Kyoto Must-Visit Highlights: Private Car Tour
We offer a full-day tour covering Kyoto’s must-see spots, carefully chosen for guest satisfaction. With a driver and guide, the tour is efficient, perfect for first-time visitors or those wanting to maximize your time. Here’s the schedule(an example itinerary for a tour starting at 10:00 ): 10:00
We offer a full-day tour covering Kyoto’s must-see spots, carefully chosen for guest satisfaction. With a driver and guide, the tour is efficient, perfect for first-time visitors or those wanting to maximize your time. Here’s the schedule(an example itinerary for a tour starting at 10:00 ): 10:00 Pick-up at your hotel. 10:30 Arrive in Arashiyama. Explore the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, and more. 11:30 Ride the Sagano Romantic Train. 12:00 Pick-up at Torokko Kameoka Station. 13:00 Enjoy lunch at a traditional Kyoto-style machiya. 14:00 Stroll through Nishiki Market or choose a kimono experience. 15:00 Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Walk through Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka. If you chose the kimono option, we’ll have a photoshoot here. 16:30 Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine (20-minute drive). 18:00 Arrive at the Gion area. The tour ends here, or we can return you to your hotel. We adjust destinations by season and can customize the tour based on your preferences.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 30mArashiyama is an essential sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The entire area is a popular tourist destination, offering attractions such as the scenic Sagano Romantic Train, the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Togetsukyo Bridge. Be sure to explore these iconic sites!
Stop 2
⏱ 40 minThis is Kyoto's kitchen, a historic market where you can enjoy street food and explore shops offering traditional Japanese souvenirs.
Stop 3
⏱ 30 minNear Kiyomizu-dera is a famous street where you can take photos in the perfect location with the iconic Yasaka Pagoda in the background.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hKiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous must-visit temples in Kyoto. It offers stunning seasonal views throughout the year.
Stop 5
⏱ 40 minIt is an iconic shrine in Kyoto, famous for its countless rows of torii gates.
Stop 6
⏱ 30 minGion is Kyoto's famous traditional entertainment district, known for its preserved historic atmosphere, tea houses, and geisha culture. Visitors can stroll through its charming streets lined with wooden machiya houses and may even spot a geiko (Kyoto's term for geisha) or maiko (apprentice geisha) on their way to appointments.
What’s Included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓In-person guide in English
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Admission fee for temples and shrines
- ✗Kimono Experience(From ¥2,500 per person)
- ✗Sagano Scenic Railway fare(￥880 per person)
- ✗Kiyomizu-dera Temple admission fee(¥500 per person)
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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