Kyoto Full-Day Tour: Temples, Geisha, and Torii Gates

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Kyoto on a full-day tour. Explore enchanting temples, stroll through charming alleys, and visit the famous shrine with its iconic torii gates.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bamboo Forest Street - In the crisp morning air, visitors can stroll through the famous bamboo forest before it becomes crowded. The morning sun enhances the beauty of the bamboo grove. Take a moment to pause and close your eyes. The gentle rustling of bamboo trunks and leaves in the morning breeze provides a calming and soothing experience for…
What's Included
  • Guide fare
What's Not Included
  • Admission Fee
  • Public Transportation fare
  • Meals
Additional Information

Kyoto thrived as Japan’s capital for more than a thousand years until 1868, when Tokyo was designated the capital and the emperor relocated there. The city boasts numerous attractions, including Arashiyama, once a summer retreat for aristocrats, a splendid temple with a breathtaking garden, charming alleys where geisha in kimono wander, and the renowned…

Location
Kyoto Station Building
We can also meet you at any hotel in central Kyoto. PLEASE NOTE: NO PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rosalind_o
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent way to see the main sites in Kyoto - this was a truly wonderful day. we travelled with our family - 6 people in all. our guide Seiya was so helpful and informative. we were able to adjust the programme a little as we were one family and he kindly agreed to forego lunch so we could fit in another location. Apart from Fushimi Inari the other sites were not as overcrowded as I was expecting. It was a long day and we were all tired afterwards but it really allowed us to see some of the main sites efficiently and gain so much local knowledge
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Tracey_d
Sep 13, 2025
Really excellent guide -... - Really excellent guide - demonstrated great knowledge of all locations at a good pace. It was extremely hot on our day but the guide kept us well hydrated and as much shade as possible.
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Stevenwl4255ik
May 10, 2025
An Unforgettable Private Tour of Kyoto with Fuji - My family and I had the pleasure of touring Kyoto with Fujisaki (“Fuji”), and it was an unforgettable experience. Fuji is warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, with over 20 years of guiding experience. She met us at our hotel and was flexible throughout the day, adjusting the itinerary to fit our interests. In just eight hours, we visited major Kyoto landmarks like Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and Gion. Fuji even carried our souvenirs in her backpack—and after realizing she still had them on her train ride home, she kindly arranged to return them to us before our departure. She even included a small gift for our son, which touched us deeply. Fuji went above and beyond in every way—highly recommended for anyone wanting a thoughtful and enriching Kyoto tour.
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Donna_s
Apr 27, 2025
Great highlights tour of... - Great highlights tour of Kyoto. Our guide Noriko was top notch adding information to each stop we would not have figured out on our own. She also helped us navigate the train system. We walked a lot which was great too. Would highly recommend this tour and our guide Noriko
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Terraderco
Mar 28, 2025
A Stimulating and Fun Adventure! - Naoko is a kind, knowledgeable, and professional guide. Our tour was both interesting and fun, and exceeded our expectations! I highly recommend this enjoyable adventure
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Jason
Mar 15, 2025
Amazing highly recommended guide and tour! - Kaz was an amazing guide! He had so much information on everything, just a huge boost to the attractions knowing more about them made this tour top notch. We had a bit of bad weather Kaz recommended swapping a few things and it turned out to be even better!
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Rita_w
Mar 13, 2025
Kyoto Day Tour - Toshi was excellent. He knew how to get us to the main highlights of Kyoto. It was a wonderful day. All three of us loved it.
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Simon_b
Oct 16, 2024
Great day out - Fuji our guide is a really interesting guy, very knowledgeable and engaging. He had a great sense of humour and made our trip a great experience. It’s a full on day from one side of Kyoto to the other, using all public transport including buses. The sites are amazing, very busy but worth it. Shrines, temples, the bamboo forest and the beautiful river. I would recommend this trip as a must do while in Kyoto.
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4cynthialjones
Oct 2, 2024
Awesome tour with a special guide - Lynn was a great guide. She was very attentive to the needs of each member of our group and very patient. We were able to traverse the train system with her guidance. She imparted a great bit of information about each stop and was an enjoyable companion.
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Jose
Sep 15, 2024
Enjoyable Day - Our guide Tomoko was the best. Even under scorching sunshine she kept up with the schedule while ensuring that we were safe during the day. Her knowledge of the attractions was outstanding
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From $38
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).