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Kyoto Highlights Tours

My Favorite Golden Route: Kyoto One-day Tour

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$248/ per group

4.95(97) reviews

６hour Kyoto exciting private tour

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

4.62(159) reviews

Kaleidoscopic Kyoto w/Award-winning Photographer

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 and an in-house interpreter for more than fourteen years made me a bonna-fide professional guide in one of the most popular travel destinations around the globe.

FROM$495/ per group

4.80(20) reviews

Very Special 1day Kyoto Tour just for You

Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many temples and shrines to visit. You can choose and visit a few? several? popular places as you like. (Please choose a few places among the following sightseeing spots. 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 and it may need some time to go and come back.

FROM$240/ per group

4.91(43) reviews

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Kyoto Day Trip Tours

Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 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$240/ per group

4.91(43) reviews

Day Trip to Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Himeji from Kyoto or Osaka

10 hours 30 min

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$306/ per group

4.91(64) reviews

Vermillion Torii Gates Tunnel and Tasting Japanese Sake 4h

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$135/ per group

4.91(43) reviews

KyotoTour of North and Center Area for Your Great Experience

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$275/ per group

4.57(53) reviews

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Kyoto Unique Experience Tours

Your very own Kyoto Tour!

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$488/ per group

4.98(130) reviews

Koto Lesson in Nijo,Kyoto

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$50/ per person

5.00(1) reviews

Nishiki Market & Gion District including Yasaka

Let's walk around Nishiki Market and Gion District, including Yasaka Shrine & Kenninji Temple. Nishiki Market is 6 block long and offers you dellcious food in Kyto, and at Gion District,you realize traditional wooden houses of Geisha houses, restaurants. Yasaka is Guardian Shrine of Gion and Kenninji temple offers several beautiful gardens and cultural assets.

FROM$128/ per group

4.86(35) reviews

Japanese Home Cooking experience with Keiko

Keiko, a cooking instructor can provide Japanese home cooking lesson at Keiko's real Japanese home kitchen or a rental kitchen.I offer various menu from which you can please choose. Those ranges from Kawaii (cute)Bento Box , Sushi-making, to seasonal cooking.

FROM$53/ per person

5.00(2) reviews

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Kyoto Nature & Outdoor Tours

Be a Monkey Experience

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$349/ per group

4.98(130) reviews

Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest

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$230/ per group

4.44(113) reviews

One Day Tour with the Magnificent View in Saga Arashiyama

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$165/ per group

Arashiyama Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves

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$230/ per group

4.44(113) reviews

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Kyoto Food & Drink Tours

One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market

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$153/ per group

4.62(159) reviews

Japanese foods introduction tour

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!!

FROM$113/ per group

4.94(35) reviews

KYOTO - A Tailor-Made dining experience for you

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$240/ per group

4.78(23) reviews

Ozashiki Asobi -Authentic Geisha Dinner Experience-

Experience dinner with geisha, called "Ozashiki asobi"! This is a great opportunity not only just to take a photo of geisha performing dance and songs, but also to chat with her and learn about geisha life while enjoying dinner. You'll have an authentic Japanese kaiseki dinner and play some geisha game at a traditional Japanese house, which will be the most amazing experience in your Japan trip.

FROM$115/ per person

4.92(12) reviews

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Kyoto Off the Beaten Path Tours

Kyoto Westside Story : Walk Samurai Roads with History Guide

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$225/ per group

4.91(64) reviews

Kyoto off-the-beaten-path tour

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$375/ per group

4.96(57) reviews

[Ichijou street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto

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.

FROM$158/ per group

3.83(6) reviews

Kyoto Hiking tour Fushimi Inari to sanjusangen-do

Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for many torii gates like an orange tunnel. But most tourists just visit only the entrance. I would like to show you the deep inside of Fushimi Inari Shrine through tunnel and take you to the top of mountain. From Inari mountain, we will walk a part of “Higashiyama trail” hiking course, then we will visit the family temple of imperial house and Sanjusangen-do temple.

FROM$150/ per group

4.91(32) reviews

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Kyoto Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Kyoto Arashiyama tour of traditional and entertainment spots

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$306/ per group

4.57(53) reviews

Extra Day in Kyoto: Explore Ancient Capital

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$53/ per group

4.83(46) reviews

Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto

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

4.91(43) reviews

Geisya Districts, the Present and the Past (Shimabara)

Shimabara is the another Geisya District, originated from 400 years ago Simabara Tayu was the highest -rank state-admitted courtesan, who served to nobilities. Gion is the district of high-class entertainment currently from old days. Both are the high class entertainment districts, they keep their own social status, the Present and the Past.

FROM$128/ per group

4.86(35) reviews

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Kyoto Nightlife Tours

1 hour night walk around Gion area

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$15/ per person

4.67(6) reviews

Kyoto Night Walking Tour

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$114/ per group

4.86(35) reviews

Kiyomizu temple and Gion night guided tour - Kyoto

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$199/ per group

4.93(14) reviews

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Kyoto Kids & Family Friendly Tours

Enjoy Kyoto with Kids

• 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$244/ per group

Kyoto, Nara: Semi-Wild Animal Full-Day Unique Experience

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$188/ per group

5.00(1) reviews

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Kyoto Shopping Tours

Exclusive tour for handmade-lovers and Ginkakuji Temple

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

4.91(43) reviews

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Private Tours in Kyoto

Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Kyoto. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Kyoto, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.