A Family Day in Kyoto: All The Best Places
The Ultimate Kyoto Tour:
Explore Kyoto’s top sights in just a few hours! We’ll visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk through the bamboo grove at Kodaiji, see a 1,000-year-old shrine, learn about Japanese geishas in Gion, and even have time for beautiful photos and shopping along the way. It’s a family-friendly tour for all ages, with a relaxing pace and scenic walk.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Disney Store Kyoto
- Disney Store - Kyoto Shijo-Kawaramachi ディズニーストア 京都四条河原町店
Kamogawa River
Walk across the largest river in Kyoto City, which separates the “New Kyoto” and the “Old Kyoto”. The river is also one of the most famous and scenic sites of Kyoto.
Shirakawa Canal
Beautiful path with cherry blossoms, maple trees, willow trees and traditional townhouses.
Hanami-koji Geisha Street
The heart of the Gion geisha district, known for its wooden teahouses and the chance to spot a geisha or maiko. Here is where we will learn all about the geisha culture.
Yasui Kompiragu Shrine
A famous local shrine known for a powerful wishing stone. Many locals visit here daily, here is where we will learn about the religions in Kyoto.
Yasaka Pagoda Tower
The famous landmark of Kyoto, majestic wooden tower about 50 meters tall. One of the tallest and oldest towers in Kyoto.
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Walk down the 1200 year old ancient path with architectures of the Edo Period.
Historic streets full of traditional charm, souvenir shops, and local restaurants.
Kiyomizu Dera Temple
Most iconic attraction in Kyoto, also a UNESCO world heritage site.
It is famous for its wooden stage, built 13 meters above the hillside, offering a breathtaking view of Kyoto city.
Kodaiji Temple and Bamboo Grove
Kodaiji is a zen temple with peaceful Japanese gardens, bamboo grove, and a romantic history. It was founded more than a thousand years ago by one of the most influential leaders in Japan.
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is the biggest and most important shrine in the Gion district of Kyoto. Here is where we will learn about the festivals and celebrations in Kyoto, hosted by this majestic shrine for 1000 years.
Maruyama Park
We will end the tour in a beautiful local park with an 80 year old weeping cherry blossom tree. Expect a special festival hosted here during cherry blossom season, and colorful maple during autumn.
Ending Point
Maruyama Park, Gion area
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
• Guide Fee
• Entrance ticket for Kiyomizu-dera temple
• Entrance ticket for Kodaiji Temple
• Hotel Pick Up
Tour Important Information
• Duration: Approx. 5 hours on foot (with breaks)
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Bring water, sunscreen, or a hat depending on the weather
• Bring cash, as some shops/restaurants are cash only
• Tour runs rain or shine, so pack an umbrella just in case
• Restaurant recommendations available at the end
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
About Tour Guide Jasmine L.
Hi, I’m Jasmine! I am a friendly, multilingual guide based in Kyoto.
My tours are perfect for families with children and easy-paced for elderly guests. I offer warm, personal experiences filled with fun stories, local delights, and hidden gems you won’t find in guidebooks. Let’s explore Kyoto together!
Reviews
Robert S.
“Destination Kyoto”
At age 83, I recently had the wonderful adventure of exploring Kyoto on a three-day personalized tour, spending six hours a day with Jasmine. She crafted a thoughtful itinerary that seamlessly blended local insights with major sightseeing, while easily accommodating new explorations as they popped up along the way. Jasmine skillfully guided me through periods of rain and busy tourist crowds, while always finding the more serene, less-traveled spots. She is fully professional and keenly knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. As a bonus, our lunches were at wonderful drop-in spots with the locals. Most highly recommended!
Guy B.
“Excellent All Around Tour”
Jasmine was an excellent tour guide. It was my small group’s first time in Japan at all and she not only gave us a great tour of Kyoto, but many good recommendations for other things to do on our trip, restaurants in the area, tourist trap identifications, and more. The tour itself was also very informative and great. I certainly recommend booking a tour with Jasmine!
Robert S.
“Lovely Tour with Jasmine”
We enjoyed a five-hour tour entitled "A Family Day in Kyoto" with Jasmine. She guided us to all of the major sights in the oldest part of Kyoto, including the Kiyomizu Dera Temple and the Yasaka Shrine. At the same time, Jasmine educated us on the tradition of Geisha and its importance in Japanese society and in Kyoto especially. Jasmine was sensitive to my wife's hearing issue and took pains to make sure she could hear. She also guided us to a fine restaurant for lunch and helped us shop. All in all, it was a perfect tour.
$285/ per group
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