Kyoto Private & Customizable Tour with English-Speaking Driver
At Kyosaka Tours, we offer more than just a ride — we create a seamless, personalized, and culturally immersive travel experience across Kyoto and beyond. Our mission is to make every journey effortless and memorable, guided by friendly, English-speaking drivers who understand and anticipate the nee
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 30mStroll through towering bamboo stalks in a peaceful forest setting, a truly magical and serene experience.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmire the stunning Zen temple covered in gold leaf, reflected beautifully in its surrounding pond.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hKnown as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” this lively market street is about 400 meters long and lined with over 100 shops and stalls. Highlights: Local delicacies: pickles, tofu, matcha sweets, fresh seafood, wagyu skewers, and seasonal produce. Souvenirs like Kyoto-style knives, chopsticks, and handcrafted goods. Family-run stalls with food samples and traditional snacks.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hSannenzaka and Ninenzaka are two beautifully preserved stone-paved streets in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. Lined with traditional wooden townhouses, shops, and tea houses, they lead up to the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Known for their historic charm, local snacks, and souvenir shops, these scenic slopes offer one of the most authentic old Kyoto experiences.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hKiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most famous temples, known for its grand wooden stage overlooking the city. Founded in 778, it offers stunning views, seasonal beauty, and the sacred Otowa Waterfall, where visitors drink for health, success, and longevity.
Stop 6
⏱ 1hFushimi Inari-taisha is Kyoto’s most important Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and prosperity. It is world-famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates forming paths up Mount Inari, creating one of Japan’s most iconic sights. Visitors can hike through the gates, explore smaller shrines along the way, and enjoy panoramic views over Kyoto.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
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