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A Kyoto day trip advertisement featuring a private car service with a driver, comfortable seating, luggage-friendly, and a flexible itinerary. 1
A white van parked in front of a traditional wooden building with a tiled roof. 2
A pathway lined with orange torii gates. 3
A traditional Japanese building with a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage. 4
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo trees. 5
By Hire Car Japan Easy Travel

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Price is €448 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Kyoto comfortably with a private vehicle and English-speaking support driver. Skip crowded buses and trains while enjoying a flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences.

    Visit Kyoto's most famous attractions such as Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Gion District, and more.

    This private experience is ideal for families, couples, elderly travellers, and groups who want convenient transport without the stress of navigating Kyoto's busy public transport system.

    Your driver can provide general information and local recommendations while ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey throughout the day.

    ✔ Private vehicle only for your group
    ✔ Flexible customisable itinerary
    ✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kyoto
    ✔ Family friendly
    ✔ Comfortable transport between attractions

Activity location

  • Arashiyama
    • Ukyo-ku,
    • 616-0007, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Group of up to 5 passengers in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Mon 08:30-19:00
  • English

Hotel in Kyoto
Duration: 9 hours
Minivan type such as Noah
Pickup included

Price details
€447.53 x 1 Traveller€447.53
Total
Price is €447.53

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup/drop-off within Kyoto city
  • Inclusions
    All toll parking petrol in Kyoto
  • Inclusions
    Driver fees
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees if required
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 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 private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Arashiyama

  • 1h 30m
Discover the beautiful Arashiyama area, one of Kyoto’s most famous sightseeing districts known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural scenery. Walk through the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, one of Kyoto’s most photographed attractions, and enjoy the surrounding traditional streets, local shops, and Japanese souvenirs such as matcha tea, snacks, and handmade crafts.

Kinkakuji Temple

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning Zen temple is famous for its top two floors covered entirely in gold leaf and its beautiful reflection on the surrounding pond and gardens.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Japan’s most important historic temples. Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple grounds and stroll through the charming Higashiyama District, lined with traditional shops selling Kyoto sweets, souvenirs, Japanese crafts, and kimono or yukata rentals for memorable photos.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

  • 45m
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Japan’s most famous shrines, known for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates stretching along the mountain paths. Walk through the scenic tunnel of gates and enjoy beautiful views of Kyoto while experiencing one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

Location

Activity location

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    Arashiyama
    • Ukyo-ku,
    • 616-0007, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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