Private Tour

Explore Temples and Shrines in Kyoto with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Kyoto’s quiet beauty on a private full-day tour through hidden temples, peaceful gardens, and local streets.

Visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the traditional Kamishichiken district, then continue to the elegant Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher’s Path.

Enjoy a local lunch before exploring Nanzen-ji Temple and its graceful Suirokaku Aqueduct, where Zen tradition meets Meiji-era design.

End your journey at Kennin-ji Temple and Gion, where geiko and maiko still preserve Kyoto’s timeless culture.

A calm, personal experience for travelers seeking the authentic and spiritual side of Kyoto.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Entrance fee

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Lunch/Personal Expenses

Tips/Gratuities is welcomed

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Begin your morning at one of Kyoto’s most historic shrines, dedicated to the god of learning. Stroll through Kamishichiken, Kyoto’s oldest geisha district, where tradition still lives.

1 hour • Admission Included

Kamishichiken Street

Located next to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kamishichiken is the oldest geisha district in Kyoto, dating back to the 15th century. The name means “Upper Seven Houses,” coming from the seven tea houses originally built with leftover wood from the shrine’s reconstruction. Today, Kamishichiken remains a quiet and elegant neighborhood where geiko (geisha) and maiko (apprentice geisha) still perform traditional dances and tea ceremonies. Unlike the busy Gion area, this district offers a calm, authentic atmosphere — a rare chance to see the refined side of Kyoto’s entertainment culture.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable