Day Trip Kyoto Private Tours
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Kyoto
8 hours
The Ultimate Kyoto Day Trip: Arashiyama & Kiyomizu Temple
Experience the very best of Kyoto in a single day, featuring the famous Arashiyama and Kiyomizu Temple areas. This itinerary was handcrafted by my mother, who was born and raised right here in Kyoto. It covers all the "must-see" landmarks while also leading you to hidden gems away from the crowds.
The Ultimate Kyoto Day Trip: Arashiyama & Kiyomizu Temple
FROM$282/ per group
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Atsushi T.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Kyoto
7 hours
Kyoto’s Must-See Wonders: Red Gates, Bamboo Forest & Golden Temple!!
Experience Kyoto’s top highlights in one unforgettable day. Walk through thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, an iconic symbol of Japan’s spiritual heritage. Wander the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and enjoy its riverside charm, a perfect escape into nature. End the day at the shimmering Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), glowing against the reflection of its tranquil pond. This tour blends culture, history, and natural beauty—capturing the true essence of Kyoto in just one day.
Kyoto’s Must-See Wonders: Red Gates, Bamboo Forest & Golden Temple!!
FROM$282/ per group
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Leo A.
5.00 / 5
(27 reviews)
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Kyoto
6 hours
Kyoto East Highlights – From Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple
Explore Kyoto’s spiritual and cultural heart on this private walking tour starting and ending at your hotel. Visit the mesmerizing red torii gates of Fushimi Inari, stroll through the charming streets of Higashiyama, and experience the breathtaking view from Kiyomizu Temple. End the day in Gion, where the elegance of the geisha district brings old Kyoto to life.
Kyoto East Highlights – From Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple
FROM$275/ per group
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Issei Y.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spot . Firstly, we visit the golden pavilion. We go to Arashiyama. We walk through Tenryuji garden and bamboo forest. In the afternoon, we'll visit Nijo castle. (We enjoy watching a live demonstration of Japanese sweet making with green tea(Mattcha).Finally you can learn about Kyoto’s traditional and wonderful kimono
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
FROM$200/ per group
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Mana F.
4.89 / 5
(117 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Western Kyoto Tour
We can go to Arashiyama to visit bamboo forests and explore some temples with Japanese gardens. The golden pagoda, Kinkakuji,you'll appreciate the most shiniest pagoda in Kyoto. Kitano Tenmangu shrine to pray for academic luck for your studies. Nijyo castle, the old history and story of the castle in Kyoto.
Western Kyoto Tour
FROM$351/ per person
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Nobuko O.
4.96 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
This is customized private tour in Kyoto which guests can create easily by selecting any spots from a list of popular tourist destinations. The list consists of 16 tourist destinations (S01-16) that are very popular especially among foreign tourists. After the guest's selection the guide will arrange best itinerary with tour cost and feedback proper offer to the guest for formal booking.
Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
FROM$432/ per group
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Kenji M.
4.74 / 5
(94 reviews)
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Kyoto
6 hours
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital that has existed for over 1000 years. There are many shrines and temples, and you can also see traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement. You can also see the beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Please feel Kyoto, which can be said to be the origin of Japan, with all five senses.
Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
FROM$232/ per group
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Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(201 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
It's a little bit difficult, for the first comers to Japan, to visit popular sightseeing spots in both of Kyoto and Nara. In this tour, you can visit Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, three most popular sightseeing spots in Nara and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad, in Kyoto. Deer will wait for you in Nara Park!
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
FROM$213/ per group
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Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(164 reviews)
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Kyoto
6 hours
Kyoto West Heritage Walk – From Golden Pavilion to Arashiyama’s Timeless Beauty
Discover Kyoto’s serene western side, where ancient temples, Zen gardens, and scenic riverside views unfold in harmony. This private walking tour takes you from the iconic Golden Pavilion to the peaceful bamboo groves of Arashiyama, immersing you in the quiet elegance that defines Kyoto’s spiritual heart.
Kyoto West Heritage Walk – From Golden Pavilion to Arashiyama’s Timeless Beauty
FROM$275/ per group
Issei Y.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Less visited Zen temples and Zen gardens in Kyoto
This tour begins with Zen and ends with Zen. The spirits of Zen will heal your mind. If you have visited the most visited temples and shrine in Kyoto and wants to visit quieter and less visited ones, consider this tour as an option. Choose two of the areas that interest you and let me know. I will customize a tour for you. Please be noted that we will not have enough time to visit all of the temples listed here in a day.
