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‘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.
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.
Options
UP to 7 people
Reviews
977 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You get to see all the...
navjeet b,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00You get to see all the must see spots with an informative guide. Best way to see the city and learn about it.
Best day tour of Kyoto
Howard N,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yoshi is a super guide who took us on an unforgettable walking tour of Kyoto. He took care of all our needs and requests. It was the best of the five different tours that we had I Kyoto in the past decade or so. Highly recommended.
MIEKO WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN KYOTO! Absolutely made our Kyoto experience unforgettable.
Luis H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mieko truly made our Kyoto and over all Japan experience amazing! Kyoto was the 2nd leg of our Japan trip. Starting at Okinawa > Kyoto > Osaka > Tokyo. She stated off our trip in the best way possible. Please do yourself a favor and book with Mieko. Her English was amazing and she can even speak French as well. She was very accommodating, asked us what we did and did not wish to see or do and filled in the areas with great recommendations. She is a local of Kyoto which was very important to us. Not only did we get to see all the major attractions but she was a joy to be around And converse with. My wife and I are so grateful we were paired with Mieko and we highly suggest you do the same. She gave us the history of each location, explained local traditions and superstitions, and took some great photos of us. We had lunch with Mieko and enjoyed some fresh sushi and tempura. She constantly checked in with us to make sure we were doing okay, needed water, or a break. We did take public transportation on this tour, mainly trains and a few cabs but she was able to teach us the basics of the trains and how to navigate the city. She gave us some lovely suggestions on what we can do the following 2 days in Kyoto and left us with a very helpful map of he city and main attractions. We are so thankful we got lucky with Mieko, do yourself a favor and please book/request her. Thank you Mieko for making our time in Kyoto. You left us with a lasting impression and amazing memories. Arigato gozaimasu.
Touring Temples and Shrines
Thomas G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guides make or break a tour... our guide Fuji was the BEST! We went to all the marvelous sites, saw splendid temples and shrines, loved all of it....Fuji guided and directed us to the best spots for pictures, a delicious lunch, and generally took care of us--at our own pace! This tour is expensive because it is private tour, but it was worth it!
This tour really packs a...
Charles H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour really packs a lot into one day. However, it’s a great way to hit the highlights of Kyoto if your time is limited. Our tour guide Tammy was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and professional and went out of her way to make sure we had an enjoyable tour.
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