Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: WaRaiDo Guide Networks

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public Transportation
Included: One-day city bus pass (can be used continuously after the tour)
Included: Professional English speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple

50 min Admission included

Nicknamed as Golden Pavilion, and one of the most popular temples in Kyoto, which is covered by gold leaves.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

50 min Admission included

The view of Kyoto City seeing from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is magnificent. The scene is often depicted in post cards.
Nijo Castle

50 min Admission included

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.
Sanjusangendo Temple

50 min Admission included

Travelers can enjoy astonishing view of 1001 kannon statues.
Gion

50 min

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.
Arashiyama

Passing by

The place is known for its the Togetsukyo bridge, which is the huge wooden bridge located near bamboo forest.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

Passing by

Historic path leading up to the Kiyomizudera temple.
Bamboo Forest Street

30 min

You will have a chance to walk through the world famous Bamboo Forest, the scene of which is often depicted in guide bookes.
Ryoan-ji Temple

30 min Admission included

One of the best known zen garden known for its world-famous rock garden represented by 15 stones.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

50 min

The most visited Shinto shrine awarded by TripAdvisor known for its thousands of red Torii Gate covering entire mountain.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

50 min Admission included

Visit the brewery museum of one of the oldest sake brand in Japan.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.

End point

Hotel Granvia Kyoto is located in the Kyoto Station building.

Using your ticket

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Options

Southeast-bound course

The Southeast-bound course visits the Sake Brewery, the Fushimi Inari Taisha, the Sanjusangendo Temple, the Kiyomizudera Temple and the Ninenzaka or Sannenzaka Slope.
Reduced rate Southeast

Specially reduced rate package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.
Private guide for Southeast

Private guide for Southeast: Premium package of Southeast-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.
Northwest-bound course

The Northwest-bound course visits the Bamboo Grove, the Rock Garden (Ryoanji Temple), the Golden Pavilion and the Nijo Castle or the Nishiki Market.
Private guide for Northwest

Premium package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our well-experienced guides with years of constantly high reviews by customers.
Reduced rate Northwest

Specially reduced rate package of Northwest-bound course conducted by our apprentice guides. Less-experienced yet friendly licensed guides will accompany your group for more reasonable rate.