Private Tour

Day Trip Kyoto from Tokyo with a Licensed Guide by Bullet Train

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is ideal for those who want to visit Kyoto from Tokyo in a single day. The itinerary includes two well-known sightseeing spots: Kinkaku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. However, if there are other specific places you'd like to visit, we would be more than happy to customize the plan for you.

Since this tour is guided by a nationally licensed guide, you'll benefit from immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

This tour is great for any types of travelers, such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

National Licensed Guide: English, Spanish, French

Hotel pick up

Admission fee

Public transportation in Tokyo and Kyoto

Bullet train tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto

about 15 - 20 USD per person

Personal expenses

Taxi fee if needed ( 10 to 200 USD depending on the distance)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba

We are going to Tokyo Station from your hotel in Tokyo to take a bullet train.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Kyoto Station Building

You will arrive at Kyoto station after a 2-hour and a half bullet train ride. Let's head to one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto, Kinkakuji temple (Golden Pavilion), by local bus.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Upgrade Seats

Upgrade Seats: Upgrading Shinkansen Bullet train to green seats
Pickup included

Laxury Tour by Private car

Private car in Kyoto: Alphard or Hiace Grand Cabin We will arrange the vehicle according to the number of guests.
Upgraded seat on Shinkansen
Pickup included

Kyoto from Tokyo with National Licensed Guide by Bullet Train

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Harry was an awesome guide for an awesome day!
Cristina R,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Harry was a terrific guide who was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited! We loved the temple. Had a delicious lunch at the market. Then explored the gates! Such a fun day. Highly recommends this tour to anyone short on time but wanting to see a little bit of Kyoto. The bullet train made it very doable in a day from Tokyo . This family with older young adult children had such a great day that was far beyond our expectation.
Beautiful Day in Kyoto
Therese T,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kishy was a very pleasant guide who assisted us in finding our way through Shinagawa Station to our bullet train to Kyoto, which was a great way to travel. Upon arriving in Kyoto we were driven to the various sites we had chosen to visit in and around the city. There was a great deal of walking at each place we went, some on very uneven surfaces so that should be kept in mind. We enjoyed a delicious traditional Japanese lunch at a little restaurant in the city that Kishy recommended before our return trip to Tokyo. It was an interesting, if tiring, day and we were glad we went.
Wonderful Day Trip to Kyoto
BTH805,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great Shinkansen trip to Kyoto with Matt. It was well-planned, fun and educational. He met us at our hotel and handled all the logistics. It was more than just a photo opportunity at the major attractions. Matt gave us great insights into the history, culture and religion of the places we were seeing. He found us a great lunch spot, gave us shopping tips and customized the tour to our interests. A great day of touring.
Kyoto from Tokyo Inc bullet train experience
Nanniebobbin,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide from" My travel consulting" was Chiaki she collected us from our hotel as we set off to Kyoto from Tokyo via bullet train was amazing, Chiaki was the best. She had a deep understanding of the history of the area, which made the experience come alive. The way she presented the places she took us, and in the order she presented them, gave us a real appreciation of Kyoto Not having to deal with or wait for strangers in a larger group also made the experience more personal. Thank you Chiaki your time was appreciated.
The best of Kyoto!
956mimis,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day trip. Yoshio was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Japan. He explained the difference between the shrines and the temples. He was good at talking to the locals and sharing the experience. We would highly recommend him because of his personality and experience.
Kyoto all day trip
Robert T,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent trip to Kyoto. We were greeted by a nice Japanese tour leader at our New Otani hotel lobby, Yutaka. He was so polite and kind and led us to the train station after outlining our plan for the day. Yutaka navigated us through the Japanese train network to our final Kyoto destination. We had an exciting day experiencing a lot of hiking viewing the shrines and temples and the majestic bamboo forest. It was a thrilling experience. Mr Yutaka provided caring service to our hotel, after our a full and enriching Kyoto experience.
Full day trip to Kyoto made easy
rarbob53,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed this trip and the caring tour guide Yutaka. We travelled by complex train network from our hotel New Otani to Kyoto made easy by Yutaka. From meeting us at our hotel to embark on our all day adventure to delivering us back to our hotel at the end of the day, it was a stimulating travel experience thanks to Yutaka. This was a memorable walking tour which included the temples and shrines and bamboo forest.it was a full day for us. This was what we wanted. We now want to see more Kyoto.