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Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights
Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights
Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights
Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights
Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights

Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

By WANDER Japan
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,644 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Through this tour, you can experience the local culture of Japan, especially Kyoto, and learn about Japanese history and its underlying religious beliefs.
For those interested, we also offer cultural activities, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese way of thinking.　

Itinerary Example: This is an example of this tour's itinerary.

Pass By: Kyoto Station

Pass By: Tocho-ji Temple and Kushida Srine/ Sando shrine street.

Pass By: Dazaifu Temmangu, 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu 818-0017 Fukuoka Prefecture

See pretty, plum tree (blooming between Feb-March) -flanked Tenman-gū Shrine in Dazaifu, where university students pray for good exams’ results.

Pass By: Kushida Shrine

Activity location

  • Kinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

3 Hours of Kyoto Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

3 Hours of Kyoto Tour by Local
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Price details
￥8,644 x 1 Adult￥8,644
Total
Price is ￥8,644
Until Sun, Jun 15
4 Hours Kyoto Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

4 Hours of Kyoto Tour by Local
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
￥11,526 x 1 Adult￥11,526
Total
Price is ￥11,526
Until Sun, Jun 15
Private 4 Hours Kyoto Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Price details
￥17,288 x 2 Adults￥34,576
Total
Price is ￥34,576
Until Sun, Jun 15
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included3 or 4 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kinkakuji Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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To-ji Temple Bishamondo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The five-story pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, intricate Buddhist statues, and seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms or autumn leaves. The impressive modern architecture of Kyoto Station, including its massive glass roof and open-air Sky Garden. Travelers can also enjoy views of Kyoto Tower nearby.
Nishiki Market Shopping District
  • 30m
Rows of colorful stalls with unique items such as Kyoto pickles, yatsuhashi (traditional sweets), and fresh seafood. Visitors will also observe locals shopping and vendors preparing delicacies.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka (UNESCO World Heritage Site) A temple famous for its wooden stage and spiritual significance, surrounded by a vibrant historical district. What Travelers Will See: Panoramic views of Kyoto from the temple’s stage, the iconic Otowa Waterfall, and charming, cobbled streets lined with tea houses, souvenir shops, and street food vendors.
Gion Yasaka Shrine
  • 40m
Yasaka Shrine’s vibrant vermilion gates, lantern-lined paths, and cultural rituals. In Gion, travelers might spot geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha) walking through the streets and enjoy the traditional wooden machiya (townhouses).
Ginkakuji Temple
  • 40m
Beautiful Zen gardens, the serene Silver Pavilion, and picturesque reflections on the pond. On Philosopher’s Path, travelers will walk under overhanging trees, particularly stunning during cherry blossom season.
Nanzen-ji Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
This historic Zen temple features grand gates, traditional gardens, and an aqueduct blending old and modern architecture. The massive Sanmon gate with panoramic views, a peaceful Zen rock garden, and the unique red-brick aqueduct.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKinkakuji Temple
    • 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku,
    • 603-8361, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKyoto Station
    • Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    • 600-8216, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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