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Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!

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One-day Kyoto Tour would be personalized according to your interests and preferences. If you don't like the busy sightseeing spots, I'm happy to suggest the suitable itinerary for you on your requests. Let's enjoy your own tour to experience a wider variety of cultures in Kyoto!

Kyoto Tour Guide - Tohru S.
Tohru S.
4.57 / 5
(7 reviews)
08:00 AM

Meeting Point

HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO’s Lobby on the Second Floor near JR Kyoto Station Central Gate

- HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO is located at the North of JR Kyoto Station.

08:20 AM

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Let's walk trough thousands of tori gate in Fushimi Inari Shrine. You will be taken into a mysterious world!

10:00 AM

Kinkakuji-temple, or Golden Pavilion

Let's take a lot of pictures with Golden Pavilion and post your pictures on SNS!

12:00 PM

Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama

Let's take a deep breathe in Bamboo Forest! You can reduce your frustration of school, company and home.

02:00 PM

Nijo Castle and Japanese-style garden

Let's pretend to be a SHOGUN who is the top of samurai warriors in Nijo Catle!

Ending Point

JR Central Entrance of Kyoto station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee, Hotel pick-up within Kyoto-city

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What‘s not included

Lunch, Entrance fee (about 500 JPY/place), Transportation fare

Tour Important Information

Available time varies daily.

Please complete your bookings 4days before the tour day.

This tour is not covered by insurance, so please participate in this tour at your own risk.

Please note that we use public transportation for this tour.

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What can you expect for this tour?

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This tour is for those who want to go around Kyoto in half a day, or 7 hours. We will use the public transport like bus, subway and train.

Your itinerary can be customized according to your preference and interest.

Sample Itinerary 1 :

・Kyoto station -> Bamboo Forest ->Fushimi Inari Shrine -> Ryoan-ji Temple (ZEN garden) -> Golden Temple -> Kyoto station

Sample Itinerary 2 :

・Kyoto station -> Uji-Byodoin Temple -> Bamboo Forest -> Tenryu-ji Temple -> Golden Temple -> Kyoto station

Sample Itinerary 3 :

・Kyoto station -> Nijo Castle -> Ryoan-ji Temple (ZEN garden) -> Golden Temple -> Bamboo Forest ->JR Kyoto station

Cancellation Policy

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    Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
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    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
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    No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Kyoto Tour Reviews

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Frances M.

5 / 5
Mar 30, 2024

Let's enjoy your Half-day Kyoto Tour!

Kyoto
5 hours

“ Introduction to Kyoto.”

Tohru was an excellent guide. He listened to our requests and delivered a well-tailored visit to three key sites. He was flexible, informative and considerate.

Frances M.

Tohru S.

(7 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could spend a great time with you. Best wishes!

M

Maria F.

5 / 5
Nov 19, 2023

Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!

Kyoto
7 hours

“Awesome Kyoto”

Tohru was so nice, so on time, he knew the city very well!!! We had a great time, just due to his accent in english and that our mother tonguenis spanish, we had sometimes trouble communicating, other than that, it was great. He tooks us to the top 4 Kyoto attractions.

Maria F.

Tohru S.

(7 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I truly appreciate for your cheerful personality. Moreover, you were so thoughtful that I could experience a great time with you. Best wishes.

W

Will S.

5 / 5
Nov 11, 2022

Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!

Kyoto
6 hours

“Excellent Tour!”

Really enjoyed the time with Tohru. He was very knowledgeable, spoke good english and went out of his way to make the day enjoyable. Highly recommended. Thank you. Will.

Will S.

Tohru S.

(7 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly appreciate your faithful attitude toward Japanese culture and tradition. When walking around Kyoto with you, I has felt that the tour guide would be one of the most fantastic jobs. Many thanks!

$228/ per group
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