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Luxury Kyoto Private Alphard Tour Arashiyama Kinkaku-ji Inari
Product code 71179P77
From
From JPY 140,000
Dates
Available from Jul 16, 2025
Start times
9:45 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
KyotoTOP3
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Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
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 140,000
Luxury Kyoto Private Alphard Tour Arashiyama Kinkaku-ji Inari





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Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Experience the ultimate comfort of a private tour in a luxury Toyota Alphard. Unlike crowded bus tours, it provides a premium, personalized journey tailored to your group’s pace. Step into your spacious, high-end Alphard with an expert tour guide and travel seamlessly from Osaka to Kyoto. Your private vehicle ensures a smooth and relaxing ride between Kyoto’s three most iconic landmarks. Wander through the soaring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and hike through the mesmerizing red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. This is a private day trip designed to transport you into the heart of Japan’s timeless beauty with elegance and ease.
Overview
Experience the ultimate comfort of a private tour in a luxury Toyota Alphard. Unlike crowded bus tours, it provides a premium, personalized journey tailored to your group’s pace. Step into your spacious, high-end Alphard with an expert tour guide and travel seamlessly from Osaka to Kyoto. Your private vehicle ensures a smooth and relaxing ride between Kyoto’s three most iconic landmarks. Wander through the soaring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, marvel at the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and hike through the mesmerizing red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine. This is a private day trip designed to transport you into the heart of Japan’s timeless beauty with elegance and ease.
What's Included
Included
Admission fee
English-speaking Conductor
Highway tolls
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gasoline cost
Parking Fees
Not included
Lunch
Tips for guide/driver are optional
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Arrive at Togetsukyo bridge, and enjoy the scenery and natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river valley. Cross Togetsukyo bridge and walk through the town of Arashiyama, and head towards Arashiyama Bamboo forest.
Stop 2
50 minutes
Stop 2
This area has been culturally significant for over 1000 years. The bamboo cultivated by the nobles of the Heian era still remains. Walk through and enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest.
Stop 3
1 hour 10 minutes
Stop 3
Walk around the town of Arashiyama and enjoy your lunch break in the area. Enjoy some local cuisine, or grab a bite from one of the food stalls in the area. You can also shop for souvenirs for you and your family. This area offers various souvenirs great for everyone.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
Depart Arashiyama on board our private vehicle and drive 25 minutes to the beautiful and iconic Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji Temple. Both the pavilion and its surrounding garden were designed to be a paradise on earth. It’s beauty alone has inspired whole branches of Japanese arts and culture.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
Depart Arashiyama, and drive 50 minutes to the amazing Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, founded over 1300 years ago for the god Inari Okami, who exists in the peaks of Mt. Inari. The red gates are donated by worshipers who have had their prayers answered by the shrine.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Physical Activity: This tour involves a significant amount of walking, including stairs and inclines at each destination. It is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or those who find long-distance walking difficult.
Other
Schedule: The itinerary is subject to change due to local traffic or weather conditions.
Other
The vehicle/car used for this tour is fully licensed by the Japanese government.
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
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