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Kyoto's highlights walking tour by public transport

Fushimiinari shrine

Ryoanji temple

Kinkakuji temple

Bamboo forest

Tenryuji temple

Togetsukyo bridge

Kyoto's highlights walking tour by public transport

Highlights

Joined 2025

Fumi U.

4.92 / 5

(49 reviews)

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Kyoto

English, Japanese (Native), Spanish

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Fumi U.)

Up to 6 people

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!

08:00 AM

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.

08:30 AM

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.

10:10 AM

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.

10:30 AM

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.

11:30 PM

Togetsukyo bridge

Togetsu-kyo is famous central landmark of Arashiyama. There are many small shops nearby, you can enjoy shopping too.

11:40 AM

Lunch

There are many restaurants in Arashiyama.

- Okunoniwa Japanese restaurant (Halal food)

- Yoshimura ( Buck wheat noodles )

01:30 PM

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.

02:40 PM

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

What‘s included

- Guide fee

What‘s not included

* 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

Fumi U.

4.92 / 5

(49 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Anne-marie G.

5 / 5

May 6, 2026

Kyoto's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in one day.