Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide
Overview
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9 hours
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This private 9 hour walking tour with an experienced English speaking and Licensed tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kyoto while you are staying in Kobe!
Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kobe
Meet your guide at your meeting point in Kobe and head to Kyoto by public transportation. It will take about 90min.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
You can see Japan's background that is off-limits to ordinary tourists after the tour. This short trip is a fantastic and great value way of experiencing Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine! We are here to help you discover new things, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is so more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Most people are satisfied by a scenic view of it. But this has a lot of stories to tell that will connect you to the Japan's history and culture and your guide will show you deeper. You will see a fascinating story attached to the origin of the shrine dedicated to the god of grains – that’s what “Inari” means – . This is also why you’ll see statues of the fox around the shrine. “Kitsune” or the fox is a servant to the god Inari. They are cunning tricksters, clever minded animals who make perfect guides for the treacherous business world. You may would want the foxes on your side after this tour.
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Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Kyoto
Janice W,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good tour & Andy looked after us well. He managed to change things to suite our walking limitations & we had a good day.
Must do!
Michael H,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun day! Our guide was amazing and we so enjoyed spending the day with him! Kyoto is beautiful and loved all of the history!
Top day
Pie B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day with a knowledgeable guide. We received extensive information and extremely friendly.
An unforgettable day in Kyoto
Gabriela S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible day exploring Kyoto! Our family of 5 from Canada had the most amazing time on this tour from our cruise stop in Kobe. Choosing this tour was the best decision to make the most of our day, and we're so grateful for the care and effort our guide, Harumi Sagayama, put in to ensure we all had a comfortable, safe, informative, and fun experience, especially the kids! Harumi provided excellent guidance and advice from the moment we booked, and her communication was fantastic. The tour day went perfectly as planned, and she even captured so many wonderful family photos for us. Thank you, Harumi!
Best tour of our trip!
Lee M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our wonderful guide Yuka met us at Kobe cruise port with a sign. We took a taxi to Shin Kobe station for bullet train to Kyoto. Between sites, we took taxis, except for a local train to Fushimi Inari Taisha - then the bullet train back to Kobe station. Besides Fushimi Inari, we also visited Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, and the Gion area where we also had lunch. All 4 locations were very special and are highly recommended to visit! The torii gates at Fushimi Inari are astonishing. We were lucky to visit the Golden Pavilion on a beautiful sunny day, so the gold was shining & breathtaking. We also had cherry blossoms in Gion, although we were just a few days too early for peak bloom. Our guide Yuka was probably the best we had in our month-long trip with 18 tours. Very highly recommend this tour and Yuka!
Hidden costs
Alan D,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Agent adds rail fares after booking is made if you choose the Shinkansen as recommended by his guide. This is not made clear until the night before you travel. Extortion !!
Kyoto Tour
Linda H,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great day with Shogo on the tour of Kyoto. We started with Nijo Castle and was introduced to the life of the soon and funeral system in Japan. We next visited the Gion district and learned about the Geisha life. We walked through the Higashiyama District to Fushimi Shrine and did the halfway walk through the Tori gates. The gates continue to the top of the mountain but that was too much of a walk for me. It was a beautiful day and feel so lucky to have a guide that could share his culture and history with me. Thank you Shogo.
Excellent Guide and Tour through Kyoto
eiche25,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kazu planned, prepared and conducted the tour of Kyoto excellently. We saw everything we wanted to see and received lots of explanations about the individual sights. We would recommend him without reservation at any time.
Great guide!
Dixie G,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We traveled on a cruise throughout Japan. We disembarked at Kobe, and took the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto and back. At first I thought it wasn't enough time to do and see everything we wanted to do, but I was wrong. There was definitely enough time for our full itinerary. We met our guide at 8:30am, and were back at the ship around 5pm. The Shin Kobe train station was only a 10 minute ride from the cruise port. We got to see the Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari (Tori gates). We also had time for shopping and lunch. Our guide Kazuko was especially patient with my elderly mother who had some mobility needs. Thank you Kazuko for being a gracious host for us in Kyoto!
I love Kyoto
giovanni d,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the heat, the tour from kobe is well worthed. Our guide is a kyoto local with great knowledge and depending your needs he’ll customize the tour for your group
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