Private Tour

Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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!

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable

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Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great guide!
Dixie G,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We traveled on a cruise throughout Japan. We disembarked at Kobe, and took the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto and back. At first I thought it wasn't enough time to do and see everything we wanted to do, but I was wrong. There was definitely enough time for our full itinerary. We met our guide at 8:30am, and were back at the ship around 5pm. The Shin Kobe train station was only a 10 minute ride from the cruise port. We got to see the Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari (Tori gates). We also had time for shopping and lunch. Our guide Kazuko was especially patient with my elderly mother who had some mobility needs. Thank you Kazuko for being a gracious host for us in Kyoto!
I love Kyoto
giovanni d,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Despite the heat, the tour from kobe is well worthed. Our guide is a kyoto local with great knowledge and depending your needs he’ll customize the tour for your group
Amazing Tour!!!
Jenna W,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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!
Traveled like a local
Christina L,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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!