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Kyoto's Top City Highlights: 2-Day Tour Experience
Kyoto
16 hours
This tour takes you through Kyoto’s iconic and culturally significant landmarks. You'll explore famous sites such as the shimmering Kinkaku-ji Temple and the majestic Nijo Castle,an Edo-period marvel that offers a glimpse into Japan’s rich history. This tour is designed to provide a perfect blend of Kyoto’s historical, cultural, and scenic beauty, ideal for first-time visitors. It ensures a deep, immersive experience of Kyoto's timeless charm, creating lasting memories of Japan's cultural heart.
FROM$1,011/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
Katsura Imperial Villa and Fushimi Inari
Kyoto
4 hours
Katsura Imperial Villa is too beautiful to express! In the early Edo period, Prince Toshihito, who excelled in both literature and the martial art from childhood, built the Villa. That is both tasteful and simple. We need to apply for the Imperial Household Agency to get in. I will apply for you by postcard. It takes an hour to see the villa by the special guide of the villa. The fee is free.
FROM$121/ per group
Toshiyo O.
4.69 / 5
(253 reviews)
Kyoto Local Sake Brewery and Tofukuji Zen Temple
Kyoto
7 hours
Tofukuji Zen Temple has beautiful Japanese gardens designed by Mirei Arimori. You can also enjoy not only the gardens but also view from wooden bridges of the temple. After visiting the temple, the tour moves to Fushimi Sake Brewery District. You can enjoy Kyoto Local Japanese Sake.
FROM$222/ per group
Kenji O.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
Extra Day in Kyoto: Explore Ancient Capital
Kyoto
2 hours 30 min
This tour visits Kyoto Heian Capital museum to see the elaborate display of Heian Capital replica around 8th to 12th century including relics around the museum. You will slip back to ancient Kyoto with a detailed display including virtual 3D. All of them are explained in English by me. (Option) Visit the relic of wall which was surrounding Kyoto Capital called Odoi. This is another important relic in Kyoto history. Recommended to the history lovers or time travel lovers !
FROM$113/ per group
Rick I.
4.86 / 5
(65 reviews)
A Half Day Tour of Higashiyama Area in Kyoto
Kyoto
4 hours
Lots of popular destinations are packed in this Higashiyama area; temples, shrines, Japanese sweets shop, and souvenir shops. I'll show you very Kyoto-like area with interesting stories. Feel free to ask me anything if you have a baby or kids.
FROM$270/ per group
Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Early Bird Half Day Tour Eastern Kyoto including Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto
5 hours
Shall we explore some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in Kyoto while most tourists are preparing for their tour? On this tour, we first visit Kiyomizudera Buddhist temple to avoid busy tourists. And then, walk down to Gion Geisha Town through Ninenzaka/Sannenzaka worshiper's path of the temple which is designated as a historical preserved area for its beautiful townscape. Then we are going to famous Fushimi Inari Shrine or Sanjusangen-do temple. Beat the crowds!
FROM$216/ per group
Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(73 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$103/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.55 / 5
(60 reviews)
Less crowded, stunning fall foliage - Kyoto
Kyoto
8 hours
Kyoto is so popular and busy. So let's select places that are less busy and have their beauty next to none. Sometimes they don't have good access. But, someone like such a travel. This tour is tailored to those travelers.
FROM$337/ per group
Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(35 reviews)
Trekking & Walking Tour in Autumn Foliage from Takao down to Arashiyama
Kyoto
7 hours
This tour is designed for those who like trekking along the Kiyotaki River in autumn foliage and like visiting lesser-known temples of scenic and historic interest with moss-covered gardens located in a serene environment.
FROM$222/ per group
Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(236 reviews)
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[Anekouji 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 30 years ago.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
FROM$156/ per group
Yoshiharu K.
4.70 / 5
(53 reviews)
Ginkakuji, Philosopher's Path, Eikando and Nanzenji Temple
Kyoto
8 hours
I would like to take you to Ginkakuji, Plilosopher's Path, Eikando, and Nanzenji Temple. The another name for Ginkakuji is "Temple of Silver Pavilion" whlle that for Kinkakuji is called "Temple of Golden Pavilion." It is said that the Temple expresses "wabi sabi" or simple athetic values. The temple has a stroll-type pond garden, so you can enjoy a beautiful view from any angle. The steps are covered with moss on both sides.
FROM$286/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(181 reviews)
Walking Kyoto Downtown
Kyoto
8 hours
At Fushimi Inari Shrine, you can pray for family prosperity, success and safety Fushimi Sake Brewerey is one of three great Sake Brewery districts in Japan. Nishiki market is food court, where provide high quality ingredients from old days. At Yasaka Shrine, please get a good luck Kiyomizu Temple will serve you an extensive view of Kyoto city from veranda, standing on the cliff.
FROM$296/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 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$209/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(131 reviews)
Discover Kyoto: 4-Hour Guided Sightseeing Tour
Kyoto
4 hours
Explore Kyoto’s rich history with one of three curated itineraries, each showcasing Kyoto’s top landmarks: Option A: The iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple, the stunning Nijo Castle, and immerse yourself in Kyoto’s historic charm. Option B: The majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of torii gates, marvel at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and stroll through the historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka paths. Option C: Wander through Fushimi Inari Shrine, visit Sanjusangendo Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
FROM$303/ per group
Ahmed A.
