Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies
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8 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the traditions of ancient Japan on a private 8-hour tour of Kyoto. Explore temples, shrines, and experience a traditional tea ceremony with a government-licensed guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - You can see Japan’s background that is off-limits to ordinary tourists after the tour. This short trip is a fantastic and great value way of experiencing Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine!

We are here to help you discover new things, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is so more than its famous tunnels of vermillion-red torii gates. Most people are satisfied by a scenic view of it. But this has a lot of stories to tell that will connect you to the Japan’s history and culture and your guide will show you deeper. You will see a fascinating story attached to the origin of the shrine dedicated to the god of grains

  • that’s what

Inari means

-. This is also why you’ll see statues of the fox around the shrine. Kitsune or the fox is a servant to the god Inari. They are cunning tricksters, clever minded animals who make perfect guides for the treacherous business world. You may would want the foxes on your side after this tour.

What's Included
  • On-foot guide pickup
  • Licensed local English-speaking guide
  • Customize your tour with 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto!

Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

  • This is a walking tour
  • Pick up & Drop Off is on foot
  • Please reserve at least 2 weeks in advance
Location
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explore559369
Apr 10, 2024
Kyoto with a brilliant guide. - Thank you so much to Keiko our amazing guide round Kyoto. The whole experience was wonderful - Keiko asked about any likes or dislikes we had so she could build a day for us that would be right for us. And she designed it perfectly - we visited the Kiyomizu temple which was awe inspiring and then Gion, downtown and the bamboo grove. Keiko was knowledgeable, fun, and such easy company. She also helped us locate a lost phone! Thank you so much Smith Family.
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Michaelve1656hl
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing tour guide, GREAT way to see Kyoto! - I never would have seen as much of Kyoto as I did with our amazing guide Kazuko. She was friendly, informative and fun to hang out with for an entire day of sightseeing. It was so relaxing to have someone who knew exactly where we were going to help with navigating the city and made the entire day an absolute delight. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan.
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Kfblogger
Apr 1, 2024
How to make the most of 1 day in Kyoto - We had a fabulous day with Tomo. She was organized, very informative, and kind. Her English was great and she was tuned into our needs for our extended day together. Once we booked the tour, we were in touch, and Tomo helped us clarify what to see and plan for the day. Kyoto was extremely crowded when we visited and we were coming in by train from a nearby city. With just one day we had an ambitious plan and Tomo very pleasantly got us through it all. She also helped us get dinner reservations at a delicious restaurant on the river. When she left us there, Tomo made sure we knew how to get back to the subway and train station. We could never have seen as much of this beautiful city in such a short time without Tomo’s calm, reassuring, confident guidance.
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982hamedn
Mar 29, 2024
Great tour! - Our guide today Yuri was outstanding. From the moment we booked our tour she was super responsive with emails so I knew we were in for a good day. Somehow she exceeded expectations in every way. The kids loved her and the adults felt the same. Really efficient way to spend the day. No way we could have seen as much without her
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984jewellj
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing memories! - Spending the day with Rie was like spending time with a good friend! I am truly so grateful for her care and attention to planning an amazing day. She took me across the city and back again to see many of the most popular historical sites. I learned about history, culture, and saw the beauty of Japan. Rie also planned an amazing lunch spot and was so kind to suggest what to try next and even what to try when we were walking through the markets. She made sure to offer to take pictures and give me enough time to wander around. She was patient in taking me on the subways, tram, and bus. She also made suggestions on what I should do next or food I needed to try later on my trip. Her joy and enthusiasm to see and do things with me made it a day I will not likely forget! I hope she had as much fun as I did because it was so worth it!
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Gregoryr755
Mar 1, 2024
Great private tour - Romi is a superb guide! She created a tour that combined our preferences with what we "had to do" in Kyoto. Also she gave us a marked map for things to do for the rest of our trip, and it was excellent!
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