Private Tour
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
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.
Important: Guests arriving by cruise ship must be able to travel to Kyoto Station on their own.
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
1,274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kyoto in a day
Teresa C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and busy day. Naru was very enjoyable and knowledgeable. He was patient and made the day fun without feeling rushed. Definitely ask for him!
Tour guide Naru - splendid guide🤗
John K,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all we had an amazing kind, informative, and pleasant guide (Naru) to spend the day with. Naru provided one of the best tour experiences I have encountered (and I have been on many). There is plenty of walking - but well worth the experience. It is not strenuous - but you should be in fair shape - and wear comfortable shoes. This was a wonderful way to experience much of Kyoto while only there for two nights. We had fun😃
This is the best tour of Kyoto!
MaryR842,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi was our tour guide and we had the most amazing experience! He was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. Our day was beautiful and informative as well. He had outstanding knowledge and was a wonderful communicator. He took us to the best ramen restaurant we have ever been to and it was away from other tourists or lines. He knew all the secret and best places to take photos and we really felt we got to know Kyoto. He went out of his way to make our day so special. An absolutely 5 star day and 5 star guide!
Great experience!
liamsT5604RV,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MAILAN WAS THE BEST!!!!!! The tour was very informative and interesting, full of great sights, good off the path stops, and a delicious lunch. Mailan really catered to our interests and made the tour just that more special. We had a wonderful time touring Kyoto with her!
Naru was a terrific guide!
Roger L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Naru was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, patient, always ready to take a photo. We highly recommend him! Be prepared to walk. It’s an extensive tour with a lot to see
Fantastic Tour with Kumi
ianjw2025,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful private tour with Kumi. We met at the kitaoji station and She showed us all the sights. We were their on our honeymoon and Kumi even took some photos of us throughout the trip. We saw a lot of sights and Kumi even made some changes to our liking after asking a few questions of us. She also took us to a great lunch spot that I enjoyed and the food was great. The tour exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour with Kumi.
Wonderful Tour. Highly recommend
Ian W,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was in Japan on our honeymoom. My wife and I had a wonderful Tour with Kumi. She was attentive and my wife and I learned a lot while exploring all the great sights. She also took us to a great lunch spot that was surprisingly great as well. Saw so much and she even took a lot of photos of my wife and I for memories.
Kyoto must do if you have a short stay
Marjorie B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mailan was great explaining the history behind the many sights we saw. She answered all of our questions and explained the process properly. It is a good mix of walking and mix of transportation to get to the many sights Thank you for making our first day in Japan memorable
Kyoto one day tour
ginax2016,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very fun and educational. Chihiro was at the meeting point on time. She was very friendly. She took us to all the famous attractions in Kyoto in one day. We had delicious lunch at the local udon restaurant. We had great time!
Best tour ever !
Midvitch,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful visit to Kyoto with the best guide we've ever had, Tammy ! she made us love her city and Japanese culture
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