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Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Follow a customizable itinerary through Kyoto during this bespoke half-day private tour. Simply select with attractions you’d like to visit and enjoy an in-depth visit in the company of your own personal nationally licensed guide. Tours include a front-door pickup at the front of your hotel. Travel like a local by public transportation or taxi; upgrade to include a private car at an additional cost.

Kyoto 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Early Morning Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Beat the crowds at Kyoto’s most popular landmarks on this private early-morning tour. An early start time ensures a calmer experience than busier afternoon visits, while the private format allows for a more personalized service. Either follow a recommended route or choose 2-3 attractions, such as Nijo Castle or Kiyomizu-dera Temple, then enjoy a fun adventure with your guide to provide commentary.

Kyoto Early Morning Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide

The perfect choice for travelers looking to experience the best of Kyoto, this private tour will take you to a variety of key points of interest within the city. Choose from over 35 different locations including shrines, temples, historic districts, imperial villages, and more to create a custom itinerary that suits your interests. Visit sites like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, or the Gion geisha district, as you learn about Japanese history and culture while traveling with an experienced licensed guide.

Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour (Osaka departure) with Government-Licensed Guide

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

Private Kyoto Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Traditional and historical Japanese gardens are best sites to see Japanese aesthetics. Both artistic landscape gardens with seasonal plants and dry landscape gardens at Zen temples help you get relaxed for meditation. Visiting various styled gardens and experiencing traditional Japanese spirits which are represented in plants, rocks, and total design. Our government-licensed and experienced multilingual guides will help you efficiently enjoy a one-day private tour of the best Japanese gardens in Kyoto. Select gardens from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. In addition to gardens, you may also choose any famous site in Kyoto for a truly memorable experience! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Kyoto Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

This private tour allows you to discover the highlights of the Arashiyama and Sagano districts of Kyoto, without having to do any research. Instead, set off with a private guide to take care of the navigating and teach you about the local area. Along the way, stroll past an abundance of interesting sights, such as Arashiyama’s bamboo groves, Togetsukyo Bridge, Jojakko-ji Temple, and Tenryuji Temple.

Kyoto Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto! Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 3 to 4 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests. Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you!

Kyoto 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Kyoto Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,080

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Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Sushi Making Experience

This 6hr walking tour includes 1.5hr Sushi making experience at atelier SUSHI in Kyoto. Atelier SUSHI offers a hands-on experience where you will learn to make Nigiri and Maki sushi using the freshest fish from Kyoto’s Nishiki Market. You will master the art of sushi-making under the guidance of an English-speaking instructor and enjoy your own delicious creations. Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at atelier SUSHI after a 4-hour walking tour. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour. The experience time may vary slightly depending on the situation on the day. Your tour will include a certified guide in English.

Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Sushi Making Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 6hr Private Licensed Guide Tour & Foot Spa Experience

This 6hr walking tour includes a 5 hour guided tour with 1hr foot spa & massage experience at Arashi-yu near Fushimi Inari. Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at foot spa near Fushini Inari temple at the end of you tour. You will indulge yourself with a foot spa in hot water after the tour followed with foot massage by the foot therapist. You will feel refreshed after a long day of sightseeing! You will enjoy 15 minutes foot bath with your selection of foot bath water (flower, green tea, Maccha, and salt) with drink and Japanese sweets followed by a 35 minutes foot massage. Please let your guide know what sites you would like to see after you make your reservation. It takes about 2 hours to see one site including travel time. Note:　Pregnant women should refrain from the foot acupressure massage. The foot acupressure will changed for those that are pregnant.

Kyoto 6hr Private Licensed Guide Tour & Foot Spa Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Japanese Archery Experience

This 6 hours walking tour includes 60 min Japanese Archery experience at Enzan Archery Dojo. Before your Japanese Archery experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Enzan Archery Dojo after a 5 hour walking tour. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 5 hours from the start of the tour. You can customize your tour directly with the guide after placing your reservation. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list.

Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Japanese Archery Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 2-Day Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Enjoy two days of private 6 hours tours with one of our guides in Kyoto! Our guides are licensed, experienced, and speak English! By choosing this tour course, you will have the same guide for both days. Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book our Government Licensed and Experienced English-speaking guides for a walking tour of Kyoto! Note*1: The booking is for two consecutive days only. Note*2: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. You can choose 3 to 4 sites from the list on each day. You can also mix and match the lists.

Kyoto 2-Day Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 6 hr Private Guided Tour and Ramen Making Experience

This 6 hr walking tour includes 90 minutes of Ramen making at Ramen Factory in Kyoto. Ramen Factory is a unique restaurant where you can make original ramen by hand and enjoy its deliciousness. In this experience, you will learn noodle making from scratch and homemade char siu making under the guidance of an English-speaking instructor. Before your experience, you will go on a walking tour with our licensed guide! Your guide will drop you off at Ramen Factory after a 4-hour walking tour. Please craft your itinerary by choosing 2 to 3 spots on the ‘what to expect’ or ‘itinerary’ list. Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 4 hours from the start of the tour.

Kyoto 6 hr Private Guided Tour and Ramen Making Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kyoto 8hr Tour from Osaka: English speaking Driver, No Guide

Arriving or staying in Osaka but want to visit Kyoto? This driving tour from Osaka to Kyoto is for you! Temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies. The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in the old capitol, Kyoto. Discovering around this beautiful city can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. There is much history in this city that you don’t want to miss so book this tour! Whether you are a history buff, love the beauty of old Japanese architecture, or just want to enjoy a green tea parfait, Kyoto has something for you! ・Note: This tour is for independent travelers that need private transportation only. This tour does not come with a guide and you will not be able to ask for recommendations from your driver or Japan Guide Agency.

Kyoto 8hr Tour from Osaka: English speaking Driver, No Guide

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto 2-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

Enjoy an efficient, two-day tour of Kyoto accompanied by a same government-licensed and experienced English Speaking guide! Kyoto keeps traditional arts and beauty alive, but the busses and subways can be confusing and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. We want everyone to experience Kyoto so we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle! Join us on a tour of Kyoto to see Kiyomizu Temple as it towers over the historical Gion district, famous for its rich history of geisha. The bamboo forest of Sagano and the gardens, shrines and temples in Kyoto will provide you with a window into old Japan. There is much in this city that you don’t want to miss! Please choose 3 to 4 sites to see per day from the itinerary/what to expect list. Please inform your guide post booking of the sites you would like to see. Maximum 7 participants per tour.

Kyoto 2-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle (Max 15 persons)

2 daysFree Cancellation

from $1,210

Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu)

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Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu)

Katsura Imperial Villa is a must for history buffs and those interested in Japanese architecture.
Guided 1-hour tours are held several times daily in Japanese or English. Advance booking is essential and you’ll need to bring your passport to use as ID. Tours are open to children over the age of 12.
Parts of Katsura Imperial Villa may be difficult to access in a wheelchair—it’s recommended to inquire about access requirements when booking.

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