Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

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PERFECT KYOTO 1Day Bus Tour

Discover Kyoto's must-see landmarks and World Heritages with our coach tour in only one day! First adventure starts from Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, enjoying the wealthy nature from the significant terrace. Then say Konnichiwa to one thousand and one Kannon statue at Sanju-San-Gen-Do Temple, then the coach will take you to the most iconic place, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Going under thousands of Torii Red gate tunnels will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to explore green tunnels, Sagano Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Tour includes buffet lunch. ・Discover Kyoto’s must-see landmarks and World Heritages on this full-day coach tour efficiently ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, TH, ID, UK ・Must try this mystical experience going under thousands of iconic Torii Red gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine ・Visit the gorgeous golden temple ・Enjoy strolling at Sagano Bamboo Forest

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based on 2874 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 to 10 hours
From $114.5

KYOTO Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver (Max 9 Pax)

8-Hour Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver. Please select your most favorite sites in KYOTO and share with us your other special requests. We will help you plan the route, draft itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary. VEHICLE We will arrange car for you based on the number of people in your group (maximum of 9 people). Our available cars are Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE and Grand Cabin. DRIVER The driver will drive and walk with you at most sites. However, there are some sites the driver cannot join you due to following reasons: 1.) some drivers need to take a rest/break at least 1 site during the tour 2.) when the parking lot is full especially during peak seasons 3.) where it is difficult to park/too pricy to park ... REMARKS a.) You can always amend the itinerary even while traveling with the driver on the day b.) Extra charge will be applied for over time service, picking-up/dropping-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)

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based on 132 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $939.08

Kyoto Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. Visit the Main Building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which was newly reopened after renovations in April 2019. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. Enjoy a comfortable Shinkansen ride between Kyoto and Hiroshima.

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based on 95 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours 30 minutes
From $362.5

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know. We use taxis 3-4 times to save you time and energy. This tour is a mixture of public transport and taxis. Thanks to taxis and a friendly local professional guide, you can visit the 10 most famous attractions such as the Fushimi Inari shrine (thousands of Torii gate), Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu temple (with huge balcony), bamboo forest, Geisha district, and so on. If you check the spots you can visit on this tour, you can notice that all must-see points in Kyoto are included!! Please enjoy the top ten spots with the beautiful stories of your guide.

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based on 395 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $328.35

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Ran by @guidemejapan on instagram. Kyoto is one of the most famous spots to visit in Japan. Therefore, during the day, it is hard to see everything peacefully. In this tour, we start early to beat the crowds! We visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama. ⬇︎PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY⬇︎ *This is WALKING tour that uses public transportation. This is not a bus tour. *The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5 hours, meaning it can differ by around 30 minutes before or after the estimated time. *Our guide will contact you through what's app so please download what's app prior to this tour. This is to enhance smooth meeting between the guide and the guests. *Please be at the meeting spot, 5 minutes early than the scheduled time. On pages 4 to 6 of our photos, we have attached further instructions. As we have other groups in the tour, we cannot accept any late guests. If you are late, YOU CANNOT JOIN the tour and will not be given a refund. *This tour has up to 8 people.

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based on 203 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $103.1

Kyoto Top Highlights Full-Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

This is an easy, culturally enriching bus trip to Kyoto. The tour stops at the Fushimi Inari Shrine and the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, and Arashiyama. In just one day, you can visit the most popular and famous places, experiencing a comprehensive overview of Kyoto's highlights.

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based on 164 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $68.2

Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

This is an affordable yet culturally-enriching bus trip to Kyoto and Nara. Tour stops at Kyoto Arashiyama, Kinkakuji-temple and Nara park. With several convenient pickup points in Osaka Kyoto, this tour will be a great addition to your trip to Japan.

