Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

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Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

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based on 616 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $140.37

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 384 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $334.22

Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

(This is a walking tour) Perfectly designed for travelers with packed schedule and limited time in Kyoto. We are offering you not just sightseeing, visiting the tourist spot, and know the history of the spot, but also a deeper understanding about Japan, Japanese and their culture, their life philosophy and their minds. After the tour, you'll understand 'why it is very hard to find trash cans', or 'why Japan roads are so quiet' and the philosophy behind it. Even the smallest thing can be understandable if you join us.

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based on 54 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $157.08

Nara Full-Day Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city. You can start your day at your hotel in Osaka, Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize Nara day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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based on 62 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $187.16

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

- 7+ mouth-watering Kyoto-style Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from locally-owned restaurants (Menu may vary every time based on the fresh ingredients at the market). - 3 drinks as we taste local style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. - Explore Kyoto, visiting popular spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy the unique scenes of Nishiki Market, Pontocho, and Kiyamachi. *please let us know if there is any food restrictions about a week before the tour date. Vegetarian & vegan options are limited for this tour.

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based on 150 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $103.27

Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $187.16

Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Tour

Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Meanwhile, not only nobles, including Emperors and royal families, but also samurais, especially Shoguns, used to have a deep relationship with Kyoto. With this tour, you can visit gorgeous castles and temples founded by powerful Shoguns of different eras and learn about Kyoto and Japan’s history. Kyoto also prospered as a capital, then the traditional and unique culture, including geishas and a row of town houses has very well preserved. By visiting the world-famous Gion, you can experience traditional Japanese heritage. This tour starts a little bit early in the morning, but enables you to enjoy your day comfortably, avoiding crowds.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $139.37

Kyoto 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Make your Instagram followers envious as you explore Kyoto on a customizable day trip to its most recognizable hotspots! Kyoto is synonymous with Old Japan, and it is indeed where you’ll be able to find many picture opportunities. You are going to check out the places with the best Kyoto aesthetic and it will be a treat for your eyes and your Instagram followers. From shrines to street art, this city is loaded with photogenic spots. Grab your camera and get your hashtags ready, here are the most Instagrammable places in Kyoto! The best thing about this day trip is that you choose the exact experience that you want. We will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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based on 13 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $140.37

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

Hi I'm Kosuke Let me show you around my home town. Feel free to contact me and let me know dates and places of your interest. Please book me two days at least if you really want to enjoy Kyoto! Thank you very much

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based on 81 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $300.8

Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide, explore the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, where aristocrats once unwound in their villas more than 1,000 years ago. The highlights of this tour include the scenic countryside views from Togetsukyo bridge; Tenryu-ji temple with its beautiful traditional gardens; the enchanting world from within the Bamboo Grove; and Jojakko-ji Temple with its breathtaking green moss. During the tour you will also visit some secret spots unfamiliar to the usual tourists. Enjoy the walk and delicious food while learning about Japanese culture and history. Our guides are looking forward to arranging a tour that’s best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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based on 36 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $140.37

All inclusive Full Day Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour

Unlike a usual tour, this is a whole new experience designed to entertain visitors on a private basis. We believe that even a small thing can make your trip unforgettable. Even a shop you found on a street, a food you tried from convenience store, or someone you met on the street. In this trip, generally, our tour guide will take your through one of the oldest town, Kyoto explaining the background history from the sight of a local person. However, you are allowed to make any change to the plan. For example, you can just pop into any store on the street, you can choose what to eat. Anything you want to do will be supported by your local tour. Our goal is to provide you a new style of guide tour that can match your interest as much as possible so you do not have to follow the strict plan but still get guide tour from a local person. We make your trip easier and better.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $200.53

Hidden gems, Kiyomizu-temple and Fushimi-inari half day private

If you have only a half day and want to optimize your experience in Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. 7 must-see spots in east and south of Kyoto, including one hidden gem!! A professional local guide shows you the most comfortable and convenient way to the spots. You can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys that only the local people know. Please enjoy the top 7 spots with the beautiful stories of your guide. *This tour uses both taxis and public transportation to save your time and energy. *We also welcome Japanese who are studying English and want to visit top 7 must-see points in Kyoto.

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $240.64

Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

A tailored private tour of the city's treasures is unique because it is customizable, allowing visitors to choose destinations and activities that suit their interests, providing a personalized experience led by an experienced guide who shares insights about Kyoto's rich culture and history.

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based on 6 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $95

Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide

To know the origin of Japan, learning about the history of Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace is a must for all visitors to Kyoto. Nijo Castle, which is registered as UNESCO World Heritage site, is the eyewitness venue as the advent of modern Japan after the long Samurai age ruled by Shogun while Imperial Palace is the holy place once lived by the Emperor when Kyoto was the capital city of Japan, and is still occasionally visited by the current Emperor even today. During the compact 2.5-hour-tour, you will discover the Genesis of the ancient capital for over 1100 years in a small group with well-experienced guide with vast knowledge and humor.

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based on 13 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $80.13

Essence of Kyoto~ Enhance your stay in Japan～

～Perfect one day tour visiting Principal attractions in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan～ If you can only stay in Kyoto for one day, don't worry! I will take you to the best places to see and feel the essence of Japan. On this tour, we will take you on a one-day tour of Kyoto's "highlights" and talk a lot about Japanese culture, including the seasonal customs and traditions of the people who preserve them, as well as the historic tea ceremony. I am a local and have practiced the tea ceremony for many years, so I can explain the beauty of Japan and its traditions from two aspects: traditional beauty and practical beauty. You can learn a lot about Kyoto and Japan in one day while enjoying the authentic beauty of each spot. For example, by visiting both a Buddist temple and a Shinto shrine, you will also learn why the Japanese have two different religions. The tour ends in Gion, where you will also learn about geisha, an essential part of Kyoto. This tour includes two World Heritage Sites, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. *This is a suggested itinerary and can be customized as you wish.

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based on 61 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $300.8

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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

Full-Day Sightseeing to Kyoto Highlights

Nara Full-Day Private Tour - Kyoto DEP. with Licensed Guide

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto Samurai and Geisha Town Private Tour

Kyoto 6hr Instagram Highlights Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Private car tour in Kyoto (up to 4)

Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

All inclusive Full Day Private Kyoto Sightseeing Tour

Hidden gems, Kiyomizu-temple and Fushimi-inari half day private

Discovering Kyoto A Tailored Private Tour of the City's Treasures

Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace Visit with Guide

Essence of Kyoto~ Enhance your stay in Japan～

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