Kyoto Essentials Half Day Walking Tour with Cultural Expert
Discover Kyoto’s rich heritage on this half-day walking tour that covers essential sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Stroll through the charming Higashiyama District, where traditional merchant houses and artisan shops create a picturesque backdrop. A private English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories and insights, making this tour perfect for families and first-time visitors. Customize your experience with options for a seasonal tea tasting or a quick snack stop, ensuring a personalized touch throughout your journey in this historic city.
- Explore iconic sites like Fushimi Inari Taisha and Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Enjoy a private tour with a local English-speaking cultural expert
- Wander through the charming streets of Higashiyama District
- Customize your experience with optional tea tasting or snack stops
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Kyoto Essentials Half Day Walking Tour with Cultural Expert
Pickup included
What's included in Kyoto Essentials Half Day Walking Tour with Cultural Expert
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace – A Glimpse into Imperial Japan Walk the historic grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, once home to Japan’s emperors. With your guide, explore elegant gates, serene gardens, and centuries-old architecture while learning about the imperial court’s traditions and Kyoto’s role as Japan’s former capital.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine – Journey Through Thousand Torii Gates Walk through the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha, one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks. Explore the shrine’s sacred trails, learn about Shinto practices, and enjoy breathtaking views from the mountain’s summit, all while discovering the shrine's deep cultural significance.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple – A Historic Panorama Visit the stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple, known for its large wooden stage that overlooks Kyoto’s picturesque landscape. Wander through the temple’s peaceful grounds, drink from the sacred Otawa Waterfall, and learn about its history as a symbol of the city’s spiritual heart.
Inclusions
- Bottled Water
- Entry costs--500 Yen--to be purchase on site.
- Food and Drink
- Public Transportation
- Private transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Just let us know where and when (Hotel / Airport / Cruise Terminal - wherever.).... and we will meet you!!
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet you wherever you like - just confirm with us!! - Anywhere you like in Kyoto!!
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