Private Kyoto Highlights Day Tour from Osaka with Hotel Pickup





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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
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
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
English Tour Guide(Optional)
Not included
Admission ticket (Kinkaku-ji: 4 USD)
Overtime fee (without guide: 42 USD per hour)
Overtime fee (with guide: 67 USD per hour)
Kinkakuji Temple
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
2 hours
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
2 hours
Stop 5
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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