Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Guide
Take the train to Kyoto with your local host, and discover another side of Japanese culture in its 8th-century capital. Explore the cobbled streets of traditional entertainment district Gion, see the famous flame-colored tunnel of Fushimi Inari Shrine, or visit the Arashiyama bamboo grove in western Kyoto. At dusk, when the city’s iconic paper lanterns are lit, you could even spot a mesmerizing geisha floating through the streets. Whatever you decide, you’ll discover more than just the Kyoto in your guidebook.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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What's included in Kobe Shore Excursion to Kyoto: Private Tour with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kobe Sannomiya Station Hanshin Electric Railway Service CenterPass-by Only
With your local host leading the way and taking care of transport, travel to Sannomiya station from Kobe Port via a taxi, and to Kyoto from Sannomiya station (Kobe) on public transport IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
GionPass-by Only
Amble down the lantern-lit streets of Gion, the traditional entertainment district (and see if you can spot a geisha floating by) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Kyoto Imperial PalacePass-by Only
Marvel at the centuries-old architecture of the iconic Kyoto Imperial Palace. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Inclusions
- Return train transport via regular train to Kyoto and back
- 8 hours with a host (including travel time) – this can be customized
- Return taxi transport from Kobe Port to Sannomiya station
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- (The host will be waiting in the arrival lobby) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.
