10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
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 o
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minYou can see the shining golden pavilion which used to be the political center of the Shogun(the head of Samurai warrior).It is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto.
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minYou will go through the Bamboo forest. This beautiful bamboo forest appears many times in the advertisement poster of Kyoto.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minTenryu-ji Templet has an outstanding pond garden which was made by one of the greatest gardeners in Japan.It is also the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Stop 4
⏱ 10 minTogetsu Bridge is a representative scene of the Arashiyama area. Please take a photo of it !!
Stop 5
⏱ 10 minKinomo forest is one of the most popular Instagram spots because of its' picturesque 600poles of 36 designs of Japanese kimonos.
Stop 6
⏱ 1hFushimi Inari Shrine is the most popular place in Kyoto nowadays. It was selected as No1 place In Japan 5 times by TripAdvisor. You can go through the One thousand Torii gates. It will become a precious experience for you. The gods of business are enshrined here
Stop 7
⏱ 1hKiyomizu-dera Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is famous for its vast balcony. Enjoy the panoramic view from there!
Stop 8
⏱ 1hNinenzaka & Sannenzaka slopes are lined with traditional wooden buildings. They are souvenir shops. Please enjoy finding out the presents to your friends!!
Stop 9
⏱ 5 min5 story pagoda is the landmark of Kyoto. Don't forget to take pictures here. We just look at it from outside.
Stop 10
⏱ 20 minGion Geisha district has many party- places with Maiko and Geiko. You can go through the beautiful traditional alley.
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •You will visit so many places only one day so you can not change the itinerary, lunch place and starting point.
- •If you have some food you can not eat, please inform us when you book this tour
- •This tour will take you to not only tourist attractions, but also to nice Japanese-style streets and back alleys. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- •Many places in Kyoto such as temples and taxis do not accept credit cards. Please be sure to have some Japanese yen ready before joining the tour.
- •＊On very hot summer days, it is recommended to change to Plan B course, which requires fewer steps and takes you to Chishakuin Temple( a hidden gem indoor temple) and Sanjusangendo Temple(famous for a forest of Buddhist statues).
- •The cab can accommodate four people. 3 guests + a guide, so if there are 4 guests, two taxis are required.
- •Important: Guests arriving by cruise ship must be able to travel to Kyoto Station on their own.
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