Kyoto and Nara Private Tour With English Guide and Hotel pickup

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Kyoto, Japan

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5+ bookings last month.

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop off
English speaking chauffeur

Meals
Entrance fee - Admission fees for temples . Kinkakuji temple - 500 yen /Gion -500 yen / Todaiji temple - 800 yen

¥1,800.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick up you at the hotel lobby or any other convenient pickup location . Driver will be there with a sign board of lead travelers name and also he will contact you via mobile call also..

Meeting point

Kyoto Station
Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
please come to the central exit of kyoto station then you can see pedestrians cross .please cross that one ..driver will be there with a sign board of lead travelers name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tenryu-ji

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kinkakuji Temple

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nara Park

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Todai-ji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 58 reviews

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Cultural Flop

Greg_K, May 2026

I felt like our driver who had a masters degree in tourism was not capable of driving a vehicle over half the speed limit. He was very friendly and helpful and although I asked him not to call me, sir three times he continued to call me, sir and my daughter’s ma’am very disrespectful for us. The most disappointing aspect of the whole tour was the fact that he was not from Japan and he spoke less Japanese than we were able to speak, which is very little although I like to enjoy English when I go to a foreign country, I want to experience their culture and having somebody from another country try to explain the culture in Japan to me was very disappointing, especially considering the price that we paid for the tour

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly value your comments, as they help us improve our service. First, we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We’re glad to hear that you found the driver friendly and helpful, but we regret the concerns you raised regarding driving speed and communication style. Safety is always our top priority, and our drivers are instructed to drive cautiously in accordance with road conditions and local regulations. However, we understand how this may have affected your experience and will review this internally. Regarding the use of “sir” and “ma’am,” we apologize if this felt uncomfortable or inappropriate. This is often intended as a sign of respect, but we understand cultural preferences differ, and we will ensure better sensitivity moving forward. We also regret that the cultural experience did not meet your expectations. Our team includes guides from diverse backgrounds, all trained to provide accurate and meaningful insights into Japan. That said, we understand your preference for a native Japanese guide to enhance the authenticity of the experience, and we will take this feedback seriously as we continue to improve our service offerings. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

City and temples private tour Kyoto and Nara

Parvin_J, Mar 2026

Great experience and well organised private tour, organised to with Yash who was our driver/guide. He was punctual polite patient and informative, Highly recommended

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great and well-organized private tour with our guide .It’s great to know that his punctuality, politeness, patience, and informative guidance made your experience enjoyable. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future.

Best tour to see all the sights

Lauro_R, Oct 2025

Best place to see all themajor sights at the comfort of a private car with your own tour guide. We got picked up on time and our guide “Ravi” was our driver and tour guide. He drove us to all the sights and explained what we were seeing. He was very accommodating, driving us to where we wanted to go. It was a long day but we were very happy and satisfied. He even gave recommendations oncwhere to eat around town. Overall and excellent value for your money.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience exploring the sights in the comfort of a private car with your guide and driver, Ravi. We're glad he could make your day both informative and enjoyable, and that his flexibility and local recommendations added to the experience. It means a lot to us that you found the tour to be excellent value — we truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on your next visit!

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