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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
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
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
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 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
Reviews
299 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed in Kyoto
Theodore M,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
2.00I was solo on this tour. I felt rushed by the guide in order to make it four hours. Overpaid for value of tour. I paid for two museum entry fees, but felt insufficient time to view. A few photos taken, and minor explanations. I bypassed the souvenir shops as I am not interested paying tourists prices for small trinkets (or large ones). I was asked mid-way through the tour for transit payments for the tour guide. Not a usual or customary request. Was left at lunch in a small restaurant as the tour guide said "go straight on this street to get the subway to Kyoto station". I've never known a tour guide to leave you and figure out how to return to the beginning. Probably in a hurry to meet the next tour. Checking my GPS, he pointed me in the wrong direction. I found the subway station after a 15 min walk and caught the train to Kyoto station. I will locate tours with better reviews, in the future.
Kyoto walking tour
Courtney A,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kenji was the most amazing guide, he was so knowledgeable about every location we went to and gave us such an amazing tour! We really enjoyed our time with him and seeing all of the beautiful sights in Kyoto! If we asked a question, Kenji knew the answer! The best guide ever.
Ideal tour of Kyoto's attractions
Irina Z,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very exciting and eventful tour with many interesting and instructive findings.
New Friends
Nadine V,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00From the time we booked our tour we felt the communication was very good. When we met our guide, Mitsuhiko, he was so friendly and generous that we felt like we were visiting the city with a local friend. His organisation was wonderful and we got through all the travel transitions very efficiently. Our guide shared interesting information about each site and answered all our questions about culture, economy and family life. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we asked Mitsuhiko to help us book another tour for the next night. A very enjoyable experience.
Toshi Yomada was an...
Kenneth G,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Toshi Yomada was an excellent guide. Prepared for hot weather and made the whole experience fun, educational, and more than we could have hoped for.
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