4.79 / 5
(38 reviews)
NijyoCastle, time slip to Edo period
Kyoto
2 hours
The castle is located in the center of Kyoto city and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It was originally built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun,Ieyasu. Nijo Caslte is one of the finest examples of early Edo period and Momoyama culture in Japan, as it makes splendid use of early Edo period building designs, lavish paintings, and carvings that Iemitsu generously commissioned. In 1867, when Yoshinobu, the fifteenth Tokugawa Shogun returned soverignty to the Emperor, the caslte became the property of the Imperial family. Inside Ninomaru Palace Yoshinobu summoned the coultry's feudal lords and declared that soverignty would be restored to the Emperor. There are two Japanese gardens.You can enjoy the bearutiful scenary.
FROM$54/ per group
Toshiyo O.
4.69 / 5
(253 reviews)
Hidden Gem of Arashiyama; Another Bamboo Forest
Kyoto
6 hours
You can visit another bamboo forest in the precinct of Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple. There are thousands of pretty tiny stone buddha statutes in the precinct. Why don't you extend your legs a little deeper to the hidden gem of the Arashiyama district?
FROM$222/ per group
Kenji O.
5.00 / 5
(10 reviews)
One day trip to Arashiyama area and Kinkakuji temple
Kyoto
8 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! if you like less-populated area( I mean a deeper side of Arashiyama ), let's discuss! Nextly, let's move on to Kinkakuji Temple, very flashy temple!
FROM$404/ per group
Keiko U.
5.00 / 5
(23 reviews)
Kyoto Mt. Daimonji Hiking Tour -Nanzenji to Ginkakuji Silver Temple -
Kyoto
6 hours
Aren't you tired of busy sightseeing spots a little bit? Don't you want to move your body, and enjoy workout on the mountain path with calm historical sites? . I recommend this trekking tour. This tour involves hiking from Yamashina Bishamondo temple to Ginkakuji Silver Pavillion via Higashiyama trekking route and Mt. Daimonji with its panoramic view.
FROM$236/ per group
Koichi W.
4.96 / 5
(73 reviews)
Tour of Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
Kyoto
3 hours
(Highlights) A long time ago, God descended from heaven on the mountain near this shrine, which was originally built in 678, and buildings in the compound were reconstructed one after another in the 17th and 19th centuries. Since the God`s descent, people and successive emperors paid enormous respect to the shrine, many important events were held and prayers offered there when the nation was in the crucial crossroads. It was ranked the first among the nation`s shrines along with Ise-Jingu Shrine in Mie prefecture until 1945. "Honden" main hall and "Gonden" subsidiary hall were designated as the national treasures and the entire shrine precincts were added to the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in 1994. (How to enjoy) The shrine enclosure is the perfect combination of the beautiful nature and man-made structures built in accordance with the traditional Japanese construction technology. Once you are admitted to the main shrine building, you will hear a Shito priest explain about the origin of the shrine, including a myth of a young woman having a heavenly baby boy. There are various events held in the shrine precincts, including a horse racing competed by two horses on May 5, Aoi-maturi Festival on May 15 and "Karasu" crow Sumo matches on September 9, to name a few. (Others) The bus fare is 230 yen and the entrance fee is 800 yen.
FROM$103/ per group
Tatsuhiro N.
4.55 / 5
(60 reviews)
Half-day eastern Kyoto off the beaten track
Kyoto
4 hours
There are a lot of wonderful places in Kyoto, especially in the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. But, because of that, such places are so busy. So I escort you to not busy, but still beautiful places. Sometimes I wonder why tourists don't visit those places. This tour is to visit such places and I don't walk on a busy road. In the end, I'd like to recommend a restaurant, considering your allergy or preference.
FROM$236/ per group
Shuji O.
4.94 / 5
(35 reviews)
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[Matubara 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.In some streets, You could see traditional dying shops for Yuzen which is a traditional dyeing method of Kyoto.You can visit some of the shops and I will interpret between the shop owner and you.
FROM$156/ per group
Yoshiharu K.
4.70 / 5
(53 reviews)
Kyoto Higashiyama (Kiyomizu, Kodaiji, Gion, Kenninji)
Kyoto
8 hours
I would like to introduce you Higashiyama, the east area of Kyoto. I will take you to Kiyomizu Temple, Sannenzaka slope, Koshindo, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Gion area. Lastly we visit Kenninji Tenple. It s the first Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple possesses many important work of art including the ceiling painting "Soryuzu", or "twin dragons", and a ceramic replica of the famous "Wind and Thunder Gods."
FROM$286/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.60 / 5
(181 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$334/ per group
Eric T.
4.88 / 5
(52 reviews)
A Wonderful Half Day in Kyoto (South-east 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. In this tour, you can visit the most popular sightseeing spot for travelors from abroad and the temple which is very famous for its beautiful garden.
FROM$128/ per group
Tomoe S.
4.94 / 5
(131 reviews)