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Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi Inari & Gion(Private opt)

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Visit Kyoto’s top five sights before the crowds arrive! Explore the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, enjoy breathtaking views from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and stroll through the geisha districts of Gion. Your English-speaking local guide will share Kyoto’s rich history and culture while capturing beautiful photos for lasting memories. Perfect for travelers wanting to experience Kyoto’s highlights efficiently!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional Photos will be Taken During the Tour!

Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide

Admission Fees for All Temples and Shrines

Public Transportation Fare

Meals and Drinks

Personal Expenses

What To Expect

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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari is one of Kyoto's most iconic Shrines, known for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that form scenic pathways up the forested Mount Inari. Dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and prosperity.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is the most popular place for tourists and a must visit when in Kyoto. Located on top of a mountain, it commands a panoramic view of Kyoto City. Because of its history and scenery, it is one of the few temples recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Private Tour: Our private tour offers a flexible schedule and a relaxed pace for a personalized experience!

Small Group Tour

Small Group Tour: Our small group tour provides a fun and engaging Kyoto experience with a well-planned itinerary!

Reviews

5.00

107 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great walking tour

    Salva P,

    Oct 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved it. Ikki san is a great guide, so clear in explaining the history. It was so kind and took so many pictures, very thoughtful as well Highly recommend.

  • Brilliant Tour

    Rita C,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour guide was vey knowledgeable, a lively person to talk with, super patient and cared about every step we took. Highly recommend this tour with all its perks - especially the guide

  • great tour!!

    Vaughn J,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Iki and his coworker made this tour unforgettable by providing insights and explanations we never would have known just by walking the sites on our own. Their knowledge brought meaning to every stop, connecting the history, culture, and symbolism behind what we were seeing. It gave us a much deeper appreciation for Kyoto and its traditions—highly recommended!

  • WOW! An Actual Local Guide

    Eric T,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great tour and exactly what we expected. However, after spending 3 weeks in Japan, and having booked countless tours in 9 different Japanese cities, what really stood out about this tour was that fact that our guide (Ikki) was both Japanese (born & raised in Kyoto) and yet fluent in English (studied in he US). We did not find these two attributes with any other tour guide during our 3 weeks in Japan. In fact, all other Viator tour guides we experienced in Japan were non-Japanese, and most had only lived in Japan a few years. While our non-Viator tours had local Japanese guides, their English was often very poor--for that matter, many of the non-Japanese guides also had very poor English skills. In summary, while this tour may seem like others the key difference from most other Viator tours is the "Passionate Local English-Speaking Guide." Prior to spending 3 weeks in Japan, I would have simply glossed over the importance of having a LOCAL guide. Just as important, because Ikki studied in the US he is fluent in US-English (e.g., he knows the slang words commonly used in the US) so we didn't have any communication issues. All other Japanese guides we had only spoke "limited" English, which made communication difficult and stilted as best. In summary, this is a great tour, but after 3 weeks in Japan the real standout of this tour is the guide. If I could redo my trip to Kyoto, I would book Ikki as my private guide for my entire stay--I don't know if this is a tour option on Viator, but it should be. If you can't book this tour, or Ikki for another tour in Kyoto, be certain to always look for "local" guides when booking on Viator. It makes a big difference.

  • Great guide and best...

    Harpreet B,

    Jul 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great guide and best attractions to see for your first experience in Japan. There was enough time to experience the sites, take breaks, shop, eat food, take pictures and ask lots of questions!

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