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A traditional Japanese building with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills. 1
A group of people interacting with a large decorative sphere in a water-filled area with patterned columns in the background. 2
A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, illuminated by warm lights, and a few people walking in the distance. 3
A person in colorful traditional attire descending a stone staircase in a traditional Japanese village. 4
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a pagoda, and cherry blossoms. 5
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Price is €377 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you.
    A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know.
    We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis.
    Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on.
    If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!!
    Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.

Activity location

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kitaoji Station
    • Koyamakitakamifusacho
    • 603-8142, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

UP to 7 people

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€164.21 x 2 Adults€328.42
Paid at activity€118.92
Total
Price is €447.34
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Infants under 3 years old are free of charge.
  • Inclusions
    English speaking Professional Guide
  • Exclusions
    Age 3 and up are charged the same rate as adults.
  • Exclusions
    Pick up service: not included
  • Exclusions
    for all temples(1500yen par person)
  • Exclusions
    ＊This tour uses both taxi and public transport(1000yen per person)
  • Exclusions
    Taxi: (7000 〜9000 yen per cab for all rides) If You are 4 or more people, you need two cabs.

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You will visit so many places only one day so you can not change the itinerary, lunch place and starting point.
    • If you have some food you can not eat, please inform us when you book this tour
    • This tour will take you to not only tourist attractions, but also to nice Japanese-style streets and back alleys. Please wear comfortable shoes.
    • Many places in Kyoto such as temples and taxis do not accept credit cards. Please be sure to have some Japanese yen ready before joining the tour.
    • ＊On very hot summer days, it is recommended to change to Plan B course, which requires fewer steps and takes you to Chishakuin Temple( a hidden gem indoor temple) and Sanjusangendo Temple(famous for a forest of Buddhist statues).
    • The cab can accommodate four people. 3 guests + a guide, so if there are 4 guests, two taxis are required.
    • Important: Guests arriving by cruise ship must be able to travel to Kyoto Station on their own.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political centre of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.

Bamboo Forest Street

  • 20m
You will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.

Tenryuji Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tenryu-ji Templet has an outstanding pond garden which was made by one of the greatest gardeners in Japan.It is also the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

Togetsukyo Bridge

  • 10m
Togetsu Bridge is a representative scene of the Arashiyama area. Please take a photo of it !!

Arashiyama Kimono Forest

  • 10m
Kinomo forest is one of the most popular Instagram spots because of its' picturesque 600poles of 36 designs of Japanese kimonos.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 1h
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. It was selected as No1 place In Japan 5 times by TripAdvisor.  You can go through the One thousand Torii gates. It will become a precious experience for you. The gods of business are enshrined here

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is famous for its vast balcony. Enjoy the panoramic view from there!

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

  • 1h
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings.  They are souvenir shops. Please enjoy finding out the presents to your friends!!

Yasakanoto

  • 5m
5 storey pagoda is the landmark of Kyoto. Don't forget to take pictures here. We just look at it from outside.

Gion

  • 20m
Gion Geisha district has many party- places with Maiko and Geiko. You can go through the beautiful traditional alley.

Location

Activity location

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    Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kitaoji Station
    • Koyamakitakamifusacho
    • 603-8142, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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