Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Japan, Kyoto, Kyoto
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  • 7 hours
  • Kyoto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture

Nicknamed as Golden Pavilion, and one of the most popular temples in Kyoto, which is covered by gold leaves.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 Kyoto Prefecture

The view of Kyoto City seeing from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is magnificent. The scene is often depicted in post cards.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Nijo Castle, 541 Nijo-jo-cho, Horikawa-nishi-iru, Nijo-jo-dori, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8301 Kyoto Prefecture

Only castle in Kyoto built during the Tokugawa Shogunate period in the beginning of the 17th century. The highlight of this place is touring in the original living quarter of Shogun.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Sanjusangendo Temple, 657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0941 Kyoto Prefecture

Travelers can enjoy astonishing view of 1001 kannon statues.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture

Gion is known for its Geisha tradition in Japan. The tour concludes at Gion, where you can join our another tour specializing in Gion, which starts at 6PM. The tour is available from TripAdvisor with the tour name, Night-walk in Gion.

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture

The place is known for its the Togetsukyo bridge, which is the huge wooden bridge located near bamboo forest.

Pass By: Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture

Historic path leading up to the Kiyomizudera temple.

Stop At: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture

You will have a chance to walk through the world famous Bamboo Forest, the scene of which is often depicted in guide bookes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ryoanji Temple, 13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8001 Kyoto Prefecture

One of the best known zen garden known for its world-famous rock garden represented by 15 stones.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture

The most visited Shinto shrine awarded by TripAdvisor known for its thousands of red Torii Gate covering entire mountain.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, 247 Minamihama-Cho, Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto 612-8045 Kyoto Prefecture

Visit the brewery museum of one of the oldest sake brand in Japan.

Duration: 50 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Public Transportation
  • One-day city bus pass (can be used continuously after the tour)
  • Entry/Admission - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Ryoanji Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Sanjusangendo Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Nijo Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Japan, 600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokōjichō, 901, Kyoto Station Building, 内


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

Tim_S

02 Apr, 2024

We had a lovely day. We covered a lot of ground and learned how to find our way around the city. Chaco was a most professional guide as well as being excellent company.

tama186338

14 Mar, 2024

Our Guide “Choc” was absolutely amazing . Brilliant English, professional , friendly and so informative - she was a perfect guide. It was a full packed tour, starting at our hotel and Choc brought us to the different locations in Kyoto. What we enjoyed about it is we didn’t feel like Tourists as we used every mode of local transport and had lunch in a local sushi restaurant. The sights we saw were fantastic eg Bamboo Forest , Golden Temple and Castle. Definitely recommend the tour and highly recommend Choc. K&T

Kerry_A

11 Mar, 2024

Choc was an exceptional tour guide. She was friendly, professional and so informative. We learned so much about history of Kyoto eg Temples, Shoguns . Wonderful tour . Highly recommend Choc.

Alejandro_M

02 Mar, 2024

It was an amazing day with Mie. She is a perfect tourist guide with a deep knowledge on Japan history, she is well prepare with documents and photos and is really a kind and funny person. Thanks for all Mie, we had a great day !

Randall_S

29 Dec, 2023

Mia was a great guide and host. A very informative and efficient tour of Kyoto. A good way to kick off our Kyoto experience. She was great with our 12 year old too and kept him engaged.

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