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Private Kyoto Tour of Historical Spots from Japan
Product code 5487518P1
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From USD 618.88
Dates
Aug 7, 2025 to Aug 6, 2027
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
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Private Kyoto Tour of Historical Spots from Japan
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Duration
6 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Private Kyoto Tour of Historical Spots from Japan





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Duration
6 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Discover the beauty and the history of Kyoto with Akira! I will supply you a private Kyoto day tour by car. This tour is completely flexible and can be customized to match your preferences. My tour is not only for simple sight seeing, but also focusing on the history background and the culture of Kyoto and Japan. Most of the spots are designated as [Special Historic Site ] and [Special Scenic Spots] of Japan. I will offer special walking guide on historic sites.
Overview
Discover the beauty and the history of Kyoto with Akira! I will supply you a private Kyoto day tour by car. This tour is completely flexible and can be customized to match your preferences. My tour is not only for simple sight seeing, but also focusing on the history background and the culture of Kyoto and Japan. Most of the spots are designated as [Special Historic Site ] and [Special Scenic Spots] of Japan. I will offer special walking guide on historic sites.
What's Included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Walking guide of temple/s and shrine/s
Gas/Petrol
Not included
Admission fee for Kiyomizu-dera temple: Adult 500yen, Student 200Yen
Admission fee for Nanzenji temple: Adult 600yen, Student 400-500Yen
Admission fee for Kinkaku-ji temple: Adult 500yen, Student 300Yen
Admission fee for Ryoan-ji temple: Adult 600yen, Student 300-500Yen
Lunch
Kinkakuji Temple
Nanzen-ji Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Ryoanji Temple
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a sacred Shinto shrine renowned for its iconic torii gates and profound spiritual significance. As one of the most visited shrines in Japan, Fushimi Inari Taisha offers a unique and enchanting experience that captivates visitors from around the world. The shrine is characterized by its vivid vermillion torii gates that create a mesmerizing pathway through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. This symbolic trail, known as the Senbon Torii, leads visitors on a spiritual journey, representing a passage between the physical world and the divine.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 2
Kiyomizu Temple is the biggest and the most famous temple in Japan and has been registered as the world heritage in UNESCO. Surrounding Kiyomizu-dera, the Higashiyama district is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture. Narrow lanes lined with traditional machiya houses, quaint shops, and artisan studios provide an authentic taste of old Kyoto. The historic Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka sloping streets are particularly charming and offer opportunities for exploration and discovery. Besides that you can also rent yukata to walk around Kyoto and take great pictures.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
Nanzenji Temple, whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan. It is the head temple of one of the schools within the Rinzai sect of Japanese Zen Buddhism and includes multiple subtemples, that make the already large complex of temple buildings even larger.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 4
Ryōan-ji (The Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The Ryōan-ji garden is considered one of the finest surviving examples of kare-sansui ("dry landscape"), a refined type of Japanese Zen temple garden design generally featuring distinctive larger rock formations arranged amidst a sweep of smooth pebbles (small, carefully selected polished river rocks) raked into linear patterns that facilitate meditation. The temple and its gardens are listed as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha—has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), however the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai-sect Zen temple of Shokoku-ji is Rokuon-ji. The temple was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Arashiyama is a rural area in Kyoto with a very beautiful nature. Arashiyama is famous for its bamboo forest. Nestled on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama offers a blend of historic charm and stunning landscapes that captivate visitors from around the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
The admission fee for the temple is around 500-600 Yen 1 Adult.
Other
The tour duration will depend on the travel & lunch & rest time. I will try my best to arrange more spots
Other
If you have any other request, please feel free to contact me.
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
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1 reviews
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