Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
Product code 22288P10
From
From JPY 36,000
Dates
Sep 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-80
Options
Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 36,000
Kyoto private tour (Shore excursion available from Osaka or Kobe port)
Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Visit Japanese beautiful traditional town, Kyoto with a private guide! It's the gem in Japan. As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sites with your own pace. This tour covers most popular sites like Fushimi Inari shrine, Geisha area, and Golden pavilion. Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Osaka/ Kyoto / Osaka port / Kobe port and start the tour hassle-free. You can choose transportation method depending on your needs. (To be paid separately) Use subways, local trains and taxis like locals riding public transportation or hire a van for door to door convenience or if you are JR Rail Pass holder, maximize the use it. Estimate transportation cost is listed in the exclusion section. Please clarify choice of transportation when booking this tour. (For passengers form the cruise ship, destinations might vary depending on the departure time of the ship )
Overview
Visit Japanese beautiful traditional town, Kyoto with a private guide! It's the gem in Japan. As it's a private tour, you can relax and visit sites with your own pace. This tour covers most popular sites like Fushimi Inari shrine, Geisha area, and Golden pavilion. Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Osaka/ Kyoto / Osaka port / Kobe port and start the tour hassle-free. You can choose transportation method depending on your needs. (To be paid separately) Use subways, local trains and taxis like locals riding public transportation or hire a van for door to door convenience or if you are JR Rail Pass holder, maximize the use it. Estimate transportation cost is listed in the exclusion section. Please clarify choice of transportation when booking this tour. (For passengers form the cruise ship, destinations might vary depending on the departure time of the ship )
What's Included
Included
National licensed guide
Lunch and 1 soft drink
Guide meets you at your hotel / port
Entrance fee
Not included
Transportation fee to be paid on the day: Around 7-9,000 yen/person using public transport.
Transport cost to be paid on the day: From around 80,000 yen/party(up to 8) chartering a private van
Transportation fee to be paid on the day: Around 6,000 yen / person if JR Rail Pass holder
Please clarify type of transportation method at the time of booking
Gratuities
Insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Ground (1st) floor, 30 steps opposite from the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station (Not Shin-Osaka Station)
End point
Ground (1st) floor, 30 steps opposite from the Central Gate of JR Osaka Station (Not Shin-Osaka Station)
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Shininig in Gold, the most beautiful temple in Kyoto.
Stop 2
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Sanjyusangen-do temple is well known for a 1001 Buddhist statues. You are amazed by this forest of statues in Japan's longest wooden structure.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
This small shinto shrine is a land mark of Gion geisha district. Great place for photos.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Geiko(Geisha) and maiko are special in Kyoto. Old tea houses areas are so traditional and beautiful. If you're lucky, you'll come across geioko or maiko.
Stop 5
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Red gates tonnel is stanning and unique here. It's No.1 spot on TripAdvisor in Japan.
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 Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
Infant meals not included
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Choose transportation method from public transportation and private van when booking.
Other
Transportation fee is not included. Please pay the fee on the day.
Other
Please clarify the port name (Osaka or Kobe) if you are passengers of cruise ship
Other
Itinerary and duration may change upon the docking and departure time of cruise ship
Other
Hiring private van is recommended as you walk long distance
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
5.0
41 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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