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based on 101 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $68.2

KYOTO Highlights with English Speaking Driver Max 6 pax

Discover the sights of Kyoto that interest you the most on this customizable sightseeing tour. Alongside a private driver-guide, make an itinerary of your desired attractions or get recommendations to create your perfect day. Whether you want to focus on temples, culture, shopping, or Japanese history, this tour has everything covered for you. *Learn about Kyoto’s history and culture from your guide *Get a comprehensive overview of Kyoto in a day *In case of traffic, extra time is given free of charge *A private tour means a personalized experience

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $623.87

1 Day Private Kyoto Tour (Charter) - English Speaking Driver

Journey onto this 1 Day Private Tour of Kyoto by vehicle. Accompanied by a friendly, English speaking driver, experience the historical city boasting a collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See stunning landmarks such as the Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest) and the timeless Gion Area. This is the Japan you've always dreamed about. Highlights • Private Day Tour - Fully Customizable • Experience the numerous, must-see, historically significant temples and shrines of Kyoto • Stroll around the magnificent Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, a picture perfect spot • Enjoy a traditional Kyoto style lunch and experience the atmospheric Gion area • Feel safe and sound with our modern vehicles and expert drivers NOTE: This is a suggested itinerary - you are welcome to customize it

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based on 57 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $459.69

The right way to know Kyoto

We are a small group of people who specializes in private and personalized walking tours in Kyoto. Our aim is to help our customers to utilize best their precious time in Kyoto by offering specially crafted walking tours covering Kyoto's top attractions. When it comes to a trip, we know that you have your goals and preferences. We would love to hear about them and help you have a unique and unforgettable Kyoto experience. Postgraduate students and scholars graduated from Japanese universities, our guides have vast knowledge of Japanese history and culture because they have been living here for several years and are experts in their fields. Their high academic level makes them proficient not only in everything Kyoto but also in the way of life in Japan and its rich history. Some of our guides Speak Spanish and French, so feel free to ask if you need a walking tour in one of those languages. (Para español visite nuestro sitio en la red, Kyoto Daily Tours)

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based on 176 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $442.62

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert. Deepen your knowledge of sake making process and a bit of history of its production at Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum. Enjoy the samples of different types of sake as well as leaning details and varieties and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour. This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake. If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake. After you experienced this, you will know which type of Sake actually you like, and you will be able to select your favorite Sake from labels or restaurant's menu even if they are all written in Japanese.

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based on 540 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $85.37

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto

This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter as it visits the most famous sightseeing spots including World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Nara, such as Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Participants will surely enjoy this tour which takes an efficient trip around two historical cities. This is Sunrise Tours' most popular course in western Japan. Enjoy the view out the window from the suburbs of Kyoto to Nara.

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based on 408 reviews

See Details → Duration :11 hours
From $135.94

Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

For those short on time and high on energy, join us for a one day all-you-can-Kyoto bike tour! Experience the tranquility of one of world's largest wooden buildings, learn about the history of Kyoto at the Imperial Palace Park, reflect on life at the stunning Golden Pavilion, enjoy a traditional sit-down lunch, capture the essence of Kyoto in the Gion geisha district and discover the majesty of the mighty Fushimi Shrine. Our shop is a 2 minute walk from Kyoto central station, our groups are small, our bikes are top quality 'Giant' hybrids, and our guides are relaxed, bilingual, experienced and safe! Sit back and let Cycle Kyoto show you around town!

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based on 272 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $111.64

Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

In order to closely feel the local atmosphere of Kyoto, this tour will use public transportation so that you can experience the everyday life of Kyoto locals, unlike other tour groups hastily hopping from one location to another on chartered buses. During the 7-hour tour, your guide will show you around the city covering four major must-see locations. There are two different courses: one northwest-bound and the other southeast-bound. If you participate in both tours, you can efficiently cover eight locations at a relaxing pace. For both courses, you can chose from private option, non-private option and non-private option with apprentice guide (reduced rate). Even if you chose non-private option, we guarantee that the total number of guests will be less than 9 people.

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based on 73 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $150.28

Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

Enjoy an easy, culturally-enriching bus trip from Osaka to Kyoto. The tour starts with a magical train ride on the Sagano Romantic Train to Arashiyama and takes you to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kiyomizu-dera, finishing the journey with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There are several convenient pickup locations near hotels in Kyoto, Umeda and Namba. ★Kyoto Departure NOTICE★ JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit meeting point available only until 31st July 2023. From 1st August 2023, Kyoto meeting point will be at "Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Kyoto AVANTI Bus Station"

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $75.78

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

PERFECT KYOTO 1Day Bus Tour

KYOTO Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver (Max 9 Pax)

Kyoto Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people)

Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto Top Highlights Full-Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto

Full Day Excursion: Kyoto and Nara Highlights from Kyoto/Osaka

KYOTO Highlights with English Speaking Driver Max 6 pax

1 Day Private Kyoto Tour (Charter) - English Speaking Driver

The right way to know Kyoto

3 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Todai-ji Temple from Kyoto

Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour

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