Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
Tour itinerary is designed based on hiring a car/van for 10 hours (JPY 120,000 for up to 5 pax, JPY 140,000 for up to 8 pax) cash payment on the day tour, cash to the driver) to provide ample time to visit Kyoto's most iconic cultural & historic landmarks, ensuring a comprehensive experience of the city's rich heritage.
Itinerary (Customizable):
08:00 Meeting at Osaka or Kobe port 10:30 Bamboo grove 12:00 Kinkaku-ji temple 13:30 Lunch break 15:00 Fushimi Inari shrine 16:30 Kiyomizu-dera temple, old streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka around Kiyomizu-dera 17:30 Gion area and Geisha spotting streets 18:00 back to the port 20:00 Drop off in the port and tour finish
Options
Guiding and management fees
What's included in Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bamboo Forest Street
After the pick up from the port, we will need 2 hours to reach Arashiyama area west of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. Visit the historic Nonomiya Shrine, a hidden gem nestled within the bamboo grove, offering a tranquil escape and a touch of ancient tradition. Complete your journey with a stroll through the stunning gardens of Tenryu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where meticulously landscaped grounds provide a perfect blend of natural beauty and Zen serenity.
Kinkakuji Temple
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion, shimmering brilliantly against its serene pond backdrop. Stroll through the exquisite gardens, reflecting the harmonious blend of nature and artistry that defines this UNESCO World Heritage site. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and photographers, this tour promises an unforgettable glimpse into Japan's architectural splendor and tranquil elegance.
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishiki Market in Kyoto, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," is a bustling street lined with over 100 vendors offering a variety of fresh, local delicacies. It's the perfect spot to take a lunch break, where you can sample traditional foods like sushi, pickled vegetables, and the famous yuba (tofu skin).
Inclusions
- Transportation cost is NOT included. Please carefully review the exclusions listed below.
- Tour management, Tour guiding, Driver arrangement of pick up and drop off
- Entrance fee - Kinkakuji Temple
- Guide fees
- Transportation cost: JPY 120,000 for up to 5 pax, JPY 140,000 up to 7 pax
- If the start time is after 10 am, tour duration is shortened to 10 hours, or extra fee for driver
- If the total tour duration is more than 10 hours, extra charge is required for the guide and the car
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected (In case your experience was exceptional)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your driver will be waiting exactly at the passenger exit of the cruise port, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. If your required pick-up location is not the cruise port, please specify in advance, and we will gladly accommodate your request.