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
1,205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking
545monicar,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breathtaking .Our guide Kumi Sanko was extremely efficient and made sure we got to all the sites on our list. She was very informative.
An Amazing Introduction to Japan
M587EKheathers,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed every minute of our tour. The format was great because we could spend as much time as we wanted at each of the stops without feeling rushed. Our tour guide, Fuji, was incredibly thoughtful and well- prepared. She even stayed with us later into the evening to make sure we got on the correct train back to our hotel. It was a truly amazing first day for us exploring beautiful Japan and by the end, Fuji felt like family!
Yoshi is the man, you won't regret it!
Sohail C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was an amazing tour guide! In every way he went above and beyond to make the experience special for us! Because it was just the two of us, he met us at our hotel. Since my wife is pregnant, he constantly checked in with her to make sure she was comfortable with all the walking. He also found a great restaurant to perfectly satisfy her cravings. Yoshi is super informative and has great knowledge of every stop on the tour. He's also just the nicest guy ever and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Highly highly recommend this tour!
Awesome One-Day Tour of Culture and History of Kyoto
Grant K,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Kaori, led us through a memorable experience in learning about Kyoto and Japanese culture & history.
Awesome One-Day Tour of Culture and History of Kyoto
Grant K,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Kaori, guided us to ten sites in Kyoto for a truly memorable experience in Japan. All of the visited sites, including three UNESCO sites, provided us with a better understanding of the Kyoto and Japanese culture and history. Kaori led us using a comfortable pace throughout the 7-hour tour. One of the most memorable, fun experiences was during our visit to the Bamboo Forest. Kaori placed the camera on the ground while we leaned over the camera for an awesome selfie with the bamboo surrounding us in the pic. Highly recommend Kaori for a wonderful experience.
Amazing Tour!!
patricksE9406TB,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful day in Kyoto with Chihiro as our guide. She was very responsive before the tour and made everything incredibly easy from start to finish. Navigating the city felt effortless with her, and we were able to relax and truly enjoy the experience. Our favorite spots were the Bamboo Forest and the beautiful gardens at Tenryu-ji — both were unforgettable. Lunch was also amazing and perfectly chosen. The insights and context Chihiro shared throughout the day really brought everything to life and made the experience much more meaningful. She was thoughtful, organized, and great with our whole family. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan, and we highly recommend touring Kyoto with Chihiro.
Fantastic and deeply satisfied!
mikebY124MF,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mieko was a fantastic guide! The itinerary was followed as advertised. Meiko led our group of seven through Kyoto on cabs, trains and busses with great efficiency. We asked many questions, shot alot of photos and spent time in shops, restaurants, snacks, and more without ever feeling hurried. In fact, the tour was supposed to end a 5 PM, but Meiko stayed with us until 7:30 PM! We had an 8 year old in our group and Meiko showed her how to make origami during the train rides! Mieko showed great pride in her country and did not hesitate to answer any questions, but also asked questions of our country. My family all agreed this was the best guide we have had to date. We recommend having a Suica card and pay attention to the suggestions of cash in the instructions to bring. Well worth the price and a day of your time for seeing alot of sites! THANK YOU MIEKO!
Amazing!
KRISTEN T,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was an amazing tour guide, he tailored the trip to our needs and directed us smoothly every step of the way! He was very knowledgeable about the different aspects of the tours and communicated everything spectacularly during the tour. He was very thoughtful and took the time to make sure our needs were met and to take us to a great meal! Thanks Yoshi!
Amazing!
Alain D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akiko, is a guide with perfect English, smiling, helpful, very professional with great knowledge
A Wonderful Day in Kyoto
OriginalMojo,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kaori was a calm, kind, and deeply knowledgeable guide to Kyoto. For nearly ten hours, she kept four tired travelers, including two teenagers, engaged, happy, and genuinely curious. We could not have been more pleased with the experience, and our children were genuinely sad to say goodbye at the end of the tour. I highly recommend.
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