Hidden jem and highlights in kyoto half day private

5.0
(19 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

If you have only a half day and want to optimize your experience in Kyoto, this tour is the best for you.
7 must-see spots in east and south of Kyoto, including one hidden gem!!
A professional local guide shows you the most comfortable and convenient way to the spots.
You can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys that only the local people know. Please enjoy the top 7 spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.

*This tour uses both taxis and public transportation to save your time and energy.
*We also welcome Japanese who are studying English and want to visit top 7 must-see points in Kyoto.

What's Included

Selected Local Professional Guide
Lunch
Public transportation fee: 150 yen per person for public transportation
Taxi fee: About 2500~3000 yen per one taxi
Admission fee: about 1500 yen per person for all temples
Pick up service

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide meets you in front of “Kyo-Navi”, Kyoto Tourist Information Center. *Please come close to the “West Gate“ of JR Kyoto station. Nearby, you’ll see the main entrance of “Kyoto JR Isetan” department store on the 2nd floor. On the left-hand side of it, you’ll find “Kyo-Navi.”

End point

Around Gion Area Your guide informs you how to get to your next spot after the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. It was selected as No1 place In Japan 5 times by TripAdvisor. You can go through the One thousand Torii gates, where the gods of business are enshrined. It will become a precious experience for you.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This temple is a hidden gem, which has a beautiful Japanese garden. You can sit back and relax, enjoying its very Kyoto atmosphere,

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    This temple has the largest number of national treasures in Japan. It is very famous for its Japan's longest wooden structure with 1000 Statues of Cannon, the goddess of mercy. It’s so amazing!! You can’t miss it.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Kiyomizu Temple is also a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is very famous for its' huge balcony where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Kyoto.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings. They are souvenir shops. Please enjoy finding out the presents for your friends!!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    5 story pagoda is the landmark of Kyoto. Don't forget to take pictures here. We just look at it from the outside.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Gion Geisha district has many party- places with Maiko and Geiko.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will visit so many places only half day so you can not change the itinerary and starting point.
  • This tour will take you to not only tourist attractions, but also to nice Japanese-style streets and back alleys. Please wear comfortable shoes.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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