Private Tour
Kyoto Customized Private Tour: See Top Attractions in 1 Day
Overview
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Take control of your sightseeing itinerary by booking this customised tour. Whether its a minimum of 4-hour or a full day trip consisting of 8 hours, visit all the sights you wish with a professional guide. Choose from an enormous range of cultural and historical landmarks and tick off your desired attractions all in one day! Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavillion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu temple and Gion district are just a pocketful of destinations out of countless others. Wherever you request, we will do our best to accommodate you as well as possible.
Hotel meet-up and drop-off are included to ensure you receive a totally stress-free experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is included. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
The tour will take place rain or shine.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Local Guide.
You & Guide
You & Guide
Meals & Drinks (for you & guide).
All Transport Fares (for you & guide).
Optional, additional fee applies.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
Here are sample spots for tours. Please choose your interested spots form the list . ★ Half Day tour : 2～3 spots ★ Full Day tour: 3～4 spots If you can not find spots where you want to visit, please discuss with our guide. The guide will make your own itinerary. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) : The highlight of Kinkakuji Temple is the golden Shariden Hall. It is said that this building was built with the image of the Pure Land. Its beauty is breathtaking. In addition, the 600-year-old pine tree called "Rokushumatsu" is one of the three most famous pines in Kyoto and symbolizes a boat heading to the Pure Land. It is also a typical Japanese Zen garden.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
"Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto's Famous Shrine of Thousand Torii Gates Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Kyoto’s most famous and spiritual landmarks, well-known for its thousands of torii gates that lead visitors up the slopes of Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, agriculture, and prosperity, Fushimi Inari Taisha is a significant site for both spiritual pilgrims and travelers looking to experience Japan’s unique blend of nature and religion. The shrine complex is popular for its long, winding paths lined with vibrant red torii gates, known as Senbon Torii (""thousand torii gates""). These gates create a stunning corridor that stretches for over 4 kilometers up the mountain, offering a picturesque journey. Each gate is a donation from individuals or businesses, with the donor’s name and the date on the back. It takes about 2-3 hours to hike at the summit of Mount Inari, but smaller shrines and resting spots along the way provide a peaceful and rewarding journey.
Options
6-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours: It's a 6-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation.
Tailor your tour: Visit 2-3 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Pickup included
4-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours: It's a 4-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation.
Tailor your tour: Visit 2 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Pickup included
8-hour Private Vehicle Tour
Duration: 8 hours: It's an 8-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle.
Tailor your tour: Visit 3-4 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Max 8 Passengers
Pickup included
6-hour Private Vehicle Tour
Duration: 6 hours: It's an 6-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle.
Tailor your tour: Visit 2-3 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Max 8 Passengers
Pickup included
4-hour Private Vehicle Tour
Duration: 4 hours: It's an 4-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using a private vehicle.
Tailor your tour: Visit 2 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Max 8 Passengers
Pickup included
8-hour Walking Tour
Duration: 8 hours: It's a 8-hour private tour where you can explore customized plans using public transportation.
Tailor your tour: Visit 3-4 locations, planned in advance with your guide.
Pickup included
Reviews
326 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
davidjE7687NM,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Kyoto & Geisha walking tour was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide Miho was knowledgeable and explained everything so beautifully. Will highly recommend this tour.
The best day experiencing the sites and history of Kyoto
jamescZ8213SQ,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day we spent seeing many of the unforgettable sights in Kyoto. Keiko Masuda, our guide, met us at our hotel and went over the day’s plan. She was incredibly well prepared with visuals showing the temples, shrines and Japanese history we were about to witness first hand in the temples of the Shoguns and Emperors… She has a great sense of history, and humor. The day went too quickly (!) and was truly a highlight of our trip to Kyoto, and Japan. I cannot recommend her, and her tour, highly enough. Also, take taxis and cable cars… you can cover more ground and see the neighborhoods between sites. What a culture, what a country! Thank you Keiko for making it come alive for us!! Aragato!
Great day in Kyōto with Takuma-san
joergk226,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour with Takuma-san today. He knows the ways away from the crowds. We enjoyed his knowledge and showing us beautiful places where few people go.
Go with a Pro
Rosemary M,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Takuma Goda of Japan Wonder Tours. With his excellent English, he balanced the right amount of history and background with giving us time to absorb the culture and sights. Kyoto is too important a cultural gem to leave it to chance. Go with a pro. As a bonus, he’s also an excellent photographer.
Great guiding by Takuma!
captainjmcb,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very fine experience being shown around Kyoto by our guide Takuma. He explained everything so well and showed us the best spots to take photos etc. He worked hard to ensure that our visit to Kyoto was a success. Okini Arigato Takuma!
One-day private Kyoto tour
Athanasios K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tossy is a kind and knowledgeable guide. He proposed the best sites to visit in an efficient way. Our Kyoto tour was fantastic! Thanks again!
A Fantastic, Perfectly Paced Kyoto Tour with "Tossy"!
101mollyf,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful customized tour of Kyoto with Toshiya "Tossy" Yamada. We requested a gentle pace for an elderly family member, and Tossy designed the perfect itinerary. He was incredibly well-prepared, using graphics and clear explanations of Japanese culture and history that truly enriched our visit. The tour itself brilliantly contrasted the iconic, bustling Kinkaku-ji with the beautiful tranquility of Ninnaji Temple. It allowed us to appreciate both sides of Kyoto. Tossy was attentive to our needs, ensuring everyone enjoyed the tour at a comfortable pace. We can't recommend him highly enough for a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide!
8 hour guided tour Kyoto
josephkT6979NV,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mitsuhiko Seiyama-San was a great guide. He contacted us in advance with some suggested sites to visit, listened to what we wanted to do and put a super itinerary together. We used taxis to get between some sites as it saved time, making it easier to fit more in, and was less tiring than doing everything with public transport. He was knowledgeable and friendly and we had a great day.
Great pace, lots of highlights!
lolitaa467,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenta gave us a great tour! We wanted to make the most of the day without being rushed, particularly since our 2 young daughters were with us, so we opted for the 8 hr private tour. I had put together an itinerary and Kenta added in some additional places which was great. Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
Top day!
Roving719403,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We've had a great day. Taisei was our friendly and knowledgeable guide. He speaks good English and is knowledgeable
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