Private Tour
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a one-day tour of Kyoto's must-see sights, very popular in any season and safe for first-time travelers to Kyoto.
You will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji Temple, all of which are the main attractions of Kyoto! Select the "customizable tour " option and contact your guide 2 weeks in advance to create a fully personalized itinerary.
At Fushimi Inari, enjoy the mysterious 'Senbon-torii'. Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers a unique view of Kyoto from its stage, while Nijo Castle showcases gorgeous old architecture. Kinkaku-dera Temple, known for its golden building, is said to be the origin of the 'Golden Land'
・Enjoy a jam-packed itinerary without worrying about planning
・Mastered guide - our guide have a great guide experience and have deep knowledge of Kyoto
・Avoid language barriers—no worry about the language barrier!
・If you would like to request a limo service by which you can go around with private car, select "with limo" option
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
If you choose the "Taxi Preference", all taxi fares incurred during the tour, including those for the guide, are also the responsibility of the guest.
For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
For customizable tour option: The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Kyoto.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Tour
Tour Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Standard tour:Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5,370 JPY per Traveler
Customizable tour:Entrance fee and other necessary expenses for the guide
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Fushimiinari Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine: The shrine is famous for the fantastic scenery of the thousand torii gates that line the approach to the shrine. These torii gates were placed at the shrine to pray for the safe fulfillment of wishes and as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of wishes. Visit the shrine, which has been widely worshipped not only by emperors, aristocrats, and warriors, but also by the general public.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizudera: It is a World Heritage temple that represents Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most visited temples in Japan, is said to have started with the enshrining of a statue of Kannon (the name of Guanyin in Japanese), known for her compassion. You can get a full view of the beautiful streets of Kyoto from the famed stage of Kiyomizu-dera that protrudes from the mountainside.
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Travelers cannot contact the guide in advance. Please consult with your guide on the day of the tour for any minor changes.
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
Indicate if you prefer using a taxi during the tour (fare not included, around 8,000~11,000yen). Your guide will be informed.
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
The Alphard or similar
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paradise64220797569,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great tour giving us an opportunity to customise the tour according to our preferences. Haider was an excellent driver and communicated well with us advising recommended time for each attraction and giving clear directions about meeting points.
susan blue26mauer,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A wonderful day in Kyoto. We had a very nice and informative tour with the key highlights, led by our great tour guide Kei. We started with the Fushimi Inari Shrine and its impressive torii gates , then to Kiyomizu-dera temple, with a light and very nice lunch in the area and finally went to see the Kinkaku-ji Golden Temple just before sunset. Kei also provided additional tips and information for our trip.

Susanne U,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a great day in Kyoto! Our guide Kei has chosen the absolute highlights for us. First the Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousand gates, then the kiyomizu-dera temple. Afterwards we had time for a very good lunch in a Japanese restaurant chosen by Kei before we visited the golden temple Kinkakuji at the end. It was a very successful day in Kyoto and Kei a great guide who gave us even more tips for our visit.
Getaway33675069651,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
dreamlike trip to the main sights of Kyoto. Our guide, KEI, has explained and brought everything closer to us. So we could really spend a dreamlike and educational day in Kyoto.



Thomas B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Josh is excellent! He made sure to optimize our schedule according to major tourism times so that we could avoid overcrowding as much as possible during our 7 hour tour. He had great recommendations for shopping areas and lunch. Our tour was incredibly informative and he was so nice. I highly recommend.
797thomb,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Josh is excellent! He made sure to optimize our schedule according to major tourism times so that we could avoid overcrowding as much as possible during our 7 hour tour. He had great recommendations for shopping areas and lunch. Our tour was incredibly informative and he was so nice. I highly recommend.
livheidis2019,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good guide. Informative, and OK English knowledge. Very good mood. Nice person and being shown around then. Great sights
MariaTeresa H,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide, Kai, listened to our specific needs for a specialized tour. It was precisely timed to fit I all we wanted to see in magnificent Kyoto. Kai did a fantastic job translating language and cultural differences! Thanks for a memorable visit!
Wanderer07733950372,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went with Tommy a guide to Kyoto, we visited the temples, had a great knowledge of the temples and everything he showed us, helped us on trains and buses, kind and pleasant walking.
415danilb,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We are first time visiting Kyoto and our guide TETSU was excellent. He carved our tour to perfectly fit to our abilities to walk and show us beautiful places such as FUSHIMI INARI SANJUSANGENDO GION and we are approaching him a lot. Danil Botoshansky
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