Less visited Zen temples and Zen gardens in Kyoto
FROM$282/ per group
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Hiroyuki T.
4.96 / 5
(200 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Explore Best View Of Eastern Kyoto Tour
We can go to the Ginkakuji temple by bus and walk along the philosopher's path. Then visit Heian shrine or Nanzenji temple. After that, Gion district to Kiyomizu-temple, we can appreciate different historical sites and shops too. It should be 1.5hs walk. Take a bus or taxi if we get tired or run out of time but it could be easy walk and we gonna have a great time I guess.
Explore Best View Of Eastern Kyoto Tour
FROM$351/ per person
Nobuko O.
4.96 / 5
(28 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Nara Golden Route （Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine）
Nara was the Imperial capital of Japan between 710 and 784 A.D. I guide you historical spots including Nara Park, Todaiji temple, Kasuga shrine, and Kofukuji Temple. In Nara Park, you can enjoy feeding crackers to deers. We see the great image of Buddha at Todaiji Temple. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the largest Shinto shrine in Nara. This shrine is famous for its 2,000 stone lanterns and its 1,000 bronze lanterns. We see the typical example of Shinto.
Nara Golden Route （Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine）
FROM$307/ per group
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Hideo Y.
4.61 / 5
(214 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
A Bespoke Kyoto Experience: Sacred Shrines, a Historic Castle & Artisan Boutiques
An experienced writer/editor and tour guide based in Kyoto (with a passion for history, traditional culture, crafts, and Japanese sake) will arrange custom one-day tours tailored to your preferences. Sample itineraries are provided here, and you can enjoy them as is, or customize them to your preferences. Feel free to share your wishes—whether it's visiting World Heritages, exploring off the beaten path, meeting traditional craftsmen, hunting antiques or see the traditional festivals!
A Bespoke Kyoto Experience: Sacred Shrines, a Historic Castle & Artisan Boutiques
FROM$250/ per group
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Noriko Y.
4.86 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Kyoto
7 hours
Exploring Kyoto in Rakunan (South)
Kyoto is known as exotic sightseeing places and numerous historic, quaint old monuments are seen all over the town. This tour covers part of Rakunan (South district). Visiting Byodo-in Temple which was converted into a temple by Fujiwara-no-Yorimichi in 1052. It symbolizes the Buddhist Paradise.Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, central shrine for more than 30,000 Inari shrines, is full of tourists.
Exploring Kyoto in Rakunan (South)
FROM$282/ per group
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Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(66 reviews)
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Kyoto
7 hours
Postcards of Kyoto (East Version)
We will explore the East of Kyoto: rich in history, culture, and traditional architecture. This tour will cover some of the most famous sites of the ancient city — symbols of Kyoto that appear in the postcards.
Postcards of Kyoto (East Version)
FROM$188/ per group
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Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
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Kyoto
7 hours
The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi
This tour is designed for Kyoto repeaters who would like to explore southern areas of Kyoto rich in historic and scenic sites. Uji is famous for the production of high-quality tea and Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage site. Fushimi well-known for the production of Japanese sake was a battle ground before the Meiji Restoration ( 1868 ) between pro and anti Tokugawa Shogunate troops.
The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi
FROM$238/ per group
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Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(276 reviews)
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Kyoto
9 hours
Day trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka ~ Another world ~
There are so many temples on Mount Koya. The famous graveyard is also massive. The scene is mysterious. It takes about two hours by train from Osaka, but you are in another world once you arrive. You can learn about Buddhism in Japan while immersed in a unique atmosphere there. Mt. Koya is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese esoteric Buddhism. High Priest Kukai founded it and began building temples here. I will explain why the Japanese people love Kukai.
Day trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka ~ Another world ~
FROM$250/ per group
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Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(63 reviews)
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Kyoto
6 hours
Tour to the National Treasure Hikone Castle (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
Hikone City is only an hour away from Kyoto by train and faces the largest lake in Japan. Hikone Castle, a national treasure, and its castle town are located there. There are also some old temples and shrines nearby. You feel like you have slipped back into the Edo Period ( about 200~400 years ago). This is a half-day tour where you can learn about Japan's medieval period.
Tour to the National Treasure Hikone Castle (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
FROM$125/ per group
Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(201 reviews)
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Kyoto
8 hours
Osaka, the vibrant city
A new experience awaits in Osaka, a city similar to Tokyo yet so different, the people, the feelings, the food, an amazing new city to discover, just half an hour away from Kyoto.
