7 hours
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English
Overview
This is a one-day tour of Kyoto's must-see sights, very popular in any season and safe for first-time travelers to Kyoto.
You will visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji Temple, all of which are the main attractions of Kyoto! Select the "customizable tour " option and contact your guide 2 weeks in advance to create a fully personalized itinerary.
At Fushimi Inari, enjoy the mysterious 'Senbon-torii'. Kiyomizu-dera Temple offers a unique view of Kyoto from its stage, while Nijo Castle showcases gorgeous old architecture. Kinkaku-dera Temple, known for its golden building, is said to be the origin of the 'Golden Land'
・Enjoy a jam-packed itinerary without worrying about planning
・Mastered guide - our guide have a great guide experience and have deep knowledge of Kyoto
・Avoid language barriers—no worry about the language barrier!
・If you would like to request a limo service by which you can go around with private car, select "with limo" option
Operated by
otomo travel
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Kyoto Walking Tour
Vicky_F, Sept 2025
Really enjoyed. The walking tour was informative and the ntetedting. Out guide was absolutely amazing and very much appreciated.
Kyoto day tour
dougmM6743NG, Sept 2025
We had a wonderful day with Akiko in Kyoto. Her knowledge of the history and culture of the city is amazing. We definitely would recommend her as a tour guide!
First day in Kyoto
jenny_d, Sept 2025
Was a wonderful first look at Kyoto. Our guide and now friend Tetsu listened to the things we wanted to do and then organized a tour that was time efficient and covered what we wanted and some ideas from him as well that turned out great. Tetsu also helped us navigate transport and gave us lots a tips about our further adventures in Kyoto. We could not have been more happy with our tour and Tetsu.
Exceptional Tour
Holly H, Sept 2025
The tour was fantastic, we visited so many sites and learned so much interesting information that we wouldn’t have learned otherwise. I highly recommend this tour!
Itinerary
Fushimiinari Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine：
The shrine is famous for the fantastic scenery of the thousand torii gates that line the approach to the shrine. These torii gates were placed at the shrine to pray for the safe fulfillment of wishes and as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of wishes. Visit the shrine, which has been widely worshipped not only by emperors, aristocrats, and warriors, but also by the general public.
32 minutesKiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizudera：
It is a World Heritage temple that represents Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most visited temples in Japan, is said to have started with the enshrining of a statue of Kannon (the name of Guanyin in Japanese), known for her compassion. You can get a full view of the beautiful streets of Kyoto from the famed stage of Kiyomizu-dera that protrudes from the mountainside.
45 minutesSanneizaka
It is part of the approach to Kiyomizu Temple and is said to have been used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Kita no Mandokoro. Along with Ninen-zaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are lined with old-fashioned buildings on both sides, and it is one of the focal points for sightseeing at Kiyomizu.
1 hourHanamikoji Street
Gion / Hanami-Koji Street：
This place, popular with tourists, is the main street of the Gion area. There are many Kyoto-esque buildings both within and around the avenue, such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as teahouses, all lined up next to each other. If you are lucky, you may even spot geishas and maikos making their way in the back alleys!
10 minutesNijo Castle
Nijo Castle, the place of glory and demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is a valuable castle holding Japanese history. Here you can sit in the garden and enjoy the view, a small break after the busy tourist rush.
55 minutesKinkakuji Temple
Also known as the Golden Pavillion. It is busy all year around, but this is a must-see!
40 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Standard tour：Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5,370 JPY per Traveler
- Customizable tour：Entrance fee and other necessary expenses for the guide
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
- If you choose the "Taxi Preference", all taxi fares incurred during the tour, including those for the guide, are also the responsibility of the guest.
- For customizable tour option: Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
- For customizable tour option: The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Kyoto.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.