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Kyoto Kurama: The Mountain of Serenity
Kyoto
6 hours
Embark on a spiritual journey through Kyoto's Mt. Kurama, a sacred mountain known for its energy and healing power. This hike, suitable for all ages with a decent fitness level, leads you through over 40 temples, shrines, and landmarks, offering both physical and mental rejuvenation. Feel the mountain's spirit as you learn about the ancient legends of demons that once roamed here. The journey ends in the tranquil Kifune Village, where the purified waters of the Kifune River rejuvenate the spirit
FROM$354/ per group
Michele S.
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[Bukkouji street] Hanging around east-west street in Kyoto
Kyoto
5 hours
There are many old streets in old capital Kyoto area. I design a walking tour set of 31 streets.You can see the true Kyoto in this tour which is not in current tourism. It is like Kyoto of 30 years ago. You could see Japanese kitchen knife shops, Nishijin kimono shops and etc.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
FROM$154/ per group
Yoshiharu K.
4.70 / 5
(53 reviews)
Kyoto Must-see Gardens of the Temples
Kyoto
8 hours
yoto was the ancient capital of Japan from 794 over one thousand years. I would like to introduce you Tenryuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Daitokuji Temple. In the Tenryuji and Kinkakuji Temples there are stroll-type gardens while in other temples there are dry landscape gardens.
FROM$284/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(181 reviews)
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (North-west Kyoto) 4h
Kyoto
4 hours
This tour is recommended for the first timers to Kyoto. Kyoto had been the capital of Japan for 1000 years and has many old temples and shrines to visit. You can visit three famous and popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto. All of these three places are registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
FROM$127/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)
Nishiki Market & Gion District including Yasaka
Kyoto
4 hours
Let's walk around Nishiki Market and Gion District, including Yasaka Shrine & Kenninji Temple. Nishiki Market is 6 block long and offers you dellcious food in Kyto, and at Gion District,you realize traditional wooden houses of Geisha houses, restaurants. Yasaka is Guardian Shrine of Gion and Kenninji temple offers several beautiful gardens and cultural assets.
FROM$174/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)
Highlights in Kitayama area and Tea Ceremony Experience
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto has many temples, shrines, artefacts, unique cultures, traditional architecture and beautiful gardens because it was the ancient capital of Japan. Kyoto city has two different areas called Kitayama area and Higashiyama area which were divided according to its period and culture. Today we will visit Kitayama area, which flourished in the 14th century. This tour will show you three temples which are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a tea ceremony experience.
FROM$267/ per group
Atsuko T.
4.97 / 5
(64 reviews)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion District Exploration
Kyoto
3 hours
Join our tour for a captivating journey through Kyoto's historic and cultural highlights. Begin with a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, renowned for its stunning architecture and panoramic city views, beautifully illuminated as twilight descends. Next, immerse yourself in the charm of the Gion District, Kyoto’s famous geisha quarter. Wander through its traditional streets, lined with historic wooden machiya houses and teahouses.
FROM$300/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
(Short time) Kyoto Old Town Walking Tour
Kyoto
2 hours 30 min
This tour is perfect for people who want to make a time-slip into ancient Kyoto! We will visit famous sites of the old town during a short tour AND you also get insights from me - a Japanese local! If you wish to visit other different sites in Kyoto, please let me know. I'm flexible and we can customize the tour for you!
FROM$200/ per group
Yuta I.
5.00 / 5
(36 reviews)
One day tour From Gion to the Nishiki Market
Kyoto
5 hours
Kyoto is an ancient city, which used to like be the capital of Japan for 1000 years. There are about 1600 temples and 400 shrines and beautiful gardens. It also has a lot of traditional crafts,such as kimono, fans, Japanese artistic sweets. There are a lot of things to do and experience. First of all I will take you to Gion area.I will take you to Yasaka Shrine and Kenninji Temple. Then let's move to the Nishiki market. and have sushi lunch in the market. Gion is the area of entertainment, where there are many bars and taverns. Some important business and political talks have been conducted. You may run across Maiko and Geiko, Japanese entertainers in kimono. If you want to wear Japanese costume in Gion, I can arrange with extra charge. NIshiki market is the kitchen of the Kyoro, where local people buy their everyday food. Fish stores, vegetable stores, pickles stores and so on. A friend of mine owns a Yuba shop in the market. Yuba is vegan, dairy-free ,gluten free,preserve-free, additive-free and protein rich. You can see the yuba making process.
FROM$136/ per group
Toshiyo O.
4.69 / 5
(253 reviews)
In Depth Analysis of Nijo castle plus Kyoto highlights
Kyoto
6 hours
Nijo castle is not just an old castle but it is a great showcase of Japanese art, history and architecture. I will explain deep inside of this it taking double time including some secret stories, latest academic findings and so on which are not described in any guide book or online information. After that, we will visit Kyoto Imperial Palace where had been emperor's resident for hundreds years. Finally the tour finishes visiting Nishiki food market which has been said as "Kitchen of Kyoto."
FROM$268/ per group
Rick I.
4.86 / 5
(65 reviews)
Philosopher's Path Walking Tour; Silver Temple~Nanzenji
Kyoto
5 hours
This tour invites you to walk along one of the most beautiful walkways in Kyoto. You visit several temples along the walkway, Silver Temple (Ginkakuji), Hounenin Temple, and Nanzenji Temple (Headquarter of Rinzai Zen Sect).