Osaka, the vibrant city
FROM$344/ per group
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Jose david V.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
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Kyoto
10 hours
Tour of the magnificent National Treasure Himeji Castle (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
We will visit the national treasure Himeji Castle and ascend its magnificent main keep. There, you'll find various unique mechanisms specific to Japanese castles designed to ward off enemies, which are truly fascinating. Afterward, we'll explore a beautiful Japanese garden (Kouko-en Garden) and visit an ancient temple (Enkyo-ji Buddhist Temple) nestled deep in the mountains. I'm sure it will be a tour you'll remember forever.
Tour of the magnificent National Treasure Himeji Castle (Kyoto or Osaka departure)
FROM$200/ per person
Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(201 reviews)
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Kyoto
2 hrs 30 mins
Tour of Gion
(Highlights) Located in the north-east of JR Kyoto station, Gion district is where entertainment facilities and natural beauties are combined: banks on both sides of Kamogawa river where you can spend time sitting, chatting and cooling down, roads on the sides of a smaller river where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll, a whole variety of restaurants and eateries on both sides of "Ponto-cho" alley about three meters in width, shops on the sidewalks of the main road where various items of goods are on display and Yasaka shrine in the eastern end, and so on. The area bustles with people, constituting a striking contrast to the northern areas of the city where many temples and shrines serenely stand. (How to enjoy) Walking along the narrow roads, sidewalks of the main road and banks of Kamo-gawa river will give you a great enjoyment, both physically and spiritually. In particular, you will be amazed at the countless variety of restaurants along the narrow path of "Ponto-cho" district, where you will never miss your favorite food. You can also enjoy seeing "Kamogawa-odori" dance in the theater in that area. There is a huge variety of souvenir shops selling goods representing the traditional Japanese culture. The "Gion Festival " held in July is a spectacular event which you should not miss. There is "Nishiki-ichiba" shopping street nearby, where hundreds of shops selling food items stand. (Others) You can go to Gion by bus for a fare of 230 yen.
Tour of Gion
FROM$64/ per group
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Tatsuhiro N.
4.64 / 5
(80 reviews)
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Kyoto
4 hours
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Sacred Deer & Great Buddha (4hrs)
Explore the highlights of Nara on this efficient 4-hour day trip starting right from Kyoto Station. The centerpiece of our journey is the awe-inspiring Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple. We will then escape the crowds and walk up to Nigatsu-do, a "hidden gem" balcony that offers a stunning panoramic view of the city. This tour is designed for those who want to experience the best of Nara’s history and spiritual atmosphere seamlessly from Kyoto.
Nara Day Trip from Kyoto: Sacred Deer & Great Buddha (4hrs)
FROM$188/ per group
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Hanako K.
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Kyoto
7 hours
A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
In this tour, we will visit two famous(so famous!) temples which have gorgeours colored maple leaves early in the morning, and after lunch, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple. Meeting time should be at 7:30~8:00 at your hotel(in Kyoto) or JR Kyoto Station. 'The early bird gets the worm.' We should start early and enjoy the marvelous world before so many people come. (Even if we arrive at Tofukuji Temple at 8:30, we will find many people there!)
A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
FROM$194/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(164 reviews)
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Kyoto
4 hours
Tour of Arashiyama
(Highlights) Arashiyama in Kyoto is where all the natural and man-made beauties of Japan are concentrated. You can see a 150-meter-long wooden bridge, steep mountains covered with trees of different colors, a clear river, traditional Japanese-style restaurants, paths that allows you to go for a leisurely stroll and pleasure boats floating on the river, and so on. You can spend a happy time all the year round just having a look at the scenery. Another attraction is the bamboo forest which you can reach by walking some 30 minutes from JR Saga-Arashiyama station. (How to enjoy) It is the place where people from all over the world meet: you can talk to other sightseers and share the joys of the tour. You can enjoy the ride on the old-fashioned "rickshaw" that can accommodate two persons for a fee if you like. But above all, just stand on the sidewalks of "Togetsukyo" bridge and look around: you will forget everything in the magnificent natural surroundings and really feel happy being there. (Others) You can take either a JR train for a fare of 280 yen of a bus for 230 yen to go to Arashiyama from Kyoto. The travel time is 20 minutes and 50 minutes, respectively.
Tour of Arashiyama
FROM$96/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.64 / 5
(80 reviews)