery area of Fushimi, and enjoy lunch, boat-ride and Sake tasting.
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$274
/ per group
Toshi M.
(34) reviews
Japanese foods introduction tour
Kyoto
3 hours
I can show you Japanese traditional food and local food at Nishiki market and downtown after hearing your preference. Let's explore Kyoto foods together!!
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$93
/ per group
Hero I.
(35) reviews
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Kyoto Off the Beaten Path Tours
Kyoto Westside Story : Walk Samurai Roads with History Guide
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto is a very attractive city even for Japanese people. It's no exaggeration to say that the essence of Japan is here in Kyoto. For a person who specializes in history, this city is like a treasure house. Of course you go around beautiful spots but you also learn a lot about Japanese culture and history. Walking around Gion in the early evening may be a lot of fun.
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$274
/ per group
Masaki H.
(64) reviews
Kyoto off-the-beaten-path tour
Kyoto
10 hours
If you have been to Kyoto many times and when your get tired with famous but busiest situation there, this tour surely make you find a new face of Kyoto. There are many wonderful off the beaten tracks for you. This menu is focusing on the eastern part, called Rakuto, facing Mt. Daimonji and its foot places. Why don't we explore the nice hidden spots nearby my villa ?
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$456
/ per group
Shin Y.
(57) reviews
Fushimi & Uji memorable tour
Kyoto
7 hours
This tour takes you to the two areas, Fushimi and Uji. Both are a little away from central Kyoto and have the specific atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. Please enjoy another Kyoto with classical boat riding in Fushimi, visiting Byodoin temple and strolling the front street (Omotesanndo) in Uji, etc.
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$260
/ per group
Rick I.
(46) reviews
[Ichijou street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto
Kyoto
5 hours
There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in tourism like 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing Kimono method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
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$192
/ per group
Yoshiharu K.
(6) reviews
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Kyoto Art & Culture Tours
Kyoto Arashiyama tour of traditional and entertainment spots
Kyoto
10 hours
This tour include Arashiyama one of the time-honored travel destinations located on the western outskirs of Kyoto, offering a breathtaking panorama of serene Mt.Arashiyama, Togetsukyo and featuring wide variety of tourist attractions ranging from Tenryu-ji Temple, spectacular bamboo groves ,Mt. Iwata Monkey Park to Arashiyama town strolling, shopping and most consumed local sweets tasting.
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$372
/ per group
Kashima H.
(53) reviews
Kyoto Fushimi Inari・Tohfuku-ji Temple・Phoenix Hall
Kyoto
8 hours
In this tour, you will visit Tofuku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine in the Southern part of Kyoto city. And then, you will go to Uji city. Uji city is famous for the production of Green Tea and its scenic beauty. You are able to attend a tea ceremony at a Tea House, near Uji river.
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$274
/ per group
Toshi M.
(34) reviews
Extra Day in Kyoto: Explore Ancient Capital
Kyoto
2.5 hours
This tour visits Kyoto Heian Capital museum to see the elaborate display of Heian Capital replica around 8th to 12th century including relics around the museum.(Option) Visit the relic of wall which was surrounding Kyoto Capital called Odoi. This is another important relic in Kyoto history. Recommended to the history lovers or time travel lovers !
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$65
/ per group
Rick I.
(46) reviews
Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
Kyoto
6 hours
This tour is based on 'A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto). You can visit Sanjyusangendo Temple, Kiyomizudera Temple and Kenninji Temple. You can also enjoy tea ceremony experience.
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$195
/ per group
Tomoe S.
(43) reviews
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Kyoto Kids & Family Friendly Tours
Enjoy Kyoto with Kids
Kyoto
8 hours
• One day fun tour in Kyoto, an ancient capital with lots of sightseeing spots such as shrines and temples, thereby called a gem of Japan. This tour is organized to enjoy children as well as adults. At Monkey Park children can get close to monkeys by feeding them and learn animals’ behaviors. At two temples visitors enjoy the beauty and elegance of gardens and buildings. Japanese traditional foods entertain everyone. I am flexible to customize my tour based on your request.
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$297
/ per group
Tamotsu T.
Kyoto, Nara: Semi-Wild Animal Full-Day Unique Experience
Kyoto
8 hours
In this tour, we will discover Japan on the original view of its semi-wild animals. Kyoto and its monkeys, Nara and its deer! As they are used to humans, we can even pet them and have a good time with them.
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$228
/ per group
Mouloud H.
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Kyoto Shopping Tours
Exclusive tour for handmade-lovers and Ginkakuji Temple
Kyoto
6 hours
There are many flea markets held in Kyoto on only one day in every month. In this tour, first, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple, and then, another temple where the famous handmade flea market is held. If you are interested in handmade, you will surely have a lot of fun! Only held on the 15th day of every month.
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$195
/ per group
Tomoe S.
(43) reviews
Shopping Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto
3 hours
If you are visiting Kyoto, you might be wondering where to go for shopping and though there are many souvenir shops, there are many other shops that you might want to go to. Kyoto is famous for traditional crafts and these shops are spread around the city and can be hard to find. I will take you on a tour around these shops. Of course, I can arrange the tour to fit your needs.
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$86
/ per group
Haruka O.
(18) reviews
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