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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.

FROM$290/ per group

Yoshihisa T.

4.95(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

FROM$188/ per group

Toshiyo O.

4.63(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!

FROM$287/ per group

Mari N.

4.81(123) 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 U 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.

FROM$703/ per group

Ai A.

4.80(20) 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.　

FROM$358/ per group

Masaki H.

4.91(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.

FROM$224/ per group

Tomoe S.

4.91(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.

FROM$125/ per group

Tomoe S.

4.91(43) reviews

KyotoTour of North and Center Area for Your Great Experience

Kyoto

9 hours

This tour include north and central area of Kyoto such as Ryoanji temple, Kinkakuji temple, Nijo castle, Nishiki market, Gion street, where you can enjoy traditional temple buildings including Zen style “wabi & Sabi” atmosphere and gorgeous Golden pavilion, historical castle Tokugawa Shogunate used, shopping market and traditional town atmosphere.

FROM$322/ per group

Kashima H.

4.57(53) 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!

FROM$389/ per group

Masaki M.

4.98(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.

FROM$141/ per group

Tj tours C.

4.30(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.

FROM$58/ per person

Harumi S.

5.00(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.

FROM$191/ per group

Tj tours C.

4.30(10) 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!

FROM$269/ per group

Masaki M.

4.98(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.

FROM$281/ per group

Toshi M.

4.74(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...

FROM$269/ per group

Hideo Y.

4.44(112) reviews

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...

FROM$269/ per group

Hideo Y.

4.44(112) 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...

FROM$179/ per group

Toshiyo O.

4.63(156) reviews

IN PERSON Fushimi Inari Shrine 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.

FROM$334/ per group

Richard 'hawk' H.

4.90(139) 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.

FROM$264/ per group

Toshi M.

4.74(34) reviews

KYOTO - A Tailor-Made dining experience for you

Kyoto

4 hours

Japan has a very unique cooking style and set of table manners. Learn about the food culture and culinary history of Japan and visit local restaurants in Kyoto which offers a rich and diverse culinary tradition.

FROM$176/ per group

Mari I.

4.78(23) 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,...

FROM$18/ per person

Takashi I.

4.67(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.

FROM$107/ per group

Eric T.

4.86(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.

FROM$233/ per group

Ahmed A.

4.93(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.

FROM$22/ per person

Yuriko Y.

4.14(7) 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.

FROM$264/ per group

Masaki H.

4.91(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 ?

FROM$440/ per group

Shin Y.

4.96(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.

FROM$251/ per group

Rick I.

4.83(46) reviews

Miyama Thached Roof Village Tour

Kyoto

5 hours

Take you to Miyama Thached Roof villages from JR Sonobe Station by car. Walking around the village, and eat local food, and one more place around the village depends on your favour....like local suvenir shop, or sake brewery, or lake.

FROM$72/ per person

Coco K.

4.00(2) 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.

FROM$358/ per group

Kashima H.

4.57(53) 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 !

FROM$63/ per group

Rick I.

4.83(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.

FROM$188/ per group

Tomoe S.

4.91(43) 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.

FROM$264/ per group

Toshi M.

4.74(34) 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.

FROM$287/ 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.

FROM$220/ 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.

FROM$188/ per group

Tomoe S.

4.91(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.

FROM$83/ per group

Haruka O.

4.50(18) reviews

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