Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience Kyoto your way on a private, fully customizable full-day tour designed around your interests. You’ll have an English-speaking guide at every stop, with comfort-first logistics including hotel pick-up/drop-off, air-conditioned private transportation, and smart routing to help you avoid peak crowds. Choose your pace and focus-temples, shopping, food markets, culture, or photography-while we manage transfers smoothly. Your itinerary may include iconic highlights such as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), and the lively Nishiki Market, with the flexibility to swap or extend stops based on what you want most.
Highlights of this experience:
• Private tour for an exclusive, personal day with your group
• Tailor-made itinerary to match your interests, timing, and mobility
• Professional driver + smooth navigation through busy Kyoto areas
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off with customizable stops throughout the day
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers above 95 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a picturesque district in western Kyoto, celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It’s best known for the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where you can stroll along a magical path lined with towering bamboo. The area also features the historic Tenryu-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with beautiful gardens, as well as the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and river. Popular highlights further include Iwatayama Monkey Park, where visitors can observe wild macaques in a natural setting while enjoying panoramic views over Kyoto. Arashiyama is especially enchanting in spring with cherry blossoms and in autumn when vibrant foliage transforms the landscape—making it a favorite destination year-round.
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, was originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the shogun. After his death, the villa was transformed into a Zen Buddhist temple. The pavilion is renowned for its elegant fusion of traditional Japanese and Chinese-inspired architectural styles. The original structure was tragically destroyed by arson in 1950, but it was faithfully rebuilt in 1955. Today, the top two floors are covered in gold leaf, creating a brilliant reflection on the surrounding pond—symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Private, air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
English-speaking driver/guide for easy communication and support
Meals And Beverages
Select a pickup point
Car or Van Pickup included
Operated by Hinode Journeys Japan