Kyoto Full-Day Tour: Exploring Highlights and Japanese Culture

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and explore the highlights of Kyoto on this full-day tour. Discover the secrets behind Japan’s unique customs and traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s philosophy and way of life.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kyoto Station Building - We gather at the left side of the main entrance, after a brief introduction and explanation, we will ride on the train to Saga Arashiyama
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 60 mins
    Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the bamboo forest, while learning about Japan, Japanese, and why them being them.
    40 mins
    We will hop on the…
What's Included
  • Walking Experience
  • Experienced Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Transportation Fee (around 1,500 yen)
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance Ticket (500 yen)
Additional Information

(This is a walking tour)
Ideal for travelers with busy schedules and limited time in Kyoto. We offer more than just sightseeing and visiting tourist spots; we provide a deeper understanding of Japan, its people, culture, life philosophy, and mindset. By the end of the tour, you’ll grasp ‘why it’s so hard to find trash cans’ or ‘why Japanese roads are so…

Location
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Tower Sando
At the pillar of Starbucks Kyoto Tower facing Kyoto Station. Please read the message we send you one day before the tour. We will send you the picture of our meeting point and the information regarding our guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Naadirah_c
Dec 4, 2024
A good fun learning experience with alot of exercise. - Our tour guide's name is Indra. He was very knowledgeable, patient and funny. He taught us a few Japanese phrases that helped us alot. He thought also thought us alot about Japanese culture and modern day practices. He knew they layout of the land which helped alot with avoiding long lines and touristy areas. In addition, he didn't mind being my personal photographer and taking me too all the good spots for photos. The restaurant he took us for lunch was delicious. I would highly recommend Indra and will use his services again when I visit Japan again.
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Victoria_h
Nov 20, 2024
Amazing sights with an excellent guide - This tour was an amazing experience that we won’t forget! Our guide, Indra, was incredible, taking us to all the must-see spots like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Arashiyama, while providing rich historical context and fascinating stories along the way. His enthusiasm and expertise brought the city’s history to life. He captured stunning photos of us at every location, making memories that will last a lifetime. The pace was perfect, and we never felt rushed. It was a wonderful tour experience that we will recommend to all of our family and friends!
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752hiddeh
Sep 7, 2024
Great day tour in Kyoto - Had a great day. The tourguide Mareen was amazing! She took her time explaining the history of every site. She showed me so much of Kyoto all in one day. She helped with the trains and bussen! I would highly recomend going with this tour and Mareeen!
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Y4182ovchrist
Aug 27, 2024
Whirlwind Kyoto - My wife and I had the pleasure of taking the full day tour of Kyoto with Maureen as our guide. We had a fantastic day exploring the many sites of Kyoto. Maureen was a fantastic guide and was able to give us plenty of information regarding the sites, their history and significance. She did a great job showing us how to use the public transport system as well! Maureen also gave us valuable insights into Japanese culture. All in all, a fantastic day with a delightful guide.
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Marykb3313kd
Aug 21, 2024
Joy - Maureen my tour guide did an amazing job of accompanying me on the sightseeing tour and explaining to me the historical and cultural contexts of sights . I truly enjoyed the day thanks to her warm, open and professional attitude.
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Gloria_p
Jul 28, 2024
An Amazing Day in Kyoto - Maureen was wonderful!!! Smoothly guided us through buses and trains across the city. Visited all the major sites. She was kind, professional and very entertaining. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
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Michelle_m
Jul 8, 2024
Maureen is a great guide! - Maureen was our guide, she was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, funny and easy to converse with. She made the day very enjoyable.
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Phillip_c
Jul 7, 2024
Great walking trip - Wonderful, Maureen was an awesome guide. Saw a lot of great stuff. We love Kyoto. Temples, food, people. Japan is an awesome place.
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Ileana_h
Jun 14, 2024
Highly recommended - Indra was excellent. So much knowledge and a great way to see Kyoto in a day. Great selections of sites and things to see
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Cynthia_o
Jun 9, 2024
Fantastic tour of Kyoto - We had a fantastic day. Indra is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and we learnt so much about Kyoto and Japan. This tour takes you to all the best places in Kyoto. Indra is very friendly and makes the day so much fun. He also knows the best photo spots. He takes only small groups which makes this tour even more special. We highly recommend this tour.
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