Private Tour
Kyoto Private Tour Full Day with Local Guide&Nara Option(PerGroup
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Kyoto is a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and well preserved traditional Japanese culture. Your tours are designed to help visitors explore and appreciate the beauty of Kyoto while enjoying a fun and memorable experience.
As Kyoto’s famous landmarks are spread out often requiring extensive walking, navigating hills, and locating hidden spots a private tour by car offers a more comfortable and efficient way to explore the city.
Led by your knowledgeable guide, Riku, and organized by a dynamic young team, this tour is dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for every guest. For tours departing from Kyoto, we will visit Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, Gion, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
For tours departing from Osaka, the itinerary includes Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
For the Kyoto & Nara Tour, we typically visit
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Arashiyama (Bamboo Grove).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Kinkakuji is famous for its stunning architecture, with the top two floors covered in gold leaf and beautifully reflected in the surrounding pond. Originally built in the 14th century as a retreat for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the temple was later converted into a temple. The gardens surrounding the temple were also carefully designed in detail to showcase the beauty of the traditional Japanese landscape. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction.
Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a pleasant, natural tourist destination located in the western suburbs of Kyoto. The area has been a popular tourist destination since the Heian period (794-1185), when aristocrats enjoyed its natural surroundings. Arashiyama is especially popular in the fall for its autumn foliage and in the spring for its cherry blossoms. The Togetsu Bridge is the central trend mark of Arashiyama, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the vast river. Near the bridge, there is a boat pier, the famous bamboo grove street, many restaurants, and shopping for even the youngest visitors.
What‘s Included
Parking Fare Gasoline Fare Expressway fare
English-Speaking Guides
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Kinkakuji Admission to attractions, it will be paid directly on site.
Tenryuji around 10 dollars, it will be paid directly on site.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Kyoto Private Tour (5–6 Guests
Pickup included
kyoto & Nara full day tour
Pickup included
Kyoto Private Tour (1–4 Guests
Pickup included
Kyoto Private Tour (7-9 Guests
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical night time tour
Karen K,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this tour as a group of 4 friends travelling on a cruise ship. The private tour was organised around our cruise schedule where we disembarked after 4pm, so our tour was planned around tourist destinations that were lit up at night. It was really beautiful and great to see the sights with no crowds! Walking through the Tori gates at night was spooky and added to the atmosphere - we even found an unexplained ‘ghost’ pic on our phone the next day. We also went to a fabulous sushi restaurant for dinner which added to the experience. Tatsuya was a great guide and spoke perfect English. He was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed his company.
Magical night tour
Jeremy C,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour as a group of four cruising around Japan. The cruise ship docked late afternoon and this tour perfectly suited our needs with pick up and drop off to cruise port, and a private tour in the evening. Our guide Tatsuya was fantastic and a lot of fun. We loved seeing all the tourist spots lit up at night, no crowds, and the sushi restaurant we went to for dinner was amazing. If you like doing your own thing and being able to customise your trip, and dodge the big daytime tourist crowds, this is the tour for you!
An unforgettable Kyoto experience
emilycullen,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience exploring Kyoto thanks to Shunsuke. He was very friendly, easy to talk to, and made the entire trip feel fun and relaxed. Our conversations ranged from Japanese culture and history to international business, cars, football and he brought each topic to life with insight, enthusiasm and good jokes! On top of that, his recommendations for local Japanese food were fantastic - especially the sashimi. We tried some of had the freshest, most unforgettable sashimi platter at a local restaurant that was not known to many foreigners. If you’re looking for a guide who’s knowledgeable, personable, and a very good driver then we would highly recommend Shunsuke. Out visit to Kyoto was truly unforgettable and we were very lucky to see lots of cherry blossom trees so early in the season 🌸🏯🍱🍻👏
It was a great tour with...
MariaTheresa S,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour with a lot of fun and learnings about the Japanese history. Riku, our guide did a fantastic job. We had an amazing day.
Great experience!
Y8942ETmarias,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riku was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and kind. We saw so much of Kyoto in one day and were so happy we booked this private tour.
Kyoto Nara tour
F4643HTannm,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riku was outstanding! I highly recommend him. Great tour, went to all the places we wanted to see and took us to a great ramen place. Book you tour thru them. You will love it!
Amazing!!
Nomad48081107446,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my family are in kyoto for only 4 days and this was amazing!! 3 of us in total, this tour was amazing! We were joking around, learning, and overall was one of the most enjoyable tours during our entire japan trip!! Two adults and one teenager and everyone had the best time!
Great tour guide! Enjoyed very much
R8634BLheidih,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richu was such a great tour guide! Very personable. Good English. We enjoyed ourselves very much! Probably my favorite excursion from our cruise ship. :) thank you!
Kyoto experience
J9351LCjn,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riku did an amazing job. He showed us around the best spots, and created a wonderful itinerary for our day. Not only did we see the highlights of Kyoto, but we also got to experience the local charm as well. We can’t recommend this enough.
An amazing tour to take
R6822HNrebeccab,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riku was an amazing tour guide. He knew all the best spots to go, offered helpful suggestions, and planned a very comprehensive itinerary. We were able to see some of the best places in Kyoto while also getting the local feel for the city.
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