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Higashiyama Private Walking Tour — Explore Kyoto with Two Locals
Product code 5566806P2
From
From EUR 148
Dates
Available from Jun 2, 2025
Start times
10:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-13, Youth ages 14-17, Adult ages 18-90
Options
Private tour in Italian
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese, Italian
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From EUR 148
Higashiyama Private Walking Tour — Explore Kyoto with Two Locals





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese, Italian
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
This tour is led by an Italian-Japanese couple living in Kyoto and will take you to discover not only the most iconic places in the city, but also the lesser known ones, selected thanks to our direct experience in the area. We will take you through temples, shrines and historic districts, but also to small local craft shops, antiques and hidden cafes, which we discovered in our daily lives. Our look combines the point of view of the Italian traveler with Japanese sensibility, offering an authentic, curated and deeply personal experience. It is not a simple sightseeing tour, but an immersion in the real Kyoto, with the warmth of those who live and love it every day.
Overview
This tour is led by an Italian-Japanese couple living in Kyoto and will take you to discover not only the most iconic places in the city, but also the lesser known ones, selected thanks to our direct experience in the area. We will take you through temples, shrines and historic districts, but also to small local craft shops, antiques and hidden cafes, which we discovered in our daily lives. Our look combines the point of view of the Italian traveler with Japanese sensibility, offering an authentic, curated and deeply personal experience. It is not a simple sightseeing tour, but an immersion in the real Kyoto, with the warmth of those who live and love it every day.
What's Included
Included
Accompaniment in Italian by an Italian-Japanese couple
Not included
Train ticket from Gion Shijo to Fushimi Inari (round trip) costs ¥440 per person and is not included in the tour. Each participant will have to buy it personally.
Lunch
All entrances to temples in the program
Traditional Kyūdō experience (Japanese archery)
Any taxi quotas
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
We will take the train to reach in about 15 minutes the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha, the shrine with the iconic thousands of red bulls. We will walk along its suggestive paths immersed in nature, discovering the symbolism and spirituality related to the deity Inari.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are two picturesque historic streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera temple. We will stroll through ancient wooden houses, stopping at selected traditional craft shops and Japanese antiques, to discover unique objects and authentic stories.
Stop 3
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
We will visit the majestic Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto's most iconic temples, known for its wooden rooftop terrace suspended over the hill. We will discover its thousand-year history, the rituals related to pure water and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
We will walk Nene no Michi, one of the most fascinating streets in Kyoto, named after the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Surrounded by temples, gardens and traditional houses, it offers a quiet and poetic atmosphere, ideal for a walk immersed in the most elegant Kyoto.
Stop 5
50 minutes
Stop 5
We will arrive in Shijō-dōri, one of Kyoto's main streets, the heart of shopping and city life. Here, those who want can try the traditional art of kyūdō (Japanese archery), an authentic experience starting at ¥2,200.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Health Other
Not recommended for travelers not trained to walk
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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