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Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour
Product code 39825P4
From
From JPY 22,885
Dates
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Reduced rate Northwest, Southeast-bound course, Private guide for Northwest, Reduced rate Southeast, Northwest-bound course, Private guide for Southeast
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Duration
7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 22,885
Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour
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Duration
7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.
Overview
In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.
What's Included
Included
Public Transportation
One-day city bus pass (can be used continuously after the tour)
Professional English speaking guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.
End point
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Nicknamed as Golden Pavilion, and one of the most popular temples in Kyoto, which is covered by gold leaves.
Stop 2
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
The view of Kyoto City seeing from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is magnificent. The scene is often depicted in post cards.
Stop 3
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Only castle in Kyoto built during the Tokugawa Shogunate period in the beginning of the 17th century. The highlight of this place is touring in the original living quarter of Shogun.
Stop 4
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Travelers can enjoy astonishing view of 1001 kannon statues.
Stop 5
50 minutes
Stop 5
Gion is known for its Geisha tradition in Japan. The tour concludes at Gion, where you can join our another tour specializing in Gion, which starts at 6PM. The tour is available from TripAdvisor with the tour name, Night-walk in Gion.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
The place is known for its the Togetsukyo bridge, which is the huge wooden bridge located near bamboo forest.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Historic path leading up to the Kiyomizudera temple.
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
You will have a chance to walk through the world famous Bamboo Forest, the scene of which is often depicted in guide bookes.
Stop 9
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 9
One of the best known zen garden known for its world-famous rock garden represented by 15 stones.
Stop 10
50 minutes
Stop 10
The most visited Shinto shrine awarded by TripAdvisor known for its thousands of red Torii Gate covering entire mountain.
Stop 11
50 minutesAdmission included
Stop 11
Visit the brewery museum of one of the oldest sake brand in Japan.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
4.8
84 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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