Kyoto Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day
Overview
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Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible.
Hotel meet-up and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress-free experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
★Note: Note: The itinerary shown above is a sample of recommended spots, not the actual tour route. This is a customized private tour; your guide will help create your own unique itinerary.
A moderate amount of walking is included. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
The tour will take place rain or shine.
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
Here are some recommended spots for your tour as a reference. Please discuss with your guide and create your own itinerary. ★ Half Day tour : 2～3 spots ★ Full Day tour: 3～4 spots If you can not find spots where you want to visit, please discuss with our guide. The guide will make your own itinerary. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) : The highlight of Kinkakuji Temple is the golden Shariden Hall. It is said that this building was built with the image of the Pure Land. Its beauty is breathtaking. In addition, the 600-year-old pine tree called "Rokushumatsu" is one of the three most famous pines in Kyoto and symbolizes a boat heading to the Pure Land. It is also a typical Japanese Zen garden.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
"Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto's Famous Shrine of Thousand Torii Gates Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Kyoto’s most famous and spiritual landmarks, well-known for its thousands of torii gates that lead visitors up the slopes of Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, agriculture, and prosperity, Fushimi Inari Taisha is a significant site for both spiritual pilgrims and travelers looking to experience Japan’s unique blend of nature and religion. The shrine complex is popular for its long, winding paths lined with vibrant red torii gates, known as Senbon Torii (""thousand torii gates""). These gates create a stunning corridor that stretches for over 4 kilometers up the mountain, offering a picturesque journey. Each gate is a donation from individuals or businesses, with the donor’s name and the date on the back. It takes about 2-3 hours to hike at the summit of Mount Inari, but smaller shrines and resting spots along the way provide a peaceful and rewarding journey.
Options
6-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours: It's a 6-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation. Tailor your tour: Visit 2-3 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Pickup included
4-hour Private Car Tour
Duration: 4 hours: It's an 4-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle. Tailor your tour: Visit 2 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Max 8 Passengers Pickup included
8-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 8 hours: It's a 8-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation. Tailor your tour: Visit 3-4 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Pickup included
8-hour Private Car Tour
Duration: 8 hours: It's an 8-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle. Tailor your tour: Visit 3-4 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Max 8 Passengers Pickup included
6-hour Private Car Tour
Duration: 6 hours: It's an 6-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle. Tailor your tour: Visit 2-3 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Max 8 Passengers Pickup included
4-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours: It's a 4-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation. Tailor your tour: Visit 2 locations, planned in advance with your guide. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private Vehicle (optional)
Hotel Pick Up in Kyoto City
Professional Local Guide.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
428 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Kyoto Private Tour
Fearless636054,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the perfect day in Kyoto with our guide Takashi Okanuma from Japan Wonder Travel and driver Idaku Kyo from Keikoku Company! We learned so much about Japanese history and culture from Takashi. We were able to visit the five places we requested for our itinerary plus the Yasaka Pagoda area recommended by Takashi. The area recommended by Takashi ended up being one of our favorite places of the tour. In addition, Takashi picked out a delicious place for us to eat lunch where we had the best sushi of our trip so far. Takashi also took so many great photos and video of our family during the tour. Idaku provided us with a safe and comfortable drive through out the day. It was a very warm day and Idaku always had the car ready to pick us up and welcome us back into the cool, air conditioned and comfy car. For our first full day in Kyoto during our first visit to Japan, this tour was the best way for us to experience Kyoto. This tour was outstanding because Takashi and Idaku did such a great job!
Amazing Tour!
W979BTandrewb,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour of Kyoto’s temples and shrines. Our guide, Tossy, was fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable, shared lots of interesting history and cultural insights, and was very interactive and made the experience fun. Thanks to Tossy, our time in Kyoto was both educational and memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
Puentes family trip Kyoto
Sergio P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was customized to our requests. We could not hope for a better guide than Tossy, he is a great teacher of Japanese culture and history. Okini Arigato!
Highlight of our trip!
66kaceyr,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kiyoto was hands down one of the best parts of our Kyoto trip. He customized our tour around our interests, showed us incredible places we wouldn’t have found on our own, and made the entire day fun and memorable. Knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about Kyoto—we highly recommend booking a tour with him! 🇯🇵✨
Custom Kyoto Tour
Jordy A,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable and flexible guide. Mika was energetic and patient. Great English. He understanding of history and especially geisha culture was impressive
This was a wonderful tour...
Katie A,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour to do on our first day. Elly was exceptional! She navigated us through the market with ease and took us to spots we would not have stopped at on our own. A 10/10 experience.
Memorable, Customized, and Stress Free Tour
Maps55841557998,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tossy was truly exceptional. Our family of 8 had a wonderful experience on this tour. From the very beginning he was kind, professional and informative. Tossy also had personal touches you don’t get from other tour guides. He had great knowledge and insight to all the destinations we chose. A truly customized, memorable stress free experience for our family. We highly recommend this tour! Request Tossy!
Best guide ever!
yoojink790,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tossy was the best guide ever! He was very knowledgeable, prompt, and helpful. He shared a lot of great information about Japanese culture, history and customs. He took us to a fantastic local restaurant for lunch and shared hidden gems that avoided the crowds. He took awesome pictures too! He knew how to take panoramic photos that captured all the beautiful spots. We had a group of 8 people with elderly and kids. This van tour was the best we have experienced for such a large group. All thanks to Tossy! Thank you so much! We would totally book again!!
Amazing !
Paridhi S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing! Kiyoto was super helpful. My kids were engaged. At the end he even helped my daughter find a Tamagotchi she had been looking for! Wonderful experience!
Thoughtful Guide Through Kyoto and Japanese Culture
June S,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Hiro, provided my family with a thoughtful and in depth walk through shrines, temple, and zen garden. He shared the faith traditions of each, giving us an informative perspective that helped us understand the meaning of these sights in addition to the beauty. We left deep connected to the history, the beliefs, and the people of Kyoto. Hiro is one of the best guides we have had the pleasure of touring with. I highly recommend.
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