Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

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3 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Through this tour, you can experience the local culture of Japan, especially Kyoto, and learn about Japanese history and its underlying religious beliefs.
For those interested, we also offer cultural activities, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese way of thinking.　

Itinerary Example: This is an example of this tour's itinerary.

Pass By: Kyoto Station

Pass By: Tocho-ji Temple and Kushida Srine/ Sando shrine street.

Pass By: Dazaifu Temmangu, 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu 818-0017 Fukuoka Prefecture

See pretty, plum tree (blooming between Feb-March) -flanked Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, where university students pray for good exams’ results.

Pass By: Kushida Shrine

What's Included

3 or 4 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tour guide will pick guests up at the bus station right in front of Central Exit of Kyoto Station OR Our tour guide will contact the guests through WhatsApp or SMS and pick them up wherever they would like to.

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Meeting point

Our tour guide will pick guests up at the bus station right in front of Central Exit of Kyoto Station

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

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    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The five-story pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, intricate Buddhist statues, and seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms or autumn leaves. The impressive modern architecture of Kyoto Station, including its massive glass roof and open-air Sky Garden. Travelers can also enjoy views of Kyoto Tower nearby.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Rows of colorful stalls with unique items such as Kyoto pickles, yatsuhashi (traditional sweets), and fresh seafood. Visitors will also observe locals shopping and vendors preparing delicacies.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka (UNESCO World Heritage Site) A temple famous for its wooden stage and spiritual significance, surrounded by a vibrant historical district. What Travelers Will See: Panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple’s stage, the iconic Otowa Waterfall, and charming, cobbled streets lined with tea houses, souvenir shops, and street food vendors.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Yasaka Shrine’s vibrant vermilion gates, lantern-lined paths, and cultural rituals. In Gion, travelers might spot geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha) walking through the streets and enjoy the traditional wooden machiya (townhouses).

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Beautiful Zen gardens, the serene Silver Pavilion, and picturesque reflections on the pond. On Philosopher’s Path, travelers will walk under overhanging trees, particularly stunning during cherry blossom season.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This historic Zen temple features grand gates, traditional gardens, and an aqueduct blending old and modern architecture. The massive Sanmon gate with panoramic views, a peaceful Zen rock garden, and the unique red-brick aqueduct.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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