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Your choice of Kyoto in 8 hours with a local guide
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Joined 2026
There are lots of places to visit in Kyoto.
You can choose any places where you would like to visit in Kyoto or I can recommend.
There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto and many places to visit.
To cover all of famous places you need 3 days.
Please select some places to visit in 8 hours.
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
- Your hotel or train station in Kyoto or Osaka
Nijo castle
UNESCO heritage site.
It was built in 1603 and one of the original castles.
It was built by Shogun.
Gion
Famous Geisha district
Yasaka shrine
It was originally built in 8th century.
Famous festival called Gion festival start from this temple in July.
Yasaka 5 story pagoda
The oldest story.pagoda
Kiyomizu temple
One of the UNESCO heritage site.
It is on the mountain, so you can see the view of Kyoto from there.
From Kiyomuzu temple we walk down to Gion through Yasaka pagoda and Yasaka shrine.
Golden pavillion
One of the UNESCO world heritage site.
It used to be a part of the Shogun's residential house.
After he died, it became a Zen temple.
One of the buildings is covered with gold leaves.
Ending Point
Kyoto city
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Pick up charge
Guide transportation fee
Guide admission fee
Your public transportation fee
Your admission fee
Meal
Taxi fare
Private expenses
Tour Important Information
Kiyomizu temple is on the mountain. So we walk a lot.
And mostly we use buses and subways.
If you get tired and save the time, you can use taxis.
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
About Tour Guide Akira M.
My name is Akira. I am a national licensed tour guide.
I have been a guide in 9 years.
I am specialized in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Hiroshima.
When you have a plan to visit those area, please contact me.
I am sure that you enjoy there with me and you can find the traditional and cultural Japan.
In my spare time I am enjoying Japanese martial art.
I have have been practicing it about 20 years.
Than you so much for reading my instruction and I am looking forward to sharing my country with you.
$307/ per group
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