Private Tour
Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide
Overview
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!
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.
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.
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Kyoto 9hr Private Tour (Kobe Dep. ) with Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hidden costs
Alan D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Agent adds rail fares after booking is made if you choose the Shinkansen as recommended by his guide. This is not made clear until the night before you travel. Extortion !!
Kyoto Tour
Linda H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great day with Shogo on the tour of Kyoto. We started with Nijo Castle and was introduced to the life of the soon and funeral system in Japan. We next visited the Gion district and learned about the Geisha life. We walked through the Higashiyama District to Fushimi Shrine and did the halfway walk through the Tori gates. The gates continue to the top of the mountain but that was too much of a walk for me. It was a beautiful day and feel so lucky to have a guide that could share his culture and history with me. Thank you Shogo.
Excellent Guide and Tour through Kyoto
eiche25,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kazu planned, prepared and conducted the tour of Kyoto excellently. We saw everything we wanted to see and received lots of explanations about the individual sights. We would recommend him without reservation at any time.
Great guide!
Dixie G,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolute 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!
Beautiful Day in Kyoto!
julietG4458GG,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a wonderful day with our guide, Haru, exploring the sights we had selected from a provided list—and even added a visit to a ninja dojo we were especially interested in. Before the tour, Haru shared a helpful map outlining our itinerary, which was a thoughtful touch. He was incredibly accommodating throughout the day. For lunch, I had found a gluten-free ramen restaurant in advance, and Haru made sure we were able to go there. Having a pre-booked taxi for the 9-hour tour was essential—it allowed us to make the most of our time and see a wide variety of sights that would have been difficult to cover otherwise.
Traveled like a local
Christina L,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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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