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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kyoto

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

We are here to help you discover new things, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is so more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Most people are satisfied by a scenic view of it. But this has a lot of stories to tell that will connect you to the Japan's history and culture and your guide will show you deeper. You will see a fascinating story attached to the origin of the shrine dedicated to the god of grains – that’s what “Inari” means – . This is also why you’ll see statues of the fox around the shrine. “Kitsune” or the fox is a servant to the god Inari. They are cunning tricksters, clever minded animals who make perfect guides for the treacherous business world. You may would want the foxes on your side after this tour.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable
2

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).

1 minute • Admission Not Included

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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

587 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best introduction to Kyoto with fabulous guide

    Jo B,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a wonderful introduction to Kyoto! Akira was amazing, he was very communicative in the lead up to the tour and sought our preferences to tailor our day. It was magic, capped off by Akira’s deep knowledge of the history of Japan and the places we visited. The day had a good pace to it, we saw everything we wanted to see and I cracked over 20k steps that day (so wear comfy shoes !)

  • 4hr Kyoto Private Tour

    Ivonne K,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great experience with Akira and learned so much about the history and culture of temples and castle in Kyoto.

  • Kyoto walking tour

    Dan H,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was excellent . Met us at hotel , discussed items of interest. . Excellent experience. Wish we had more time in Kyoto.

  • The best of four hours of Kyoto

    Ingeborg R,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We can only recommend Guide Toshie. She offered us in 4 hours the most important sights we reached by taxi and knew a lot of interesting things to report. We went to the Golden Pavilion, the Zen rock garden and the Imperial Palace. Afterwards she also showed us shopping and recommended a restaurant.

  • Kyoto has so many amazing...

    Michael C,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Kyoto has so many amazing sites but seeing them with a guide really helps bring them to life. My partner and I had a fantastic time exploring the eastern part of Kyoto with Nabet. We started at the Fushimi Inari shrine early on our tour and then slipped away from the crowds to some quieter spots. We really enjoyed our time with Nabet and highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto.

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4.88
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