Kyoto & Nara Tour with a Local Guide and Pro Travel Photographer

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Kyoto and/or Nara on a private guided tour led by a professional photographer. Explore temples, historic districts, and landscapes at a relaxed pace while your experience is naturally documented through photography.

This is not a staged photoshoot, but a guided journey focused on storytelling and real moments. As you walk, explore, and interact with each place, I discreetly document your experience, offering gentle guidance only when needed to keep everything natural and unforced.

After booking, choose from three curated routes based on your interests, timing, and season. I will send the routes options by DM.

Half-day tours focus on Kyoto highlights, while full-day tours may include Kyoto and Nara, or Fushimi Inari.

Routes are selected together to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. The tour is private and flexible.

Entrance fees and transportation are handled individually by guests.

Photo delivery includes a curated selection of professionally edited images.

What's Included

75 professionally edited photos for full-day tours (7 hours)
Private guided city tour in Kyoto
High-resolution images
Private online gallery for download
Light posing guidance when needed
Documentary-style photo coverage during the tour
40 professionally edited photos for half-day tours (4 hours)
Local guide and professional photographer
Transportation along the tour - Guests manage costs by themselves
Lunch
Entrance fees - Guests manage costs by themselves

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kinkakuji Temple

    Travelers will explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples, set beside a reflective pond and surrounded by carefully designed gardens. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk around the pavilion and gardens while capturing natural moments, reflections, and the changing atmosphere of the site.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

    Travelers will explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples, set beside a reflective pond and surrounded by carefully designed gardens. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk around the pavilion and gardens while capturing natural moments, reflections, and the changing atmosphere of the site.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Travelers will explore Arashiyama and the Bamboo Grove, one of Kyoto’s most scenic areas, where river landscapes, forested paths, and towering bamboo create a distinctive atmosphere. This experience combines a guided walk through the area with discreet photography, documenting the visit as guests move through the bamboo paths and surrounding scenery, capturing natural moments and the sense of place.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tenryu-ji Temple

    Travelers will explore Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple in Arashiyama, known for its landscaped garden and views of the surrounding mountains. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk through the garden and temple spaces while capturing natural moments and the changing scenery.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Marco Vinicio

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Cultural Tours
Rail Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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