Kyoto Must See Highlights Private Guided Tour
Join a guided tour that takes you to Kyoto’s most famous temples, historic sites, and beautiful gardens. With your English-speaking Japanese guide by your side, you can relax knowing all planning and transportation are taken care of, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and stunning scenery.
Along the way, your guide will also recommend local lunch spots, giving you a chance to taste authentic Japanese cuisine.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to see the highlights of Kyoto comfortably and efficiently, with insightful commentary that brings each site to life.
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Kyoto Must See Highlights Private Guided Tour
What's included in Kyoto Must See Highlights Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto’s most iconic shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates—over 10,000 of them—lining trails through a sacred mountain. Dedicated to Inari, the god of harvest, this peaceful spot blends nature, tradition, and stunning photo opportunities.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most iconic temples, founded in 778 and perched on a hillside with spectacular views of the city. Its famous wooden stage, built without nails, extends over a steep cliff and offers breathtaking views of cherry blossoms in spring and colorful leaves in autumn. The temple’s name means “Pure Water Temple,” and it’s home to the Otowa Waterfall, where visitors drink from three streams said to bring luck in health, love, and academics.
Hokan-ji TemplePass-by Only
Hokan-ji Temple, often called the Yasaka Pagoda, is a historic Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. Its most famous feature is the beautiful five-story pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Kyoto and a beloved city symbol.
Inclusions
- Admission fee
- English Guide
- Food and Drink
- Bring your IC card for Transportation Train&Bus: 1200yen/Person + Taxi 2000yen (Approx.)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please look for a guide holding a sign with your name in front of the Seven-Eleven right outside Kyoto Station’s Central Entrance. Please Note: This Tour is a Walking Tour. We will use Public transportation and Taxi.
End Points
- We end the tour near Togetsukyo Bridge in Arshiyama. You can spend more time around this location. (Monkey Park, Tenryuji Temple, Boat Ride etc.) Also your guide will tell you how to get your hotel efficiently.
