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A Family Day in Kyoto: All The Best Places
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Joined 2025
The Ultimate Kyoto Tour:
Explore Kyoto’s top sights in just a few hours!
We’ll visit Kiyomizu-dera, walk through a bamboo grove at Kodaiji, see a 1,000-year-old shrine, enjoy local shopping, and end the tour with Japanese sake in Pontocho Alley — or swap it for a family-friendly option like a market, mall, or animal café.
Great for families, couples, and first-time visitors!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
7-Eleven (Higashioji Kiyomizu-michi)
- 7-Eleven near Kiyomizu Dera Address: 〒605-0855 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tatsumicho, １１２番
Kiyomizu Dera Temple
Most iconic attraction!
Famous temple with a huge wooden stage and stunning city views.
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Let’s do some shopping and snacking!
Historic shopping streets full of charm, souvenirs, and photo spots.
Break Time at Peter Rabbit Cafe
Take a break at the Peter Rabbit Cafe or take photos with Totoro at the Studio Ghibli Store!
Great opportunity to try roasted bamboo coffee and have some Japanese cookies.
Kodaiji Temple and Bamboo Grove
Extra surprise: Take photos with the largest Buddha statue in Kyoto!
Zen temple with pretty gardens, bamboo grove, and peaceful vibes.
Yasaka Shrine
Visit the most popular shrine in Kyoto!
1,000-year-old shrine at the heart of Gion—great for photos and festivals.
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.
Kamo Gawa
Let’s visit the duck river!
Kyoto’s most famous river—perfect for relaxing walks, and enjoying the view of nature, with cherry blossoms along the riverside in April.
Pontocho Alley
Stroll down this famous restaurant alley! Atmospheric alley with lanterns, hidden bars, and a chance to spot geisha.
Ending Point
We can end the tour in Pontocho Alley, a department mall, toy store or market, depending on your preference!
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
• Guide Fee
• Local snack “yatsuhashi”
• 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 – we’ll be walking quite a bit!
• Bring water, sunscreen, or a hat depending on the weather
• Tour runs rain or shine, so pack an umbrella just in case
• Pontocho alley restaurant recommendations available at the end — or let the guide know if you prefer to go elsewhere (e.g. department store, market, or animal cafés)
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
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
Jared E.
“10/10 stars!”
Jasmine was an AMAZING TOUR GUIDE! We spent two weeks in Japan and she was one of the highlights of our trip. She was fun, knowledgeable, and comfortable in leading us through a really comprehensive and thoughtful tour of Kyoto. I would recommend Jasmine as a tour guide to anybody—she was so personable and it made our whole day so much fun. 10/10 stars for Jasmine!!! We miss you and hope you come to visit California soon!!!
Gloria C.
“Day in Kyoto”
We had so much fun on this tour! Jasmine was a great guide. She customizes the experience based on your preferences and accommodated our diet restrictions. She’s very knowledgeable on the locations we went to and she also brought us to some hidden gems less known to tourists. I will book her again next time I’m in the area!
Tracy R.
“Old Kyoto/ Gion stroll”
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jasmine was a wonderful guide, her knowledge of Old Kyoto and all things geisha was incredible - we came away learning so much. Jasmine was very patient and happily took lots of photos for us. We even got to see a Maiko! Would definitely recommend Jasmine as your guide. Our kids really took to Jasmine - very warm and kind. She also recommended an awesome restaurant in Pontocho Alley after our tour ended.
$287/ per group
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