Kyoto Private Tour: Explore Temples, Shrines, and Traditional Tea Ceremonies

Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Kyoto with a private tour. Explore temples, shrines, and indulge in a traditional tea ceremony. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Experience a unique glimpse into Japan’s heritage, typically inaccessible to regular tourists, after the tour. This brief excursion offers an exceptional and valuable way to explore Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine!
    Discover new insights with us, as Fushimi Inari Shrine is much more than its renowned tunnels of…
What's Included
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kyoto
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
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Additional Information

Ancient traditions such as temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies still thrive in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan. A journey through this magnificent city is akin to a trip back in time, given its centuries-old preserved architecture. The Kiyomizu Temple magnificently shadows the renowned Gion district, which is historically known for its geisha…

Location
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mengmeng_w
Jun 7, 2025
This trip is packed with... - This trip is packed with culture, knowledge and fun. The 6-hour tour covered most of the sites we want to explore. Our family utterly enjoyed it.
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Elisa_c
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent guide - knowledgeable and kind - Very nice and knowledgeable. Answered all our questions with clarity. We leaned a lot and enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend. Nice to have a guide with government certificate- a noticeable difference from those without
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Jenalyn_k
Jun 6, 2025
Kyoto culture and history tour - Our half day private guide tour with Shu was amazing. He was prompt and knowledgeable. Kyoto is a great place to visit.
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Kexin13
Jun 5, 2025
Very good - Everything was good, I liked the whole experience along with the kindness of the tour guide. The itinerary was organized well to avoid the crowds. My son’s one word review was ‘perfect’!
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Lisakz3189un
Jun 4, 2025
Sam was the best - Sam was a fantastic guide to show my family around Kyoto for the day. He took us to his favorite café for lunch and suggested an out-of-the-way temple that was one of our favorite spots. He was knowledgeable and friendly, and enjoying himself as much as we were. Highly recommended!
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Josiah_h
Jun 4, 2025
Must get a tour guide! - I highly recommend having a local tour guide for Kyoto. Our guide was Ken, and he was very knowledgeable, fun, and cheerful. He gave us some great lessons on Japanese history, religion, and culture. He was probably the most in shape 78 year old I have ever witnessed as we logged over 20,000 steps on our tour including ascending Mt. Inari when we went to see the shrines.
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Voyager04126000071
Jun 3, 2025
Tour of Kyoto - We had an excellent day out with our local guide. He was well informed and wanted to ensure that we had the best possible experience. Definitely worth booking guide.
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Jmneimetz
May 31, 2025
Kyoto - Kazu was very organized and prepared - As a former school teacher he was very knowledgeable and very good at sharing his expertise. Very friendly, engaging and always willing to adjust course to make our experience a great one.
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Reig0h
May 30, 2025
Great guide! - Great guide, showed us around in multiple places, was very knowledgeable and spoke English splendid! Would recommend to anyone. :)
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Suzanne_h
May 30, 2025
Kyoto with Hiro - We had a wonderful day in Kyoto with Hiro. He met us at the train station and was very flexible and helpful throughout the tour. The highlights were the Kyoto Castle, the Inari Shrine and definitely the Bamboo forest. We would recommend having a private guide as you can see so much more. We chose to use taxis between sites to save time. That made it more enjoyable with a less walking. Hiro was helpful every step of the way.
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From $60
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).