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Explore Kyoto’s iconic sights in a seamless one-day trip from Tokyo. Your guide travels with you on the bullet train, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience from start to finish. Visit beautiful landmarks such as Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera, and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary to match your interests. With deep cultural knowledge and efficient navigation, your guide helps you make the most of your limited time.
This private tour is ideal for families, couples, small groups, and solo travelers. One-way travel options are available for guests continuing onward from Kyoto, and Shinkansen seat upgrades can be arranged for added comfort. Photo-worthy spots are thoughtfully selected, and your guide can take photos for you using your smartphone or camera. Multilingual support is available for a more comfortable and personalized journey.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby. Please inform us about your pick-up details in advance.
Transportation from your hotel to Tokyo Station is typically by public transport and walking. If you prefer to use a taxi, this can be arranged on the day and paid directly by the guest.
If you will be traveling with large luggage, please let us know in advance.
Itinerary
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1Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
We are going to Tokyo Station from your hotel in Tokyo to take a bullet train.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
We start with the famous red torii gates. It’s one of the most iconic places in Japan and very beautiful for a morning walk.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Kiyomizu-dera Temple
A historical wooden temple with a great panoramic view of Kyoto. After the visit, we walk through the charming Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets, full of traditional shops and old Kyoto atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Nishiki Market Shopping District
This is the best spot for street food in Kyoto. You can try many local snacks, matcha sweets, seafood skewers, and Kyoto-style dishes all in one place.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Kinkakuji Temple
One of Kyoto’s most famous temples, covered in gold leaf and beautifully reflected in the water. It’s a short but very impressive visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Kyoto Station Building
We will go back to Kyoto Station and take a bullet train back to Tokyo. For guests joining the one-way tour, the experience concludes here. If you are staying at a hotel near Kyoto Station, the guide can accompany you to your hotel upon request.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
The tour concludes at Tokyo Station after returning from Kyoto by Shinkansen with your guide. Guests may end the tour at Tokyo Station, or upon request, the guide can accompany them to their hotel within central Tokyo. This marks the end of the day trip.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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