Kyoto Perfect Day tour : all the highlights included
Discover Kyoto’s highlights in one day!
We’ll start at your hotel and visit Nishiki Market, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, and Kiyomizu-dera. After enjoying lunch at a local Japanese restaurant, we’ll finish the tour at Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates.
A perfect tour to experience Kyoto’s culture, history, food, and beautiful scenery in one day!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I’ll pick you up at your hotel ( in Kyoto )
Nishiki market
Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” Nishiki Market is full of local snacks, fresh ingredients, and unique specialty shops. It’s the perfect place to try Kyoto treats and discover local food culture.
Walk Through Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka to Kiyomizu-dera
We’ll stroll through the charming historic streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka—famous for traditional houses, cute shops, and great photo opportunities—before arriving at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of my recommended local spots. This restaurant is loved by residents and offers authentic Japanese dishes you won’t find in touristy areas.
Fushimi Inari shrine
Explore the world-famous shrine known for its thousands of bright red torii gates. We’ll walk through the scenic pathways and learn about the shrine’s history and traditions.
Ending Point
Kawaramachi station
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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
•meeting you up at your hotel
•public transportation fee ( about 1500yen per person )
•administration fee for you and guide for kiyomizudera - 500 yen per person ( if you want to enter in )
•lunch for you and guide ( 2000-4000 per person )
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
I’m happy to adjust your schedule!
Please let me know if you have any requests!
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 Niko T.
KONNICHIWA!!
I’m Niko!
I’ve lived in Australia and worked at the Osaka Expo 2025.
Through those experiences, I met people from all over the world — we hung out together, and I loved taking them to hidden local spots that tourists usually don’t find, like cozy cafés, local restaurants, and beautiful nature spots.
I’m a very friendly person who loves learning new things. I enjoy not only sharing unique and lesser-known sides of Japan, but also hearing stories about your country and anything you’d like to talk about!
I’m a big FOODIE! (Please go to my galleries!)
Please let me make you try my favorite Japanese foods!!
I also love taking a pictures and will always bring my camera with me, , so I can take beautiful photos of you during the tour — and you’ll get them on the spot as a little gift !
Providing warm hospitality to people is truly my joy.
You won’t regret joining my tour — I promise!
Can’t wait to meet you soon!
Reviews
John L.
“We love Niko and Kyoto”
Niko was friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, energetic, and easy to talk to. We went to a lot of interesting places, answered all of our many questions, and and had fun doing it. We learned a lot about her and the culture, and she was just as interested in us. We loved the beauty of the shrines, as well as the fun of the sushi boat, and the relaxation of the dinner by the gardens. We recommend going when it's cooler out, but we recommend it highly
Mohannad O.
“Excellent Osaka Tour Guide! ”
We had an amazing experience with our Osaka tour guide! She was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made our family feel comfortable throughout the day and was especially wonderful with our daughter. She showed us the best places, shared interesting local information, and made the entire tour smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. The price was very reasonable for the excellent service we received. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Osaka, especially families. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
Mohannad O.
“Excellent Osaka Tour Guide! ”
We had an amazing experience with our Osaka tour guide! She was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made our family feel comfortable throughout the day and was especially wonderful with our daughter. She showed us the best places, shared interesting local information, and made the entire tour smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. The price was very reasonable for the excellent service we received. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Osaka, especially families. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
$257/ per group
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