Private Tour
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers 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.
Attention: This tour is restricted to cruise ship guests who can independently reach Kyoto Station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.
Bamboo Forest Street
You will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.
What‘s Included
Infants under 3 years old are free of charge.
English speaking Professional Guide
Age 3 and up are charged the same rate as adults.
Pick up service: not included
for all temples(1500yen par person)
＊This tour uses both taxi and public transportation(1000yen per person)
Taxi: (7000 〜9000 yen per cab for all rides) If You are 4 or more people, you need two cabs.
Options
UP to 7 people
Reviews
1,113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a fabulous day! Our...
Allen D,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fabulous day! Our guide Yoshi was fantastic. By the end of the day we had made a friend. He knew the best places for pictures and all the stories behind the sights. We highly recommend this tour.
A One Day Discovery
Stephen A,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was extremely worthwhile if you have only a limited amount of time in Kyoto and want to see some of its greatest hits. Hide was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, explained concepts in a simple manner and cared deeply about delivering a first rate tour. He took extra time to show us some excellent shops and took interest in each one of my family members. I would recommend him highly.
One day in Kyoto
traceyfZ1693LG,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to see Kyoto, we only have one full day in the area. Taka was very knowledgeable and kept us informed. We could never had done it on our own as we don’t speak Japanese. Taka translated, and being a local he knew which train, bus to take to get to our next destination quickly. Thanks again Taka
Memorable day in Kyoto
Seaside07005439425,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a memorable day seeing the “must see” sites with our fabulous guide, Chihiro. She did a wonderful job explaining all of the sites and took us around at a perfect pace. Our love for Kyoto grew exponentially thanks to Chihiro and her warm, Kind and friendly nature.
Walking tour of Kyoto
Mark H,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an awesome day with our guide Akemi who was so informative about Kyoto.She explained the history and culture of Kyoto so well.Thanks for such a great day 🙏
Must do in Kyoto
Eric R,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bring money at least 10K yen and a Sucia card or IC card with at least 1500yen. You may need less some times you can use a credit card. Be prepared to walk we walked about 20,000 steps on this tour. The tour will show you every important site in Kyoto. You will also learn more than you could possibly learn on your own. Having a guide makes the best use of your time. Our guide Hiro was great! He provided a tremendous amount of useful information. He was willing to adjust plans to give us the best tour customized for us.
Great day in Kyoto with Tammy
Robin D,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! Our guide, Tammy, was great! She took us all over Kyoto making moving from one location to another easy and stress free. We saw and learned so much. Tammy was informative, patient and flexible with us. We would highly recommend this tour and suggest you ask for Tammy.
Great full day tour of Kyoto
Robin D,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Tammy. We saw so much and learned all about Kyoto and its history from Tammy. She was informative, patient and so helpful. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
Excellent Kyoto tour
James H,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent day with Akemi. It was our first full day in Kyoto and we learned so much from Akemi about the history and cultural significance of the wonderful places we visited. Akemi is a very knowledgeable guide who made the day so informative and fun. She also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our time in Kyoto. Thank you!
Kyoto tour with Kumi. Fabulous
steve r,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour Kumi was a wonderful guide. Such a great way to explore Kyoto. We even got to see real Geiko and Meiko in Gion. Such a lovely lady who is extremely knowledgable. Thank you
Related Experiences
Operated by EE tour