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Private Kyoto Customizable Day Tour with English Speaking Driver

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Overview

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Explore Kyoto in Comfort and Style!

Discover the timeless beauty of Kyoto on our exclusive, private day trip by car. Tailored just for you, we create a personalized itinerary based on your interests, allowing you to enjoy Kyoto’s iconic sights at your own pace. Visit renowned landmarks such as Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the tranquil bamboo forest of Arashiyama all in one day!

The itinerary can be customized based on your requests.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This experience includes an English-speaking driver

Special rides, cruises, and admission tickets aren’t included and can be purchased directly at each location.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pick-up and Drop-off to Hotel

Pick-up options available from Osaka and Nara charging an additional fee.

English-Speaking Driver

Air-conditioned vehicle

Private transportation

Food not included

Admission tickets are not included. Travelers can purchase these directly at location.

What To Expect

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Arashiyama

Arashiyama, located in western Kyoto, Japan, is a picturesque district renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is best known for the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where visitors can walk through a mesmerizing pathway lined with towering bamboo stalks. The area is also home to the historic Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning gardens, and the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Arashiyama’s charm is especially captivating during the cherry blossom season in spring and the vibrant autumn foliage, making it a popular destination year-round.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
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Kinkakuji Temple

Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, was originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. After his death, the villa was converted into a Zen Buddhist temple. The structure reflects a blend of traditional Japanese and Chinese architectural styles. Although the original building was destroyed by arson in 1950, it was rebuilt in 1955, with the top two floors covered in gold leaf, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Pick-up and drop-off at Kyoto

Pick-up and drop-off at Kyoto
Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Definitely recommend this option.

    Kirsten P,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    So pleased we booked this tour as it was a really warm day so the aircon in the van was great. Malik picked us up and dropped us back to the hotel, so convenient. Malik helped us tailor a fabulous day out in Kyoto. We weren’t sure about the monkey park but it was great, worth the walk. Malik was very knowledgeable and personable.

  • Really wonderful tour...

    Trevor B,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really wonderful tour with Malik as our guide. He really took the time to be sure we were going at a pace comfortable for our group. We never felt rushed and we hit all of the highlights you would expect in a visit to Kyoto. Highly recommend a tour with Malik!

  • Great Tour Guide in Kyoto

    Larry T,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ravi did a great job with the tour. He went out of his way to get us some very creative photos and was patient as we explored the many interesting areas of Kyoto.

  • Beautiful city…. The tour...

    Sri S,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful city…. The tour guide is a nice man, very helpful and knowing many interest places so well

  • 10/5 Kyoto

    Christi O,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My tour guide was named Kavishka. He was fantastic, spoke English very well, and took time to make sure that I was satisfied with my trip. He made sure that I got to do everything in the itinerary. It was amazing! We conversed along the way and the drives between places went by very fast! I would 100% book another trip with him. In all, I went to Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Gion, Nishiki Market, Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo, and Fushimi Inari. Everything was fantastic and very smooth. I can't complain at all (even though it rained the entire time lol).

From $498.00

4.82
45 reviews
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