Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This private 9 hour walking tour with an experienced English speaking and Licensed tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kyoto while you are staying in Kobe!
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!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kobe
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
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.
Kobe
Meet your guide at your meeting point in Kobe and head to Kyoto by public transportation. It will take about 90min.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
You can see Japan's background that is off-limits to ordinary tourists after the tour. This short trip is a fantastic and great value way of experiencing 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.
Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jenna W,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
Absolute BEST day in Kyoto with our guide Kazuko. She promptly met us in the morning at arranged time and smoothly executed the day navigating my family from Kobe to Kyoto. She had great recommendations for sites to see and places to eat. She was patient and kind with our children and helped us makes wishes come true by letting us add in a stop at the Pokemon Center. Highly recommend this tour and this agency as a whole!
Christina L,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
Our personal guide allowed us to see all the highlights of Tyoto that we would not have realized otherwise. A bonus was experiencing Japan's impressive public transportation. We made numerous connections via tram, train, subway, and bus going from place to place and never waited more than 5 mins. Impressive!
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