10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

Discover Kyoto’s top 10 must-see spots in one day with a local guide. Enjoy scenic walks, taxis, and hidden gems. Perfect for groups up to 7.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kinkakuji Temple - Witness the gleaming golden pavilion that once served as the political hub for the Shogun, the leader of the Samurai warriors. This site is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage landmark in Kyoto.
  • Bamboo Forest Street - Stroll through the enchanting Bamboo Forest, a frequent feature in Kyoto’s promotional posters.
  • **Tenryuji…
What's Included
  • English speaking Professional Guide
  • Infants under 2 years old are free of charge
What's Not Included
  • Children over 3 years old are charged the same rate as adults.
  • *This tour uses both cab and public transportation
  • Cab fee: about 6000〜8000 yen per one cab for all cab rides
  • *If your group is 4 or more people, you need two cabs
  • Public transportation fee: About 1000 yen per person
  • Admission fee: around 1500yen per person for all temples
  • Pick up service: not included
Additional Information

If you have only one day in Kyoto and want to see all the top 10 must-see spots of Kyoto, this tour is the best for you. A professional local guide shows you the best, comfortable and convenient way to the spots. And you can enjoy walking along with the beautiful sceneries, paths, and back alleys only the local people know. We use taxis 3-4 times to…

Location
Kitaoji Station
Kita-oji station on Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. Your guide meets you at the south (NOT north) ticket gate of this station. The subway station number is K04.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christos_k
Sep 12, 2024
Excellent experience in Kyoto - Very interesting tour of the most important sightseeings of Kyoto. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly she had much patience and took good care of everyone in the group. Highly recommend!
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N5391cdevaa
Sep 10, 2024
Kyoto must see sites - The tour was fantastic. Kyoto is a big city and some of the key sites ar far apart from each other. Thanks to the private tour and our guide Kumi, we made the most of our day and were able to visit all ten spots. We also had very interesting conversations about Japanese culture and lifestyle with Kumi, who was profesional and attentive. I highly recommend this tour.
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215jessz
Sep 9, 2024
Unforgetable experience with Chihiro! - My group and I went on this tour in June; it was by far my favorite day of the trip! We were so lucky to have the amazing tour guide, Chihiro. She was kind, funny, personable, and treated us like family. She told us interesting facts and information about each location, showed us hidden areas, took photos of us, and was so patient while we were at souvenir shops. I also deeply appreciated the opportunity to have long conversations with Chihiro about Japan as I don't speak much Japanese, but she speaks great English! Getting to know her made me feel so much more connected and comfortable with the area and culture. Along with this, the tour itself was amazing! We got to visit sites all across Kyoto and see tons of attractions in just one day. If you are thinking of visiting Kyoto, this tour is perfect. It's incredibly affordable for what you get; you won't regret it! I will never forget my tour with Chihiro, and I can't wait to return to Japan so I can do another tour with her! From Jessica, Jamie, and Amber, we miss you Chihiro!
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X6644tsmarcov
Sep 8, 2024
Great Experience! - We had a wonderful day with our guide, Mie, visiting a number of the sites in Kyoto and learning about the culture and history of the area. Highly recommended!
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Wscherr
Sep 7, 2024
Definitely recommend!! Meiko is the best!! - This tour was awesome!! Mieko was more than just a tour guide showing the top sights, the tour was like spending the day with a friend showing you around the city. She gave a lot of helpful insight into the city, the culture, and all the best restaurants! Our group loved seeing all of the “Must See” sights and appreciated Mieko customizing the tour based on our needs (we were not ready for the extreme heat). She helped us get from the train station to drop our bags off and even followed up to help give ideas for the rest of our time Kyoto. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement! Definitely recommend!!
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Rjsherman
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing Kyoto Tour! - Our full-day tour of Kyoto was hands down one of the best tours we've ever taken! Our guide, Chihiro, was exceptional—extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto’s rich history and culture, with excellent English skills that made everything easy to understand. We visited all the top attractions, and each stop felt well-paced and informative. Along the way, we also got to enjoy some incredible local food, which added to the experience. I can’t recommend this tour enough—it’s a must for anyone wanting to truly experience Kyoto!
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Andrea_l
Sep 5, 2024
Top notch guide in Kyoto! - We had a fantastic day in Kyoto with our fabulous guide Akiko! Even though this wonderful tour was full of the must see sites in Kyoto, it did not feel rushed. Thanks to Akiko, we gained an appreciation for the history and cultural significance behind the sites we visited. Would highly recommend this tour with Akiko!
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Dolphins54
Sep 4, 2024
Amazing Kyoto Tour - Fujiko was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information with us. She also gave us great suggestions for shopping and dining. Fujiko is very engaging and personable. She was accommodating to our needs and was willing to adjust and even extend our tour. Additionally, she has a great sense of humor and is an excellent photographer - she took many amazing photos of us at the scenic spots. I would highly recommend her to others if they come to Kyoto.
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Michael_w
Sep 3, 2024
10 great sights all in one day with Asuka - The tour was great. Asuka was our tour guide. She spoke fluent Japanese and her English was good. She helped us navigate the subway, train and taxi transportation around Kyoto. The tour was only two of us (my friend and I), so we were able to take full advantage of a the day of touring sights. If you want to pack in 10 sights in one day, this is the tour to do. Our guide allowed us to take more time at certain places and speed up others. Asuka really helped us understand the history of Japan and the many sights. She was well prepared, even had a book of laminated pictures to better explain what we are looking at. Make sure to have good walking shoes on for the day and have a great tour with Asuka!
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Sc33331
Sep 1, 2024
Great tour! - Miwako (Olive) was as excellent guide! We had a great day and saw so many sights. Very efficient and interesting tour! Highly recommended for limited time in Kyoto.
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From $73
up to 7 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).