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Your most memorable tour in Kyoto
Kyoto
6 hours
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.
FROM$247/ per group
Kazuhiko G.
4.78 / 5
(190 reviews)
Charming must -see in north west area of Kyoto city
Kyoto
8 hours
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
FROM$214/ per group
Mana F.
4.87 / 5
(97 reviews)
Customized Private Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto
8 hours
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.
FROM$400/ per group
Kenji M.
4.72 / 5
(85 reviews)
Kyoto welcome tour
Kyoto
8 hours
We go to Fushimi Inari shrine in the morning. Fushimi Inari is the most popular sightseeing spot in Japan. So no way to skip this spot!! Next, we will go to Kiyomizu temple. Also, there is Sanneizaka which is a traditional slope pass around Kiyomizu district. Then walking around the Gion area in the nighttime! If we have extra time, I will introduce you Nishiki market!
FROM$414/ per group
Hero I.
4.92 / 5
(49 reviews)
Less visited temples with beautiful gardens and more in Kyoto-feel Wabi and Sabi
Kyoto
7 hours
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 some of the places 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.
FROM$300/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(164 reviews)
Nara Golden Route （Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine）
Kyoto
8 hours
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.
FROM$284/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(180 reviews)
Must see spots in Kyoto and Nara in a day (8 hours)
Kyoto
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!
FROM$220/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)
Nara Full Day Tour from Kyoto
Kyoto
8 hours
Nara is located within one hour from Kyoto and Osaka by trains. Since Nara is the oldest capital city in Japan, it remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan's oldest and largest temples. You can learn about Japanese old history (Nara period in 8th century). Why don't you explore the best parts of the city with a local guide? I can arrange the tour freely according to your favorite.
FROM$500/ per group
Masahiko T.
4.57 / 5
(7 reviews)
Postcards of Kyoto (East Version)
Kyoto
7 hours
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.
FROM$100/ per person
Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
Exploring Kyoto in Rakunan (South)
Kyoto
7 hours
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.
FROM$267/ per group
Masahisa M.
5.00 / 5
(49 reviews)
The Fascination of Uji & Fushimi
Kyoto
8 hours
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.
FROM$254/ per group
Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(235 reviews)
Tour of Gion
Kyoto
2 hours 30 min
(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.
FROM$68/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.55 / 5
(60 reviews)
Day trip to Mt. Koya from Osaka ~ Another world ~
Kyoto
9 hours
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.
FROM$267/ per group
Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(34 reviews)
Tour of Arashiyama
Kyoto
4 hours
(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.
FROM$102/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.55 / 5
(60 reviews)
A Wonderful day in Marvelous Autumn World
Kyoto
7 hours
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!)
FROM$207/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)
Superb View Spots in Kyoto Part 1.
Kyoto
9 hours
It is impossible to visit all of marvelous viewing spots in Kyoto in a day. Today, I wish to offer you to visit "Saga-Arashiyama Area", and "Yasaka-Kiyomizu Area, in a day. "Saga-Arashiyama Area is originated in Summer Villa Area of Emperor family since 1000 years ago. Yasaka-Kiyomizu Area is an approach path to Kiyomizu Temple, located at the foot of mountains. You can overview Kyoto City together with Historic Panoramic Viewing Spots.
FROM$330/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)
Nara Palace site, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji
Kyoto
8 hours
Nara was the Imperial capital of Japan between 710 and 784. The city has many places of historical and artistic interest including the Nara Palace site, or the Heijyokyu remains, Yakushi-ji Temple, Toshodai-ji Temple and Saidai-ji Temple.
FROM$227/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(180 reviews)
Vermillion Torii Gates Tunnel and Tasting Japanese Sake 4h
Kyoto
4 hours
In this tour, we visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the most popular sightseeing spot for visitors from abroad in Japan. Then, (we take the public transportation) and visit Fushimi District, which is famous for producing good quality of Japanese sake.
FROM$127/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)
Tailored 3-Day Private Tour Package: Explore Kyoto, Arashiyama, and Nara's Top Highlights
Kyoto
3 days
Discover Kyoto’s beauty in a 3-day private tour! Visit the golden Kinkakuji Temple, historic Nijo Castle, and iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its 10,000 torii gates. Explore the stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the geisha district of Gion, and the serene Arashiyama bamboo forest. Customize your experience and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich history and culture at your own pace. Book now for an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind Kyoto adventure that will leave you with lasting memories!
FROM$1,668/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
Hidden Gems of Kyoto covered with greenery world
Kyoto
8 hours
Sometimes you had better choose the day when you visit somewhere when you travel. Some places are opened to public or not, depending on the day or certain period. Ruriko-in is opened to public during only three months in spring and two months in autumn. You will be amazed at the beautiful reflection of green maple leaves on the table. Then we will enjoy visiting Sanzen-in and Hosen-in in Ohara. I recommend you visit on weekdays to avoid waiting for a long time in the long line at Ruriko-in.
FROM$220/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)
Superb View Spots in Kyoto Part. 2
Kyoto
8 hours
We will visit 5 popular spots in Kyoto, such as Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple and Golden Pavillion. They are one natural Forest, 2 temples, one castle and one Shrine, bearing histories for 600~1000 years. Japanese people will go to shrine for happy things and go to temple for funeral services and appreciate natural views for refreshment and enjoy local specialties. Pease join us and feel Kyoto with guide.
FROM$294/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)
Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
Kyoto
9 hours
Experience Kyoto and Nara with our "Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour." Start in Arashiyama, where you’ll walk through the stunning bamboo grove and enjoy views from Togetsu Bridge. Then, head to Nara to see the Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple, interact with friendly deer in Nara Deer Park, and Todaiji temple. This private tour combines Arashiyama’s natural beauty with Nara’s historic sites for a day of memorable experiences.
FROM$534/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
Superb View Spots in Kyoto Part 3
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto is covered by mountains for 3 sides besides South, and many temples, shrines and gardens are located at the foot of mountains on the East Side Kyoto Culture started on the West Side and moved to the East Side. I plan this tour to observe several scenic places from North to South on the Eastern Side mountains. Silver Temple, Philosopher's path, Nanzenji Temple, Murinan Garden, Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
FROM$294/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)
Moss Temple, Daigo Temple & Arashiyama
Kyoto
8 hours
You can visit Moss Temple, Daigo Temple. Tenryuji Temple & Hozu River area at the best time, full blooming tof Cherry Blossom. Regarding Moss Temple, we need to make a reservation in advance, then please book tour one month before. When we cannot book the tour on your requesting day, please cancel this tour.
FROM$294/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)