Private Guided Day Tour of Kyoto
Explore Kyoto with Your Private English-Speaking Driver-Guide! Experience Kyoto in comfort with our private tour. Your English-speaking driver will also serve as your guide, ensuring a seamless and enriching journey. Customizable Itinerary for Your Perfect Day Choose your preferred destinations and
📍Meeting point: MK Taxi VIP Station is in front of the Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. Cross the main road after you come out from the Hachijo Exit. The guide will welcome you with a board saying 'Travel OTOMO'.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hThe shrine is famous for the fantastic scenery of the thousand torii gates that line the approach to the shrine. These torii gates were placed at the shrine to pray for the safe fulfillment of wishes and as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of wishes. Visit the shrine, which has been widely worshipped not only by emperors, aristocrats, and warriors, but also by the general public.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 30mIt is a World Heritage temple that represents Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most visited temples in Japan, is said to have started with the enshrining of a statue of Kannon (the name of Guanyin in Japanese), known for her compassion. You can get a full view of the beautiful streets of Kyoto from the famed stage of Kiyomizu-dera that protrudes from the mountainside.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hIt is part of the approach to Kiyomizu Temple and is said to have been used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Kita no Mandokoro. Along with Ninen-zaka, it is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kyoto City. The winding stone pavement and stone steps are lined with old-fashioned buildings on both sides, and it is one of the focal points for sightseeing at Kiyomizu.
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 30mNijo Castle, the place of glory and demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate, is a valuable castle holding Japanese history. Here you can sit in the garden and enjoy the view, a small break after the busy tourist rush.
Stop 5
⏱ 1hKinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a famous Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a beautiful pond and gardens, it offers stunning views and serene surroundings. Built in the 14th century, it remains a must-visit landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the enchanting beauty and peaceful atmosphere that make Kinkaku-ji a true gem of Japan.
What’s Included
- ✓Customizable itinerary
- ✓Hotel meet-up within designated area in Kyoto
- ✓Car Rental Fee
- ✓A private English speaking tour guide who serves as a driver
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗The necessary expenses for the guide(should be discussed directly with your tour guide)
- ✗Entrance Fee (Admission fees vary depending on the spot selected. ※Around ¥2,000 - ¥5,000)
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The hotels that can be designated as meeting places must be in the city of Kyoto.
- •We will be sent a Google form to request their requirements once the booking has been completed.Customers booking the customisation option will be sent a Google form to request their requirements once the booking has been completed.
- •Please note that if you do not respond to us, the tour will be conducted according to the standard itinerary.
- •This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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