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Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Product code 387627P9
From
From JPY 20,000
Dates
Jan 16, 2024 to Jul 27, 2026
Start times
1:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-120
Options
6-Hour Tour, 5-Hour Tour, 8-Hour Private Vehicle, 5-Hour Private Vehicle, 4-Hour Private Vehicle, 6-Hour Private Vehicle, 4-Hour Tour, 8-Hour Tour
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Duration
4 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 20,000
Kyoto Private Custom Tour with Local Guide





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Duration
4 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience the best of Kyoto on a fully customizable full-day private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit Kyoto's most iconic attractions, including Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, and Kiyomizu Temple, while learning about the history, culture, and traditions that make Kyoto Japan's cultural heart. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning to discover more, your guide will create an itinerary based on your interests and travel pace, helping you experience both famous landmarks and local hidden gems. ● Get a complete overview of Kyoto in one day ● Visit Kyoto's top attractions, including Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Kiyomizu Temple ● Enjoy a fully customizable itinerary designed around your interests ● Discover Kyoto with your own private local guide and receive personalized recommendations
Overview
Experience the best of Kyoto on a fully customizable full-day private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit Kyoto's most iconic attractions, including Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, and Kiyomizu Temple, while learning about the history, culture, and traditions that make Kyoto Japan's cultural heart. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning to discover more, your guide will create an itinerary based on your interests and travel pace, helping you experience both famous landmarks and local hidden gems. ● Get a complete overview of Kyoto in one day ● Visit Kyoto's top attractions, including Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Kiyomizu Temple ● Enjoy a fully customizable itinerary designed around your interests ● Discover Kyoto with your own private local guide and receive personalized recommendations
What's Included
Included
Local English-Speaking Guide
Fully Customizable Private Experience
Private Vehicle (Optional)
Optional Hotel Meet-up within Kyoto City
Not included
Food and Drinks (For you and Guide)
Transportation Fee (For you and Guide)
Entry/Admission
Private transportation Optional, additional fee applies
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, is an iconic Shinto shrine renowned for its thousands of vibrant torii gates, creating winding pathways on Mount Inari. A spiritual site dedicated to Inari, the deity of prosperity, it offers stunning views and a unique cultural experience.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most celebrated temples. Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from the famous wooden stage while learning about Buddhist culture, Japanese architecture, and the temple’s fascinating history.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
Gion, Kyoto, is a historic district famed for its traditional wooden machiya houses and geisha culture. Narrow streets, tea houses, and Yasaka Shrine characterize this area, preserving Kyoto's elegance and charm. It's a cultural hub where old meets new in a captivating blend.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Explore the beautiful Arashiyama area, one of Kyoto’s most scenic destinations. Walk through the iconic bamboo forest and experience the peaceful atmosphere that has attracted visitors for centuries.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Experience Kyoto’s food culture at Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Explore local ingredients, traditional snacks, and specialty foods while discovering the culinary traditions that have shaped Kyoto for centuries.
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
Maruyama Park is the oldest park in Kyoto, and in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom. In this park, you can enjoy traditional style of Japanese garden as well. You can enjoy photo shooting in the traditional park.
Stop 7
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 7
Yasakanoto Pagoda, is one of the Kyoto's most visible and recognizable landmarks. It's also called "5 storied pagoda", and you can see amazing temple here. We take pictures with this Pagoda, and the pictures will be authentic. Also we will explain the history about Pagoda.
Stop 8
20 minutes
Stop 8
Step into Japan’s samurai history at Nijo Castle, built for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Discover the elegant architecture, beautiful gardens, and famous “nightingale floors” designed to protect the shogun.
Stop 9
45 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 9
Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s world-famous Golden Pavilion. Admire the stunning golden structure reflected on the surrounding pond and learn about the temple’s connection to Zen Buddhism and Japanese aesthetics.
Stop 10
30 minutes
Stop 10
Stroll through the beautifully preserved streets of Higashiyama, where traditional wooden houses, small shops, and old Kyoto atmosphere remain. Your guide will introduce hidden gems and stories behind this historic neighborhood.
Stop 11
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 11
Visit Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples. Enjoy its famous landscape garden, designed to blend perfectly with the surrounding mountains.
Stop 12
20 minutes
Stop 12
Take a walk across Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbol of Arashiyama. Enjoy views of the Katsura River and surrounding mountains while learning about the area’s history as a retreat for Japanese nobles.
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
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are 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
4.6
23 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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