Private Tour
Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is best for first-time visitors to Kyoto. You will visit popular must-see tourist attractions such as Golden Pavilion, bamboo groves, and Tenryuji Temple with its wonderful World Heritage garden.
We will also take you to hidden jem, meaning the temple of heaven, which is a relatively quiet and beautiful temple.
You can enjoy popular sightseeing spots in a comfortable and efficient manner by cab.
The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.
After the tour, the guide will give you directions to other must-see places such as movie studios, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, etc. If you are new to Kyoto, please join this tour and get an outline of Kyoto sightseeing.
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
The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Selected Local Professional Guides
Pick-up service
Taxi fee: About 6000 yen per one taxi. *Depending on the hotel location and traffic conditions.
＊4people (a guide+3 guests) can get on one taxi. If your group is 4 people, you need two taxis.
Admission fee : around 1500yen per person for all temples
Retern transfer, The tour ends in the Arashiyama area.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kinkakuji Temple
You can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.
Jojakkoji Temple
A relatively uncrowded and quiet temple. This temple's name comes from the atmosphere as if it were playing in heaven.
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Kyoto top must-see Golden pavilion and Bamboo forest half-day Private tour
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Kyoto!
Amy P,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tammy was a fantastic guide. She shared a lot about history, and also shared how she and her family live today. We enjoyed all of the sites.
Great tour and tour guide!
Brent F,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yumi was a wonderful tour guide. We learned a lot about the history and culture of Kyoto. Great experience!
Very insightful
Shivanshu C,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great experience with Chihiro san. She shared many details about the places visited. Though it was a walking tour, but the activity was done at our pace. She was very kind and attentive even to our child. I will not recommend this activity for families with small kids as it could be exhausting for them. But for everyone else who is up for an interesting walk down the history lane, this is a must do activity in Kyoto.
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Clifford F,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kaori was spectacular. Her knowledge greatly enhanced our tour! Kinkaku-ji and the bamboo forest were so peaceful and rewarding.
Yoko was so nice and...
Allison C,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yoko was so nice and knowledgeable! We had a great time at the bamboo forest Golden Palace. Thanks Yoko!
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