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Must-See Kyoto in One Day
Kyoto
8 hours
This tour is the most effective way to discover Kyoto by yourselfes for only one day. Kyoto is an ancient capital of Japan , and the center of her civilization for over a thousand years. There are too many Shinto- shrines and Buddhsist temples to visit. So , in this tour I carefully sellected sightseeing spots among all of them. I,m sure you are satisfied with this once in a life time experience.
FROM$190/ per group
Shinichi E.
4.40 / 5
(5 reviews)
半天周游京都宇治地区（平等院凤凰堂、黄檗山万福寺）
Kyoto
4 hours 30 min
从您们的宾馆，坐京阪电车。 1首先访问平等院凤凰堂（在宇治车站下车） 走着斜看宇治川过约7，8分钟，到平等院凤凰堂。（世界文化遗产） 2然后再坐京阪电车到黄檗山万福寺（在黄檗车站下车） 走着去约5分钟到黄檗山万福寺，是日本最早的禅宗寺院（中国由来的 ）
FROM$54/ per group
裕治
4.71 / 5
(14 reviews)
Kyoto beginner’s tour
Kyoto
6 hours
Kyoto popular spots & must visit spots -Fushimi Inari 1000s Ted Torii gate shrine -Kiyomizudera temple (world heritage) -Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka -Gion geisha district -Kinkakuji Golden temple (world heritage)
FROM$200/ per group
Kaori K.
4.96 / 5
(160 reviews)
Koto Lesson in Nijo,Kyoto
Kyoto
1 hour 20 min
Let's learn Japanese instrument Koto at cozy Kyo-machiya house! Koto, Japanese traditional instrument, seems difficult to play and try for beginners. However, at Soushunan, the lesson by the professional instructor enables you to play one song in 80min.
FROM$60/ per person
Harumi S.
5.00 / 5
(8 reviews)
Let's enjoy your One-day Kyoto Tour!
Kyoto
7 hours
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! === I would appreciate it if you could visit my page on Facebook by my name "Tohru Shimagaki". ===
FROM$280/ per group
Tohru S.
4.64 / 5
(11 reviews)
Arashiyama half day tour
Kyoto
4 hours
Arashiyama is one of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, which is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. Let's go back to the ancient time when aritocrats enjoyed there!
FROM$267/ per group
Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
1-Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
Kyoto
9 hours
This full-day private tour offers a personalized experience of Kyoto’s iconic landmarks. Perfect for 1-day visitors, it covers famous sites like Bamboo grove, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nijo Castle. You'll also explore the historic Gion area, known for traditional teahouses and geisha culture. The tour provides historical insights and great photo opportunities, and can be customized. Book now to make the most of your Kyoto visit with a fully tailored, exclusive experience.
FROM$534/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
Kyoto Full Day Private Tour
Kyoto
9 hours
This is a one-day tour of Kyoto. Kyoto is an ancient capital for over 1,000 years. You will visit Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine. All of these places are World Heritage Sites. You will also stroll around Gion in central Kyoto, where you might come across with a beautiful Maiko/Geiko by chance.
FROM$480/ per group
Shogo K.
4.82 / 5
(33 reviews)
Full day Kyoto private guided tour!
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan. I would be very pleased to show you why by showing you the main landmarks and by talking about its history, tradition and society? And to give you more context of the actual and daily life here I would like very much to share facts about my personal life and experiences living here?
FROM$367/ per group
Alex O.
4.92 / 5
(12 reviews)
Kyoto full-day tour
Kyoto
8 hours
I will introduce the most popular tourists' destinations in Kyoto, such as Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden pavilion), Ryoan-ji temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion district. It is a one-day tour (8 hour) and I can customize as you like. Normally we can visit 3 or 4 spots in Kyoto using public transportation (subways, trains, buses etc.). Let's enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto together.
FROM$500/ per group
Masahiko T.
