Kamigamo Shrine Tours and Tickets

Enjoy a fully customizable 4-hour private tour of Kyoto’s world heritage sites, tailored to your preferences. Choose your attractions, set the start time, and explore with a friendly, knowledgeable guide who provides cultural insights and local tips. Visit iconic landmarks like Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, and Kiyomizudera Temple, or let your guide help you craft the perfect itinerary for an unforgettable experience.

Your tour offers a seamless 3-hour journey through Kyoto’s twin UNESCO-listed Kamo Shrines—Kamigamo and Shimogamo—guided by experts who reveal their deep historical, spiritual, and cultural significance along a route once taken by the imperial court.

Experience a fully customizable 8-hour private tour of Kyoto's world heritage sites with the flexibility to choose your attractions and set your start time. Explore iconic landmarks such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, and Kiyomizudera Temple, while enjoying the company of a knowledgeable guide who shares cultural insights and local tips. Whether you create your own itinerary or seek expert advice, your guide will help craft the perfect schedule for an unforgettable day in Kyoto.

Discover a slower, more personal side of Kyoto on this small-group bento and bicycle tour. Begin your day with a hands-on bento-making class, preparing a traditional lunch of tamago-yaki, onigiri, and octopus sausages, packed in eco-friendly furoshiki. Vegetarian and vegan options available with notice, or receive a discount if you skip lunch prep. Then hop on a comfortable bike and explore Kyoto’s quiet backstreets, riverside paths, and peaceful spiritual sites — far from the crowds. The tour is led by a warm older couple: a Japanese local woman and her German husband, a veteran Kyoto cycling guide who speaks four languages. Choose from two routes: Route A visits Yoshida Shrine, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzenji, and Heian Shrine, with lunch in Okazaki Park. Route B heads north to Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, and Kamigamo Shrine, with lunch among the flowers. Both end with an optional sake tasting and a café wind-down.

This comfortable way is highly recommended for seniors who are looking for peace and tranquility. This is a guide course of visiting my own home town of Murasakino area. I know the most efficient way to move around. We are starting our tour from Daitokuji Temple to Imamiya shrine where you can enjoy at one of the oldest tea house. Later on, move on to Kamigamo by a bus which is never crowded from this point. I'll be showing you to a town-scape of historic Kyoto. Let's travel in a peace. In this adventurous course, we will follow the historical footsteps of ancient Zen & Tea masters. Despite how we avoid crowded traffics to keep the tour decent, you will get to see world heritage sites during the tour.

Discover Kyoto’s spiritual depth and everyday flavor on this 6-hour journey. Perfect for culture enthusiasts, food lovers, and curious explorers, the route blends UNESCO World Heritage shrines, Zen aesthetics, and neighborhood food culture. Great for travelers who want to experience both ancient traditions and modern local life, this tour moves from northern Kyoto’s sacred landscapes to the vibrant heart of the city.

This unique one-day tour blends a peaceful mountain hike with an easy downhill cycling route through some of Kyoto’s most scenic and lesser-known areas. Begin your journey with a walk through Kurama’s cedar-lined trails, where ancient temples and timeless silence await. Then, hop on a bicycle for a relaxing ride through quiet neighborhoods, past the historic Kamigamo Shrine, and along the tranquil banks of the Kamo River. With no steep climbs and plenty of time to take in the views, this tour offers a perfect escape for travelers seeking Kyoto’s natural beauty, cultural depth, and calm rhythm—away from the crowds. Perfect for those who love nature, culture, and a relaxed pace. No steep climbs — just smooth, scenic cruising. ・Riding with a navigator who knows the local area well allows you to enjoy the ride slowly and safely. ・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything. ・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes.