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Kyoto Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Kyoto!

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

1

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.

32 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Pre-Planned Must-Sees: 7-hour

Travelers cannot contact the guide in advance. Please consult with your guide on the day of the tour for any minor changes.

Customizable tour : 4-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 5-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 8-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Custom tour with vehicle - 7hr

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

Customizable tour : 6-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Customizable tour : 7-hour

We will send you questions regarding your request. Your guide will tailor the tour and contact you 2 weeks before tour

Pre-Planned: Taxi Preference

Indicate if you prefer using a taxi during the tour (fare not included, around 8,000~11,000yen). Your guide will be informed.

Reviews

4.96

73 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Kyoto Walking Tour

    Vicky F,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really enjoyed. The walking tour was informative and the ntetedting. Out guide was absolutely amazing and very much appreciated.

  • First day in Kyoto

    jenny d,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Was a wonderful first look at Kyoto. Our guide and now friend Tetsu listened to the things we wanted to do and then organized a tour that was time efficient and covered what we wanted and some ideas from him as well that turned out great. Tetsu also helped us navigate transport and gave us lots a tips about our further adventures in Kyoto. We could not have been more happy with our tour and Tetsu.

  • Kyoto for One Day!

    Paula G,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the pleasure of touring Kyoto for one full day with Arima Kai, a young man who, having spent a year in Ireland, is extremely fluent in English. He gave us a great tour of FujiAnar and the Golden Temple; and chose and amazing luncheon spot for Kyoto’s famous ramen. Arima was flexible and cheerful regarding our desire to do a little shopping - showing us some great stores and carrying our bags while we browsed. We highly recommend Arima as your Kyoto guide!

  • Fumi - World Famous

    Antonio C,

    May 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Fumi was absolutely fantastic. She selected a Kyoto itinerary that showcased the best that the city had to offer. Fumi's flexibility enhanced our experience and we were sorry that the day had to end. She was also very helpful in selecting restaurants for us to attend after the tour! Meeting her was like reconnecting with a long lost friend. If we could give her 10 stars, we would.

  • Absolutely loved the...

    RAMAKRANTHI M,

    May 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely loved the experience and it was definitely worth every penny. OSAMU, our guide was excellent and he had a lot of experience and facts to share with us about all the places we explored. 10/10 would recommend!!

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