Kyoto Temples Tour: Iconic Shrines and Gardens
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6 Ratings
Kyoto

Explore Kyoto’s iconic temples and shrines on a 3-hour walking tour. Visit Kiyomizudera, Kodaiji, Yasaka Shrine, Murayama Park, and Chion-in Temple.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kiyomizu-dera - Begin your journey with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kiyomizudera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most renowned architectural marvels. Discover Kannon, the deity of peace and mercy, and the sacred blue dragon (Seiryuu) while enjoying the breathtaking views.
  • Sannenzaka Ninenzaka - This charming area is filled with historic…
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What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Kiyomizudera and Kodaiji Temple)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Explore Kyoto’s top temples and shrines on this engaging 3-hour tour. Experience the renowned Kiyomizudera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the beautiful gardens and interiors of Kodaiji Temple. Gain insights into Shinto history and culture at Yasaka Shrine. Enjoy a leisurely walk through Murayama Park, celebrated for its famous cherry…

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Location
112 Tatsumichō
Meeting Point: 7-Eleven (https://maps.app.goo.gl/T8qGqKWjfqfhj6CAA). Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alexa_w
Apr 12, 2026
Great historic district tour - Took a very interesting private tour with Chen.. We started at Kiyomizu derma followed by Kodai-ji temple, a park and Yasuka shrine. I learned a lot and am so glad we went. I recommend this tour.
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336madisonk
Mar 23, 2026
Jasmine tour guide - We did our guided tour with Jasmine, she was absolutely amazing, very informative and answered every question we had. I would highly highly recommend Jasmine as your tour guide. Gives you time to go into shops, toilet breaks and she does not rush you at all with this! When we come back to Kyoto and do another tour we will be picking Jasmine to guide us around. She was so amazing we ended up booking another tour the next day with her 11/10
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Y660yfroseb
Mar 14, 2026
Great service - Very good experience, Alex very nice and with great knowledge
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G721espilarb
Dec 18, 2025
An excellent itinerary for those who want to explore Kyoto by area and maximize their travel time - Before discovering this tour, my partner and I were frustrated because we couldn't find a guided tour that met our needs in terms of locations (we weren't interested in visiting the main monuments in a single day, we wanted to explore Kyoto by areas to make the most of our time and to avoid going from one crowded attraction to another). So we were very happy to come across this tour of the Higashiyama area. The start time for the activity was excellent, as it wasn't too crowded but we didn't have to get up too early. We visited well-known monuments such as Kiyomizudera Temple, but also others that are perhaps less familiar to foreigners, which were less crowded, resulting in an interesting contrast. One thing to mention is that we did the private tour with Claudia, who offered us a really well-planned and enjoyable route. You can tell she's smart and knowledgeable, plus we thought she seemed quite welcoming. Thanks to her, we stumbled upon a great spot to eat dango, and she also gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants and other monuments to visit.
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Daytrip12033138162
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing tour - We loved the tour that Alex gave us, it has very good content in its tour and we recommend it to 100, apart gave us tips and we were delighted with its Service.
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Johnny_travelexpert
Oct 9, 2024
Rewarding Experience!! - It was the second day of my trip and I booked this tour to visit the famous kiyomizudera temple. The guide gives me a lot of information about the differents shrines and answers all my questions on various things. He is like a walking encyclopedia! I am glad I book the tour, I wouldn’t have learnt so much about Kyoto.
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