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Kyoto Downtown 4-hour Walking Tour

Kyoto Downtown 4-hour Walking Tour

Highlights

Joined 2026

Andrew R.

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Kyoto

Czech (Native), English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Andrew R.)

Up to 5 people

Starting at the Higashiyama Station, we will walk through Furukawacho to Yasaka Shrine and Marutamachi Park, afterward stopping at Hanamikoji Street and Minamiza Theater. The final destination is The Kitchen Of Kyoto - The Nishiki Market. This tour covers the very basics of Kyoto’s downtown and conveniently flows through East to West Bank of the historical city center.

Itinerary

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

10:30 AM

Meeting Point

McDonald's Higashiyama Sanjo

- We will meet at the entrance to this McDonald’s. It is located at the opposite side from the subway exit.

11:00 AM

Furukawacho Shopping Arcade

A traditional low-key Japanese shopping street that has some important history and picturesque visage.

12:00 PM

Yasaka Shrine

One of the most famous Shrines of the downtown (=of the city). Located at the edge of a geisha district, having a history of more than a thousand years, it is a must to stop here :)

01:00 PM

Minamiza Theater and Sanjo Bridge

This theater gave birth to Japan-unique theatre style - “Kabuki”. It is located at The Kamo River riverbank. From here we will cross the bridge over to the western side.

01:30 PM

Pontocho and Nishiki Market

Pontocho - another geisha district and a vibrant alley full of pubs and high-end restaurants. From here we will move toward Nishiki Market and also visit two big shopping arcades - Teramachi and Shinkyougoku. If there is time left, we can also stop by at the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.

Ending Point

Nishiki Market

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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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Food, drinks, entrance fees or using vending machines, shopping or any other additional expenses except guide are NOT included in the price of this tour.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves approximately 4 km of walking, so please make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

This tour is available with a wheelchair.

This tour is children friendly.

Please ask me any questions if you’re unsure about something :)

Important message from the supplier

Hello everyone! Please feel free to send me requests with dates and your travel schedules. I’ll do my best to accommodate your wishes.

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 2026

Andrew R.

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About Tour Guide Andrew R.

Hello, my name is Ondrej and I have lived and worked in Kyoto for six years. I provide tours in Kyoto downtown as well as around main sights, attractions and local neighborhoods, Uji, Nara and vicinities.

I focus on tailor-making tours for my clients, in a way that you can enjoy sights and venues according to your wishes, and incorporating them into wider backgrounds of Japanese culture, landscape and lifestyle.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for your personalized tour.