Kyoto Full Day Tour with Private Car and Local Guide

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3 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

This tour is ideal for travelers visiting Kyoto on a day trip or with limited time. In one full day, you can efficiently cover most of Kyoto’s major must see highlights, with a route carefully designed to balance famous landmarks and smooth pacing.

A private vehicle with a professional driver ensures a comfortable experience in any season and allows you to avoid crowded public transportation, saving time and energy while moving easily between locations.

Your guide is a local, English speaking guide born and raised in Japan, providing clear explanations of history, culture, and local customs, as well as practical tips for the rest of your stay in Japan.

This fully private tour offers flexible pickup and drop off locations, including hotels or stations, making it a relaxed and stress free way to experience Kyoto efficiently.

What's Included

Private transportation
Admission fee
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Meals
(optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Please wait at the bench in front of the Shiga Bank Kyoto Branch (Karasuma st.)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    Famous for its "Senbon Torii" (thousands of bright vermilion gates) that create a stunning tunnel-like path up the mountain. It’s a photographer’s dream and offers a unique hiking experience guarded by mysterious fox statues.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Most famous for its massive wooden stage built without a single nail. It offers a panoramic view of Kyoto city. Whether it’s cherry blossoms in spring or fiery maples in autumn, the scenery here is legendary.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka (Pass by)

    These preserved stone-paved streets are lined with traditional wooden buildings, tea houses, and craft shops. Walking here feels like stepping back in time to the old time.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kinkakuji Temple

    A Zen temple where the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Its reflection in the surrounding "Mirror Pond" is one of the most iconic images of Japan. It’s pure, shimmering architectural beauty.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    A natural cathedral of towering green bamboo stalks. The way the sunlight filters through the leaves and the sound of the stalks swaying in the wind creates an incredibly peaceful, "Zen" atmosphere.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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