FROM$220/ per group
Kenji O.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
Hozukyo Nature Walking Guide Tour to Mizuo ( hidden course Kyoto north-west of Arashiyama )
Kyoto
8 hours 30 min
This is a guide course of visiting Mizuo from north part of Arashiyama through Toriimoto and Kiyotaki. This is the most high-end English guided tour I have. You will have a very unique experience that no others have the same because I am the only one and the very first person who wrote detailed information of this area in English. Even many locals living in Kyoto do not know of this way of visiting Mizuo from a trail. This is a beautiful trail goes along river of Kiyotaki and Hozukyo.
FROM$401/ per group
Masayuki I.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Rise&Shine, walk in historic Higashiyama District at SUNRISE
Kyoto
5 hours
As a unique experience, let me guide you through Kyoto's protected Higashiyama District at sunrise. Away from the crowds of tourists, this short trip offers the chance for those interested in Japanese culture and history to experience the area at a peaceful and meditative pace.
FROM$234/ per group
Ana I.
5.00 / 5
(18 reviews)
The Half Day Tour of Kyoto World Heritage Sites
Kyoto
4 hours
You can experience 3 world heritage sites in Kyoto, each of which is one of the most popular destination for tourists. like Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji temple( Golden pavilion temple) , Ryoanji temple.
FROM$267/ per group
Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Half-Day Beautiful Gardens Tour in Kyoto
Kyoto
4 hours
This garden tour through Kyoto's Heian Jingu, Eikando and Nanzenji offers an escape into some of Japan's most beautiful landscapes. Starting at Heian Jingu, visitors are greeted by the tranquil ponds, picturesque bridges, and vibrant seasonal blooms. We then proceed to Eikando, where we wander through the temple's peaceful gardens, enjoying the serene ponds and the calming atmosphere. We end at Nanzen-ji, where the Zen temple's lush grounds feature rock gardens and moss-covered pathways.
FROM$207/ per group
Maricel E.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
Hike in mysterious mountains of Kyoto -Kurama to Kibune-
Kyoto
6 hours
We will visit Kuramadera which is a Buddhist temple located along the steep wooded mountainside. Behind the temple's main building, the hiking trail continues through the forest to Kibune, a small town famous for Kibune Shrine dedicated to the goddess of the water "Tamayorihime". The hike from Kurama-dera to Kibune takes about one hour. If you like, you can also enjoy "Onsen" hot spring at Kurama.
FROM$254/ per group
Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(73 reviews)
Hiking between two power spots, Kurama Temple and Kifune Shrine, and more
Kyoto
7 hours
There are a lot of Buddhism temples and Shinto Shrines in Kyoto. This tour focuses on the Buddhism and Shinto power spots in North Kyoto. We will hike from a power spot Kurama Temple to another power spot Kifune Shrine for an hour. We also visit less-visited a Zen small temple with beautiful garden to feel the profundity of Kyoto. If you are interested in the places which are not listed here, just let me know, I will customize a tour for you.
FROM$300/ per group
Hiroyuki T.
4.97 / 5
(164 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
(35 reviews)
Hike along the Philosopher's Path brings 3 courage in Kyoto
Kyoto
5 hours 30 min
Philosopher's Path and Lake Biwa Canal run through the foot of the east mountain range. Two facilities brought courage to the Kyoto citizens after the capital was moved to Tokyo in the mid-19th century. Refresh the body and mind of citizens with the rows of cherry blossom trees and fresh greenery, feel the progress of Kyoto's modernization in the flowing waters of the canal, and understand the history of the millennium city at the stunning temples and shrines on both ends of the path.
FROM$207/ per group
Yosshi S.
Trekking & Walking Tour in Fresh Green from Takao down to Arashiyama
Kyoto
7 hours
This tour is designed for those who are interested in trekking along the Kiyotaki River in fresh green and visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest on the way from Takao down to Arashiyama. The fresh leaves of maple, cherry and other trees amuse your eyes and the murmur of the stream and the chirping of birds delight your ears.
FROM$220/ per group
Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(236 reviews)
Zen garden tour along Kinugake and the extended road
Kyoto
9 hours
There is a road named "Kinugake" road along the foot of mountain in northern Kyoto. This tour is along the road and extended parts of the road to west and east. The name "Kinugake" means covering with silk. When the Emperor Uta said he wanted to see snow in the summer, he was comforted by covering the Kinugasa mountain with silk. This road named after this story. This tour starts from Tenryu-ji and ends at Daitoku-ji visiting Ryouan-ji and Golden Pavilion. We will visit these good Zen gardens.
FROM$247/ per group
Yoshiharu K.
4.70 / 5
(53 reviews)
Walking Tour around Kyoto Station
Kyoto
8 hours
Please watch a video. From the first 30 seconds to 60 seconds you see the view from the top of Kytoto Station, and for 2 minutes from 3 minutes 40 seconds you can enjoy beautifully changing colors of autumn leaves at Shosei-en Garden, and for the last one minute you can see the view from the observatory of Kyoto Tower. I would like to introduce you the area around Kyoto Station. I can show you Fushimi inari Shrine, Toji Temple.
FROM$284/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(181 reviews)
Visiting temples and tea ceremony experience in East Kyoto
Kyoto
7 hours
This tour is based on 'A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (East Kyoto). You can visit Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjyusangendo Temple, Kenninji Temple. You can also enjoy tea ceremony experience.
FROM$207/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(129 reviews)