Kyoto Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems

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9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Welcome to Kyoto, Japan!

Let’s dive into and discover Kyoto's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.
Explore as many as 10 attractions in the city on this full day tour.
We take you to the must-see sights and show you the hidden gems of each location.
Let’s stroll the city on foot and by bus like a local.

Transportation in Kyoto is very complicated.
However, all our guides were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals.
So, we can take you to so many places, within a limited timeframe.

Though the tour, you can learn about our history, culture, society, values, etiquette, how to take public transportations, and everyday life.

【Highlights】
(Meet at JR Saga-Arashiyama station at 8:50)
Arashiyama Area, Randen Tram Line, Ryoan-ji Temple, Conveyor belt sushi for lunch(Sushi, Vege-Sushi, Ramen, Kara-Age, Beer, Mochi too), Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-zaka slope, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Pagoda, Gion area

What's Included

Consumption tax
Tour fee
Transportation expenses: totally about 10USD
Food and beverage expenses(depend on your order $6.8-14USD)
Entrance fees: totally about 11USD

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will start at 8:50!. At the only exit of "Saga-Arashiyama" station (JR-E08), of "JR" Line.

End point

Gion shopping street

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Beautiful bamboo forest and Japanese forested mountain.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You can't miss this place. The famous "golden temple"!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The stone garden became famous because Queen Elizabeth visited here and praised it.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The No. 1 sightseeing spot in Kyoto chosen by overseas customers!! The more than 1,000 red torii gates lining the path are spectacular.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Full of souvenir shops and local eateries.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The most popular tourist spot for Japanese tourists. The wood stage does not use a single nail.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    It is a beautiful local slope in Kyoto. Souvenir shops lined up this pedestrian road.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    "Yasaka Pagoda" is one of the major symbol of Kyoto.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    This is the beauty of historical city, Kyoto.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 1. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian
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