Kyoto Highlights: Temples, Bamboo Grove & Golden Pavilion (Private Car)
Explore Kyoto’s highlights by private vehicle in a relaxed day. Walk through Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, see the 1,001 statues of Sanjusangendo, and enjoy views from Kiyomizu-dera and its historic streets. After lunch, visit Arashiyama’s bamboo grove and a Zen garden, ending at the Golden Pavilion.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel in Kyoto
- We will meet you with the driver in the lobby of your hotel.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Walk through the famous red torii gates and learn about Shinto beliefs and their connection to nature.
Sanjūsangen-dō
Discover the impressive hall lined with 1,001 statues of Kannon and Kyoto’s early Buddhist history.
Kiyomizu-dera
Enjoy panoramic views from the iconic wooden terrace and explore the historic streets nearby.
Lunch Break
Relax and enjoy a local meal in a traditional setting.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Stroll through the peaceful bamboo forest, one of Kyoto’s most photographed landscapes.
Tenryū-ji
Visit a classic Zen temple and garden designed in harmony with the surrounding mountains.
Kinkaku-ji
Conclude at the Golden Pavilion, reflected beautifully in its tranquil pond.
Ending Point
Your hotel
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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
-Hotel Pick up
-Private Guide/Driver
-Lunch
-All entrances and tickets
-Transportation via Toyota Alphard model car
-Gasoline fee
-Toll fee
-Extra stops
-souvenirs
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 Nicolas ian R.
Hello, my name is Nicolas. I’m originally from Argentina and have been living in Japan for the past eight years, proudly calling Osaka my home. Being married to a Japanese wife has given me a strong personal connection to the culture and a deeper understanding of everyday life here, far beyond what most visitors get to see.
Tourism has always been my passion and profession, and I have spent these years working in the tour industry, helping travelers discover Japan in a meaningful and enjoyable way. I love sharing not only the famous landmarks, but also the small details, stories, and local experiences that make this country so special.
My goal is to make every tour feel relaxed, authentic, and memorable—like exploring Japan with a knowledgeable friend who truly loves living here. I look forward to welcoming you and showing you this amazing place I now call home.
$626/ per group
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