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Kyoto's highlights walking tour by public transport
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Joined 2025
This is a one-day efficient tour that uses public transportation to visit Kyoto's famous tourist spots. This tour will take you to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or JR Kyoto station
- At the lobby of your hotel. We take a taxi or bus to JR Kyoto station depending on where you stay.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
Bamboo forest
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Kyoto's top sights. Standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.
Tenryuji temple or Monkey park
Registered as a World Heritage Site, you can experience the beauty of Japanese gardens throughout the seasons.
Alternatively, you can go to Iwatayama monkey park.
Togetsukyo bridge
Togetsu-kyo is famous central landmark of Arashiyama. There are many small shops nearby, you can enjoy shopping too.
Lunch
There are many restaurants in Arashiyama.
- Okunoniwa Japanese restaurant (Halal food)
- Yoshimura ( Buck wheat noodles )
Ryoanji temple
Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden is one of Kyoto's most famous gardens. So famous, in fact, that the name has become synonymous with Japanese rock gardens.
Kinkakuji temple
The most famous temple registered as a World Heritage Site is Kinkakuji known as temple of the Golden Pavilion. If you don't visit it, you can not say that you have been to Kyoto.
Ending Point
At your hotel After Kinkakuji, we take a taxi or bus depending on your hotel.
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
* Admission fees ¥1600 per person (Including all temples)
* Transportation fee about ¥1200 per person
* Lunch ¥1500 - ¥2500 per person
* Admission fees, transport fee and lunch for guide.
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 Fumi U.
I have spent nearly 30 years working in a Government organization, contributing to development projects in Latin America and African countries. During this time, I cultivated strong cross-cultural understanding and effective communication skills.
For the past 10 years, I have lived in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato, Mexico, where I managed a guesthouse, operated a jewelry workshop, and provided guided tours. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep sense of hospitality and attentiveness, ensuring that visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Leveraging these skills, I am dedicated to sharing the beauty of Japan with international guests and creating unforgettable travel experiences.
Reviews
Manuel ignacio H.
“Magnífica guía de Kyoto”
Estuvimos un grupo de 9, 4 adultos y 5 adolescentes, tres días con Fumi por Kyoto. Nos desplazamos con UBER y en tren. Fumi fue una gran guía que nos llevó a los sitios más interesantes de Kyoto y alrededores. Muy recomendable.
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Fumi U.
Muchísimas gracias por sus maravillosos comentarios. El tiempo que pasé con ustedes fue una experiencia inolvidable. Por favor, contáctenme la próxima vez que visiten Kioto. Me encantaría volver a verlos.
Shweta J.
“An Excellent Way to Explore Kyoto”
We had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto with Fumi. Using a combination of local trains and taxis, we were able to comfortably cover all the landmarks on our itinerary. Fumi was intuitive, flexible, and attentive throughout the day, adjusting the tour to suit our pace in the summer heat. With some extra time remaining, Fumi suggested visiting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, which turned out to be one of the highlights of our day. Hearing the story behind the hundreds of unique stone Buddha statues, many of which were carved by local residents, made the visit especially fascinating. Overall, it was a fun, productive, and memorable day. We highly recommend Fumi to anyone looking for a personalized and customizable tour of Kyoto.
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is one of my favorite temples. Each Buddha statue is carved with the soul of a loved one, and it really touches the heart. When you visit Kyoto again, I'll take you to some new hidden gems. I hope we can meet again.
Ena S.
“Soooooo pleased!!”
Fumi is such warm, charming & accommodating guide!! She was very attentive to our needs while suggesting the itinerary! She took us to places that were off the beaten path, full of natural beauty & serenity ( as we wanted). She was very flexible adjusting the itinerary real time ( to accommodate a tired teenager) and generous with her time. Thank you very much & I would not hesitate to use Fumi's services again!!
Fumi U.
Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the tour. You and your familly are very polite, gentle and easy going, I had a very pleasant day with you. I hope you return home safely with lots of happy memories. I look forward to seeing you again in the future.
$185/ per group
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