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    Private Kyoto Highlights Day Tour from Osaka with Hotel Pickup

    4.1(9 reviews)
    By Dida GoProduct code 405101P25
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    Duration

    10 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    Private day trip from Osaka to Kyoto — hotel pickup in Osaka, private car, flexible itinerary. Spend a relaxed, fully customizable day exploring Kyoto’s must‑see sights on this private 10‑hour tour from Osaka. We provide pickup and drop‑off in Osaka (hotel or major station), a private air‑conditioned vehicle and an experienced driver; you choose the stops and pace. Typical highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu‑dera and the historic Higashiyama streets, Arashiyama bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge, and Kinkaku‑ji — but the itinerary is flexible to match your interests (temples, photography, food, or family‑friendly stops). For deeper local insight, add a licensed English/Chinese guide at booking; the driver will still handle navigation and logistics. Please note standard tour time is 10 hours — admission fees, meals, and optional experiences are not included unless you select an add‑on. Overtime may apply if your group extends beyond the booked duration.

    What's Included

    Included

    Transportation amenities

    Private transportation

    Transportation amenities

    Air-conditioned vehicle

    Other

    English Tour Guide(Optional)

    Not included

    Other

    Admission ticket (Kinkaku-ji: 4 USD)

    Other

    Overtime fee (without guide: 42 USD per hour)

    Other

    Overtime fee (with guide: 67 USD per hour)

    Fees

    Kinkakuji Temple

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard10 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    3 hoursAdmission not included

    Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.

    3

    Stop 3

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Yasaka Shrine, once called Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri, the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage.

    4

    Stop 4

    2 hours

    Hanamikoji is located in the Gion district of Kyoto and is well known for its old streets. As night falls, you will have a good chance of encountering one of Japan's living national treasures flitting past. The area has remained a stylish place ever since the Edo period, and it is one of the few places where geisha can still be seen.

    5

    Stop 5

    2 hours

    Sannenzaka, or Sannen-zaka, is a stone-paved pedestrian road and tourist attraction in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The road is lined with traditional buildings and shops, and is often paired with the similar road, Ninenzaka.

    Additional Info

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Transportation Wheelchair Accessible

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.1

    9 reviews

    Collected by Viator

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