Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

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Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Explore Kyoto in Style and Comfort! Discover the magic of Kyoto on our exclusive private day trip by car. Your day, your way. We customize the itinerary to match your interests and preferences.The trip showcases a variety of temples and shrines in a day—including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the bamboo forest in Arashiyama. As it’s a private trip, the itinerary can be customized based on your requests. Say goodbye to crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a comfortable and efficient journey between sites, maximizing your sightseeing time. No rush, no fixed timetable. You decide how long you want to spend at each stop. We're here to accommodate your pace. Book our Private Kyoto Day Trip by Car today and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting city!

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based on 26 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 to 10 hours
From $495.85

Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle! Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan. There is much in this city that you don’t want to miss! Once your reservation is made, a guide will contact you to plan your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. Whether you are a history buff, love Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you! Maximum 7 participants per tour.

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based on 89 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $612.86

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

Discover Kyoto and nara on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Todai-ji temple, The temple is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", together with seven other sites including temples, shrines and places in the city of Nara. Experience feeding the deer at Nara Park, and see the famous Golden Pavilion of kyoto, explore the kimono forest , marvel at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari.

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based on 32 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 to 10 hours
From $323.95

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 379 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $330.56

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 94 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours 30 minutes
From $364.94

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 17 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $628.07

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 54 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $462.79

Kyoto Private Customizable Sightseeing Tour by Car-up to 8 people

You can explore hidden parts of Kyoto and you can customize your joinery as your wish. specially we focus to cover following places. You can select 4 places below 6. (This is tour has not include detailed historical information about sights but we will help you and assist throughout your journey ) Nanzenji Fushimi Inari Arashiyama bamboo forest kinkakuji Temple Ryon ji Temple

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based on 32 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $532.21

Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)

This tour package will bring you to see the beautiful temple or shrine in Kyoto with a comfortable private transport. We would recommend itinerary: Arashiyama (Bamboo Forest) -> Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) -> Kiyomizu Temple -> Fushimi Inari Taisha -> Hotel However you can also choose and customize your own itinerary

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $528.9

Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

The beautiful old city view spreads out in the northern Kyoto that are undiscovered by 99% of tourists. The guide is very passionate to deliver rare experience with up-to-8 pax big van ride. This tour will provide you with a chance to go to off the beaten path spots rather than doing completely crowded touristy places. Those are usually inaccessible by public transportation. This northern Kyoto exploring tour accompany an English-speaking Japanese guide. Guide's passion cover the insigts into arts and tradittion. The tour will kick off picking you up at your hotel. And the guide will show a variety of hidden historic heritages. Some of the spots are too secret to be suggested in the Itinerary. We don't share those with anybody out of the tour. Also if you want to start your early 7:30, 8:30 etc, we will offer you at an additional price. Finally, we are happy with your custom tour request! Ask our availability quickly before someone else book! e.g. Nara tour & Osaka tour from Kyoto

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based on 15 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 10 hours
From $188.42

KYOTO Highlights with Private Car and Driver (Max 7 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 7 people). Our available cars are Toyota Alphard or other cars that can fit 7 people. 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 13 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $826.41

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tour itinerary is planned based on hiring a car/ van for 9 hours to cover (cash to the driver):5 passengers: ¥100, 000, 7 passengers: ¥125, 000,more than 7 please let me know in advance) Tour covers the top sightseeing spots of Kyoto. Itinerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. 08:30(In case of Tokyo station meeting, extra ¥50,000, please notify the guide 2 days before the tour about the meeting point wether Tokyo or Kyoto) Tokyo Station (Gin-no-Suzu Square -Silver Bell Square-, the most well-known meeting place in Tokyo Station), help you to buy the bullet train tickets and heading to Kyoto using bullet train (Shinkansen) 11:00 Arriving Kyoto station and meeting the van rented 11:30 Bamboo grove and Tenryuji temple garden 12:30 Kinkaku-ji temple 14:00 Lunch break 15:30 Fushimi Inari shrine 17:00Gion area and Geisha spotting streets 18:00 Back to Kyoto station, and take bullet train to Tokyo 21:00 Arrive Tokyo and tour finish

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $550

Explore the best spots of Arashiyama / Nara in a One Day Private Tour from Kyoto

The itinerary is based on hiring a car or a van for 10 hours - Cash to the driver on the tour day: Up to 5 passengers: ¥110,000 ,if more than 5 please let me know in advance. 1- Within a day of your stay in Kyoto, I am going to show you the must-see spots of Nara and Arashimaya. 2- Understanding the culture and life in Japan from a foreign prospective. 3- Tour itenerary is planned to cover the top sightseeing spots of Nara and Arashiyama and long enough to go around the cultural and historic places too, however, I can customize it based on your will. Itenerary is shown here, however, you can still customize it in arrangement with the guide. 09:00 Hotel Pick up 10:00 bamboo forest and Tenryu-ji temple garden 11:00 Hozu-gawa river and Togetsu bridge 13:00 move to Nara 14:30 Nara deers park 15:30 Todaiji temple 16:30 Kasuga Shrine 17:30 Back to Kyoto 19:00 Tour finish

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $480

Kyoto Private 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide

The ideal pick for time-tight travelers that want to enjoy Kyoto. Avoid the potential confusion of Kyoto’s subway and bus systems; travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead! On this tour, some of the destinations you can choose to visit include the glittering Golden Temple, the architectural masterpiece that is Kiyomizu temple in the Gion Geisha district, and Arashiyama with its towering bamboo forest. You will have the freedom to explore each area on your own as the driver waits to accompany you safely to your next destination. We hope to see you in Kyoto soon! Tour details may change depending on your meeting point. This tour does not include a private guide. Please book one of our guided tours if you need a guide.

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based on 56 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $351.72

Experience Japan's Traditional Culture Night Tour in Kyoto

Take in the best of traditional Japanese performing arts all on one stage, followed by an authentic dining experience. Accompanied by an informative guide at Gion Corner, you’ll see maiko dancers, the art of flower arranging, gagaku court music, puppet theater and more. Then enjoy a tea ceremony by candlelight and a Japanese-style dinner. Pickup taxi from selected Kyoto hotels is included. Enjoy personal attention on this small-group tour.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $154.7

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

Private Kyoto Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

Private Kyoto Tour with Government-Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

Private Tour Kyoto-Nara w/Hotel Pick Up & Drop off from Kyoto

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

Kyoto Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

KYOTO Highlights with English Speaking Driver Max 6 pax

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

Kyoto Private Customizable Sightseeing Tour by Car-up to 8 people

Kyoto Day Trip using Private Car with English Driver (up to 5)

Private car tour Let's uncover secrets of majestic Kyoto history

KYOTO Highlights with Private Car and Driver (Max 7 pax)

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Explore the best spots of Arashiyama / Nara in a One Day Private Tour from Kyoto

Kyoto Private 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver Only, No Guide

Experience Japan's Traditional Culture Night Tour in Kyoto

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