Kyoto Tour: Discover Japan's Rich History

Explore Kyoto’s rich history and vibrant culture with a customizable day tour. Discover hidden gems, savor local delicacies, and immerse in stunning landscapes.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arashiyama - Arashiyama is a picturesque district located in western Kyoto, Japan, celebrated for its breathtaking natural scenery and historical landmarks. It is most famous for the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where visitors can wander through towering bamboo stalks. The area also boasts the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple, the scenic Togetsukyo…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Air Conditioned Vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and Drop-off
  • Pickup available from Osaka, Nara and Kobe with extra payments
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entry tickets
Additional Information

Discover the wonders of Kyoto with our expertly crafted tour, tailored to immerse you in Japan’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and lively culture. Enjoy the company of an English-speaking driver who is also a skilled photographer. Stroll through Kyoto’s tranquil bamboo groves and magnificent golden temples. Delight in authentic local cuisine at…

Location
Kyoto
The guide will be holding a flag containing alpha tours in a black colour toyota vellfire vehicle
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scott_and_tina206
May 2, 2025
Great day touring with the whole family - We spent a great day with Hashan touring the top sights in Kyoto. He was great with our two kids, and very knowledgeable about all the sights. He even made good suggestions along the way and we added a stop at the monkey park near the bamboo forest that delighted the kids. Highly recommend.
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Linet_m
Apr 21, 2025
Great day - A great way to see most important states of Kyoto in a comfortable van without having to take metro or taxi . Tour guide was great. By the time we got to fushimi inari we were tired and it was very packed. Our guide was able to get us to an area which was empty and we took pictures if you want to really enjoy Hashimi and I got the way to the top. You won’t be able to do it on this day
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Curiosity35205685160
Apr 20, 2025
Best guided experience - We had a fantastic trip with all the places we wanted to see and got further added a place that was not in the suggested tour. Hashan had great knowledge that he shared and actively participated in the tour and showed us the best photo spots. Great recommendation to see most sights in Kyoto in one day
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Lisa_l
Apr 19, 2025
Great tour in Kyoto - Hassan, our guide was great. We only had 7 hours because of our cruise ship schedule but he ensured we saw the most famous sites in the city…. The Golden Shrine, streets of Gion, the bamboo forest, 1000 Tori gates and shrine and a few others. Hassan moved at our pace and shared his knowledge of each location. He was flexible with our schedule and got us to the bullet train on time. Definitely recommend
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912azrya
Apr 19, 2025
Best of kyoto - Well planned and executed tour. More information by the guide. I live close to Kyoto but never hesitated to book this tour. Thank you again
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Trail05146240395
Apr 19, 2025
Great day in Kyoto! - We had a wonderful experience with our driver/guide Leshan. Right from the start, he was communicative, accessible and easy to coordinate with. He picked us up and showed us everything we wanted to see in Kyoto, sharing historical and cultural facts as we drove from site to site- and recommended a great place for lunch too! He is very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. It was a great action-packed day and we felt very comfortable with Leshan’s guidance. I definitely recommend this tour and this guide!
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Trisha_m
Apr 17, 2025
Perfect way to maximize a day in Kyoto - Perfect way to see a lot of great Kyoto sites in one day. This was our only full day in Kyoto and we wanted to make the most of it. Leshan picked us up at our hotel and drove us all over Kyoto - to the really popular places and some that we hadn’t heard about but were fantastic. We never would’ve been able to see so much in one day without a tour. He was friendly and really knowledgeable about the places we visited.
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Davidro8443ns
Apr 17, 2025
Awesome experience! - Great tour with Sha as our guide. Perfect choice to see all the places we wanted to go to in Kyoto. Sha is an awesome guide and provides detailed information at every location that we would have not known otherwise. Very friendly and accommodating. Pick up and drop off from our off-the-beaten path hotel was very convenient. We strongly recommend it!
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Christie_d
Apr 16, 2025
Kyoto Trip - SHA was really helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking this customizable tour. He made suggestions and guided us all throughout the tour. He was exceptionally patient with my kids. Most of the time the kids were talking loud or singing but he did not make us feel bad about it all. A must if you want a convenient way to explore Kyoto.
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Shahzad_a
Apr 18, 2025
Great service bad car - Our tour guide was Azat. He was wonderful, descriptive, and very helpful. He made our trip even more memorable. He showed us all the sites in detail and took pictures for us. Towards the end he also showed us places we could go on our own. We have one negative review and that is for the tour operator. The title of the trip says private tour with luxury vehicle and we were sent a tiny Honda with bad AC. This is something Viator and other travelers should take a note of as it points to unreliability.
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From $516 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).