Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Overview
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Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. Therefore, during the day, it is hard to see everything peacefully. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds! We visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama.
⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎
➡️This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps.
➡️The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5.5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time.
➡️Our guide will contact you through what's app so please download what's app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests.
➡️If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund.
➡️This tour has up to 8 people.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time is included in total tour duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-Speaking Guide
Public Transportation Fare (About 1240 yen)
Food and Drinks
Admission fee for Kinkakuji Temple (500 yen)
Options
Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Geisha Show After the Tour
Geisha Show After the Tour: After the Kyoto Early Morning Tour, watch a geisha apprentice dance and you will have the opportunity to talk with her.
Reviews
771 reviews on TripAdvisor
Awesome tour. Don’t miss
Scott G,
Mar 31, 2025
5.00This was fantastic. Our guide was “Ai” and she was very professional, knowledgeable, outgoing and friendly. Extremely informative and time well spent.
Wonderful exploration of...
Suzanne W,
Mar 30, 2025
5.00Wonderful exploration of some of Kyoto’s sought after sights. Our guide Haroki was a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable and fun! Recommend wholeheartedly !
Excellent Tour of Kyoto
Tyler Q,
Mar 29, 2025
5.00Excellent tour of Kyoto to see Fushimi Shinto Shrine, Bamboo Forest and the Golden Temple. Kota and his accompaning trainee were both extremely friendly and down-to-earth guides, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them! They provided great background history for the sights, offered to take photos and give recommendations for other activities around Kyoto. We would happily do this tour again!
Awesome Tori gates and Golden Pavilion
TerryJ O,
Mar 28, 2025
5.00Impressive large and many Tori gates, awesome Bamboo grove and forest, finished at the beautiful Golden Pavilion! Our Japanese, english speaking, tour guide was very informative and kept the group together and moving forward well.
Outstanding tour!
Michael M,
Mar 28, 2025
5.00We had the best experience with our guide, Kota. He did an outstanding job explaining the history of each area. He was knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions as well as give suggestions for things we could do on our own. This was definitely one of our favorite tours, thanks to Kota!
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