4.57 / 5
(7 reviews)
京都一日精彩遊 ~ 伏見稻荷,東山地區，祇園
Kyoto
8 hours
訪問代表日本古都之一，“京都"的代表性的景點。在這裡可以親身體驗日本的傳統文化。 京都是被美國Travel+Leisure公司被認定為在世界人氣觀光城市排行榜中2014年與2015年 連續兩年獲得了第一名的國際觀光城市。 "伏見稻荷（神社）"是被美國Trip Advisor（世界權威性的旅遊雜誌）認定為2014,2015年 連續兩年在日本的景點排行榜中外國遊客最多的景點。 "清水寺"是代表京都,甚至代表日本的寺廟。"清水寺舞台"是表達人們的“覺悟"的地方。 "清水坡道",沿途的房屋多建於江戶時代(17~19世紀）,被列為國家級傳統建築保存區,當中 既有民居,也有很多商店。這些商店賣的多是一些極具京都特色的雜貨,特產,工藝品等,還有 不少賣小吃如雪糕,燒餅,綠茶與陶瓷器（"清水燒"）。 在"祇園"地區,如果碰運氣,可以看見"舞妓"（她們白天練歌舞,看不到）。
FROM$240/ per group
北澤
4.71 / 5
(7 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)
Full-Day Arashiyama and Kinkakuji Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto
8 hours
This tour offers a rich blend of Kyoto's natural beauty and historic grandeur. Starting at Tenryuji, we will explore this Zen temples stunning garden. A short walk leads to the Sagano Bamboo Forest, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene atmosphere. We continue to Okochi Sanso, the former villa of a famous silent film actor. After lunch, we head to Ryoanji, known for its iconic rock garden. The final stop is Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, which provides a wonderful conclusion to the day.
FROM$360/ per group
Maricel E.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
The Best of East Kyoto!!!- A Day Tour
Kyoto
7 hours 30 min
Explore the ancient Beauty of East Kyoto on this captivating tour! We begin with the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, perched on a hill with breathtaking city views. We will Stroll through the charming streets of Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka and Gion where traditional wooden shops and Geisha traditions enchant visitors Later we continue to Fushimi Inari, famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates winding through the forested mountainside. This tour perfectly blends Religion, Spirituality, Nature!
FROM$434/ per group
Yakir S.
Kyoto Highlight Tour with "Philosophical" Guide (West Route)
Kyoto
8 hours
This tour takes you to some of Kyoto's must-see sights, especially those representative of the western side of the city. The tour includes three UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Nijo-jo Castle) and bamboo forests, as well as a tram ride to enjoy Kyoto's local scenery. If you want to do something different than visiting the classic sites, you can skip one of the World Heritage Sites and go to the Monkey Park instead.
FROM$320/ per group
Hiroki K.
Film Tour with Matcha in Cine City, Kyoto
Kyoto
5 hours 30 min
Aesthetic Sense and Matcha at a garden villa designed by a SAMURAI star. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Uzumasa/Arashiyama area had about 10 film studios (2 and a theme park still alive), and outdoor filming took place on temple grounds and riverbanks. A star (Ohkouchi Denjirou) built a garden villa to represent the aesthetic sense that he had. This tour takes you on the tram that runs through the center of the area, tracing the history of film production in the glory days.
FROM$207/ per group
Yosshi S.
Western Highlights in Kyoto for the first time visitor Full Day Tour
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto is a city full of charm, both ancient and modern such as the stone gardens of Zen temples, orange gates of Shito shrines, traditional cafés, local cuisine loved by Kyoto people, modern art museums and so on. I would like to show you not only major sightseeing spots but also small tips to enjoy the city. Let's explore together and discover the real Kyoto with me!!
FROM$340/ per group
Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(72 reviews)
One day tour in Kyoto (Higashiyama area)
Kyoto
7 hours
Tour will visit several places in Higashiyama area (east part of Kyoto) including World Heritage sites. As Kyoto is normally crowded, It is strongly recommended to uae a chartered taxi, in order to effectively use the customers' valuable time in Kyoto.
FROM$266/ per group
Yasuhisa K.
4.97 / 5
(40 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)
Kyoto Fushimi Sake & Food Tasting Experience
Kyoto
4 hours
After visiting the renowned Fushimi Inari Shrine, we will explore some of the sake breweries in the Fushimi area, known for its long history of sake brewing in Kyoto. You’ll enjoy exploring the local neighborhood while tasting sake and sampling delicious food.
FROM$57/ per person
Kanae O.
