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Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Kyoto
Product code 288428P3
From
From JPY 14,500
Dates
Available from Dec 1, 2020
Start times
10:00 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 6-99
Options
Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Kyoto
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 14,500
Half-Day Private Walking Tour in Kyoto





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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This half-day tour covers 5 of the most visited venues in Kyoto: Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, Gion and Nishiki Market. The guests will find many unique shops and cafes which they might just walk pass by if they are not with guides. Hear many interesting stories of each place and useful travel tips from knowledgeable guide as they walk past the central area of Kyoto.
Overview
This half-day tour covers 5 of the most visited venues in Kyoto: Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, Gion and Nishiki Market. The guests will find many unique shops and cafes which they might just walk pass by if they are not with guides. Hear many interesting stories of each place and useful travel tips from knowledgeable guide as they walk past the central area of Kyoto.
What's Included
Included
Guide fee
Not included
Entrance fee (Kiyomizu Temple) and transportation cost (hotel to Kiyomizu temple)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 1
At the Kiyomizu stage, the guide will ask you what it means to "jump off the Kiyomizu stage". Choose one of the Otowa Falls to visit.
Stop 2
50 minutes
Stop 2
See many unique shops and cafes for souvenirs and food tastings
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
The tour ends in Yasaka Shrine, which locates at the eastern edge of Gion district. Your guide will show you how to pray properly in the Japanese shrine.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Stop by at a local tea shops to find the best matcha for souvenir. Meet the statue of Izumo no Okuni who started kabuki and see the Minamiza kabuki theatre, hear the history and life of maiko and geisha in a quiet street near Gion Shirakawa, and walk the traditional Hanamikoji street. Your guide will also take you to some of the backstreets in Gion where many ochaya (teahouse) stand. You may not meet maiko or geisha in the daytime but you may do so if you come back in the evening.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
Walk past the Pontocho street where there are nice restaurants and bars. You can come back at night on own to feel the authentic Kyoto atmosphere and enjoy some foods here.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Walk further to Nishiki Market. Located in downtown Kyoto area, you will see a variety of foods such as seafood, deep-fried foods, Japanese pickles, Karaage, Takoyaki, Japanese spice, ice cream, green tea, egg roll and more. Feel free to stop, buy and taste some of the foods you may want to try. You will also have a chance to see and purchase Japanese knife, tea cup or plates which will make great souvenir for you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
64 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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