Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

4.9 (80 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Inside 1000 Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Maiko, Apprentice Geisha in Kyoto heading to their school — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

(This is a walking tour)

Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Mandala Japan Experience

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking Experience
Included: Experienced Local guide

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): JR, Buses and Metros
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tipping is not expected but appreciated

Itinerary

Kyoto Station Building

30 min

We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
Stop 2

1 h 40 min

60 mins

Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them.

40 mins

We will hop on the bus/ train from Arashiyama to Kinkakuji
Kinkakuji Temple

1 h 40 min Admission not included

40 mins

Enter the 2nd most visited tourist spot in Japan, we will explain to you about Buddhism in Japan, the history of the temple, while taking pictures of you with breathtaking view.

60 mins

Next we will go to Gion with various modes of transportation
Shijo Kawaramachi

1 h 30 min

75 mins

Explore the shopping street of Kyoto, we will have lunch here and you can also enjoy the view of Japanese Shopping Arcade

15 mins

We will walk on foot across the Shijo Bridge while enjoying the view of Kamo river to reach Gion
Gion Shirakawa

1 h 10 min

60 mins

We will go the the quiet side of Gion, entertainment area in Japan where the Geisha works, enjoy the beautiful scenery, learning about Geiko and Maiko and their world, and who knows?! maybe you're lucky enough to meet them.

10 mins

Next we will take the train to Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

50 min

Explore the number one tourist spot in Japan, we will learn about what is shintoism, the place and it's history while passing through thousands of vermillion torii gate
Kyoto Station Building

10 min

We will ride on the train to reach Kyoto Station once again and bid our farewell. See you again!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.

End point

At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.