5.00 / 5
(43 reviews)
Premium tour of Kyoto (4): Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine, Tofukuji temple & Toji temple
Kyoto
8 hours
Besides the scenic beauty, you can learn the architectural difference between a shrine and a temple in this tour. (1) Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine According to the legend, Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine was founded when God Inari was enshrined on Mt. Inariyama in February, 711. It celebrated the 1300th anniversary of the God`s enshrinement and all the buildings in the ground were restored and re-painted with the vermilion color in 2011. This shrine is the "So-honzan" head shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. There are paths called "sen-bon-torii", meaning alleys of tunnels made of 1,000 "torii" gates. Actually, however, it is said there are a total of more than 10, 000 "torii" gates, large and small, in the shrine compound which includes the whole of Mt. Inariyama. You can reach the top of the 233-meter-high mountain, or rather a hill, in about a 1.5-hour walk amid the rich greenery. It is the guardian shrine of merchants and tradesmen, attracting millions of visitors in the New-Year period. Pairs of foxes sitting at the base of "torii" gates are regarded as the messenger of the God. After getting off the train, walk a bit and go through the huge "torii" gate, walk further on the paved main road and you will be met by the huge shrine building. Then, walk along the unpaved narrow paths which are inside the tunnel of "torii" gates according to the instructions of the signboards. There are many vermilion-colored buildings on your way, souvenir shops and small stalls selling charms. You can sit on the sides of the paths and enjoy chatting with your companions or have snacks. There are some places which command a fine view of the city of Kyoto below. (2) Tofukuji temple Established during the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333) of Japan, the name of this Zen Buddhist temple was derived from the two major temples in Nara: Todaiji temple and Kofukuji temple. There are many buildings in the temple precincts, but particularly notable are the three structures. They are: "Hondo" Main Hall, which is open to the public only in the three-day period of March 14, 15 and 16 each year, displaying the left hand of the Great Buddha; Tsutenkyo Bridge, where you can see thick leaves of trees on both sides, leading to Kaisendo Hall, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the beautiful landscaped garden with a pond and a sand garden; and "Hojo" Hall, which is surrounded by the four representative Zen gardens consisting of rocks and sand. (3) Toji-temple Having the status as the World Cultural Heritage Site, the construction of this temple got started toward the end of the eighth century after the capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto from Nara. After having studied in China for two years, the Venerable "Kobo-Daishi", or "Kukai", was given this temple in 823. He wished that the peace of the nation will be maintained through the teachings of Buddhism whose light reaches every corner of the world and that individual thought will coexist without infringing on each other through the cooperation of all the people. The four main structures of this temple, namely, "Kondo", "Kodo", "Jikido" halls and the 55-meter-high five-storied pagoda were destroyed by typhoons, fires, lightnings and other natural disasters many times since their coming into being in the early 9th century. The reconstruction of these buildings as they stand now were completed in the period between 1492 and 1644. On the 21st of each month, which is called "Kobo-san" and is the monthly return of the date of the demise of the Venerable "Kobo-daishi ", more than 1,000 stalls are installed where you can buy various kinds of antiques and souvenirs. There are more than 200,000 visitors on this day alone. There are 21 Buddhist statues in the" Kodo" Hall, 15 in "Kondo" Hall and many others in the five-storied pagoda, whose door is opened only on that memorable day each month.
FROM$200/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.55 / 5
(60 reviews)
The tour covers 4 must-see sites in Kyoto
Kyoto
8 hours
This tour covers 4 must-see sightseeing spots in Kyoto. You visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you walk through in the countless Trii-gates , you must be feeling in adifferent world. Sanjyu-sangendo where you can see the main statue and one thousand life sized Kannon statues. Kiyomizudera-temple is one of the oldest temples in Kyoto. You visit Nijyo-jyo Castle where you can enjoy the finest architecture . You head for Gion . If you have a good chance, you can meet a Maiko-walking in the town.
FROM$147/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.68 / 5
(332 reviews)
The best of Kyoto in any season
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for more than 1,200 years! There are so many historic sites and beautiful places that you will be at a loss for what to choose. Please tell me about your favorite. Considering the access, the season, and the time, I will make a suitable plan. I recommend some hidden gems if you like going off the beaten track. And also the charming famous popular tourist spots worth visiting when it is so busy. I will tell you stories to help you appreciate the place.
FROM$333/ per group
Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(35 reviews)
Wonderful KYOTO !!
Kyoto
8 hours
I basically make a tour depending on client's interest and favor but this is a tour which gives you the whole image of Kyoto in one day. After this, you would cover popular places and understand Kyoto with me.
FROM$434/ per group
Shigeki M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)