Private Guided Day Tour of Kyoto

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Kyoto with Your Private English-Speaking Driver-Guide! Experience Kyoto in comfort with our private tour. Your English-speaking driver will also serve as your guide, ensuring a seamless and enriching journey. Customizable Itinerary for Your Perfect Day
Choose your preferred destinations and enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off at your desired locations. Our private tour offers ultimate flexibility tailored to your interests. Stress-Free Travel Without the Crowds. Avoid the hassle of crowded public transportation and enjoy a stress-free sightseeing experience in comfort. Visit Kyoto's Highlights in One Day Effortlessly visit top attractions like Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, and Nijo Castle in a single day. Let us guide you through Kyoto's must-see sights.

What's Included

Customizable itinerary
Hotel meet-up within designated area in Kyoto
Car Rental Fee
A private English speaking tour guide who serves as a driver
Food and drinks
The necessary expenses for the guide(should be discussed directly with your tour guide)
Entrance Fee (Admission fees vary depending on the spot selected. ※Around ¥2,000 - ¥5,000)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up from meeting point (MK Taxi VIP Station Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) or selected hotel. The guide will welcome you with a board saying 'Travel OTOMO'.

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Meeting point

MK Taxi VIP Station is in front of the Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. Cross the main road after you come out from the Hachijo Exit. The guide will welcome you with a board saying 'Travel OTOMO'.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The shrine is famous for the fantastic scenery of the thousand torii gates that line the approach to the shrine. These torii gates were placed at the shrine to pray for the safe fulfillment of wishes and as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of wishes. Visit the shrine, which has been widely worshipped not only by emperors, aristocrats, and warriors, but also by the general public.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    It is a World Heritage temple that represents Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most visited temples in Japan, is said to have started with the enshrining of a statue of Kannon (the name of Guanyin in Japanese), known for her compassion. You can get a full view of the beautiful streets of Kyoto from the famed stage of Kiyomizu-dera that protrudes from the mountainside.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    It is part of the approach to Kiyomizu Temple and is said to have been used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Kita no Mandokoro. Along with Ninen-zaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are lined with old-fashioned buildings on both sides, and it is one of the focal points for sightseeing at Kiyomizu.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Nijo Castle, the place of glory and demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is a valuable castle holding Japanese history. Here you can sit in the garden and enjoy the view, a small break after the busy tourist rush.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a beautiful pond and gardens, it offers stunning views and serene surroundings. Built in the 14th century, it remains a must-visit landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the enchanting beauty and peaceful atmosphere that make Kinkaku-ji a true gem of Japan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Kyoto.
  • We will be sent a Google form to request their requirements once the booking has been completed.Customers booking the customisation option will be sent a Google form to request their requirements once the booking has been completed.
  • Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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