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 3730 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
From $110.36

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 454 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $170.89

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 30 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $601.28

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. This tour requires about 12,000 walking steps. *The tour is APPROXIMATELY 5.5 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. *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 315 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $99.37

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 182 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $65.73

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 115 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $65.73

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 35 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $509.5

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 100 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours 30 minutes
From $349.37

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 413 reviews

See Details → Duration :11 hours
From $131.01

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 183 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $426.59

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 303 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $107.6

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 47 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $506.34

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 63 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $443.04

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 5 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $510

Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day

Discuss with our experiensed guide who knows all about Kyoto. Our guide is "YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT" during your stay in Japan ! This is a "FULLY CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE TOUR", either 8 hour full day tour or 4 hour half day tour. You can visit 4 or 5 places on the full-day tour and 2 or 3 places on the half-day tour. We will create "YOUR OWN TOUR" based on your interests and of course we will give you some suggestions. You will experience the best of Kyoto on foot or by private car. Please let us know your phone number or email address where we can always reach you. Please book a tour for the day after your arrival in Japan considering the time difference with your country.

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based on 67 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $113.93

Activities & Tours: Kyoto Prefecture

PERFECT KYOTO 1Day Bus Tour

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

KYOTO Highlights with English Speaking Driver Max 6 pax

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 Private Customizable Sightseeing Tour by Car-up to 8 people

Kyoto Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

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

The right way to know Kyoto

Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

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

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

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

Private Custom Tour: Kyoto in One Day

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