Kyoto 10 Must-See Spots One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)
by EE tour
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥58,000Overview
This eight-hour private tour covers ten must-see spots in Kyoto with an English-speaking professional guide. The group travels by a combination of walking, public transportation, and three to four taxi rides to move efficiently between locations. The tour begins at Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which was once the political center of the Shogun and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Next is a twenty-minute walk through Bamboo Forest Street, famous for its tall bamboo stalks often featured in Kyoto images. The tour continues to Tenryu-ji Temple, another World Heritage site, where guests spend thirty minutes viewing the pond garden created by a renowned Japanese gardener. A brief stop at Togetsukyo Bridge in the Arashiyama area allows for photos of this representative landmark. Then the group visits Arashiyama Kimono Forest, a display of 600 poles decorated with 36 kimono patterns, for about ten minutes. The tour proceeds to Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, where visitors walk through thousands of Torii gates over an hour; this shrine honors the gods of business. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is next, with a large balcony offering a panoramic view, and is also a World Heritage site; the visit lasts about one hour. The tour then moves through the traditional shopping streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka for about an hour, where wooden buildings house souvenir shops. Yasaka Pagoda, a five-story landmark, is viewed from outside for five minutes. Finally, the tour includes a twenty-minute walk through Gion, Kyoto’s Geisha district, along traditional alleys with venues featuring Maiko and Geiko. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide and is free for infants under three years old. Taxi fares, entrance fees, public transportation costs, and pickup service are not included. Taxi rides cost between 7000 and 9000 yen each, and groups of four or more require two taxis. The itinerary, lunch location, and start point cannot be changed. Guests should wear comfortable shoes and bring Japanese yen, as many locations do not accept credit cards. On very hot days, an alternative route visits Chishakuin Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple, which involves fewer steps. Cruise ship guests must arrange their own transport to Kyoto Station.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple features the Golden Pavilion, which was once the political center for the Shogun, the leader of the Samurai warriors. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto. Visitors spend about 40 minutes here.
40 min
Bamboo Forest Street
This 20-minute walk passes through the Bamboo Forest, a frequently photographed spot appearing on many Kyoto advertisements.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple includes a pond garden created by one of Japan's top gardeners. It is also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors stay here for 30 minutes.
30 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo Bridge is a well-known scene in the Arashiyama area. Visitors have about 10 minutes to take photos.
10 min
Arashiyama Kimono Forest
This location features 600 poles decorated with 36 different kimono designs and is popular on social media. Visitors spend about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most visited site in Kyoto, selected five times as Japan’s top attraction by TripAdvisor. Visitors can walk through thousands of Torii gates. The shrine enshrines gods of business. The visit lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a World Heritage Site famous for its large balcony that offers panoramic views. Visitors spend an hour at this location.
60 min
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
These two slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings that serve as souvenir shops. Visitors have 60 minutes to explore and shop.
60 min
Yasaka Pagoda
The five-story Yasaka Pagoda is a landmark of Kyoto. Visitors view and photograph it from outside during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Gion
Gion is Kyoto’s Geisha district, featuring traditional alleys and party venues with Maiko and Geiko. Visitors walk through this area for about 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Kita-oji station on Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. Your guide meets you at the south (NOT north) ticket gate of this station. The subway station number is K04.
End point
Gion area. Your guide informs you how to get to your next spot after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto 10 Must-See Spots One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)
by EE tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥58,000Overview
This eight-hour private tour covers ten must-see spots in Kyoto with an English-speaking professional guide. The group travels by a combination of walking, public transportation, and three to four taxi rides to move efficiently between locations. The tour begins at Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which was once the political center of the Shogun and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Next is a twenty-minute walk through Bamboo Forest Street, famous for its tall bamboo stalks often featured in Kyoto images. The tour continues to Tenryu-ji Temple, another World Heritage site, where guests spend thirty minutes viewing the pond garden created by a renowned Japanese gardener. A brief stop at Togetsukyo Bridge in the Arashiyama area allows for photos of this representative landmark. Then the group visits Arashiyama Kimono Forest, a display of 600 poles decorated with 36 kimono patterns, for about ten minutes. The tour proceeds to Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, where visitors walk through thousands of Torii gates over an hour; this shrine honors the gods of business. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is next, with a large balcony offering a panoramic view, and is also a World Heritage site; the visit lasts about one hour. The tour then moves through the traditional shopping streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka for about an hour, where wooden buildings house souvenir shops. Yasaka Pagoda, a five-story landmark, is viewed from outside for five minutes. Finally, the tour includes a twenty-minute walk through Gion, Kyoto’s Geisha district, along traditional alleys with venues featuring Maiko and Geiko. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide and is free for infants under three years old. Taxi fares, entrance fees, public transportation costs, and pickup service are not included. Taxi rides cost between 7000 and 9000 yen each, and groups of four or more require two taxis. The itinerary, lunch location, and start point cannot be changed. Guests should wear comfortable shoes and bring Japanese yen, as many locations do not accept credit cards. On very hot days, an alternative route visits Chishakuin Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple, which involves fewer steps. Cruise ship guests must arrange their own transport to Kyoto Station.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple features the Golden Pavilion, which was once the political center for the Shogun, the leader of the Samurai warriors. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto. Visitors spend about 40 minutes here.
40 min
Bamboo Forest Street
This 20-minute walk passes through the Bamboo Forest, a frequently photographed spot appearing on many Kyoto advertisements.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple includes a pond garden created by one of Japan's top gardeners. It is also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors stay here for 30 minutes.
30 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo Bridge is a well-known scene in the Arashiyama area. Visitors have about 10 minutes to take photos.
10 min
Arashiyama Kimono Forest
This location features 600 poles decorated with 36 different kimono designs and is popular on social media. Visitors spend about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most visited site in Kyoto, selected five times as Japan’s top attraction by TripAdvisor. Visitors can walk through thousands of Torii gates. The shrine enshrines gods of business. The visit lasts about 60 minutes.
60 min
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a World Heritage Site famous for its large balcony that offers panoramic views. Visitors spend an hour at this location.
60 min
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
These two slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings that serve as souvenir shops. Visitors have 60 minutes to explore and shop.
60 min
Yasaka Pagoda
The five-story Yasaka Pagoda is a landmark of Kyoto. Visitors view and photograph it from outside during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Gion
Gion is Kyoto’s Geisha district, featuring traditional alleys and party venues with Maiko and Geiko. Visitors walk through this area for about 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Kita-oji station on Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. Your guide meets you at the south (NOT north) ticket gate of this station. The subway station number is K04.
End point
Gion area. Your guide informs you how to get to your next spot after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.