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1-Day Highlights Tour Including All of Kyoto’s major sightseeing elements

Traditional wooden houses in Gion

Magnificent Nijo castle

Spirituality of Fushimiinari

Huge wooden stage of Kiyomizudera temple

Magnificent Golden pavilion

Arashiyama in autumn

Breathtaking bamboo forest

Huge numbers of statue in Nenbutsuji

1-Day Highlights Tour Including All of Kyoto’s major sightseeing elements

Highlights

Joined 2025

Ken Y.

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Ken Y.)

Up to 6 people

The most representative elements of Kyoto sightseeing are shrines, temples, castles, and the quintessential Kyoto cityscape. This tour covers all of these major elements. Specifically, we will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nijo Castle, Gion, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which are all very popular with tourists, mainly by public transportation and on foot. This tour allows busy travelers to efficiently enjoy Kyoto's major tourist attractions.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel where guests stay

- Hotel in central Kyoto

09:30 AM

Nijo Castle

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle is the perfect place to imagine the lives of the shoguns and delve into an important period in Japanese history.

11:00 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

One of Kyoto's most iconic and breathtakingly beautiful sites, known for its thousands of bright orange torii gates and perfect for photography!

12:40 PM

Lunch

Enjoy your choice of lunch in the Kiyomizu area.

01:50 PM

Kiyomizu-dera temple

Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular for its spectacular views of the city from huge wooden stage.

02:50 PM

From Sanneizaka to Gion Hanamikoji

Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, known for its beautifully preserved traditional wooden townhouses and quaint narrow alleys.

05:00 PM

End of the tour

Return to your hotel or finish around the market area.

Ending Point

Your hotel or a location we decide

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Interpreter/guide fee,

hotel pickup and drop-off in central Kyoto

What‘s not included

Transportation: Approximately ¥2,000/person

Taxi fare, if needed (approximately ¥3,000-¥5,000, varies by location)

Lunch: Approximately ¥2,000-¥3,000/person

Admission Fee: Approximately ¥2,000/person,

--Example Admission Fees: Nijo Castle (¥1,300), Kiyomizu-dera Temple (¥500)

The guide's transportation and lunch costs are also the responsibility of the guest. However, guide has guide pass, so admission to many locations is free.

Tour Important Information

This course will involve public transportation such as buses, subways, and trains, but we may use taxis depending on the situation. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as you will be walking a lot in and around the visited locations during the tour. The order in which you visit the spots may change depending on the location and time of your hotel.

*This tour is not recommended for people with severe back or knee problems.

*This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

*Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

Please provide at least 7 days' notice prior to booking.

Some tours may not be available every day due to facility or store closures. Please send us a message before booking to check availability.

*The guide cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss that occurs during the tour, so we recommend that you take out overseas travel insurance.

*Also, please be aware that some restaurants and taxis may not accept credit cards, so please bring enough Japanese yen with you. Thank you.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Ken Y.

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About Tour Guide Ken Y.

Hello. I‘m Ken.

I’m a certified guide for the city of Kyoto.

I live just in between Kyoto and Osaka. My hobbies are tennis, swimming, and windsurfing in the summer.

Kyoto is a city with over 1,000 years of history and so many attractions that it‘s difficult to see everything in one day. My tour includes highlights of Kyoto's popular spots making the most of your time. However, all of these can be customized based on your requests. I'll suggest spots to see based on your preferences, such as quiet areas away from the crowds.

I'd love to work with you to create a plan that will be wonderful memories.

I look forward to seeing you!