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Private Car Tour: Comfortable Family Travel
5.0
11 Ratings
Kyoto
Discover Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in a day with our private car tour. Enjoy a personalized, comfortable journey tailored to your family’s needs.
Discover Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in a day with our private car tour. Enjoy a personalized, comfortable journey tailored to your family’s needs.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kinkakuji Temple - As one of Kyoto’s most renowned landmarks, the Golden Pavilion is a Zen Buddhist temple adorned with gold leaf. Admission Fee: ¥500.
- Arashiyama - Enjoy a scenic walk through a beautiful bamboo forest and visit Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent gardens.
- Nishiki Market Shopping District -…
- Kinkakuji Temple - As one of Kyoto’s most renowned landmarks, the Golden Pavilion is a Zen Buddhist temple adorned with gold leaf. Admission Fee: ¥500.
- Arashiyama - Enjoy a scenic walk through a beautiful bamboo forest and visit Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent gardens.
- Nishiki Market Shopping District - Entry to the market is free, but it’s advisable to carry cash for purchasing food and other items from the vendors. Food prices vary, making it an ideal spot for lunch.
- Nijo Castle - Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle is celebrated for its exquisite gardens and well-preserved historical architecture. Admission Fee: ¥1000.
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple - This historic temple provides stunning views of Kyoto from its wooden stage. Admission Fee: ¥500.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Renowned for its thousands of red torii gates, Fushimi Inari Shrine offers picturesque trails leading up the sacred Mount Inari.
- Gion - Gion is Kyoto’s geisha district, where hostesses in vibrant kimonos are often seen on the wooden Tatsumi Bridge or among the upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques on Hanamikoji Street. Gion Corner features traditional Kyomai dances, while Kennin-ji Temple is noted for its Zen garden, and Yasaka Shrine hosts seasonal festivals in a lantern-lit courtyard.
What's Included
- Surcharges on fuel
- Guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Guide
What's Not Included
- food and drinks
- all kind of entry tickets
- food and drinks
- all kind of entry tickets
Additional Information
Avoid the hassle of crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a smooth and efficient journey between sites, giving you more time to soak in the sights.
With no fixed timetable, you can spend as long as you wish at each stop. We adapt to your pace, making your experience truly personalized.
Additionally Our vehicles are equipped with comfortable…
Avoid the hassle of crowded buses and trains. Our private car ensures a smooth and efficient journey between sites, giving you more time to soak in the sights.
With no fixed timetable, you can spend as long as you wish at each stop. We adapt to your pace, making your experience truly personalized.
Additionally Our vehicles are equipped with comfortable seating and easy accessibility features to accommodate the needs of older travelers, ensuring a smooth and pleasant ride.
We design our tour itineraries to include a balanced mix of activities and rest periods, taking into consideration the energy levels and preferences of all family members.
Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to making your family trip unforgettable.
Location
Kinkakuji Temple
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(11 Ratings)
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Brian_t
Oct 5, 2025
Excellent! -
Words cannot express how wonderful our tour guide/driver, Aka, was on our day long excursion to the great sights in and around Kyoto. While we no doubt slowed him down, he was patient, kind, and extremely informed about the temples, shrines, and castles we visited. The bamboo forest was a walking meditation and Aka went out of his way to help us feel and love its magic. Five stars to Aka for making our family excursion memorable and relaxing. Definitely don’t miss this opportunity!
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C7875skhaidera
Sep 30, 2025
A Wonderful Tour - We had the most wonderful private tour in Kyoto with Mahir, and it truly exceeded all of our expectations. From the very beginning, he greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel comfortable. He is not only knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and culture but also very patient and attentive throughout the day. Mahir took us to all the must-see places, including temples, shrines, and scenic spots, and what really impressed us was that he also introduced us to hidden gems that were quiet, peaceful, and away from the usual crowds. Starting at 8am was perfect because we were able to enjoy each location without rushing.
At lunchtime, Mahir brought us to a fantastic sushi restaurant. The food was so fresh and delicious, and he made sure everything matched our dietary requirements, which we truly appreciated. The car he provided was large, clean, and extremely comfortable, making the entire journey pleasant for my family. Every detail was so well planned and organized that we never had to worry about anything. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish, and we could simply relax and enjoy our day in Kyoto.
This tour was such a memorable experience for all of us, and it wouldn’t have been the same without Mahir’s guidance, kindness, and professionalism. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto—whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, he will show you the city in a very special way.
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Juniors198
Sep 24, 2025
An unforgettable day - An amazing experience, Hassan is a great guide and provide us a good and unforgetable day. We do recommend this tour, especially with Hassan.
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Paulomurilo_d
Sep 21, 2025
Kyoto one-day tour 2025 - The guide Hassan was spectacular, led us to the points of the script we were looking for, gave us valuable explanations about the locations and tour!! Waited for us all the time of each tour super patiently and helped us in all the q we needed!! It was great!
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Akalanka
Sep 2, 2025
Wonderful Kyoto Tour with Aka - Our family had an unforgettable day in Kyoto with our guide Aka. He was kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Orrachat_l
Sep 2, 2025
It was a good experience... - It was a good experience to see Kyoto must haves within a day. With our guide, Mr Aka, the tour was fun from the shines to the bamboo forest. We could personalize how long we wanted to stay in certain areas and take breaks when we wanted. For our first time in Kyoto, this tour was fun and interesting.
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D5193qyjamiel
Aug 2, 2025
A magical family day out - The most phenomenal day of sightseeing, fun and entertainment in a beautiful part of Japan, all thanks to Nomi, our incredible guide. Knowledgeable and kind, he tailored the trip to our interests and was extremely accommodating with our hectic itinerary, allowing us to customise what was a long day of driving, walking and talking for him. We learned so much about the history and culture of the area. Nomi was very patient when we stopped for food or browsed local shops, and great with our 8yo son too. As a professional photographer, he took some of the most stunning pics, capturing all the best angles and lighting we would never have managed ourselves - tangible family memories we can now cherish forever. Thanks for an awesome day.
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Karen_c
Aug 1, 2025
10 out of 10 - Nomi was amazing! He is not just a professional guide but a photographer! We would love to have him as a guide for our future visits
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Irnap2025
Jul 31, 2025
A Truly memorable Kyoto Experience With Nomi - We had the absolutely pleasure of exploring Kyoto with Nomi,it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to japan.From the moment the tour began' Nomi made us feel welcomed, comfortabl,and completely taken care of.
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Nomik876
Jul 31, 2025
A Truly Memorable Kyoto Experience with Ali - We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Kyoto with Ali, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan. From the moment the tour began, Ali made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and completely taken care of.
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