Kyoto & Nara Tour with a Local Guide and Pro Travel Photographer
Discover Kyoto and/or Nara on a private guided tour led by a professional photographer. Explore temples, historic districts, and landscapes at a relaxed pace while your experience is naturally documented through photography. This is not a staged photoshoot, but a guided journey focused on storytell
📍Meeting point: We will meet at the north entrance of Kyoto station, the one in front of Kyoto Tower.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 45mTravelers will explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples, set beside a reflective pond and surrounded by carefully designed gardens. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk around the pavilion and gardens while capturing natural moments, reflections, and the changing atmosphere of the site.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 45mTravelers will explore Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples, set beside a reflective pond and surrounded by carefully designed gardens. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk around the pavilion and gardens while capturing natural moments, reflections, and the changing atmosphere of the site.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 45mTravelers will explore Arashiyama and the Bamboo Grove, one of Kyoto’s most scenic areas, where river landscapes, forested paths, and towering bamboo create a distinctive atmosphere. This experience combines a guided walk through the area with discreet photography, documenting the visit as guests move through the bamboo paths and surrounding scenery, capturing natural moments and the sense of place.
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 45mTravelers will explore Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple in Arashiyama, known for its landscaped garden and views of the surrounding mountains. This experience combines a guided visit to the temple grounds with discreet photography, documenting the walk through the garden and temple spaces while capturing natural moments and the changing scenery.
What’s Included
- ✓75 professionally edited photos for full-day tours (7 hours)
- ✓Private guided city tour in Kyoto
- ✓High-resolution images
- ✓Private online gallery for download
- ✓Light posing guidance when needed
- ✓Documentary-style photo coverage during the tour
- ✓40 professionally edited photos for half-day tours (4 hours)
- ✓Local guide and professional photographer
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Transportation along the tour - Guests manage costs by themselves
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Entrance fees - Guests manage costs by themselves
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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$228.4